Thor & Ellie
Both dogs get along great with kids. They both seem to get along with other dogs that are medium or small but we are unsure if they get along other la…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs
Senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs for adoption
Meet 8 adoptable senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one.
Meet 8 adoptable senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs (age 7 and up) from shelters and rescues across the country. Senior German Shorthaired Pointers 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 German Shorthaired Pointer one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Buddy Senior
Senior Alert Buddy was found roaming as a stray. It is believed that he was possibly dumped. He was extremely malnourished but is gaining weight and r…
Mobile County Humane Society Inc. /dba Krewe de Rescue • Mobile, AL
Merlin
Meet Merlin. He’s a bold and big-hearted senior who’s ready to barrel into your life with all the enthusiasm of a dog half his age. Personality and Te…
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue • Menlo Park, CA
Maya
Maya is 8 years old and weighs 55 pounds. She is currently in a foster home and doing well. She would do best being the only dog in the hom. She is ac…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
Betty
Personality: curious, playful Breed: border collie mix Age: est DOB 8/20/25 Weight: Sex: female Rescued from SFACC Due to her mature age, her s…
Coppers Dream • Sunnyvale, CA
Shio
~~THIS DOG IS **NOT** IN THE CARE OF THE ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY. THIS IS A COURTESY POST. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE OWNER DIRECTLY AT sarahmc@live.c…
The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County • Bellingham, WA
Codi
COMING SOON! Codi is currently undergoing medical care as we work to stabilize him and determine his needs Please check back for updates on his availa…
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. • Denton, TX
Bruno
Handsome gentleman Bruno has run into some bad luck again! He initially became a Cause kid when his owner had to move and could not take their dogs. L…
Cause for SB Paws • San Bernardino, CA
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Adopting a senior German Shorthaired Pointer — 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 German Shorthaired Pointer?
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 German Shorthaired Pointer dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older German Shorthaired Pointer 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.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.