Senior confirmed
Flutter
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Flutter and I weigh 12 LBS! ~I’m experiencing a lot of firsts right now, and that can be a little ov…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior dogs in Arizona
Senior dogs for adoption in Arizona
Meet 227 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Arizona. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 121–150 of 227 below.
Last updated September 24, 2026 at 4:22 PM EDT. Listings refresh throughout the day. Always confirm a dog’s availability with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
Senior dogs — age 7 and up — wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually already house-trained, past the chewing stage, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog in Arizona means you typically know their size, temperament, and energy level from day one: fewer surprises, and a grateful companion who settles in fast. Always confirm availability and adoption requirements directly with the shelter or rescue.
35 shelters and rescues in Arizona currently list senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance.
How adoption works in Arizona
Most Arizona listings come from rescue groups, concentrated around Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler. That shapes the experience: rather than dropping in during shelter hours, you will usually apply and then talk with the foster family who knows the dog. Municipal shelters list here too, with walk-in visits.
To move from a listing to a leash, open the profile and contact the organization that has the dog. An application or a conversation comes next, then a meet and greet, and an adoption fee set by the organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Since so many dogs are in the Phoenix area, many groups help arrange transport within the state. The organization on the dog's profile can share that dog's history, requirements and availability.
Available senior dogs in Arizona
227 senior dogs available in Arizona.
Senior confirmed
Dee Dee
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Dee Dee and I weigh 13 LBS! ~I’m excited to find my people and start my next adventure. Whether we’r…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
Shadow
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Hello! My name is Shadow and I weigh 62 LBS! ~I’m a curious, confident, and loyal little guy with a big heart! ~I lov…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
Shadow
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Arf! Arf! My name is Shadow and I weigh 40 LBS! ~I'm a little nervous when we first meet, but every day I'm getting b…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Kimber
Why I'd make a great companion: ~WOOF! My name is Kimber and I weigh 63 LBS! ~Don't let my age fool you, I still love a good game of fetch, a hiking a…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
Chewy
Say hello to Chewy! Chewy is an approximately 10-years-old and 15-pound Terrier/Pug mix, looking for his forever home through Chi Town Rescue. Chewy o…
Chi Town Rescue • Phoenix, AZ
Updated recently
Nyx
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Nyx and I weigh 78 LBS! ~I am a big snuggler and enjoy cuddle sessions on the couch watching TV with…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Russell
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Russell and I weigh 11 LBS. ~I enjoy leisurely walks, cozy naps, delicious snacks, and being admired…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
Toby
PLEASE NOTE: This dog is courtesy posted for another individual or Rescue. Different policies and fees may apply. FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Toby – A Loyal S…
Forever Friends Humane Society • phoenix, AZ
10+ years
Titan
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Katniss
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Katniss and I weigh 62 LBS. ~I’m confident, affectionate, loyal, and wonderfully experienced at the …
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Humberto
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Humberto and I weigh 68 LBS! ~I’m high-energy, toy-loving, and always ready for a game of fetch! I k…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Baxter
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Eve
EVE Eve is a small sweet Puggle (pug and beagle) the vet estimates is 6 yrs. old and is 22 pounds with long legs. She's a lovebug and wants to cuddle …
Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue • Tucson, AZ
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Butch
Meet Butch, a 10-year-old, 66-pound Shar Pei who looks like he walked straight off the set of The Sandlot! With a head the size of a small planet and …
Pei People Shar Pei Rescue, Inc • Tucson, AZ
10+ years
Guinness
PHOENIX METRO AREA ONLY** FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED! Hi everyone… I’m Guinness! ❤️ Yes, that Guinness — which must mean I hold the world record for hav…
Pathways Home Animal Rescue • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Skyler
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Lilly
Lilly is a great dog, she is loving, house broken, and doesn't have a single mean bone in her body. She is very timid and shy. She has tried to jump t…
The Big Mutt Network • Vail, AZ
Senior confirmed
Tika
Tika Tika is a sweet 5-yr. old girl with a lot of puppy energy. She is VERY inquisitive and is forever exploring, like a true hunting dog. Her explori…
Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue • Tucson, AZ
Senior confirmed
Molly
Meet Molly (you may remember her as “Rita”) – a gorgeous black Shar-Pei with a heart full of love and just enough wrinkles to prove she’s wise beyond …
Pei People Shar Pei Rescue, Inc • Tucson, AZ
10+ years
Abby – 10 Year Female Carolina Dog
PAWS pound Animals worth saving • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Elmo
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Elmo and I weigh 16 LBS! ~I may be little, but I have lots of love to give! My favorite place to be …
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Jack
Jack has come a very long way! He loves life and has made so many friends. He takes treats gently and loves to run and play hard! Jack continues to lo…
Better Days, Inc. • Scottsdale, AZ
Senior confirmed
Xerxes
Meet Xerxes! My favorite thing to do is... be with people. I am a gentle, social dog. What makes me special is... I am quite the gentleman! I am sweet…
