10 years & older

Senior dogs age 10 and older

Meet 1960 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 1,831–1,860 of 1,960 below.

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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

10+ years
Ebby, adoptable senior Poodle (unknown type) in Sequim, WA

Ebby

Poodle (unknown type) • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Meet Ebby! She came to WAG when her previous owner could no longer care for her. She is a great size for a gentle companion- about 20 lbs. Ebby was bo…

Welfare for Animals Guild • Sequim, WA

10+ years
Tripp & Colton, adoptable senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie in Bon Carbo, CO

Tripp & Colton

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie • ♂ Male • Small • 10 years

Information Please read! If you are interested in me after reading about me, please visit my site, http://www.breederadoptions.org and follow the inst…

Breeder Release Adoption Service • Bon Carbo, CO

10+ years
Herman, adoptable senior Unknown breed in Oakland, CA

Herman

Unknown breed • ♂ Male • Medium • 10 years

Herman – Independent, Low-maintenance , and Dedicated to the Sniffari Herman is a mysteriously mixed breed gentleman under 10 years old, weighing 50 p…

Oakland Animal Services • Oakland, CA

10+ years
HAMMY, adoptable senior Labrador Retriever in Fayetteville, NC

HAMMY

Labrador Retriever • ♂ Male • Large • 10 years

HAMMY is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, located in Fayetteville, NC at Cumberland County Animal Control. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…

Cumberland County Animal Control • Fayetteville, NC

10+ years
HERSHEL, adoptable senior Siberian Husky in Palmetto, FL

HERSHEL

Siberian Husky • ♂ Male • Large • 10 years

HERSHEL is a large senior male Siberian Husky at Manatee County Animal Services in Palmetto, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.

Manatee County Animal Services • Palmetto, FL

10+ years
Quinn, adoptable senior Beagle in Houston, TX

Quinn

Beagle • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Meet Quinn, a 10-year-old senior who was found as a stray and deserves SO MUCH MORE! She’s friendly with other dogs and seems okay with cats. All she …

Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX

10+ years
Chiquita, adoptable senior Poodle (Miniature) in San Diego, CA

Chiquita

Poodle (Miniature) • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Meet Chiquita Chiquita is a gentle 10-year-old, 12 lb poodle–schnauzer mix with the sweetest heart. Her world was recently turned upside down when her…

The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA

10+ years
Halo, adoptable senior Great Pyrenees in Petaluma, CA

Halo

Great Pyrenees • ♀ Female • 10 years

Halo is a sweet girl who loves human affection. She even spent time around kids in her previous home. Halo is generally a couch potato, but appreciate…

Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA

10+ years
Bruno, adoptable senior Golden Retriever in Petaluma, CA

Bruno

Golden Retriever • ♂ Male • Large • 10 years

Bruno came to us after his owner could longer care for him after undergoing some health issues. So far, Bruno has been a perfect guest. Bruno is a hap…

Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA

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Tiago - Located in GA, adoptable senior Belgian Shepherd Malinois in Imlay City, MI

Tiago - Located in GA

Belgian Shepherd Malinois • ♂ Male • Large • 10 years

Tiago was dumped at a kill shelter at 10 years old by his owner. His history is one of abuse and neglect, but this old man still has plenty of miles l…

Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. • Imlay City, MI

10+ years
Tater & Queenie, adoptable senior Unknown breed in Tucson, AZ

Tater & Queenie

Unknown breed • 10 years

COURTESY POST - NOT TCWN DOGS - CONTACT INFO AT BOTTOM *** Theres no two better than this duo! Meet Tater and Queenie, a senior pair who found themsel…

Tucson Cold Wet Noses • Tucson, AZ

10+ years
Lucky, adoptable senior Chihuahua in Weston, FL

Lucky

Chihuahua • ♂ Male • Small • 10 years

10 year old 8 pound chihuahua Sweet boy Good with older children and other dogs Happy boy he does not like a lot of commotion He’d prefer a quieter ho…

Dachshund Rescue South Florida • Weston, FL

10+ years
Guera, adoptable senior Chihuahua in San Diego, CA

Guera

Chihuahua • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Meet Guera – The Spicy Senior & Her Sidekick Mia! ️ Guera is a 10-year-old Chihuahua queen with a chill attitude and a strong cuddle game. She takes a…

The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA

10+ years
Oliver Jul 25 - I am special, adoptable senior Poodle (Miniature) in Pacolet, SC

