Senior confirmed
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.
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Senior confirmed
SHERMAN
Hi there! I am newer to the shelter and the team is still getting to know me!
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
BUCHANAN
Hi there! I am newer to the shelter and the team is still getting to know me!
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
ADELAIDE
Hi there! I am newer to the shelter and the team is still getting to know me!
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
LARISSA
LARISSA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size. She is at Lake County Animal Services in Tavares, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
SANDY
Sandy is a wonderful senior girl with a happy, friendly personality that makes her a joy to be around. From the moment you meet her, it's easy to see …
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
BRISTOL
Meet Bristol — a gentle, sweet soul with a heart full of love to give. Bristol may not be overly motivated by treats, but she’s absolutely motivated b…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
NOVA
Nova is a sweet and affectionate girl who has quickly won over the hearts of shelter staff. She loves spending time with people, soaking up attention,…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
GEORGE
A082664 is a large male American Pit Bull Terrier / Great Dane, listed as a senior at Lake County Animal Services in Tavares, FL. Senior dogs make won…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
FOXY
Foxy is a sensitive dog who can be slow to warm up to new people, environments, and experiences. Foxy has developed trust with familiar staff through …
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
NILE
NILE is a senior male Plott Hound, a large dog currently at Lake County Animal Services in Tavares, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
LUNA
Luna is a sweet senior girl with a gentle spirit. Friendly and easygoing, she enjoys making new friends and is always happy to spend time with the peo…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
HARLEY
Meet Harley! This sweet pup is a total attention magnet who thrives on love and belly rubs! With her friendly demeanor, she’s the life of the party an…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
GAUGE
Meet Gauge, your future best friend and the ultimate retirement companion. Gauge has spent much of his life coming and going from the shelter, and now…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
SCUBA STEVE
Scuba Steve is a distinguished senior gentleman who believes life is best enjoyed one step—and one sniff—at a time. This easygoing boy likes to take t…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
MARLEY
Meet Marley! Don’t let his age fool you — this senior pup is still full of spunk, personality, and a zest for life. Marley loves being around people a…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
ABBY
Abby is a sweet, people-loving girl who thrives on human connection. She enjoys spending time with her people, already knows “sit,” and takes treats g…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
CLEO
Hi there! I am newer to the shelter and the team is still getting to know me!
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
LENNY
Lenny is a happy-go-lucky pup with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. This energetic boy is always ready for fun, especially if it involves hi…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
JACK
Jack is a high-energy guy with a big personality and an even bigger love for treats. If you’ve got snacks, you’ve got his full attention—he’s incredib…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
XENA
Ready to add an MVP to your team? Xena is a sweet, friendly athlete with a serious love for water and an unstoppable toy drive. Tennis balls are her u…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
VIXON
Vixon is an independent senior lady who prefers to do her own thing. She isn’t particularly interested in human attention and values her personal spac…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
CHANCE
If you’re looking for a laid-back best friend, Chance might just be your perfect match. This easygoing guy is the ultimate couch potato. Chance is def…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
LOUIE
This calm, gentle senior boy is the definition of a lovable companion. Louie is a laid-back sweetheart who enjoys nothing more than gentle pets, tasty…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
ZOE
Zoe is a confident, independent girl with a curious spirit and a heart that warms up on her own time. She enjoys exploring the world at her own pace—n…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
CASEY
Meet Casey! This playful girl loves nothing more than rolling around in the grass, sprinting through the yard, and chasing after her favorite toys. Wh…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
PICKLE
Meet Pickle, a charming senior gentleman who knows what he likes and isn’t afraid to show it! While he may be a bit set in his ways, Pickle still has …
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior confirmed
PONGO
Give a dog a pool and he'll swim forever! Pongo is our resident water dog that loves to play, fetching toys out of the water every time we throw them …
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
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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