
Luke
Luke came from a rural shelter where he was surrendered. He is 8 yrs old and has been chained most of his life- he has a permanent bald ring around hi…
Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc • Norfolk, VA
Senior dogs near Norfolk
Meet 13 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Norfolk. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 13 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Norfolk, 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 Norfolk means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.

Luke came from a rural shelter where he was surrendered. He is 8 yrs old and has been chained most of his life- he has a permanent bald ring around hi…
Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc • Norfolk, VA

Our sweet Gomer was picked up by a local animal control the day before Christmas Eve 2024. He was very thin but happy to see everyone. Every time some…
Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc • Norfolk, VA

Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. Du…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA

Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. Du…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA
Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. Du…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA

Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. Du…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA

Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. Du…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA

Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. Du…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA

`Hey there, I'm Bolt! I'm not your average shelter dog. I was once a wizard's companion, bouncing around in a world of spells and enchantments. One da…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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.