Oliver Jul 25 - I am special

Poodle (Miniature) • ♂ Male • Small • 10 years

Foster location: Dreamweaver Farm, Pacolet SC Weight: 10.6 lbs Height: 12 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $400 Fence needed? No. Want To Know Mo…

Carolina Poodle Rescue • Pacolet, SC

10+ years
Isabell ~, adoptable senior Poodle (Miniature) in Columbia, TN

Isabell ~

Poodle (Miniature) • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Sweet Senior Alert — Meet Isabel!** While everyone else is celebrating... Isabel will be hoping for a quiet place to feel safe. Meet Isabel, a 10-year…

Russell Rescue, Inc. • Columbia, TN

10+ years
LACY, adoptable senior Parson Russell Terrier in Norfolk, VA

LACY

Parson Russell Terrier • ♀ Female • Medium • 10 years

LACY is a senior female Parson Russell Terrier / Beagle, medium size, at Norfolk Animal Care Center in Norfolk, VA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…

Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA

10+ years
Chyna -, adoptable senior American Pit Bull Terrier in Caldwell, NJ

Chyna -

American Pit Bull Terrier • ♀ Female • Large • 10 years

Meet Chyna, your future snuggle buddy and full-time shadow! Quote from her foster family:"Chyna is always on the lookout for cuddles and a snuggle bud…

Rescue Haven Foundation • Caldwell, NJ

10+ years
Nilla, adoptable senior Husky in LANGLEY, BC

Nilla

Husky • ♀ Female • Medium • 10 years

THIS IS A COURTESY POST. PLEASE CONTACT THE PERSON OR GROUP LISTED BELOW. THIS IS NOT A LOVED AT LAST DOG. Please contact Shannon at shannonmatley1@ya…

Loved at Last Dog Rescue Society • LANGLEY, BC

10+ years
Popcorn, adoptable senior Jack Russell Terrier in Rutherfordton, NC

Popcorn

Jack Russell Terrier • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided in the descriptio…

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue • Rutherfordton, NC

10+ years
TATUM, adoptable senior Beagle in Waco, TX

TATUM

Beagle • ♂ Male • Medium • 10 years

Meet Tatum, a 10-yr-old, 18 lb. puppy at heart with the sweetest eyes! Loves to play with toysLikes to be brushedDoes not act his ageKnows `sit`Very t…

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

10+ years
Lilly, adoptable senior Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie in Columbus, OH

Lilly

Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Lilly’s previous owners had to surrender her when they moved to a nursing home. She is adorable. She’s not a cuddler or an attention seeking dog but i…

Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue Inc. • Columbus, OH

10+ years
TINKA BELL, adoptable senior American Bulldog in Miami, FL

TINKA BELL

American Bulldog • ♀ Female • Large • 10 years

With Tinka Bell, age is just as number! This silly girl still has plenty of energy for playing and going on long walks. She’s just a bundle of smiles …

Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL

10+ years
Coco, adoptable senior Chihuahua in Weston, FL

Coco

Chihuahua • ♂ Male • Small • 10 years

10 year old 6 pound male chihuahua This sweet boy came to us from Puerto Rico He’s a happy and funny boy He doesn’t have any teeth, but that doesn’t s…

Dachshund Rescue South Florida • Weston, FL

10+ years
Chewy, adoptable senior Terrier in Phoenix, AZ

Chewy

Terrier • ♂ Male • Small • 10 years

Say hello to Chewy! Chewy is an approximately nine-years-old and 15-pound Terrier/Pug mix, looking for his forever home through Chi Town Rescue. Chewy…

Chi Town Rescue • Phoenix, AZ

10+ years
ERNIE, adoptable senior Pug in Chandler, AZ

ERNIE

Pug • ♂ Male • Medium • 10 years

MEET ERNIE!! Ernie is a senior Pug/Chihuahua mix with a heart full of love and a soul that’s ready to relax into retirement. At 35 pounds, this silver…

Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC • Chandler, AZ

10+ years
JASPER, adoptable senior Labrador Retriever in Waco, TX

JASPER

Labrador Retriever • ♂ Male • Large • 10 years

Looking good, buddy! Jasper is a 75-pound Lab Retr. who likes to do his own thing in the playpen. He enjoys getting gentle pets and walks well on the …

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

10+ years
Tilly, adoptable senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie in Holly Springs, NC

Tilly

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

This sweet pup, along with 13 others, was rescued from a backyard breeder and brought to Pawfect Match after enduring truly heartbreaking conditions. …

Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC

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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.