10+ years
Trixie
Trixie is a 10 pound, senior malti-poo, we believe 10-12 years old, who is going to need someone very special. She has been through more than any dog …
Paws and Prayers • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1544 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 691–720 of 1,544 below.
Last updated September 25, 2026 at 1:42 AM 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
1,544 senior dogs aged 10 and older available.
10+ years
Holly (ISO Forever Foster)
Meet Holly — Our Sweet Senior Looking for a Forever Foster! At 11 years young, Holly is ready for the good life: a comfy home, plenty of toys, walks w…
Paws and Prayers • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Louis #428
Hello! My name is Louis and I am a 16-pound nine year old, male Bichon Frise mix. My family couldn't take care of me any longer and now I'm a very hap…
Bichon Rescue of Orange County • Placentia, CA
10+ years
Juston
Yo Yo Yo, Juston’s in the house! I’m a handsome black and white lab mix with the biggest heart on the block. I crave hugs and kisses even more than do…
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Inc. • West Palm Beach, FL
10+ years
Brutus
Brutus is no brute at all - he is a humble, shy boy with a love of other dogs and quiet spaces. He lived a long time as just one of many in a hoarder …
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
10+ years
Jax
Foster or Adopter Needed for Jax Meet Jax, an adorable 11-year-old Miniature Pinscher & Dachshund mix who is looking for a loving foster or forever ho…
Trinity GAP Club • Euless, TX
10+ years
Justin
Meet Justin!!! He is looking for his fur-ever hero to adopt him. We think he is about 10-12 years old and would need a home that understands his needs…
Cool Cats Rescue • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
10+ years
Butters
Come in and meet Butters! This beautiful senior lady is 11 years old and is spayed and vaccinated. Butters needs a home where she will be the only pet…
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
10+ years
10+ years
Nutmeg
Meet Nutmeg! An eleven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier/American Pitbull Terrier mix currently in Chicago, IL, whose essence is a bright spark of devotio…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Jasmine
Loves to be held and is so sweet!! Very playful! carries her water bowl around, just in case she may need it.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Oreo
Meet Oreo! A spirited eleven-year-old Terrier mix currently in Madison Heights, MI, whose affectionate personality shines through his black-and-white …
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
10+ years
Bodi
Personality: affectionate, sweet Breed: terrier mix Age: 11 years Weight: Sex: male Rescued from Tehama County House trained loves to walk/hike…
Coppers Dream • Sunnyvale, CA
10+ years
Hugo
SPONSORED BY PET PROJECT**The Pet Project will provide food, annual vaccinations, heartworm medication, flea and tick medication and reduced cost vete…
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale • Fort Lauderdale, FL
10+ years
Tressel
Meet Tressel, a sweet senior pup ready to start the next chapter of his life with a loving family. With his gentle soul and wagging tail, he’s ready t…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Gauge
Meet Gauge, your future best friend and the ultimate retirement companion. Gauge has spent much of his life coming and going from the shelter, and now…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is a very sweet black bulldog mix. The vet estimated she is a Boxer mix, but we think she looks like she has some Bulldog in her. Chili i…
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
10+ years
Koi
Koi needs a foster or adopter, or foster-to-adopt. Meet Koi— aka Good Boi! Koi is sweet and smart. He transitions to new environments, people and rout…
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue • Osteen, FL
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
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
10+ years
10+ years
Charlotte
Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center • Tallahassee, FL
10+ years
10+ years
Shelby
Shelby is a lovely 10-year-old, 68-pound Shepherd mix (or at least that’s our best guess but we do have her DNA test pending!), and she is the definit…
Libby and Mace's Place • Mcclellanville, SC
10+ years
Titan
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
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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.