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Jamison
Jamison ---- There’s a photo of Jamison playing with another dog… It’s from years ago. Back when the world felt bigger. Back before days turned into y…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
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.
52 senior dogs match your search
52 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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Shelly
Shelly was in a high kill pound in south Alabama. Through extensive collaboration between many rescuers, we were able to get her pulled from scheduled…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Glen Frye
Glen Fry is a German Shephard mix that came to our shelter surrendered with his mother and his sister Winslow Arizona when he was just a puppy. His st…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Blade
Blade is a very happy go lucky dog. He loves and will do anything for a tennis ball. He is quite playful and would make a great addition to a family
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Rocko
Sweet hound dog who loves to go outside and be in nature. Gentle soul. Never meets a stranger and loves his treats.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Winnie J
Winnie J’s little garden of sunshine** If you follow the quiet path where the wildflowers grow and the sun feels just a little warmer… you might find …
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
10+ years
Jasmine
Loves to be held and is so sweet!! Very playful! carries her water bowl around, just in case she may need it.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Bridget (Baby)
Bridget (Baby) is a senior female American Staffordshire Terrier/Spaniel mix at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Rosemary
Rosemary is a senior female of an unknown breed with a short coat at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Butkus
Great senior dog. He is friendly to people and likes other dogs.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Deuce
Deuce is a large male Labrador Retriever senior at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Ruby
Ruby is a little ray of sunshine who lives for her walks and time outside. She’s happiest when she’s getting fresh air, taking in the world at her own…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Hullaballu
Hullabalu! Such a fun name. He is a sweet dog, but on the anxious side. He just hasn't had enough human touch. He is playful, affectionate, and full o…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Jake McCleod
If loyalty had a face, it would look like Jake. He’s been waiting… through seasons, through noise, through days that all blur together on concrete flo…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Mama Rosa
Meet Mama Rosa — a gentle sweetheart ready to give you all her love Mama Rosa is a small mixed black Labrador Retriever with the kindest heart and the…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
JB
JB is the kind of soul that feels like home. Gentle, steady, and soft in all the ways that matter—he moves through the world like a quiet little breez…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Khaula
black and white small bully mix. very sweet and energetic
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Cash
Just look at those ears! And look at that expression! Cash is such a smart and attentive dog! Can you believe he Was found tangled in a tree and could…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Clyde
Clyde is the self-appointed “governor” of the shelter—always alert, always watching, and always ready to greet the day. He’ll happily announce when it…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Smudge
Smudge is a 10 years 8 months old male Border Collie/Labrador Retriever at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Aubrey
Aubrey is a senior female American Staffordshire Terrier at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Baxter
Here's Baxter! A mild-mannered loyal companion that does not demand attention but appreciates presence. Steady eyes and a gentle demeanor, Baxter is t…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan is a senior female Terrier available for adoption at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Yukon
Meet Yukon — your laid-back, loyal sidekick. Yukon is the definition of an easygoing companion. You’ll usually find him curled up on his little bed in…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Frannie
Meet Frannie! Frannie is a precious senior girl with a happy heart and a youthful spirit! Don’t let her age fool you—this sweet lady still loves to ju…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Butterbean
Meet Butterbean – a gentle Catahoula sweetheart with a calm, loving soul. Butterbean is a beautiful Catahoula Leopard Dog born in September 2019, and …
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Flynn
If you’re looking for a co-pilot for life’s adventures, this guy is ready to hop in the passenger seat and go. This adult American Staffordshire Terri…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Andy
Andy is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier, medium-sized, located in Jackson, MS at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Hazel
Hazel is a gentle little old soul with the sweetest heart. She’s a senior girl who lives life in slow motion—happy to lounge in her cozy bed, take a q…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Sully
Sully is an 8 years 1 month old male Mastiff/Boxer located at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Daffy
Such a sweet dog who would love a home and a yard to run and play in!
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Lawsey Mae
Lawsey Mae is a senior female American Staffordshire Terrier, a large dog located in Jackson, MS at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS. Senior dogs make won…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Paddington
Paddington is a great dog for a female only household with no children. He has been known to be nippy with kids and men. He is a little man with a big…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Dolly
Dolly is a 7 years, 9 months old female of unknown breed at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS (senior). Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Callie Mae
A stray at Cal-Maine Foods. Must be single dog in home.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Starsky
Starsky is a 9 years 8 months old male Pit Bull Terrier at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Janet 3's company
Janet 3's company is an 8-year, 1-month-old female Labrador Retriever at Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Ashton
Sweet yet scared dog. Was an owner surrender, owner didn't want to feed him and the dog started getting into garbage cans, so owner brought him to us …
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Flower
Sweetheart!! Loves her walks. Friendly and affectionate! A ray of sunshine!
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Janice
Janice is a sweet outdoor-loving girl with a curious spirit and a heart that blooms once she feels safe. She loves exploring the yard, watching birds …
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Princess Leia
Princess Leia is an 8-year, 10-month-old female Shepherd at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Little Debbie
Little Debbie has the warm heart of Mrs. Potts—gentle, comforting, and full of quiet love. She’s a sweet senior girl who enjoys an easy stroll, a shad…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
Mae Mae
Mae Mae is a senior who has only lived in the shelter. She would like a home where she can sleep in a sunny spot and follow her person around waiting …
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Happy (Reese Cup)
Friendly dog, partner is Buttercup, they would make a great duo!
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Jack 3's company
Fun! Easy to walk, happy, bubbly personality, ready to see the world!
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
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
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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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