Senior confirmed
Duncan Hines
Meet Duncan! Duncan is a gentle male hound who is looking for a patient, loving heart to help him write his next chapter. Duncan is a sweet, quiet sou…
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc. • Tampa, FL
Senior Hound dogs
Senior Hound dogs for adoption
Meet 67 adoptable senior Hound 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 67 below.
Senior Hounds 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 Hound one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:43 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Hound dogs
Senior confirmed
Diesel
Meet Diesel A Young-at-Heart Senior Looking for His Forever Home Don't let the gray around his muzzle fool youDiesel may be 8 years old, but he still …
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
ANNIE
What dog breed has a ridge on its neck but not all the way down its back, is 39 lbs and brindle? Well… only Annie knows! Annie was found as a stray by…
St Charles County Humane Services • St Peters, MO
10+ years
Rocco (10yo, 38lbs)
Introducing Rocco! He is a sweet senior boy picked up along rural road. Rocco is good with other dogs and cats. He is also good around chickens. Walks…
Animal Control and Welfare Project, Inc • Hinton, WV
10+ years
Mocha
This gorgeous lady's name is Mocha! Mocha is a ten to twelve year old America Shelter Dog who still has plenty of spunk and energy for her age. She wo…
Second Chance Animal Center • Arlington, VT
10+ years
Napoleon
Meet Napoleon! Napoleon is a male hound/beagle mix (DOB: 9/9/2016) with an easygoing personality and a love for the simple life. If you’re looking for…
Cuz i Matter Animal Rescue • Pflugerville, TX
Senior confirmed
Abbey Mae
ABBEY MAE came to us when her owner had to go into assisted living. She is the sweetest, sweetest dog! Always happy to meet new people! Abbey is good …
CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc • Landenberg, PA
Senior confirmed
Edith
Edith has come so far since we picked her up in February. She was emaciated, heartworm positive, anemic from fleas and ticks, and just a general hot m…
Swamp Haven Rescue, Inc. • Saint Augustine, FL
Senior confirmed
CHOPS
Meet Chops! Chops is overall a very well behaved dog! He´s housetrained, follows your rules, and has never chewed or destroyed anything else than some…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
Senior confirmed
Chloe
NOTE- CHLOE IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL ASKING TO REHOME THEIR PET. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW. Chloe is full of energy and is lookin…
Reach Out Rescue & Resources • Westminster, MD
Senior confirmed
Felix
Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location Felix Felix is a 7-year-old hound mix with a heart as big as his 70-pound frame. This sweet boy has be…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
Senior confirmed
Birdie
If you're looking for a best friend who's always up for an adventure (and happy to tell you all about it), Birdie is your girl! This sweet mixed hound…
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
Senior confirmed
Thunder
Meet Thunder. The right combination of silly and serious . Thunder will stare at you inquisitively and then give a care-free hop. Thunder loves walks,…
Plenty of Pit Bulls • Gainesville, FL
Senior confirmed
Gunner Dixon
THANKS TO A GENEROUS DONOR, GUNNERS ADOPTION FEE HAS BEEN FULLY SPONSORED* Meet Gunner, an 89 lb bundle of love who will fill your home with warmth. A…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Whiskey
Rescued from Rosarito, Mexico, Whiskey is 8 years young and full of heart. This happy, easygoing guy has a tail that never stops wagging and a gentle …
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Huck
SENIOR** Sweet, affable, and simply adorable, Huck (aka Huckleberry Hound) is everything a hound should be. He loves to sniff, he is a happy guy, and …
Partnership for Animal Welfare • Greenbelt, MD
Senior confirmed
FORREST
Hi, I'm Forrest! I'm a charming and friendly dog who loves making new friends. As a true celebrity in the making, I have a natural charisma that draws…
SPCA of Wake County • Raleigh, NC
10+ years
Abby - Awesome Girl!
Abby is a beautiful senior who is looking for a new forever home. She's currently being fostered in NJ. Abby is a friendly hound mix who is great with…
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
Senior confirmed
Orville Woofenbacher (cannot be fixed per vet)
Take Paws Rescue • New Orleans, LA
10+ years
Paw Paw Walter
Adopt Paw Paw Walter – Sponsored & Ready to Love You! Some dogs just have that something… and Paw Paw Walter is one of them At 11 years young, this sw…
One Love Animal Rescue • Mount Laurel, NJ
Senior confirmed
Harrison
Lazybone? That is Harrison's middle name! He is a chill guy looking for the quiet life. He even doesn't like barking from his own self, staying surpri…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Bette aka Rabbit
Name: Bette aka Rabbit*Age: Adult*Current Weight: Medium*Adoption fee: $375Meet Rabbit, a 10-year-old Plott Hound mix with a gentle soul and a heart f…
SNARR Northeast Animal Rescue • Brewster, NY
10+ years
Alexander: Not At the Shelter (Wendy)
Senior hound Alexander settled into his foster home quite easily, enjoying extra meals and extra rations daily so that he is now pumped and plumped up…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
10+ years
Harley
Harley is the sweetest girl ever! She loves running the field and loves the warm weather :) She is very quiet for the most part and is fine with cats.…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
DeBo
DeBo, a senior neutered chocolate brown and tan hound and Rottweiler mix born around October 2015, is eagerly awaiting to find his forever home. Weigh…
Dogs 2nd Chance • Munford, TN
Senior confirmed
Mya
Mya here, I'm a senior hound mix gal, 7-8 years old, who was rescued a while ago with my 2 sisters. We were all chained to trees in the woods and left…
Molly's Place Rescue • Mechanicsburg, PA
Senior confirmed
Rex
Meet Rex — The Cuddle King with a Goofy Smile! With his silly ears, gentle heart, and that charming smile, Rex is ready to snuggle his way into your h…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Peaches
A Special Note About Me I'm part of Pawfect Match's Special Care & Rehabilitation Program. My journey is a little different than most. Some of us are …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Adopting a senior Hound — 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 Hound?
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 Hound dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Hound 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 Hound 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 Hound?
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 Hound instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Hound 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.