Senior dogs near Baltimore

Senior dogs for adoption in Baltimore, Maryland

Meet 18 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Baltimore. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.

There are currently 18 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Baltimore, Maryland, each from a local shelter or rescue. Senior dogs wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog near Baltimore means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.

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Toast, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Toast

Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Female • 7 years

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Strudel, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Strudel

Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Female • 7 years

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Brudder, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Brudder

Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Male • 8 years 1 month

Neutered.

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Max, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Max

Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Male • 7 years 1 month

Neutered.

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Blake, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Blake

Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Female • 8 years 2 months

Spayed.

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Junior, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Medium (up to 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Junior

Mixed Breed, Medium (up to 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Male • 7 years 11 months

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Monroe, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Monroe

Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Female • 8 years 10 months

Spayed.

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Elf 1, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Medium (up to 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Elf 1

Mixed Breed, Medium (up to 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Female • 7 years 6 months

Spayed.

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Carlos, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Carlos

Mixed Breed, Large (over 44 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Male • 11 years 8 months

Neutered.

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

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Moo Cow, adoptable senior Mixed Breed, Small (under 24 lbs fully grown)/Mix

Moo Cow

Mixed Breed, Small (under 24 lbs fully grown)/Mix • Female • 8 years 11 months

Spayed.

BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD

Adopting a senior dog in Baltimore — 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.

How do I adopt a senior dog in Baltimore?

Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near Baltimore, Maryland, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Senior Dog Finder simply gathers local senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find.

Are there always senior dogs available in Baltimore?

Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in Baltimore right now, check back soon or browse all of Maryland — new dogs are added regularly.

Know a senior dog near Baltimore who needs a home?

Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.