VIOLET
Weight: 71 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior dogs near Charlotte
Meet 29 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Charlotte. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 29 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, 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 Charlotte means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.
Weight: 71 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 45 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 65 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 52 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 38 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 44 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 59 pounds · Kennel: ADOPT 07L · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 72 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 47 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 65 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 48 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 55 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 50 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 63 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 82 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 49 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 49 pounds · Kennel: ADOPT 01L · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 66 pounds · Kennel: TOOMEYD19 · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 55 pounds · Kennel: ADOPT 18R · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 48 pounds · Kennel: TOOMEYD11 · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 53 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 57 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 68 pounds · Kennel: DOGNCARE 2 · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 50 pounds · Kennel: ADOPT 13R · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 52 pounds · Kennel: ADOPT 13L · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 34 pounds · Kennel: FOSTER · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 52 pounds · Kennel: ADOPT 03L · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 38 pounds · Kennel: ADOPT 19R · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Weight: 19 pounds · Kennel: ADPTPUP3L · Located at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
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.
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near Charlotte, North Carolina, 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.
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in Charlotte right now, check back soon or browse all of North Carolina — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.