Senior confirmed
EVEREST
Everest is an 8-year-old, 100-pound Great Pyrenees with a gentle soul and a heart that's still healing. When Everest arrived at the shelter, he was co…
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation • Sacramento, CA
Senior Great Pyrenees dogs
Senior Great Pyrenees dogs for adoption
Meet 38 adoptable senior Great Pyrenees 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 1–30 of 38 below.
Senior Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:50 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Great Pyrenees dogs
Senior confirmed
Darwin
Meet Darwin!! Darwin isa 7 year old Great Pyrenees/Labrador mix. He is sweet but scared of men. He does bark but warms up pretty quick. He came out of…
Giant Paw Prints Inc. • Valparaiso, IN
At Risk
DYSE
Dyse may be a little shy when you first meet him, but beneath that timid exterior is a sweet, gentle boy just waiting to come out of his shell. He gre…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
OPHELIA
I’m Ophelia, a 91-pound heartbreaker. I’ve had many songs written about me - have you heard of any? I’m a fuzzy girl and usually smiley, but the shelt…
Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center • Tallahassee, FL
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Milana
Milana is a beautiful 7-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. Prior to coming to Ruff Love, she was primarily an outdoor dog and the neighbor's children threw …
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
Halo
Halo is a sweet girl who loves human affection. She even spent time around kids in her previous home. Halo is generally a couch potato, but appreciate…
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Dakota/Kota
Sweet old girl Dakota, Kota, isn't the first to have her family split up. She found herself losing her home and not much time to find a new one. Thank…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Resources Utah Montana • Bountiful, UT
Senior confirmed
Sugar Honey
Meet Sugar Honey — A Gentle Giant Looking for Her Forever Home! Sugar is a beautiful 9-year-old Great Pyrenees with a heart as big as her fluffy perso…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
Senior confirmed
Smoke in SC - Low-Energy, Gentle Sweetheart!
Meet Smoke, a wonderful old soul who's ready to find his happily ever after. This gentle giant has had a rough go of it, but you'd never know it from …
National Great Pyrenees Rescue • Beacon, NY
At Risk
Petunia in MA - A Chill Old Lady!
Check Out My Video Album Below! *** Petunia is a sweet and easygoing Great Pyrenees who is looking for her forever family! Petunia was picked up as a …
National Great Pyrenees Rescue • Beacon, NY
Senior confirmed
Angel Marie
Hey, y’all! My name is Angel Marie and here’s a little bit about me. I’m originally from Texas, but moved to the PNW for a new life. My eyes are a bea…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
Senior confirmed
RYDER
Please note this dog is NOT an official Underdog dog, and you will be connected with the person who has the dog. Please Contact (Current Owner of Dog)…
Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC • Chandler, AZ
Senior confirmed
Cinnamon sr
This lovely older lady came to us when her owners reached out for help. Cinnamon had been living confined to a small area and they wanted more for her…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Resources Utah Montana • Bountiful, UT
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Harriet (2)- meet me @ bark in park 8/22
Harriet's adoption fee has been sponsored by one of our donors!!!Harriet is a sweet senior great pyrenees between 6 to 8 years old(aco said 11 years b…
Barking Dog Farm Rescue • Croydon, NH
Senior confirmed
Candy Cane
Candy Cane was rescued along with several other dogs and puppies who had been abandoned on a ranch in Oklahoma. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and m…
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network • Whitewright, TX
Senior confirmed
Ransom
Meet Ransom: a sweet, low-energy old soul with curly white hair, an affectionate heart, who is looking for a cozy retirement home. Ransom loves to sta…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
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Charlie (aka Charles II)
Adoption Criteria (adult) 1. Charlie is located in the San Antonio, Texas area. Out of state applications will be considered on a case by case basis. …
Great Pyrenees Advocates of Texas, Inc. • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
Tucker
Tucker is a quiet boy in a loud world—and that’s exactly why he deserves someone special. He’s strikingly handsome with a face you’ll remember—and a c…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
10+ years
Ruth in OH - Always Asking For More Pets!
Check Out My Video Album Below! *** This adorable beauty here is Miss Ruth, and she is currently screening for a Pyr-experienced home to be her fureve…
National Great Pyrenees Rescue • Beacon, NY
Senior confirmed
Lion
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
10+ years
Layla, bonded with Boaz
This dazzling pair are Layla and Boaz. They have that classic Pyr build and are super friendly. Both walk well on a leash and are great with other dog…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
Senior confirmed
Boaz, bonded with Layla
This dazzling pair are Layla and Boaz. They have that classic Pyr build and are super friendly. Both walk well on a leash and are great with other dog…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
Senior confirmed
Roo
Roo, also known as Lady Roo, is a gentle, sweet, and well-mannered gal looking for a loving home to spend her senior years. She has a calm, affectiona…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
Senior confirmed
Uma
Tune in to our Facebook page (Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS) every Sunday at 3pm CT to see our dogs LIVE! You can also find previous episodes o…
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
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Adopting a senior Great Pyrenees — 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 Great Pyrenees?
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 Great Pyrenees dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees?
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 Great Pyrenees instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Great Pyrenees 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.