
TIPPY
Meet Tippy: part handsome gentleman, part backyard supervisor, and full-time booty-scratch enthusiast. At 8 years young, this tricolored German Shephe…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior German Shepherd dogs in New Mexico
Meet 11 adoptable senior German Shepherd dogs (age 7+) in New Mexico. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
There are currently 11 adoptable senior German Shepherd dogs (age 7 and up) in New Mexico, each from a local shelter or rescue. Older German Shepherds are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior German Shepherd in New Mexico means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.

Meet Tippy: part handsome gentleman, part backyard supervisor, and full-time booty-scratch enthusiast. At 8 years young, this tricolored German Shephe…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM

Meet Blue! Personality: Gentle Mellow GentlemanBlue is a 9-year-young German shepherd mix with a heart of gold and the sweetest, most gentle soul. He’…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM

Chucho is a 7-year-old German Shepherd who brings a calm, easygoing presence wherever he goes. He’s easily leashed at the gate and walks out confident…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM



Meet Bernice, a 7-year-old German Shepherd who has officially reached the stage of life where she enjoys a good adventure... followed immediately by a…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM



Meet Midas - The Golden Boy With a Heart of. Velcro At 7 years young, this neutered German Shepherd mix didn`t land in theshelter because of anything …
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM

Meet Hunter — The “Senior” Who Clearly Didn’t Get the Memo Hunter is an 11-year-old neutered German Shepherd mix… or at least that’s what his paperwor…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM

Sadie is a 10 yr old female shepherd/terrier mix who weighs 52lbs. She is strong-willed and does best with male dogs. She will do best with a dog comp…
Siberian Husky Rescue of New Mexico, Inc. • Cedar Crest, NM
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.
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in New Mexico, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior German Shepherds in one place so they're easier to find.
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior German Shepherd in New Mexico right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.