
Bing Bong
Don't let his tiny size fool you, Bing Bong has enough charm packed into his 7.5 pound frame to light up an entire room. This adorable 6 year old Terr…
Rescue City • Brooklyn, NY
Senior dogs near Brooklyn
Meet 11 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Brooklyn. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 11 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Brooklyn, New York, 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 Brooklyn means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.

Don't let his tiny size fool you, Bing Bong has enough charm packed into his 7.5 pound frame to light up an entire room. This adorable 6 year old Terr…
Rescue City • Brooklyn, NY

Meet Starks! This handsome boy is all smiles as he settles into city life after making the journey from a Kentucky shelter. At 4.5 years old, Starks h…
Rescue City • Brooklyn, NY

THE CHAMP IS HERE! Meet Brunson, the newest king of New York. Just hours after leading the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, this little…
Rescue City • Brooklyn, NY

PORKCHOP ALERT! Have you ever wanted the physical embodiment of a baked potato as your next dog? Do you love little nubby ears? And snuggling and snor…
Rescue City • Brooklyn, NY
Meet our big sweetheart, Onyx — an 8 yr old, 100 lb Lab touchs the hearts of all he meets. This precious boy is waiting for his forever home. Onyx was…
Twenty Paws Rescue • Brooklyn, NY

Sheba’s story is one of second chances and quiet strength. This gorgeous girl was saved from the euthanasia list with seconds to spare at the Trenton …
Twenty Paws Rescue • Brooklyn, NY

Meet Bailey — our 60-pound shar pei mixed lovebug with the sweetest surprise: a perfect little heart marking on his back to match the giant one in his…
Twenty Paws Rescue • Brooklyn, NY

Meet our very own seal, Neil! He came to us from a local shelter after being found as a stray. Neil is truly a dream dog. He is playful and energetic,…
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc. • Brooklyn, NY

Diva is a 6 year old bull terrier mix queen who just adores humans. Frankly, she is the most forgiving and precious girl. She truly enjoys human inter…
Twenty Paws Rescue • Brooklyn, NY

Mowgli is a 5.5 -year-old mixed breed boy. His life was no less than a miracle as he was found by the KAW team after all his littermates were stoned t…
Twenty Paws Rescue • Brooklyn, NY

Blue is a stunning petite pittie boy. At just 2 years old and 50lbs of compact goodness, his soulful eyes will stop you in your tracks. He loves the s…
Twenty Paws Rescue • Brooklyn, NY
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 Brooklyn, New York, 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 Brooklyn right now, check back soon or browse all of New York — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.