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Baby
Meet Baby! A soulful seven-year-old American Pitbull Terrier/Boxer mix currently living in Menlo Park, CA, whose heart is as big as her brindle-and-wh…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
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.
33 senior dogs match your search
33 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
Jax
Meet Jax! An eight-year-old Boxer mix from San Mateo, CA, whose tan coat shines almost as brightly as his personality! Weighing in at a solid 70 pound…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Moxie
Meet Moxie! A spirited almost nine-year-old Korean Jindo currently in Ashburn, VA, whose quiet strength is matched only by the golden glow of her soft…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Brandy
Meet Brandy! A sweet and snuggly eight-year-old American Pitbull Terrier mix currently in Bridgeport, CT, who’s ready to be the star of her very own h…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Harrison
Meet Harrison! A dignified eight-year-old Vizsla in Corte Madera, CA, whose golden rust coat radiates warmth and beauty, just like his heart. Harrison…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Eevee and Ellie
Meet Eevee and Ellie! Eevee is a devoted thirteen-year-old Pomeranian/Papillon mix and Ellie is a sixteen-year-old German Shepherd mix. They are curre…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Nutmeg
Meet Nutmeg! An eleven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier/American Pitbull Terrier mix currently in Chicago, IL, whose essence is a bright spark of devotio…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Tofu
Meet Tofu! A thoughtful seven-year-old Australian Cattle Dog currently in Richmond, VA, whose essence is a loyal heart wrapped in a handsome blue mott…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Tori
Meet Tori! A spirited five-year-old German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix currently in Malibu, CA, whose essence is pure sunshine wrapped in a sleek tan …
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Nova
Meet Nova! A spirited nine-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever from Charlotte, NC, whose essence is a radiant beam of affection wrapped in a glossy…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Henry
Meet Henry! An eight-year-old Goldendoodle currently in Villa Rica, GA, whose essence is a heartwarming blend of goofy charm wrapped in a lightly gold…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Boogie
Meet Boogie! A lovable eight-year-old Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix currently living in Redwood City, CA, whose heart is as big as his 83-pound frame…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Denim
Meet Denim! An eight-year-old Boxer/German Shepherd mix currently in Fontana, CA, whose essence is a warm ray of sunshine wrapped in a beautiful tan c…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Simba
Meet Simba! A goofy eight-year-old Boxer currently in Bellingham, MA, whose essence is a joyful whirlwind wrapped in a handsome brown brindle coat wit…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Chance
Meet Chance! A seven-year-old Labrador Retriever/Rottweiler mix (with a few other breeds sprinkled in) currently in Porterville, CA, whose striking ey…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Banks
Meet Banks! A spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix currently in Berkeley, CA, whose essence is a vibrant burst o…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Kalle and Maya
Meet Kalle and Maya! A lovable pair currently living in Doylestown, PA. Kalle, a wise and spunky twelve-year-old white-and-black mixed breed, and Maya…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Lena
Meet Lena! A loving seven-and-a-half-year-old American Pitbull Terrier mix currently in Santa Clarita, CA, whose essence is a warm burst of devotion w…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Sophie
Meet Sophie! A spirited eight-and-a-half-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix currently in Bellingham, MA, whose essence is a vibrant burst of joy …
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Lucky and Piper
Meet Lucky and Piper! Two loyal boys currently in Ocala, FL, whose bond is a quiet, steady reminder that some friendships are simply meant to last a l…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Percy J
Meet Percy J! A dashing eight-year-old American Pitbull Terrier from Pleasant Garden, NC, whose heart is as warm as his rich brown coat accented with …
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Maya
Meet Maya! A serene eight-and-a-half-year-old brindle-coated sweetheart currently living in Doylestown, PA, whose quiet presence is like a soft blanke…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Kalle
Meet Kalle! A thoughtful twelve-and-a-half-year-old mixed-breed beauty currently living Doylestown, PA, whose striking white and black coat is just as…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Patty
Meet Patty! A gentle eight-year-old Labrador Retriever mix currently in Spring, TX, whose warm spirit shines through her chocolate brown coat with sof…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Domino
Meet Domino! A soulful twelve-year-old American Pitbull Terrier currently in Asheville, NC, whose essence is a calming presence wrapped in a handsome …
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Cookie
Meet Cookie! A charming ten-year-old Havanese currently in Scottsdale, AZ, whose essence is a gentle burst of affection wrapped in a beautiful white c…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Raiya
Meet Raiya! A gentle eleven-year-old Terrier mix currently in Buffalo, NY, whose soulful presence and mostly black coat wrap her in a quiet kind of el…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Eevee
Meet Eevee! A charming fourteen-year-old Pomeranian/Papillon mix currently in Chula Vista, CA, Eevee is open to a loving home anywhere in the U.S. Wei…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Darby
Meet Darby! A spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie currently in Memphis, TN, whose joyful personality shines as brightly as his handsome t…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Ellie
Meet Ellie! A gentle seventeen-year-old German Shepherd mix currently in Chula Vista, CA, Ellie is open to a loving home anywhere in the U.S. This swe…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
Abby
Meet Abby! A gentle eleven-year-old German Shepherd currently in San Bernardino, CA, whose essence is a calm ray of sunshine wrapped in a beautiful bl…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Koa
Meet Koa! A spirited seven-year-old Black and Tan Coonhound mix currently in Temecula, CA, whose presence is a lively blend of soulful howls and bound…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Pumpkin Spice
Meet Pumpkin Spice! A gentle nine-and-a-half-year-old Coonhound currently in Pine Valley, CA, whose journey now includes finding a new loving home aft…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
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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