10+ years
Optimus Prime
Crate trained · Housetrained · Good on leash · Good with kids 8 and over · Good with kids 13 and older · Good with Cats · Lives/lived with cat(s) · Pe…
Perfectly Paired Pitties Rescue • York, PA
Senior dogs in Pennsylvania
Senior dogs for adoption in Pennsylvania
Meet 102 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Pennsylvania. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 61–90 of 102 below.
Last updated October 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT. Listings refresh throughout the day. Always confirm a dog’s availability with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
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 Pennsylvania 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.
40 shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania currently list senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance.
How adoption works in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's dogs are listed mainly by rescue groups, with Yardley, Springdale and Kimberton among the busiest locations. Rescue adoptions usually run through foster homes and start with an application, which is different from a municipal shelter, where walk-in hours let you meet dogs the same day.
Open the profile, then contact the organization that has the dog. An application or a conversation tends to come first, followed by a meet and greet and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Since listings cluster in a handful of places, many groups help arrange transport within Pennsylvania for the right match. For that dog's history, requirements and availability, contact the organization on the profile.
Available senior dogs in Pennsylvania
102 senior dogs available in Pennsylvania.
Senior confirmed
Reign
Crate trained · Single Dog Home · Housetrained · No kids · Not Good with Cats · Petfinder 50% sponsorship · Couch potato · Clever · Chill · Food motiv…
Perfectly Paired Pitties Rescue • York, PA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Zoey
Lived with Dogs · Lived with Children · Positive Dog Meet in Shelter
Animal Rescue League of Berks County • Birdsboro, PA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Talia
American Maltese Assoc. Rescue--Ohio • Sinking Spring, PA
Senior confirmed
Tummo
Tummo is a strikingly athletic, brave, and dignified dog. He is loyal to those he trusts, independent, and friendly. He's also protective of his loved…
Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team • Pottstown, PA
At Risk
Bailey
Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team • Pottstown, PA
Senior confirmed
A Sandi
Sandi is available for adoption. She is 8 years old and weighs 7 lbs. Her adoption fee is $700.00. Meet Sandi! She is a sweet, gentle, seven-pound, ei…
Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. • Allentown,, PA
Senior confirmed
Tensley & Teddy
Tensley and Teddy are a bonded pair who share a special connection and must be adopted together. They are incredibly sweet, affectionate dogs who love…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Sully
COURTESY LISTING** SULLY Sully is a 9 year old Chocolate Lab looking for a new home as his owner is dying from cancer. He is a good boy, who is good w…
Homeward Bound Animal Rescue • Mechanicsburg, PA
Senior confirmed
Apple
Apple is a lovable little companion who enjoys both playtime and quiet moments. She’ll happily chase toys one minute and curl up in a soft bed for a n…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Tipi
Meet Tipi! This sweet senior 9 yr old little boy has a heart full of love and is happiest when he's close to his favorite people. Whether he's followi…
Forever Home Rescue • Parker Ford, PA
10+ years
Harley
Harley is the sweetest girl ever! She loves running the field and loves the warm weather :) She is very quiet for the most part and is fine with cats.…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Beth
Please say hello to Beth! Beth is a Bernese Mountain Dog/ Husky Mix. She was born December 7, 2018. Prior to coming into rescue she lived her life tet…
One Dog at a Time ODAAT • Lewistown, PA
10+ years
Whitney
Whitney is a gentle 14-year-old boy who’s looking for a calm, loving home to spend his golden years. He has a sweet, easygoing personality and enjoys …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Diva / Baby
Angel and Baby lived in a VERY filthy home. When they were found during a "well check" they were immediately picked up and taken away from the crappy …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Bonnie
Meet Bonnie, a sweet older beagle with a heart full of love! Bonnie is happiest when she’s getting affection from her people or curled up on the recli…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Boris
Boris is a loving and friendly senior dog. He is a gentle giant and a true survivor. This incredibly sweet dog was found wandering alongside a highway…
Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team • Pottstown, PA
Senior confirmed
Gypsy Rose
•Lewistown PA• Gypsy Rose was adopted through ODAAT and has been returned. We pride ourselves in our commitment to the animals in our rescue. Gypsy ha…
One Dog at a Time ODAAT • Lewistown, PA
Senior confirmed
Mya
Mya here, I'm a senior hound mix gal, 7-8 years old, who was rescued a while ago with my 2 sisters. We were all chained to trees in the woods and left…
Molly's Place Rescue • Mechanicsburg, PA
10+ years
Buck
Washington Area Humane Society • Eighty Four, PA
Senior confirmed
Sugar Honey
Meet Sugar Honey — A Gentle Giant Looking for Her Forever Home! Sugar is a beautiful 9-year-old Great Pyrenees with a heart as big as her fluffy perso…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
Senior confirmed
Scrappy
Washington Area Humane Society • Eighty Four, PA
Senior confirmed
Tina
