Senior confirmed
Cooper
Meet Cooper Cooper is a stunning, approximately 63-pound boy with soft gray fur, adorable white markings, and the cutest little underbite. Pictures tr…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, 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.
26 senior dogs match your search
26 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
Nallah
Nallah is full of life. She is not shy at all. She loves to smell everything in the yard and help keep critters out. She also loves to play fetch, tug…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Momma
Hi I'm known as Momma! My estimated DOB is March 2019, I may be considered a senior but I still have plenty of spunk left. Right now I am just thankfu…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Bambi [bonded to Sheba]
Meet Sheba and Bambi: Special Best Friends Looking for a Forever Home, with a special adoption fee of $550 CAT, KID and HOUSE APPROVED!!! Looking for …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Sheba [bonded to Bambi]
Meet Sheba and Bambi: Special Best Friends Looking for a Forever Home, with a special adoption fee of $550 CAT, KID and HOUSE APPROVED!!! Looking for …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Holly
Hello my name is Holly! I am a bundle of love weigh about 74lbs. I have been with the rescue since 2018. I had a wonderful litter of puppies and I've …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Walton
Oh, hey there! I’m Walton—certified good boy, professional toy enthusiast, and a true comeback kid. I was this close to taking the Big Sleep at the sh…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Freya
10 year old Freya joined the Pawfect Match family with three of her adult children, after being rescued from living outside under a shed. Freya has pr…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Kino
Kino is not your boxed wine kinda guy. Anyone can be shopping for taco ingredients, bread, orange juice, and coffee when they happen to stumble into t…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Sakari
Sakari is a beautiful girl with a gentle soul. Sadly we believe she did not always know the better side of humans. She was likely fed and bred at best…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Emma
Hi there! I’m a sweet, wiggly pitbull girl looking for my forever home. I may not have had the easiest start, but you’d never know it from my big smil…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Tatum
Meet sweet Tatum, she came from Lenoir County where she was extremely neglected and abused. When she was found she was suffering from heat stroke. She…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Tilly
This sweet pup, along with 13 others, was rescued from a backyard breeder and brought to Pawfect Match after enduring truly heartbreaking conditions. …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Lorelai Daisy
Pawfect Match rescued me and my 1 puppy. I am still being the best Mom I can be but once I am done with my momma duties I will be spayed and available…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Lady Gabby
Lady Gabby — The Rotti Duchess Age: Golden years (but she still believes she’s 3) Titles she prefers: Gabs, Your Grace, Snacky Snacks Seeking a duke (…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Oreo
Oreo is a lap-loving velcro dog surrendered to the shelter at no fault of her own. She does well on the leash and is about 10 years old, 13 lbs. She i…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Meatball
Meet Meatball — Your New Best Buddy! This sweet 8 year old, 65-pound hunk of love is everything his name promises—a big ol’ softie with a heart of gol…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Mr Pepper
Meet Mr. Pepper — a scruffy little gentleman with a big personality and an even bigger heart. At 10 years young, Mr. Pepper still has plenty of advent…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Manny
6 year old Manny is a beyond sweet and is trying his hardest to be brave. He has long legs and the sweetest smile. He found himself at the shelter, al…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Updated recently
Lewis [bonded to Steve]
Sweet Senior alert!!! 13 year old Lewis found himself at the shelter after his person passed away. He was one of 7 pups who found themselves without a…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Maggie Pearl - Hospice Only
Maggie Pearl was a stray that found her way to Wake County Animal Shelter right before they closed down due to the canine flu outbreak. She did have a…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Ibar
Hello! My name's Ibar! Ibar is a charming little dog with a heart full of love. Despite a challenging start in life from a hoarding situation, he has …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
Dexter
Dexter is a sweet senior from Rowan County. He is good with kids and dogs. Please stay tuned to this space as his personality evolves ****************…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Leo (Courtesy)
Leo is a blue nose Pitbull color fawn He is neutered and does well with older children (10+) but not younger. He is ok with other dogs, but they have …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Updated recently
Peaches
Peaches is very scared and will need a extremly secure and patient home for adoption.***Peaches is an 8 year old, goofy, active, sweet, shy at first g…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Rosie
Rosie is a senior female of unknown breed with a medium coat and medium size, located in Holly Springs, NC. She is at Pawfect Match Rescue, and senior…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, 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
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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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