Senior Greyhound dogs
Senior Greyhound dogs for adoption
Meet 9 adoptable senior Greyhound 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 9 adoptable senior Greyhound dogs (age 7 and up) from shelters and rescues across the country. Senior Greyhounds 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 Greyhound one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Sabbath
Hi, I’m Sabbath! I love to snuggle with my foster brother, even if we ran into each other that one time when we were chasing a squirrel in the yard. (…
Greyhound Pets of America Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
AMF CRYING GAL
AMF CRYING GAL sire LONESOME CRY dam AMF GINA SEE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES
Allies for Greyhounds of West Michigan • Grandville, MI
Daisy aka Sprite
*Name: Daisy*Age: 1.5 years old *Current Weight: 45 lbs*Adoption fee: $475Daisy is nothing short of a little miracle wrapped in fur. Just a few months…
SNARR Northeast Animal Rescue • Brewster, NY
Rhett
Rhett is my name; being lazy is my game! After almost 8 years I’m relaxing in a home for the first time in my life. It’s wonderful! I LOVE my kennel a…
Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets • Kansas City, MO
XENA
Xena is a high-energy girl who is always ready for action! This fun-loving pup has a huge toy drive and absolutely lives for playtimeâespecially whe…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Gemma
Gemma is a stunning girl who recently arrived from China and is a meat trade survivor. She's a friendly, sweet girl who is in a foster home and doing …
Greyhound Friends of NJ, Inc. • Millsboro DELAWARE, NJ
Rolo
Rolo is a sweet boy who was rescued from the China meat trade. He's very friendly, happy and loves attention. He also loves to romp in the yard or go …
Greyhound Friends of NJ, Inc. • Millsboro DELAWARE, NJ
Charlie
"I may be a senior pup, but I like to think of myself as a senior in high school—60 pounds, so handsome and young-looking! I have the softest brown ey…
Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets • Kansas City, MO
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Adopting a senior Greyhound — 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 Greyhound?
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 Greyhound dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Greyhound 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.