10+ years
TJ
TJ is LOVING life!!! He loves to play fetch with balls, he could do it all day long if he could! TJ also loves attention and is the biggest cuddle bug…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1542 adoptable senior dogs aged 10 and older. These are some of the most overlooked dogs in rescue — and some of the most grateful to be chosen. Showing 541–570 of 1,542 below.
Last updated September 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM EDT. Listings refresh throughout the day. Always confirm a dog’s availability with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
Dogs aged 10 and older — in their double digits — are among the very hardest to place, yet they're often the gentlest companions you'll find: house-trained, long past the chewing and high-energy years, and content to spend their days close to you. Older dogs are too easily overlooked, so giving one a soft place to land for their remaining years is one of the most meaningful things an adopter can do. Always confirm availability and adoption steps with the shelter or rescue.
Available senior dogs aged 10 and older
1,542 senior dogs aged 10 and older available.
10+ years
10+ years
Pancake
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Angel
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue • Rockville, MD
10+ years
Bob
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue • Rockville, MD
10+ years
Buddy
Good with older (12+) children · Good with young kids
A Lab for Life • Oklahoma-based; Northeast placements, OK
10+ years
Wednesday - IN FOSTER
Lived with Dogs · Housetrained · Positive Dog Meet in Shelter
Animal Rescue League of Berks County • Birdsboro, PA
10+ years
10+ years
Luz
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
10+ years
Archo
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
Titus
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
Nextel
Rookies Rescue, MD, PA, NJ, VA • Baltimore, MD
10+ years
Riley
Humane Animal Partners - Wilmington • Wilmington, DE
10+ years
Daisy Lynn
Humane Animal Partners - Wilmington • Wilmington, DE
10+ years
Puppy Love
animalrescueneworleans.org • New Orleans, LA
10+ years
Fredo
Brandywine Valley SPCA - New Castle • New Castle, DE
10+ years
Misty
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue • Rockville, MD
10+ years
Meeka
Summit County Animal Control and Shelter • Eagle, CO
10+ years
10+ years
Penelope
Second City Canine Rescue • Palatine, IL
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Addie
Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue • Rockville, MD
10+ years
10+ years
Pitman
Sheree's Dog Rescue • North Providence, RI
10+ years
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Adopting a dog aged 10+ — 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.
Is it worth adopting a dog aged 10 or older?
Absolutely. Older dogs are typically calm, affectionate, and already trained, and they bond deeply with the people who give them a home. Their time with you may be shorter, but adopters consistently describe it as some of the most rewarding companionship they've known.
Do dogs aged 10+ have higher vet costs?
Some older dogs need a special diet, joint support, or more regular check-ups, but many are healthy for their age. Each dog's profile and the shelter caring for them can tell you about any known medical needs before you adopt.
How do I adopt one of these senior dogs?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers older dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Know an older dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.