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Lily's Second Chance is a Tennessee nonprofit corporation helping overlooked senior shelter dogs get seen, shared, and adopted. If you’re writing about senior dogs or second chances, we’d love to help.

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5,246
Adoptable senior dogs listed right now
51
U.S. states with senior dogs listed
902
Shelters & rescues with a senior listed

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About Lily’s Second Chance

Lily's Second Chance is a Tennessee nonprofit corporation founded in memory of Lily, a senior dog adopted at age 10 who gave seven unforgettable years of love. Founded by Sam Darraj, it lists adoptable senior dogs from shelters and rescues across the United States and works to make sure older dogs — the ones most often overlooked — get noticed before they run out of time. It is not a shelter and does not rehome dogs directly; every listing links back to the shelter or rescue caring for the dog.

Quick facts

  • Name: Lily's Second Chance
  • Structure: Tennessee nonprofit corporation
  • Founder: Sam Darraj
  • Mission: help adoptable senior shelter dogs across the U.S. get seen, shared, and adopted
  • What it is not: not a shelter or rescue; it does not house or rehome dogs

Media inquiries

For interviews, background, logos, or photos, please reach out at [email protected], or through our contact page. You can also read Lily’s full story for more background.

Press — frequently asked questions

What is Lily’s Second Chance?

Lily’s Second Chance is a Tennessee nonprofit corporation founded in memory of Lily, a senior dog adopted at age 10. It helps adoptable senior dogs from shelters and rescues across the United States get seen, shared, and adopted. It is not a shelter and does not rehome dogs directly.

Who founded it?

Lily’s Second Chance was founded by Sam Darraj, inspired by Lily, a senior dog who gave seven unforgettable years after being adopted later in life.

Can I use your logo or a photo of Lily?

Please reach out before using our branding or photos so we can point you to the right assets and confirm usage. We’re glad to help with a story about senior dogs.

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Writing about senior dogs?

We’re always glad to help tell the story of older dogs getting a second chance. Explore Lily's Second Chance at lilysecondchance.org.