Gretchen
Attention: This is a courtesy posting only! This pet is NOT available through Mountain Pet Rescue. Please do NOT contact MPR for information about the…
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville • Candler, NC
Senior Terrier dogs in North Carolina
Senior Terrier dogs for adoption in North Carolina
Meet 12 adoptable senior Terrier dogs (age 7+) in North Carolina. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
There are currently 12 adoptable senior Terrier dogs (age 7 and up) in North Carolina, each from a local shelter or rescue. Older Terriers 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 Terrier in North Carolina means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Mr Pepper
Meet Mr. Pepper — a scruffy little gentleman with a big personality and an even bigger heart. At 10 years young, Mr. Pepper still has plenty of advent…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Piper (Courtesy Post)
This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided below.Name: Piper…
Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue • Rutherfordton, NC
Griffy
Griffy is a charming older gentleman with a sweet demeanor. He loves to follow you from room to room, curl up beside you on the couch, and snooze next…
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville • Candler, NC
Snooki
Attention: This is a courtesy posting only! This pet is NOT available through Mountain Pet Rescue. Please do NOT contact MPR for information about the…
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville • Candler, NC
Lucy
Lucy is a spayed female Terrier mix born about January 2025. She’s very lovely, she looks like she knows how to apply eyeliner around her expressive e…
Rutherford County Humane Society • Rutherfordton, NC
Lucy (Courtesy Post)
This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills for information. Contact information is provided in the description below.Lucy i…
Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue • Rutherfordton, NC
Meatball
Meet Meatball — Your New Best Buddy! This sweet 8 year old, 65-pound hunk of love is everything his name promises—a big ol’ softie with a heart of gol…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Cookie
Got Room for a Little Extra Sweetness? Meet Cookie! Life gave Cookie some seriously bad crumbs, but this resilient 8-year-old rescue is ready for a fr…
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC
Poppy
YOU MUST COMPLETE A BEST FRIEND PET ADOPTION APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED TO ADOPT POPPY. Please apply at: https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHM…
Best Friend Pet Adoption • Cary, NC
Deacon
Meet Deacon, he is a mixed breed dog with a great personality… uh, dog-anality. Deacon is a neutered male coming in at about 45 lbs of pure love. He's…
Tails of the Unwanted • Greensboro, NC
Senior Terrier dogs in other states
Other senior dogs in North Carolina by breed
Adopting a senior Terrier 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 Terrier 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 Terriers in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior Terrier dogs available in North Carolina?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Terrier in North Carolina right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Know a senior Terrier in North Carolina who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.