Murphy
Murphy is a male Papillon, 8 years 3 months old, at Bishop's Small Dog Rescue in Waterloo, IL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bishop's Small Dog Rescue • Waterloo, IL
Senior Papillon dogs in Illinois
Meet 1 adoptable senior Papillon dog (age 7+) in Illinois. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Papillons in Illinois are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Papillon in Illinois means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Murphy is a male Papillon, 8 years 3 months old, at Bishop's Small Dog Rescue in Waterloo, IL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bishop's Small Dog Rescue • Waterloo, IL
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 in Illinois, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Papillons 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 Papillon in Illinois right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in Illinois arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.