10+ years
Ruby
Hi! I’m Ruby and I am a very active boxer mix! I am very people friendly. I’d prefer to be the only dog in the home and I am not sure how I feel about…
Saving Death Row Dogs • Topeka, KS
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1541 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 1,531–1,541 of 1,541 below.
Last updated September 24, 2026 at 2:23 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
1,541 senior dogs aged 10 and older available.
10+ years
Theodore
North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. • Grapevine, TX
10+ years
Wishbone
Wishbone is LOVING life now!!! Soaking up every moment of snuggles, comfort, and joy. But his journey didn’t start that way. He came from a very bad s…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Arty
Arty is very young acting, happy, 10 yr. old Lab mix, weighing 73 lbs. Arty is timid at first but warms up quickly. He's housebroken, likes riding in …
Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue • Tucson, AZ
10+ years
Pugsy Malone
Meet Pugsy Malone! At 10 years young, Pugsy Malone has already overcome one big challenge. After surgery to remove a painful mass on the side of his f…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Harley
Harley is the sweetest girl ever! She loves running the field and loves the warm weather :) She is very quiet for the most part and is fine with cats.…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Murray
Murray is a Beagle mix estimated to be about 10 years old. He is a very gentle, low-maintenance, easy dog and, despite his age, has a spring in his st…
Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue • Livonia, MI
10+ years
Ripley
Ripley is a senior Yorkie with the sweetest little old-man heart. He is gentle, quiet, and easy to love — the kind of dog who is simply happy to have …
Underdog Rescue MN • St. Louis Park, MN
10+ years
Lady aka Ladybug - BONDED WITH LEO
Lady & her pal Leo were left behind when their owner moved. Lady is a senior and a Boxer/Pug mix. The pair is going to the vet clinic to be all checke…
Across America Boxer Rescue • Burnsville, MN
10+ years
Shadow (King) Havard
Adoption fee sponsored by a generous donor! Meet Shadow, a big, beautiful black Lab mix who tips the scales at a solid 90 lbs. This 10 year-old gentle…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Polar
Meet Polar! My daughter and I have been fostering polar for almost 2 years. He has blossomed. He is a 55 lb white terrier mix that always has a smile …
No Dog Left Behind • Brooklyn Center, MN
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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.