10+ years
Lady P
Meet Lady P! Lady P is the queen of being lazy & lounging around. You can find her sleeping, snuggling in blankets or trying to find her way to your l…
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, 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 1,351–1,380 of 1,546 below.
Last updated September 24, 2026 at 6:22 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
Rudy
Age of Kids: Unsure · Cat Friendly: Unsure · Dog Limited · In Foster
Five Acres Animal Shelter • St. Charles, MO
10+ years
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Paw Paw
MY ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED*** Meet Paw Paw (also known as Mr. Paws)! Paw Paw (born approx January 2016) is a unique little senior cattle dog. He has…
Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS) • Mountainair, NM
10+ years
Kit
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
Caboodle
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
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Peaches
A Special Note About Me I'm part of Pawfect Match's Special Care & Rehabilitation Program. My journey is a little different than most. Some of us are …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
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
10+ years
MiGoshe Kola
MiGoshe Kola (me-go-shay) is Apache for My Dog Friend but he is now called Koda. He was adopted years ago but due to no fault of his own, he came back…
Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas • San Antonio, TX
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Senior Yorkshire Terrier
Located at I am with an offsite partner!
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
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Amora
Meet Amora – A Hidden Gem Waiting for Her Person Hello, my name is Amora. I’ve heard people say I’m beautiful—and I won’t argue with that! But there’s…
Pet Rescue By Judy • Sanford, FL
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10+ years
Lily
Meet Lily! Lily is a sweet senior gal with a pep in her step, looking for a cozy retirement home. She is super friendly, bubbly, and tap dances whenev…
farmersbranchtx.gov
10+ years
Milo
The Good Life Dog Rescue - NYC • NEW YORK, NY
10+ years
Max
Charlie's Corner Animal Sanctuary INC • Orlando, FL
10+ years
Gidget
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption • Wake Forest, NC
10+ years
Harley
Dog selective · Good with older (12+) children
A Lab for Life • Oklahoma-based; Northeast placements, OK
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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.