Senior confirmed
TILLMAN
My name is Tillman. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1266857.I appear to be an unaltered male, gray and white Pit Bull Terrier.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
The national senior-dog directory
Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
5,527 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 5,276 currently grouped across 50 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Lily's Second Chanceis a free nonprofit directory built in memory of Lily, a senior dog adopted at 10 who gave seven beautiful years of love. We don't shelter or adopt out dogs ourselves — we gather listings from real shelters and rescues so older dogs get seen before they're overlooked.
28 senior dogs match your search
28 senior dogs match your search.
Search by name, breed, state, size, or sex — every result is a real, currently listed senior dog.
Filters (active)
Senior confirmed
LOLA
My name is Lola. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1266823.I appear to be an unaltered female, brown brindle and white Pit Bull Terrier…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
10+ years
BABY GIRL
My name is Baby Girl. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & …
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
MAVIS
My name is Mavis. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1266805.I appear to be an unaltered female, black and white American Bully.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
10+ years
ROSE
My name is Rose. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Contr…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
BELLA
My name is Bella. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1264369.I appear to be an unaltered female, white and gray Pit Bull Terrier.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
10+ years
BUSTER
My name is Buster. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1267163.I appear to be a neutered male, white Labrador Retriever mix.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
MAJESTY
My name is Majesty. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1266605.I appear to be an unaltered male, black and brown German Shepherd Dog mix…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
VIOLET
My name is Violet. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Con…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
WILLETTE
My name is Willette. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & C…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
10+ years
TREENA
My name is Treena. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Con…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
10+ years
CLARABELLE
My name is Clarabelle. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care &…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
DEJA
My name is Deja. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Contr…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
BLUE
My name is Blue. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Contr…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
NINA
My name is Nina. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Contr…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
REGGIE
My name is Reggie. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Con…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
10+ years
MISTER
My name is Mister. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Con…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
VELVETA
My name is Velveta. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Co…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
PRINCESS
My name is Princess. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & C…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
NENE
My name is Nene. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Contr…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
PRINCE
My name is Prince. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1264468.I appear to be a neutered male, gray and white Pit Bull Terrier.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
HONEY
My name is Honey. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Cont…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
PENNY
My name is Penny. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Cont…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
COCOA
My name is Cocoa. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1118577.I appear to be an unaltered female, brown and white Pit Bull Terrier.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
BAYMAX
My name is Baymax. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1263714.I appear to be a neutered male, tan Pug and Beagle.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
HARVEY
My name is Harvey. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1267328.I appear to be an unaltered male, brown brindle and white Pit Bull Terrier…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
PANTERA
My name is Pantera. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1246914.I appear to be an unaltered male, black Labrador Retriever mix.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
DECLAN
My name is Declan. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1267100.I appear to be an unaltered male, brown Pit Bull Terrier.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Finding a senior dog, answered
How do I find senior dogs for adoption in my state?
Choose your state from the list on this page to see every adoptable senior dog (age 7 and up) that shelters and rescues have listed there. Each dog's profile links straight to the organization caring for them, so you apply with the right group.
Does Lily's Second Chance list senior dogs from every state?
Lily's Second Chance gathers adoptable senior dogs from shelters and rescues nationwide, and any US state can have listings. Right now senior dogs are listed in 52 states as dogs are adopted and new ones are added, so if your state isn't shown yet it's worth checking back or browsing a neighboring state.
Can I adopt a senior dog from another state?
Often, yes. Many rescues arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open the dog's profile and ask the shelter or rescue directly how their out-of-state adoption process works.
How this directory works
Lily's Second Chanceis not a shelter, rescue, or breeder — it's a free nonprofit directory. Listings are pulled automatically from shelter management platforms and rescue networks (including the RescueGroups.org network and individual shelters' own websites), then refreshed on a recurring schedule so the dogs shown stay current. Adoption always happens through the shelter or rescue caring for the dog, never through Lily's Second Chance— every dog's profile links straight to that organization's adoption process or contact details.
Because availability changes constantly, always confirm a specific dog's status directly with the listing shelter or rescue before making plans to visit or apply. A dog whose listing shows it isn't open for adoption yet (e.g. still in transport or intake) is labeled "Coming soon" and kept out of the counts above until it opens up.
States with senior dogs right now
California1199Texas852Florida451Arizona233North Carolina196Georgia162Utah148Illinois146Nevada142Maryland136New York129New Jersey118Pennsylvania99Colorado95Minnesota83Massachusetts72Virginia72New Mexico71Indiana68Mississippi62South Carolina62Missouri59Michigan56Ohio54Tennessee52Oklahoma48Washington39Alabama38Kentucky37West Virginia37Wisconsin36Rhode Island27Louisiana26Delaware23Iowa23Arkansas14Connecticut14Kansas13Vermont13South Dakota12New Hampshire10Alaska9Oregon9Idaho8District of Columbia5Maine4Nebraska4North Dakota3Wyoming3Puerto Rico2Hawaii1Montana1
All states
Alabama38Alaska9American SamoaArizona233Arkansas14California1199Colorado95Connecticut14Delaware23District of Columbia5Florida451Georgia162GuamHawaii1Idaho8Illinois146Indiana68Iowa23Kansas13Kentucky37Louisiana26Maine4Maryland136Massachusetts72Michigan56Minnesota83Mississippi62Missouri59Montana1Nebraska4Nevada142New Hampshire10New Jersey118New Mexico71New York129North Carolina196North Dakota3Northern Mariana IslandsOhio54Oklahoma48Oregon9Pennsylvania99Puerto Rico2Rhode Island27South Carolina62South Dakota12Tennessee52Texas852U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah148Vermont13Virginia72Washington39West Virginia37Wisconsin36Wyoming3
Browse by age
Popular breeds waiting now
Adopting a senior dog — what to expect
Most senior dogs are already house-trained and past the chewing/high-energy puppy stage, so the first weeks are usually calmer than raising a puppy. Expect a short adjustment period as a newly adopted senior settles in — a consistent routine, a comfortable place to rest, and some patience go a long way. Ask the shelter or rescue about the dog's health history, energy level, and any age-related needs (a special diet, joint support, etc.) before you apply; most are minor and manageable, and many organizations begin needed medical care before the dog is even listed.
Adopting a senior dog — 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 find a senior dog to adopt?
You can search by name, breed, state, city, or age, or browse the landing pages for each. Every result is a real senior dog listed by a shelter or rescue, and each profile links straight to the organization caring for that dog.
How do I adopt a dog I find here?
Open the dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details on that profile to apply directly with the organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself always happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are these listings up to date?
Listings are refreshed daily from shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and added constantly, availability can change between updates — confirm any dog directly with the shelter or rescue.
Helpful resources
Looking for a specific breed?
Browse senior dogs by breed, or share a senior dog who needs a home.