10+ years
Senior Hound dogs in North Carolina
Senior Hound dogs for adoption in North Carolina
Meet 11 adoptable senior Hound dogs (age 7+) in North Carolina. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Hounds in North Carolina are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Hound in North Carolina means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 12:26 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
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Ella
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption • Wake Forest, NC
10+ years
Gidget
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption • Wake Forest, NC
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Apex
Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00. The adoption fee may be higher or lower than st…
Yancey County Humane Society • Burnsville, NC
Senior confirmed
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
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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
Senior confirmed
Teagan
Meet Teagan, a Hound mix who weighs about 40 pounds. Her vet estimated year of birth is 2018. Teagan is a very sweet young lady who is very loving but…
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
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Adopting a senior Hound in North Carolina — 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 in North Carolina?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in North Carolina, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Hounds in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior Hound dogs available in North Carolina?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Hound in North Carolina right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Hound from North Carolina if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in North Carolina arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Know a senior Hound in North Carolina who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.