Senior confirmed
COBE
@doglover8045 Cobe is a sweet, well-behaved 8-year old German Shepherd Dog at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. He is ready to go to his new home today.@V…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, 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 901–930 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
Edie
Edie is the little queen of our SBACC dog office. One look at her adorable underbite and you are willing to pledge your allegiance! She is a 9 year ol…
Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center • Seal Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Sylvester
Sylvester is 7 years old and weighs 20 lbs. He’s playful, has a calm temperament, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Sylvester and Carl…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
GOMEZ
Hi, I’m Gomez! I’m a new face here from another agency, and I’m still getting comfortable in my new surroundings. I’d love the chance to meet you and …
Humane Society of Ventura County • Ojai, CA
10+ years
PEDDY
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Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
CHICHI
CHICHI is a small female Queensland Heeler senior at Fremont (Tricity) Animal Shelter in Fremont, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Fremont (Tricity) Animal Shelter • Fremont, CA
Senior confirmed
HENNESSY
Hi, I’m a gentle, easygoing girl who enjoys the simple things in life, like meeting new people, going on nice, leisurely walks, and relaxing by your s…
Humane Society of Ventura County • Ojai, CA
10+ years
SHEBA
SHEBA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
SULTAN
SULTAN is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
Senior confirmed
PADDINGTON
PADDINGTON is a senior male Staffordshire Bull Terrier, large, currently at Corona Animal Services in Corona, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Corona Animal Services • Corona, CA
Senior confirmed
JESSIE
I’m not the kind of dog who rushes through life. I like to take my time, feel things out, and just be. Give me a warm patch of sunlight and I’m happy …
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
Senior confirmed
FRANCES
FRANCES is a senior female Chihuahua (small) at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria in Santa Maria, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Louis
Meet Louis — your future cuddle expert with a heart full of love and just the right amount of sass. This Chihuahua mix may be a senior, but don’t let …
PAW Estate Rescue and Shelter Inc • Visalia, CA
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large in size. He is at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior do…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior confirmed
LEO
Hi I'm Leo! I’m a gentle giant with a big heart. When I feel a little shy or unsure, I like to rub up against you for comfort—kind of like a purring k…
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
Senior confirmed
MATILDA
04/29/26 13:33From the foster home: Matilda is a happy, loving pup who gets along well with her four foster siblings. She has the cutest habit of herd…
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
10+ years
WUCHANG
WUCHANG is a large male German Shepherd Dog, a senior, currently at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
MAYA
MAYA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
10+ years
SUZY Q
SUZY Q is a female Queensland Heeler senior at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
10+ years
Molly
Meet Molly - a sweet, silly, beautiful seal-colored Boston Terrier , which means her coat appears black at first glance but shines with gorgeous reddi…
Boston Buddies, Inc. • Huntington Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
BAM
BAM is a senior male Alaskan Malamute. He is a large dog at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs mak…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
Merlin
Meet Merlin. He’s a bold and big-hearted senior who’s ready to barrel into your life with all the enthusiasm of a dog half his age. Personality and Te…
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue • Menlo Park, CA
Senior confirmed
DIESEL
Diesel is a sweet older guy who has loved every person that he has met and is doing well getting to know another dog while in foster care. He is an ea…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
Baxter
Baxter is a sweet senior boy who joined our rescue after his family of 11 years moved out of the country. At just 4.5 pounds, he is a tiny little guy …
Every Pet's Dream • Santa Clara, CA
Senior confirmed
Tali
Tali is a spry 7 year old tan and black female on the smaller side at 63 lbs. Tali was an unclaimed stray from a local shelter, so we have no history …
Greater California German Shepherd Rescue • Modesto, CA
Senior confirmed
Jack
Jack is a 7-year-old Dachshund/Chihuahua mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He was adopted as a puppy and has spent his life in a lo…
Dachshund Paws • Hesperia, CA
Senior confirmed
BLUE
BLUE is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier (large) at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
Senior confirmed
HERO
Update 7/9: Hero recently went on overnight with volunteer that knows him well. Notes from his sleepover: `He was the perfect houseguest and a joy to …
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, 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
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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.