10+ years
CHICO
CHICO is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, 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 751–780 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
Sacha
Foster or Forever Home Needed for Sacha Sacha is a sweet 4-year-old Havanese/Poodle Mix looking for a loving foster or forever family. Rescued shelter…
TLC K9 Rescue • Escondido, CA
Senior confirmed
PHOEBE
PHOEBE is a large female Pit Bull Terrier senior at Hayward Animal Services Bureau in Hayward, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Hayward Animal Services Bureau • Hayward, CA
Senior confirmed
DAVID
DAVID is a male senior Chihuahua (small) at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
Senior confirmed
NALA
Nala is considered a `green` dog here at the shelter - meaning she's easy for even our newest volunteers to walk with very little pulling! She takes t…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
KEELEY
I'll be at the Camarillo Petco on Saturday, July 11th from 2 to 4! Hope to see you there!
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
Kyle
Say hello to Kyle! Kyle is an approximately 10-year-old sweetheart with so much love to give. This friendly boy is truly the full package - he's great…
Three Eye Blind Animal Rescue • ROSEVILLE, CA
Senior confirmed
YARA
#A5767727 Say hello to Yara , a 7-year-old German Shepherd mix with classic, striking good looks and a soulful presence that’s impossible to ignore. W…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
MELODY
#A5777516 Melody Meet Melody! Melody is a 7-year-old German Shepherd who is ready to leave motherhood behind and be someone's special girl. This sweet…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
SAMSON
Samson is a senior male German Shepherd Dog at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
BLUE
#A4915627 Meet Blue, an 11-year-old Pitbull with a sleek steel-grey coat and the soulful eyes of a distinguished gentleman who’s seen it all. Life has…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
Kuma
Hi! My name is Kuma and I'm new to SVPP! We are still getting to know one another and I have a couple of medical needs to work on...I'm already doing …
Silicon Valley Pet Project • San Jose, CA
Senior confirmed
Ollie
Ollie is a sweet older gentleman that lost his home through no fault of his own. He is a very mellow, sweet boy that could be your perfect companion! …
Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center • Seal Beach, CA
10+ years
WOODY
WOODY is a senior male Terrier, small in size, at Corona Animal Services in Corona, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Corona Animal Services • Corona, CA
10+ years
PILI
PILI is a male senior Chihuahua, small in size, at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
10+ years
JAMES
JAMES is a male senior Shih Tzu, small in size, located in Chatsworth, CA at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
Senior confirmed
LILY
LILY is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large in size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
Senior confirmed
JACK
JACK is a senior male Chihuahua, small, at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
Senior confirmed
Carolina
Carolina is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Every Pet's Dream in Santa Clara, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Every Pet's Dream • Santa Clara, CA
Senior confirmed
Maisy
Maisy is an incredibly sweet, affectionate dog who is a joy to have around. She loves being part of whatever you're doing and quickly wins people over…
Every Pet's Dream • Santa Clara, CA
Senior confirmed
KENDRICK
KENDRICK is a large male German Shepherd Dog and a senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
SARAH
SARAH is a senior female Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. S…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior confirmed
CALI
CALI is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
SANDY
SANDY is a senior female Jack Russell Terrier (Parson Russell Terrier), small in size, at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro, CA. Seni…
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
Senior confirmed
BUSTER
BUSTER is a senior male Boxer, large size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior confirmed
WINNIE
WINNIE is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
NINI
NINI is a small senior female Chihuahua/Poodle (Miniature) at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make won…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
WINSTON
Winston is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
BLUE
Meet BLUE, a senior male German Shepherd Dog (large) at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, 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.