10+ years
Mini/MeeMaw
Clay County Humane Society • Brazil, IN
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1546 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 91–120 of 1,546 below.
Last updated September 24, 2026 at 4:22 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
1,546 senior dogs aged 10 and older available.
10+ years
sebastian
Suncoast Animal League • Palm Harbor, FL
10+ years
Raven - IN FOSTER
Animal Rescue League of Berks County • Birdsboro, PA
10+ years
Kaeli
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
10+ years
Selene
Good with Dogs · Good with larger dogs · Low Energy · People Friendly
Reed's Rescue • Maryland, MD
10+ years
Blu
Loves car rides · Loves Toys · Good with Kids · Good with Dogs · People Friendly · Walks well on leash · Food motivated · Fixed · Housetrained · Not G…
Reed's Rescue • Maryland, MD
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Rusty
Meet Rusty At 15 years old, Rusty finds himself in a place no senior dog should be—facing uncertainty as his beloved owner enters hospice care. Rusty …
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC
10+ years
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Lewis [bonded to Steve]
Sweet Senior alert!!! 13 year old Lewis found himself at the shelter after his person passed away. He was one of 7 pups who found themselves without a…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Hoss Cartwright
Hoss Cartwright is a sweet senior boy whose life changed when his family was expecting a new baby and felt they could no longer give him the time he d…
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
10+ years
Geo Metro
DeKalb County Animal Services • Chamblee, GA
10+ years
Ted - IN FOSTER
DeKalb County Animal Services • Chamblee, GA
10+ years
Chaplin
Chaplin is a loving active little guy despite being 15 years old. He was adopted 10 years ago and lived with his people and 1 cat for 9 years. His hum…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
10+ years
Ziggy the Senior
I'm currently on a sleepover with a PHS Volunteer! I'll be back at the shelter on 9/26. Hi everyone, I'm Ziggy! I'm a handsome 14 year old, neutered m…
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA • Burlingame, CA
10+ years
Izzy
Please go to our website for all specific information about this dog. Our info doesn't transfer over to the adoption sites. Izzy came to us after her …
Collar of Hope • Olalla, WA
10+ years
10+ years
Zoey (fka Sonic)
Dog Selective · Seniors for Seniors Program
Stray Rescue of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO
10+ years
Whitney
Whitney is a gentle 14-year-old boy who’s looking for a calm, loving home to spend his golden years. He has a sweet, easygoing personality and enjoys …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Charlie (CHI)
Charlie is up to-date on all vaccines, preventatives, heartworm negative neutered and is microchipped.
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
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Casper
Casper has come back in to rescue after 12 years as his owner is no longer able to care for him. He seems to like men more than woman however he does …
Eskie Rescuers United, American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. • Pikesville, MD
10+ years
Thelma
Wanted: to meet my furever family. Are you looking to open your home to a new pet? Learn more about this pet and others near you looking to find their…
Mobile SPCA • Mobile, AL
10+ years
Oscar K
Meet Oscar! Oscar is a charming corgi mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He’s an older pup with a young soul—he loves going on walks…
Last Hope Animal Rescue • Cedar Rapids, IA
10+ years
Arnie
We are an all-volunteer/foster home-based rescue. We DO NOT have a physical shelter. Apply to adopt by filling out the online adoption application on …
Dakota Dachshund Rescue • Sioux Falls, SD
10+ years
Diesel
Shih Tzu Rescue, Adoption & Education Safehouse (S.T.R.A.E.S.) • Homer Glen, IL
10+ years
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.