Senior confirmed
Leila
Meet Leila! This gorgeous girl is a doll baby! She has the cutest smoosh face & the best wiggle butt when she is excited! She loves toys, treats, car …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
The national senior-dog directory
Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
6,160 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 5,981 currently grouped across 48 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:52 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.
15 senior dogs match your search
15 senior dogs match your search.
Search by name, breed, state, size, or sex — every result is a real, currently listed senior dog.
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Senior confirmed
Honey Potato
Meet Honey Potato - she’s a sweet, cuddly senior looking for a couch to plop on for her retirement. She’d absolutely love to keep you warm this winter…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Chestnut
Chestnut is a 12+ year old male cocker spaniel whose life story could have made him bitter… but instead, it made him even sweeter. This gentle senior …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Baby Girl
Meet Baby Girl! She qualifies as an “elder bull” on paper but don’t let her hear you say that!! Baby Girl hops around like a happy bunny particularly …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Winger
Meet Winger! ❤️ * Low energy * Loves chew toys * Enjoys slow walks in the yard * Fully potty trained * Dog-friendly and respectful of cats At 65 pound…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Tootsie
Meet Tootsie! This gorgeous girl is about seven years old and is ready for her forever home! She knows all basic commands, is potty trained and great …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Moe
Meet Moe! He’s the sweetest little senior Westie in town. He’s only about 15 lbs and 10 ish years old. Moe is great with other dogs and likes being wi…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Tzatziki
Hi, I'm Tzatziki! I'm just a laid back older gentleman, around 9 years old and 75 lbs. Lounging around is at the top of my list of favorite things, cl…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Harper Daisy
Harper Daisy and her magnificent ears are ready to meet you! At about 7 years young, this beautiful middle aged woman is the perfect balance of playfu…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Winston
There is truly nothing more frustrating in dog rescue than when we get a call from a shelter that a dog who is microchipped to us has been located but…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Puggy Sue
Meet Puggy Sue! Puggy Sue is a sweet 10-year-old Pug/Chihuahua mix who is ready to find a loving family to spend her golden years with. This little la…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Oklahoma
Hi, I’m Oklahoma. My foster family calls me Oki. I am a lover and a snuggler. One of my favorite places is on the couch next to my person. I am also a…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Gidget
Meet Gidget! Gidget is a sweet, calm 13-year-old girl who proves that age is just a number! She's a playful pup who still loves chasing toys you throw…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Matilda Grace
Meet Matilda! This 9 year old Elderbull is a sweetheart! She came to us from a rural shelter after she was seized by animal control for neglect. She i…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
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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 48 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
California1269Texas857Florida580Arizona301North Carolina258Colorado168New York165Maryland163Nevada156Illinois140Utah136Georgia127New Jersey125New Mexico123Pennsylvania120Missouri119Virginia105Minnesota102Massachusetts74Mississippi73Ohio73South Carolina72Tennessee71Michigan66Indiana65Oklahoma55Washington48Alabama36West Virginia36Louisiana29Oregon28Iowa27Wisconsin27Kentucky25District of Columbia19Kansas17Rhode Island17Vermont17Alaska15Arkansas15Connecticut14South Dakota14Idaho13Delaware12New Hampshire9North Dakota6Maine5Nebraska5Wyoming3Puerto Rico1
All states
Alabama36Alaska15American SamoaArizona301Arkansas15California1269Colorado168Connecticut14Delaware12District of Columbia19Florida580Georgia127GuamHawaiiIdaho13Illinois140Indiana65Iowa27Kansas17Kentucky25Louisiana29Maine5Maryland163Massachusetts74Michigan66Minnesota102Mississippi73Missouri119MontanaNebraska5Nevada156New Hampshire9New Jersey125New Mexico123New York165North Carolina258North Dakota6Northern Mariana IslandsOhio73Oklahoma55Oregon28Pennsylvania120Puerto Rico1Rhode Island17South Carolina72South Dakota14Tennessee71Texas857U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah136Vermont17Virginia105Washington48West Virginia36Wisconsin27Wyoming3
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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.
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