
Misio
Meet Misio — Your Sweet, Goofy Teddy Bear! ❤️Misio is a cuddly, medium-energy Australian Shepherd (35–37 lbs) who loves people, long walks, sniffing a…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
Senior dogs near Salt Lake City
Meet 18 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Salt Lake City. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 18 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 Salt Lake City means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.

Meet Misio — Your Sweet, Goofy Teddy Bear! ❤️Misio is a cuddly, medium-energy Australian Shepherd (35–37 lbs) who loves people, long walks, sniffing a…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
Hi there!I’m available for adoption and the staff is still getting to know me. As they learn more about my personality, they’ll be able to share a…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
Damiano is a gentle giant with a sweet, thoughtful nature. He is easy to walk on leash and loves taking his time to observe the world around him. It d…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
Hi there!I’m available for adoption and the staff is still getting to know me. As they learn more about my personality, they’ll be able to share a…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

Meet Vida Boheme! Just like her namesake, this queen brings beauty, charm, warmth, and pure love everywhere she goes. Vida is a nearly 16-year-old, 20…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
Come on Barbie, let’s go party.Barbie is a beautiful girl with a fabulous personality to match. She knows she’s the star of the show and carries h…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

Jasper is proof that age is just a number! This handsome 10-year-old Cattle Dog mix still has plenty of pep in his step and is always ready for his ne…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
Meet Ruby Rose a 10 year-old corgi mix. She's sweet and good on the leash, and she needs an experienced person/family who patiently will take her for …
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
Meet Todd, a sweet and smart pup with a gentle soul and a youthful spark! He settled into his foster home with ease and quickly showed what a calm, ea…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

Meet Old Man McGucket — the sweetest, mellowest hound around!At 9 years old and 68 pounds of tall, lanky charm, this Plott Hound knows exactly who he …
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
Ranger is the total package: a sweetheart with good home manners, a solid foundation of basic commands, and just the right balance of play and relaxat…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
Meet Albie — a 10-year-old gentleman with strong “retired grandpa†energy and a heart full of kindness. If Albie were human, he’d be the type …
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
Meet Tonita — an affectionate 8-year-old girl with soulful eyes, a loving heart, and a spark that makes her seem much younger than her years. While …
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
Portia is a 9-year-old sweetheart who clearly didn’t get the memo about “acting her age.†The second the leash or treats come out, she lights up…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
Nuggie is a 15-year-old Chihuahua with so much love to give! He’s a devoted companion who finds comfort in being close to his person, and truly thri…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
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 Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 Salt Lake City right now, check back soon or browse all of Utah — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.