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Zena
From Sheila on 5/12/2025: Zena is still not spayed - she is a senior and is having many ongoing issues with a terrible ear condition/infection. Her he…
Take Paws Rescue • New Orleans, LA
Senior dogs near New Orleans
Meet 7 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around New Orleans. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 7 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 New Orleans means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.
From Sheila on 5/12/2025: Zena is still not spayed - she is a senior and is having many ongoing issues with a terrible ear condition/infection. Her he…
Take Paws Rescue • New Orleans, LA
Take Paws Rescue • New Orleans, LA
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 New Orleans right now, check back soon or browse all of Louisiana — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.
Ziggy was brought in as a stray Boarding @ Dogtopia *animal aggressive. Great with humans, kids.
Take Paws Rescue • New Orleans, LA
3/17/22 still available on PF. Went through board and train at The Good Dog, back at cafe 1/7/24
Take Paws Rescue • New Orleans, LA