
Senior dogs near Ocala
Meet 31 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Ocala. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 31 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Ocala, Florida, each from a local shelter or rescue. Senior dogs wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog near Ocala means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.




Dakota is a wonderful senior girl who proves that age is just a number! Currently thriving in foster care, Dakota is described as calm, sweet, and eas…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Finn is a handsome senior dog who arrived at the shelter on 5/7 alongside another dog and is now hoping for a fresh start. While the shelter environme…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Ginger originally came to the shelter in 2020 and was recently returned to our care after struggling in a high-stress shelter environment. Since retur…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Charlie came in as a stray on 3/27 and, although microchipped, his previous owner was unable to reclaim him. He was reported to be housebroken and cra…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Meet Fred Around 10 years old, Fred is the definition of a gentle soul. Heâs calm, well-mannered, potty trained, easy on the leash, and already know…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Oh, did you come all this way just to meet little ole me? Iâm Darla, and my friends say Iâm just darling. My finder spent some time with me and re…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

I am AXEL! A stands for AMAZING, X stands for XCEPTIONAL (yes, that counts), E stands for ENTERTANINING, and L stands for LOVELY. Mix that all togethe…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Meet Chops!Chops is overall a very well behaved dog! He´s housetrained, follows your rules, and has never chewed or destroyed anything else than some…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Yuna is a gentle, laid-back senior girl who is slowly learning how good life can be in a loving home. While she can be very nervous and shy at first, …
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Matilda is a sweet senior girl who is currently thriving in a foster home, where she has proven herself to be a loving and easygoing companion. She li…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Meet Kesha!Kesha was found as a stray on 12/21 and has been patiently waiting in the shelter for her chance at a home. Sheâs a friendly, social girl…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Ember is a mature girl looking for a calm, loving home where she can truly relax and be herself. She would prefer to be the only pet, as she can be se…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Teeny came to the shelter as a stray on 3/25/25 and has been waiting far too long for her chance at a home. In playgroup, she tends to keep to herself…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL

Update from Molly's foster :Molly has been with us since September 2025 and she is a wonderful dog. Here are my notes about her, in no particular orde…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
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.
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near Ocala, Florida, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers local senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in Ocala right now, check back soon or browse all of Florida — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.