10+ years
Senior Havanese dogs
Senior Havanese dogs for adoption
Meet 16 adoptable senior Havanese dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one.
Senior Havaneses 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 Havanese one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home. Adoptable senior Havaneses are listed in California, Florida, and Illinois and 7 more states right now.
Last updated November 7, 2026 at 7:45 AM EST. Listings refresh throughout the day. Always confirm a dog’s availability with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
Available senior Havanese dogs
16 senior Havanese dogs available.
Senior confirmed
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Shaggy
Shaggy is a male dog who presented bright, alert, and responsive (BAR) with severe dental disease and a mass located on his right front limb (RF). His…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Bentley
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
Senior confirmed
Sunny
Courtesy post: Meet Sunny! Sunny is an 8-year-old, 9-pound purebred Havanese with a big personality, an even bigger heart, and lots of energy. He's cu…
Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue • Baltimore, MD
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Cookie
Meet Cookie! A charming ten-year-old Havanese currently in Scottsdale, AZ, whose essence is a gentle burst of affection wrapped in a beautiful white c…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Chewy
Chewy was born about September 10, 2010 and weighs about 21 pounds. Please understand Google helped us with the breed choices, we are really guessing!…
Joyful Rescues, Inc. • Cuba, NY
Senior confirmed
Cinnamon – 8 Yr Fem Havanese Mix & Ginger
CINNAMON – 8 YR FEMALE HAVANESE MIX & GINGER – 6 YR FEMALE CHIWEENIE Bonded Pair: These two are best friends and do everything together, napping, cudd…
PAWS pound Animals worth saving • Mesa, AZ
10+ years
10+ years
Tuffy Gray
Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions • Sandy, UT
10+ years
Muffy Brown
Meet Muffy Brown & Tuffy Gray - Double the Love, Double the Floof! Looking for twice the snuggles, twice the sweetness, and twice the charm? Meet Muff…
Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions • Sandy, UT
Senior confirmed
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Adopting a senior Havanese — 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 Havanese?
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 Havanese dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Havanese 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 Havanese 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 Havanese?
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 Havanese instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Havanese 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.
Guides to help you decide
Getting started
Why Adopt a Senior Dog? 7 Reasons Older Dogs Make Wonderful Companions
Senior dogs are often calm, house-trained, and overlooked at shelters. Here are seven honest reasons an older dog may be the best companion you ever bring home.
6 min readUnderstanding ageHow Old Is a "Senior" Dog? Senior Age by Breed and Size
A dog is not "old" at the same age across the board — size and breed change everything. Here is how to tell when a dog becomes a senior, and what it means for care.
5 min readCare & healthCaring for a Senior Dog: Health, Diet, and Everyday Comfort
How to keep an older dog healthy and comfortable — vet care, senior-appropriate diet, joint and dental health, exercise, and simple home adjustments that make a big difference.
8 min readKnow a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.