Senior confirmed
Alfa
This beautiful girl was surrendered to an Indiana shelter when her family brought a new dog into the home that she just did not want to share her spac…
Across America Boxer Rescue • Burnsville, MN
Senior Boxer dogs
Senior Boxer dogs for adoption
Meet 137 adoptable senior Boxer dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one. Showing 61–90 of 137 below.
Senior Boxers are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Boxer one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Boxer dogs
Senior confirmed
ZEUS
ZEUS is a senior male Boxer, medium size, located in Rosenberg, TX at Fort Bend County Animal Services. Senior dogs like ZEUS make wonderful companion…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
10+ years
NETTA
Meet Netta, a sweet and low-maintenance companion who knows the value of a good nap and a belly rub! She’s fully housetrained, sleeps soundly through …
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
CHOCOLATE
Meet Chocolate - every bit as sweet as her name suggests! Chocolate came into our care as a stray after being found wandering in the city of Fillmore.…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
SPOT
SPOT is a senior male Boxer, a large dog at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
HARLEY
Meet Harley! This sweet pup is a total attention magnet who thrives on love and belly rubs! With her friendly demeanor, she’s the life of the party an…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
AUGUSTUS
AUGUSTUS is a large male Boxer senior at The City of Pasadena, Texas in Pasadena, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The City of Pasadena, Texas • Pasadena, TX
Senior confirmed
FUNSHINE BEAR
FUNSHINE BEAR is a senior female Boxer / German Shepherd Dog, large, at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
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LUCAS
Lucas is a sweet, easygoing dog who absolutely loves to explore. He already has great manners and happily knows how to `sit` on command! Lucas has so …
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
10+ years
DAISY MAE
I arrived at the shelter as a stray, so my history is mostly a mystery. I'm sweet and I'm excited to find a loving home where I can live my best life …
Orange County Animal Services • Chapel Hill, NC
10+ years
SCUBA STEVE
Scuba Steve is a distinguished senior gentleman who believes life is best enjoyed one step—and one sniff—at a time. This easygoing boy likes to take t…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
BUSTER
BUSTER is a senior male Boxer, large size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
Sandy - FOSTER OR ADOPT ME WITH DANNY!!
Sandy & Danny were picked up as strays in Boone County, IN. They are WONDERFUL dogs....both very sweet, get along with everyone and everything, and ar…
Across America Boxer Rescue • Burnsville, MN
Senior confirmed
Danny - FOSTER OR ADOPT ME WITH SANDY!!
Danny & Sandy were picked up as strays in Boone County, IN. They are WONDERFUL dogs....both very sweet, get along with everyone and everything, and ar…
Across America Boxer Rescue • Burnsville, MN
Senior confirmed
Denim
Meet Denim! An eight-year-old Boxer/German Shepherd mix currently in Fontana, CA, whose essence is a warm ray of sunshine wrapped in a beautiful tan c…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
ROCKY is a medium male Boxer senior at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
Simba
Meet Simba! A goofy eight-year-old Boxer currently in Bellingham, MA, whose essence is a joyful whirlwind wrapped in a handsome brown brindle coat wit…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
ORDELIA
Ordelia is funny, loyal, and very sweet. She makes a loveable companion. Ordelia loves her humans and enjoys following them around the house very inte…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
AUGUST
AUGUST is a senior male Boxer, medium size, at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
LOUIE
LOUIE is a senior male Boxer, large, currently at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
10+ years
Remmington
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Remmington, a 10-year-old male Boxer with a sweet and gentle nature. He has a handsome black coat…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
10+ years
Bella Rose
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Bella Rose, a 12-year-old female Boxer with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She has a bea…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
Senior confirmed
Gertie
Gertie Update Gertie is on the mend! She had her spay and multiple mass removals last week and is recovering in her finder's home. Now she needs what …
Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue • Monticello, NJ
Senior confirmed
LENNY
Lenny is a happy-go-lucky pup with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. This energetic boy is always ready for fun, especially if it involves hi…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
ACE
ACE is a male senior Boxer, medium size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
Miss Sammy
My name is Miss Sammy. I was a sidekick for a truck driver since I was 6 weeks old. Then I could not easily get in the truck and my dad's new company …
Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue • Owatonna, MN
10+ years
Buddy
Hi, I’m Buddy and looking for my forever home! I’m currently couch surfing with my foster mom and 2 foster fur siblings. I’m 11 years old but don’t le…
Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue • Owatonna, MN
Senior confirmed
MISSISSIPPI
This senior boxer lady is so sweet and playful and curious. She may no longer operate the max speed always, but she's still got plenty of gas in the t…
Burbank Animal Shelter • Burbank, CA
Senior confirmed
Ryleigh
Hi everyone… I’m Ryleigh. I’m an 8-year-old white boxer girl looking for a quiet place to enjoy my golden years. Life hasn’t always been kind to me. I…
Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue • Monticello, NJ
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Adopting a senior Boxer — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Boxer?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Boxer dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Boxer is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Are senior Boxer dogs good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than the breed alone. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, or other dogs. Senior dogs are often calmer and more predictable than puppies, which can make reading compatibility easier before you commit.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior Boxer?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or even sponsored — because they wait the longest, many organizations offer reduced fees or cover initial vet care. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly for their current fee and what it includes.
Can I foster a senior Boxer instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Boxer gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home — which is especially beneficial for older dogs who find shelter life stressful. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is an option.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.