The Arizona Center for Animal Rescue and Education • Florence, AZ
Senior confirmed
Pepper
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control • Phoenix, AZ
Senior dogs in Arizona by breed
Senior dogs in Arizona by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Arizona
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (opens in a new tab) — Phoenix, Arizona · See Maricopa County Animal Care & Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC (opens in a new tab) — Chandler, Arizona · See Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center (opens in a new tab) — Mesa, Arizona · See Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope (opens in a new tab) — Phoenix, Arizona · See Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- The Big Mutt Network (opens in a new tab) — Vail, Arizona · See The Big Mutt Network’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion (opens in a new tab) — Phoenix, Arizona · See Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- 2nd Chance Dog Rescue — Queen Creek, Arizona · See 2nd Chance Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary (opens in a new tab) — Maricopa, Arizona · See Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Tucson Cold Wet Noses (opens in a new tab) — Tucson, Arizona · See Tucson Cold Wet Noses’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Boxer Luv Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Phoenix, Arizona · See Boxer Luv Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Oro Valley, Arizona · See Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Sky Sanctuary Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Scottsdale, Arizona · See Sky Sanctuary Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Tucson, Arizona · See Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Adopt A Dog Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Phoenix, Arizona · See Adopt A Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Desert Haven Sanctuary (opens in a new tab) — Chandler, Arizona · See Desert Haven Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Forever Friends Humane Society — phoenix, Arizona · See Forever Friends Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pei People Shar Pei Rescue, Inc (opens in a new tab) — Tucson , Arizona · See Pei People Shar Pei Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Tucson, Arizona · See Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Rescue Friends Ltd (opens in a new tab) — Mesa, Arizona · See Animal Rescue Friends Ltd’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Scottsdale, Arizona · See Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Back The Blue Pet Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Queen Creek, Arizona · See Back The Blue Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Better Days, Inc. (opens in a new tab) — Scottsdale, Arizona · See Better Days, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Chi Town Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Phoenix, Arizona · See Chi Town Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- chitownrescue.org (opens in a new tab) — Phoenix, Arizona · See chitownrescue.org’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Arizona
Programs that help Arizona adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterAltered Tails Barnhart Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Nonprofit spay and neuter clinics in Phoenix and Mesa that also offer vaccinations and microchipping.
- Spay / neuterHumane Society of Southern Arizona Affordable Spay/Neuter (opens in a new tab) — Tucson shelter clinic offering affordable spay and neuter surgery with vaccinations by appointment.
- Low-cost vet careMaricopa County Low-Cost Veterinary Services (opens in a new tab) — County directory of affordable veterinary and spay and neuter clinics across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
- Spay / neuterAnimal Defense League of Arizona Spay Neuter Hotline (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Referral hotline connecting Arizona pet owners with low cost spay and neuter options and community cat services.
Senior dogs in other states
Adopting a senior dog in Arizona — 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 Arizona?
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 senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local group.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior dog in Arizona?
Adoption fees vary by organization, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or sponsored because they wait the longest. Many rescues also begin any needed medical care before adoption. The dog's profile or the shelter can confirm the current fee.
Are senior dogs harder to care for?
Usually not. Older dogs are typically calmer and already trained, which makes the first weeks far easier than with a puppy. Some have age-related needs like a special diet or joint support, and the listing or shelter will tell you what to expect.
Can I adopt a senior dog from another city in Arizona?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Arizona welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Arizona for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them directly how their process works.
What should I expect in the first weeks after adopting a senior dog in Arizona?
Senior dogs usually settle in faster than puppies because they're already past the most demanding stage. Expect a brief adjustment period — they may be shy at first, then relax into their personality. A consistent routine, a comfortable spot to rest, and patience are usually all it takes.
Can I foster a senior dog in Arizona instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Arizona offer foster programs — sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path so you can try the match before committing. Fostering is especially valuable for senior dogs because it gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are senior dogs good with children or other pets in a Arizona home?
Many senior dogs are calm, gentle, and well-suited to family life — but it depends on the individual dog more than anything else. The shelter or rescue caring for each dog can tell you their specific history with children, cats, and other dogs before you apply. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
Know a senior dog in Arizona who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.