Tina is a shy but loving female Bichon. Cautious but eager to be loved. Enjoys playing with other small female dogs. Still learning her leash skills s…
Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc • Stroudsburg, PA
10+ years
10+ years
A Elliott
Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. • Allentown,, PA
Senior dogs in Pennsylvania by breed
Senior dogs in Pennsylvania by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Pennsylvania
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- 2nd Chance 4 Life — Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania · See 2nd Chance 4 Life’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Care Sanctuary (opens in a new tab) — East Smithfield, Pennsylvania · See Animal Care Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- One Dog at a Time ODAAT — Lewistown, Pennsylvania · See One Dog at a Time ODAAT’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Crossing Paths Animal Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Yardley, Pennsylvania · See Crossing Paths Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team (opens in a new tab) — Pottstown, Pennsylvania · See Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc (opens in a new tab) — Landenberg, Pennsylvania · See CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network (opens in a new tab) — Curwensville, Pennsylvania · See National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- PA Caring for K-9's (opens in a new tab) — New Oxford , Pennsylvania · See PA Caring for K-9's’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Paws Across Pittsburgh (opens in a new tab) — Springdale, Pennsylvania · See Paws Across Pittsburgh’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Rescue League of Berks County (opens in a new tab) — Birdsboro, Pennsylvania · See Animal Rescue League of Berks County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc (opens in a new tab) — Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania · See Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Furry Feet Rescue Inc. — Walnutport, Pennsylvania · See Furry Feet Rescue Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Haven to Home Canine Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Berwick, Pennsylvania · See Haven to Home Canine Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Joyful Pets (opens in a new tab) · See Joyful Pets’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Outcast Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Catasauqua, Pennsylvania · See Outcast Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pet Pantry of Lancaster County, Inc. (opens in a new tab) — Lancaster, Pennsylvania · See Pet Pantry of Lancaster County, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. (opens in a new tab) — Allentown,, Pennsylvania · See Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. (opens in a new tab) — Kimberton, Pennsylvania · See To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Angel's Retreat (opens in a new tab) — West Chester, Pennsylvania · See Angel's Retreat’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Antietam Humane Society (opens in a new tab) — Waynesboro, Pennsylvania · See Antietam Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Finding Shelter — Southeastern, Pennsylvania · See Finding Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Forever Home Rescue (opens in a new tab) — Parker Ford, Pennsylvania · See Forever Home Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Peace Love and Poms Rescue — Lebanon, Pennsylvania · See Peace Love and Poms Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Perfectly Paired Pitties Rescue (opens in a new tab) — York, Pennsylvania · See Perfectly Paired Pitties Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Pennsylvania
Programs that help Pennsylvania adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterPennsylvania SPCA, Spay & Neuter (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay and neuter surgery packages at Pennsylvania SPCA locations in Philadelphia and Danville.
- Low-cost vet carePennsylvania SPCA, Veterinary Care (opens in a new tab) — Overview of the Pennsylvania SPCA veterinary clinic, vaccine clinics and spay and neuter services.
- Low-cost vet careHumane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Veterinary Care (opens in a new tab) — Two Pittsburgh medical centers offering low-cost wellness exams, vaccines, dentistry and spay and neuter surgery.
- Spay / neuterHumane Pennsylvania, Affordable Spay/Neuter (opens in a new tab) — Affordable spay and neuter packages with vaccines and microchip at the Reading campus, by appointment request.
- Low-cost vet careAnimal Friends, Vet Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Pittsburgh wellness clinic offering affordable exams, vaccines and spay and neuter procedures for owned pets.
Senior dogs in other states
Adopting a senior dog in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.
Guides to help you decide
Getting started
Why Adopt a Senior Dog? 7 Reasons Older Dogs Make Wonderful Companions
Senior dogs are often calm, house-trained, and overlooked at shelters. Here are seven honest reasons an older dog may be the best companion you ever bring home.
6 min readUnderstanding ageHow Old Is a "Senior" Dog? Senior Age by Breed and Size
A dog is not "old" at the same age across the board — size and breed change everything. Here is how to tell when a dog becomes a senior, and what it means for care.
5 min readCare & healthCaring for a Senior Dog: Health, Diet, and Everyday Comfort
How to keep an older dog healthy and comfortable — vet care, senior-appropriate diet, joint and dental health, exercise, and simple home adjustments that make a big difference.
8 min readKnow a senior dog in Pennsylvania who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.