
Alfie
Meet Alfie! Alfie is an affectionate, happy-go-lucky, black and white chihuahua who would love to meet his new best friend! Despite his senior age, he…
Little Paws Doggie Rescue • Sacramento, CA
10 years & older
Meet 2284 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 1,051–1,080 of 2,284 below.
Last updated November 9, 2026 at 3:50 AM EST. 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. The dogs aged 10 and older listed right now include Labrador Retriever, Chihuahua, and Rottweiler across 16 states. Always confirm availability and adoption steps with the shelter or rescue.
2,284 senior dogs aged 10 and older available.

Meet Alfie! Alfie is an affectionate, happy-go-lucky, black and white chihuahua who would love to meet his new best friend! Despite his senior age, he…
Little Paws Doggie Rescue • Sacramento, CA

Don't let Eevee's listed age fool you! She is proving that age is just a number, and she may even be younger than her estimated 11 years. This sweet g…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA



Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA

Update 4/2026 Someone inquired about Rocky the other day and I had to explain that his personality would not enable us to send him to a Petsmart for s…
Joyful Rescues, Inc. • Cuba, NY

Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX

Okay before we get started just understand I am an OLD MAN. I move slow(sometimes) and I enjoy stopping and smelling the flowers. My name is Thunder a…
Golden Belt Humane Society • Great Bend, KS

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



Miss Bella is a lovely lady who is estimated to be between 10-12 years old weighing about 27lbs. Even though Bella is a senior, she does need her dail…
National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network • Curwensville, PA

Hi, I’m Princess... I was seized from Collin County as an animal cruelty case with demodex mange that was so bad I had no fur. I’d been thrown out in …
Hillcrest Animal Rescue • Farmersville, TX


Meet Blu - an adorable furball of love and joy! He loves his human and there is no one more loyal to his person than Blu. He loves a calm, consistent …
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Chef, a charming little character who is part potato, part loaf of bread, and 100% lovable. Chef is an approxima…
Tucson Cold Wet Noses • Tucson, AZ

Come in and meet Butters! This beautiful senior lady is 11 years old and is spayed, vaccinated, and good w/ kids. Butters needs a home where she will …
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV

Meet Shadow! ??Shadow is a sweet, gentle senior who is ready to find a loving home where he can enjoy his golden years surrounded by comfort, kindness…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Hi there! I’m Oliver, an 11-year-old sweetheart with a puppy’s wag and a couch potato’s love for cozy naps. I’m calm, friendly, and still playful—I’ll…
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale • Fort Lauderdale, FL





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


DOB: 08/31/15 28 lbs. White, coarse long coat Terrier mix Charlie is being fostered, so please call to make an appointment to see him. He is NOT at th…
For the Luv of Paws II, Inc. • Golden Valley, AZ

AspenTag No: 6856Registered Name: NoneBreed: Greyhound MixDate of Birth: June 18, 2021Color: BrindleCat Trainable: NoDog Friendly: See CommentsKid Fri…
Greyhound Pets, Inc. • Woodinville, WA

Atticus has his nose to the floor, always looking for that morsel or crumb that was dropped. He is 12+ years old, his vision and hearing are not great…
My Loveable Angels • bloomington, IL

Meet Yoshi (A1735038), a distinguished 11-year-old, 51 lb. Pit Bull Terrier mix currently looking for his next chapter at the Eastside Shelter. Coming…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM

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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior dogs are often calm, house-trained, and overlooked at shelters. Here are seven honest reasons an older dog may be the best companion you ever bring home.
6 min readUnderstanding ageA dog is not "old" at the same age across the board — size and breed change everything. Here is how to tell when a dog becomes a senior, and what it means for care.
5 min readCare & healthHow to keep an older dog healthy and comfortable — vet care, senior-appropriate diet, joint and dental health, exercise, and simple home adjustments that make a big difference.
8 min readShelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.