Senior confirmed
Bambi [bonded to Sheba]
Meet Sheba and Bambi: Special Best Friends Looking for a Forever Home, with a special adoption fee of $550 CAT, KID and HOUSE APPROVED!!! Looking for …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior dogs in North Carolina
Senior dogs for adoption in North Carolina
Meet 196 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in North Carolina. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 151–180 of 196 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
Senior confirmed
Sheba [bonded to Bambi]
Meet Sheba and Bambi: Special Best Friends Looking for a Forever Home, with a special adoption fee of $550 CAT, KID and HOUSE APPROVED!!! Looking for …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Updated recently
Lewis [bonded to Steve]
Sweet Senior alert!!! 13 year old Lewis found himself at the shelter after his person passed away. He was one of 7 pups who found themselves without a…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Boo Boo
Boo Boo requires an approved Best Friend Pet Adoption application. PLEASE submit an application now at: The link to our application is https://toolkit…
Best Friend Pet Adoption • Cary, NC
Senior confirmed
Milana
Milana is a beautiful 7-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. Prior to coming to Ruff Love, she was primarily an outdoor dog and the neighbor's children threw …
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
Senior confirmed
DUKE
DUKE is a large male Pit Bull Terrier senior at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
KAVI
KAVI is a large female Pit Bull Terrier senior at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
FRENCH TOAST
FRENCH TOAST is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium-sized, currently at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
HONCHO
HONCHO is a male senior Labrador Retriever (large) at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
Snow White ("Snowy")
Found as a stray, this girl was pitiful until her vet care and some TLC got her all fixed up! She's happy now and ready for a home of her own....She s…
Gram Rescue Ranch • Winston Salem, NC
10+ years
Julio
Hi! My name is Julio, a Chihuahua mix. My vet estimated year of birth is 2013, but don't let that stop you. I may be a little older, but I will make a…
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
Senior confirmed
SHERMAN
SHERMAN is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, located in Greensbo, NC at Guilford County Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
LEXA
LEXA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
LOWKEY
LOWKEY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large in size, available at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
DUCHESS
DUCHESS is a large female Pit Bull Terrier, listed as an adult (senior) at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
10+ years
Chelsea
Found as a stray who was never claimed, it would seem that she had been previously abused. She was first adopted by an elderly lady who said that she …
Gram Rescue Ranch • Winston Salem, NC
Senior confirmed
CHINO
Thank you so much for considering adoption. We would love to help you find a wonderful new family member here at Guilford County Animal Services! We a…
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
Teagan
Meet Teagan, a Hound mix who weighs about 40 pounds. Her vet estimated year of birth is 2018. Teagan is a very sweet young lady who is very loving but…
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
Senior confirmed
BOLT
BOLT is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
Hugh
Hugh was owner surrendered to us. He is super sweet and playful and seems to get along with other dogs. Unfortunately, Hugh does not like men. Please …
Stanly County Humane Society, Inc • Albemarle, NC
Senior confirmed
Justina
Left to die at an animal control facility, a kind-hearted person saved her and now seeks a loving home for this very sweet girl. If you can provide a …
Gram Rescue Ranch • Winston Salem, NC
Senior confirmed
MATT
MATT is a male American Bulldog, large and listed as a senior, located in Greensbo, NC at Guilford County Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
Luna
If you are looking for a gentle, polite, and low-maintenance best friend, look no further than Luna. She is a 9 year old Shepherd mix who weighs about…
Greater Charlotte SPCA • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
TAYLOR
TAYLOR is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large in size, located at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
KORY
KORY is a large senior male Chow Chow / Australian Shepherd at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
RENEA
RENEA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, a large dog at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
THUNDER
THUNDER is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, located in Greensbo, NC at Guilford County Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
10+ years
Maddie
Hi, I’m Maddie. I’m 11 years young, professionally loyal, emotionally attached, and currently accepting applications for my next favorite human. I was…
Southeast German Shepherd Rescue • New Hill, NC
10+ years
Freya
10 year old Freya joined the Pawfect Match family with three of her adult children, after being rescued from living outside under a shed. Freya has pr…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Pluto
All dogs on the Best Friend Pet Adoption website ARE available and require an approved Best Friend Pet Adoption application before you can be consider…
Best Friend Pet Adoption • Cary, NC
Senior dogs in North Carolina by breed
Senior dogs in North Carolina by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in North Carolina
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services — Charlotte, North Carolina · See Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pawfect Match Rescue — Holly Springs, North Carolina · See Pawfect Match Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Guilford County Animal Services — Greensbo, North Carolina · See Guilford County Animal Services ’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue — Thomasville, North Carolina · See Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc — Middlesex, North Carolina · See Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Best Friend Pet Adoption — Cary, North Carolina · See Best Friend Pet Adoption’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Burlington Adoption Center — Haw River, North Carolina · See Burlington Adoption Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Cumberland County Animal Control — Fayetteville, North Carolina · See Cumberland County Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- SPCA of Wake County — Raleigh, North Carolina · See SPCA of Wake County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Catawba County Animal Care and Control — Newton, North Carolina · See Catawba County Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- CrisisDogsNC — Spring Lake, North Carolina · See CrisisDogsNC’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue — Rutherfordton, North Carolina · See Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Care & Control, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department — Charlotte, North Carolina · See Animal Care & Control, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Gram Rescue Ranch — Winston Salem, North Carolina · See Gram Rescue Ranch’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville — Candler, North Carolina · See Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Protection Society of Durham — Durham, North Carolina · See Animal Protection Society of Durham’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Orange County Animal Services — Chapel Hill, North Carolina · See Orange County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation — Mooresville, North Carolina · See Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption — Sanford, North Carolina · See Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department — Statesville, North Carolina · See Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Piedmont Animal Rescue — Mooresville, North Carolina · See Piedmont Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Freedom German Shepherd Rescue — La Grange , North Carolina · See Freedom German Shepherd Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Happy Hills Animal Foundation — Staley, North Carolina · See Happy Hills Animal Foundation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit — Wilmington, North Carolina · See New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
Senior dogs in other states
Adopting a senior dog in North Carolina — 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in North Carolina welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.