10+ years
Rolo
Affectionate · Food Motivated · Friendly/social · Has Basic Training · Housetrained · Lap Dog · Leash Trained · Velcro/clingy
Freedom Ride Rescue • Raleigh area, NC
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 2285 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 1,951–1,980 of 2,285 below.
Last updated November 9, 2026 at 3:02 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 Mixed Breed (Medium), Chihuahua, and Mixed Breed (Large) across 12 states. Always confirm availability and adoption steps with the shelter or rescue.
Available senior dogs aged 10 and older
2,285 senior dogs aged 10 and older available.
10+ years
Claire
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue • Fairfax Station, VA
10+ years
Jerry
Children over 12 years old · Potty Trained · Not Good with Cats
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Skokie, IL
10+ years
Chloe
Medical Wavier · Bonded · Cuddler · Higher Energy · Leash Trained · Playful · Quiet Home · Teens and Adults only
Homeward Pet Adoption Center • Woodinville, WA
10+ years
Puffin
Cratetrained · Housetrained · Single Dog Home · Adult-Only Home Preferred
Pets of Ohio Rescue Team • Ohio, OH
10+ years
10+ years
Bolo
Couch Potato · Crate Trained · Cuddler · Knows Sit · Loves affection! · Loves food! · Playful · Shy With New People · Path to Adoption · Walks well on…
Humane Society of North Central Florida • Gainesville, FL
10+ years
Lloyd
Good on Car Rides · Housetrained · Not Good with Cats · Dog Selective · Couch Potato · Crate Trained · Knows Sit · Knows Stay · Loves meeting new peop…
Humane Society of North Central Florida • Gainesville, FL
10+ years
Xylo
Single Dog Home · Adult-Only Home Preferred
Humane Society of Atlantic County • Atlantic City, NJ
10+ years
Stella
Dog Social/Friendly · Eligible for Foster-to-Adopt! · I am located at THE ANIMAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN KONA · Take Me on a Field Trip!
hihs.org
10+ years
Sophie
Eligible for Foster-to-Adopt! · I am located at THE ANIMAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN KONA · Dog Social/Friendly · Take Me on a Field Trip!
hihs.org
10+ years
10+ years
Malcolm
Good with Dogs · House broken · Good with Kids · Housetrained
Houston Humane Society • Houston, TX
10+ years
Charley
Not Good with Cats · Housetrained · Adult-Only Home Preferred · Single Dog Home
Five Acres Animal Shelter • St. Charles, MO
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Ranger
This dog has been spayed/ neutered and is up to date on vaccines and preventatives
PetConnect Rescue • Potomac, MD
10+ years
Lila
Good with Dogs · Good with Kids · House trained · This dog has been spayed/ neutered and is up to date on vaccines and preventatives · Good with Cats
PetConnect Rescue • Potomac, MD
10+ years
10+ years
Nashville
Crate Trained · Good with Dogs · Housetrained · Kid Friendly
See Spot Rescued • Jersey City, NJ
10+ years
Abraham - City of Industry Location
Good with Dogs · Needs Training · Apartment Appropriate · Needs Time to Adjust · City of Industry Adoption Center
pricelesspetrescue.org
10+ years
Boris - City of Industry Location
Good with Dogs · Apartment Appropriate · Needs Time to Adjust · City of Industry Adoption Center
pricelesspetrescue.org
10+ years
Vernon D12761
Affectionate · Energy level low · Gentle · Good with Dogs · Good with older, considerate children · Housetrained · Lap pet · Seniors for Seniors
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
Tobias D12961
Housetrained · Gentle · Leash Trained · Good with Dogs · Energy level low · Does well in a car · Affectionate · Goofy · Good with older, considerate c…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
Bonnie D12475
Gentle · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with older, considerate children · Needs companion animal · Timid / Shy · Energy level low · Crate Tra…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
Starki
People Friendly · Loves car rides · Fixed · Good with Kids · Good with Dogs · Housetrained · Low Energy · Walks well on leash
Reed's Rescue • Maryland, MD
10+ years
Optimus Prime
Crate trained · Housetrained · Good on leash · Good with kids 8 and over · Good with kids 13 and older · Good with Cats · Lives/lived with cat(s) · Pe…
Perfectly Paired Pitties Rescue • York, PA
10+ years
10+ years
Clarence
Animal Rescue League of Berks County • Birdsboro, PA
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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.
Guides to help you decide
Getting started
Why Adopt a Senior Dog? 7 Reasons Older Dogs Make Wonderful Companions
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 ageHow Old Is a "Senior" Dog? Senior Age by Breed and Size
A 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 & healthCaring for a Senior Dog: Health, Diet, and Everyday Comfort
How 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 readKnow an older dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.