
Bucky
Bucky: Will You Accept This Final Rose? Meet Bucky, an 8-year-old Labrador/Shepherd mix weighing 50 lbs who's newly single and ready to mingle! After …
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center • Maryville, TN
Senior dogs near Maryville
Meet 4 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Maryville. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
Senior dogs (age 7 and up) 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 in and around Maryville, Tennessee means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person. Always confirm availability and adoption steps directly with the shelter or rescue.
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.
4 senior dogs available in Maryville, Tennessee.

Bucky: Will You Accept This Final Rose? Meet Bucky, an 8-year-old Labrador/Shepherd mix weighing 50 lbs who's newly single and ready to mingle! After …
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center • Maryville, TN

Due to rescuer being very ill, all her dogs are in desperate need!!! Greetings! My name is Poe! My best friend, Fluffy & I were allowed to wander the …
Almost Home Animal Rescue • Maryville, TN

Bam Bam: A Forever Kind of Love Bam Bam is an 11-year-old Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound mix who thought he'd found his happily-ever-after, until his fam…
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center • Maryville, TN

Due to rescuer being very ill, all her dogs are in desperate need!!! Rocky is a large, 9 year old, male German shepherd mix. (95 lbs). Don’t plan on h…
Almost Home Animal Rescue • Maryville, TN
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 Maryville, Tennessee, 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 Maryville right now, check back soon or browse all of Tennessee — new dogs are added regularly.
Adoption fees vary by organization, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or sponsored because they wait the longest. Open a dog's profile or contact the shelter or rescue directly for their current fee and any covered vet care.
Most senior dogs have a brief adjustment period — a few days to a couple of weeks — as they settle into a new home. They're often shy at first, then relax once they feel safe. A calm routine, a comfortable place to rest, and patience make the transition easier for both of you.
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 ageA 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 & healthHow 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 readShelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.