10+ years
Senior Rat Terrier dogs
Senior Rat Terrier dogs for adoption
Meet 41 adoptable senior Rat Terrier 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 41 below.
Senior Rat Terriers 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 Rat Terrier one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated August 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Rat Terrier dogs
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Hedy (Peanut)
capable of climbing stairs. · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Low Energy · People Friendly · Walks well on leash
Reed's Rescue • Maryland, MD
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Empress D11964
Heartworm+ · Energy level low · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with older, considerate children · Housetrained · Leash Trained · Crate Trained…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
Mable
Goofy Foot Dog Rescue - Allen Park, MI • Allen Park, MI
Senior confirmed
Hercules
Hercules is a mighty name for such a little guy who only weighs 17 lbs! But, no worries, he has a mighty big personality and loves everyone he meets. …
Scott County Animal Care and Control • Georgetown, KY
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Baxter
Los Angeles Adoption Search Dogs Baxter Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Baxter Adopt Dog, looks like Terrier, Rat/Mix Age Senio…
Best Friends Animal Society — Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
EMMY
Hi, my name is Emmy! I'm a sweet senior lady looking for my perfect retirement home. I enjoy the quieter side of life and would love a calm, loving fa…
Larimer Humane Society • Fort Collins, CO
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Bella CCHS
Bella is a 7‑year‑old Rat Terrier mix with the sweetest personality and an endless love for cuddles. This gentle girl is a true lap dog who wants noth…
Street Paws • Locust Grove, GA
Senior confirmed
BUCKY
Bucky was found as a stray at Helping Hands and, although he had a microchip, his previous owner didn’t want him back. Now he's looking for a family w…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
10+ years
Barnaby
Please visit our web site at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption proces…
The Animal Rescue Alliance • Raytown, MO
Senior confirmed
Fred
Fred is an 8-year-old Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix with a sweet, social personality. He gets along well with cats, dogs, and older children, making him a…
Adopt A Dog Rescue • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
JULIA
Julia is a calm and easy-going girl who seems to enjoy the company of other dogs in a relaxed way. From our volunteer observations, she appears social…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Linky West
Hello, my name is Linky West! I'm around 9 years old and I weigh about 15-20 pounds. I think I'm a rat terrier mix. I'm spayed, vaccinated, microchipp…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Ana
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT: https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-ap…
Canine Castaways, Inc. • Arcadia, FL
Senior confirmed
Jeri
When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral. They were hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It is unknown …
Desoto Animal Rescue Society • Horn Lake, MS
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Max (VA)
Max is a sweet 8 year-old, 20 lb. male rat terrier mix who has a calm temperament and personality. He can be a little shy at first but once he is comf…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Lola (CA)
Sweet Lola's goal in life is to live in a home where she can be in the company of humans as much as possible. She will lavish her total loyalty on one…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Georgie P (CA)
Outgoing and friendly, even with strangers, Georgie P. is a great companion for anyone wanting a reliably house-trained, well-mannered snuggler who ge…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
Nixie (WA)
Nixie is very sweet and mild. She's about 8 years-old, fully house-trained, and weighs 17 lbs. She loves all humans and is very sweet and easy to hand…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
Flopsy
Meet Flopsy and Mopsy, an adorable bonded pair of 8-year-old Rat Terrier mixes looking for a forever home together! Flopsy weighs 17 pounds, and her b…
Wish Bone Canine Rescue • Normal, IL
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Branley
Branley may be a senior, but don’t tell him that—he’s too busy enjoying life his way. At 12 years young, this charming Rat Terrier has perfected the a…
Polka Dogz Pet REscue, INc. • oakland, FL
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Adopting a senior Rat Terrier — 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 Rat Terrier?
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 Rat Terrier dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Rat Terrier 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 Rat Terrier 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 Rat Terrier?
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 Rat Terrier instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Rat Terrier 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.