
Dena
Dena is an incredibly sweet 8 year old, 18 pound corgchi (corgi+chihuahua). She has excellent leash manners with plenty of pep in her step. She is fri…
Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc • Arlington, VA
Senior dogs near Arlington
Meet 5 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Arlington. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 5 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Arlington, Virginia, 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 Arlington means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.

Dena is an incredibly sweet 8 year old, 18 pound corgchi (corgi+chihuahua). She has excellent leash manners with plenty of pep in her step. She is fri…
Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc • Arlington, VA

Meet Remington, aka, Remi! Remi is the cutest, perm-winking guy! He is 14 years young and 9.5 pounds. Remi rides quietly in the car and walks nicely o…
Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc • Arlington, VA

Meet Penny This sweet senior girl is safe in our care thanks to her incredible foster mom, Angelique, who advocated for her when she needed someone mo…
Worthy Dog Rescue • Arlington, VA
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 Arlington, Virginia, 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 Arlington right now, check back soon or browse all of Virginia — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.

Meet Gypsy Gypsy is a pretty Lab mix who is looking for a stable forever home after spending her entire life with one family. She was surrendered to t…
Worthy Dog Rescue • Arlington, VA

Meet Lolli! This sassy budding senior was given away after her owner passed away. Only a few months later, she was found wandering as a stray with lon…
Worthy Dog Rescue • Arlington, VA