Senior confirmed
A169424
A169424 is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior dogs in California
Senior dogs for adoption in California
Meet 1199 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in California. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 301–330 of 1,199 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
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 California 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.
Available senior dogs in California
Senior confirmed
PRISCILLA
PRISCILLA is a senior female Miniature Poodle, small in size, currently at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
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MR MAGOO
MR MAGOO is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, currently at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
DASH
Flash, flash, 100 yard Dash! Meet Dash, the 8 year old chocolate lab. Despite his senior status, Dash still has pep in his step! In his previous home …
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter • Santa Cruz, CA
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TERRY
TERRY is a senior female Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie), small in size. She is at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA, and…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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ELTON JOHN
ELTON JOHN is a small male Terrier, a senior, located in Long Beach, CA at Long Beach Animal Care Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
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BLACK
BLACK is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
PANCHO
Pancho is a senior male Maltese/Shih Tzu (medium) at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
QUEEN
QUEEN is a senior female German Shepherd Dog (large) at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
ADELINE
Adeline is a senior female Beagle, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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WILLY
WILLY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
GRAMMY
GRAMMY is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
BROCK
BROCK is a senior male Akita (large) at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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MED WAIVER ROCKIE
MED WAIVER ROCKIE is a senior male Labrador Retriever (large) at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs often make wonderful compani…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
IKE
IKE is a male Miniature Poodle, a medium-sized senior dog located in Los Angeles, CA at North Central Animal Care and Control. Senior dogs make wonder…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
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ANJA
Anja has participated in shelter playgroups and may enjoy a compatible canine friend in her new home. She's a helper dog in playgroups, which means sh…
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation • Sacramento, CA
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FRANCINE
FRANCINE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, medium size, located in Downey, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey. Senior dogs make wo…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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Scooter
Meet Scooter! Scooter is a charming 7-year-young, 10-pound Havanese/Poodle mix with a gentle heart and an easygoing personality. This sweet little guy…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
LUFFY
LUFFY is a large senior male Pit Bull Terrier at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
SANGRIA
Meet Sangria! At 10 years young, Sangria is proof that age is just a number. This sweet Pit Bull girl is looking for a forever home where she can trad…
Solano County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Division • Fairfield, CA
Senior confirmed
WEAVER
WEAVER is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
MATTIE
MATTIE is a senior female Terrier, small in size, currently at Long Beach Animal Care Services in Long Beach, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
JINORA
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
PEGLITA
PEGLITA is a senior female Terrier, small in size, available in Martinez, CA at Contra Costa Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
Senior confirmed
Flash
Flash had a wonderful home from the time he was a pup. There was a recent family tragedy and he had to come back to the rescue. He is a super sweet an…
Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid • Mission Viejo, CA
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YUKI
YUKI is a senior female Black Mouth Cur, large, currently at Animal Protection League/SASF in Stockton, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Protection League/SASF • Stockton, CA
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MED WAIVER JUNIPER
MED WAIVER JUNIPER is a senior female Labrador Retriever, large, at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
PRINCESS
PRINCESS is a small, female Pit Bull Terrier listed as a senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
CHULA
CHULA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior dogs make won…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
10+ years
CHARLENE
CHARLENE is a female, medium-sized French Bulldog senior at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wond…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior dogs in California by breed
Senior dogs in California by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in California
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Ventura County Animal Regulation — Camarillo, California · See Ventura County Animal Regulation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center — Los Angeles, California · See South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter — Riverside, California · See Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park — Baldwin Park, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey — Downey, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster — Lancaster, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- United Hope for Animals — Pasadena, California · See United Hope for Animals’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- North Central Animal Care and Control — Los Angeles, California · See North Central Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Orange County Animal Care Center — Orange, California · See Orange County Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- San Bernardino City Animal Control — San Bernardino, California · See San Bernardino City Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Canine Adoption and Rescue League — Santa Paula, California · See Canine Adoption and Rescue League’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield — Bakersfield, California · See Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- West Valley Animal Care and Control Center — Chatsworth, California · See West Valley Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- East Valley Animal Care and Control Center — Van Nuys, California · See East Valley Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter — Thousand Palms, California · See Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Contra Costa Animal Services — Martinez, California · See Contra Costa Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Harbor Animal Care and Control Center — San Pedro, California · See Harbor Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson — Gardena, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Mutts in Need — Newport Beach, California · See Mutts in Need’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Oakland Animal Services — Oakland, California · See Oakland Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pasadena Humane — Pasadena, California · See Pasadena Humane’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Stanislaus County Animal Services — Modesto, California · See Stanislaus County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Moreno Valley Animal Shelter — Moreno Valley, California · See Moreno Valley Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue — Chico, California · See Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
Senior dogs in other states
Adopting a senior dog in California — 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 California?
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 California?
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 California?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in California welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within California 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 California?
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 California instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in California 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 California 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 California who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.