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Dre
This handsome brindle boy is Dre! Born in 2012, Dre looks like a Boxer/Pit mix on a Boston Terrier frame...he really is the cutest little lowrider! He…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
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.
24 senior dogs match your search
24 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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10+ years
Truffle (GA)
Meet Truffle (GA): The Wrinkly Wonder with a Heart of Gold! Hi, I’m Truffle (GA)—a 4-year-old Shar Pei/French Bulldog mix (maybe?) with enough wrinkle…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Lucky (GA)
Meet Lucky: The Little Poodle Who’s Ready for a Big ComebackSome dogs are named Lucky because they found luck. This guy? He’s named Lucky because he i…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Candy (AL)
Candy (AL) is a female Pit Bull Terrier mix whose age is estimated to be 3 years old as of 2023. Candy is up to date on core vaccines (age-appropriate…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Alex (GA)
Alex (GA) is a male Great Pyrenees mix rescued in Georgia, estimated to be 7 months old in October 2021 and likely to be 85-95 pounds when full-grown.…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Aspen (AL)
Meet Aspen: Your New Best Friend Awaits! Aspen, estimated to be 2 years old at time of intake in May 2025, has short little legs like a Basset Hound a…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Beau (SC)
Beau (SC) is a 10yearold Labrador Retriever/Shepherd mix with a soul as soft as his gaze. Life wasn’t gentle with him, but Beau never stopped believin…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Toby Bean (TX)
Toby Bean (TX) is a male shepherd mix rescued in Texas. Our veterinary partner estimates that Toby Bean is 5 yrs old at the time of intake in April 20…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Waffles (TX)
Waffles (TX) is a female Labrador mix rescued in Texas. Our veterinary partner estimates that Waffles is 5 years old at the time of intake in November…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Boomer
Boomer is a male Labrador Retriever mix rescued in Texas. Our veterinary partner estimates that Boomer is 7 years old as of 2026. Boomer is best suite…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Zoe (GA)
Zoe (GA) should have been spending her golden years curled up on a couch, adored and protected. Instead, this 15 yearold Poodle mix spent her days liv…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Priscilla (GA) a/k/a Prissy
Meet Priscilla (GA): a gentle, sunloving soul who survived the unthinkable and still chooses love. Some dogs carry stories that are heavy, but hearts …
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Fitz (GA)
Meet Fitz (AL): The Fluffiest Comeback Story of the Year! Once upon a time, Fitz took a tumble—probably chasing squirrels or trying to out-jog a jogge…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Marge (TX)
Marge (TX) is a female thought to be boxer mix rescued in Texas. Our veterinary partner estimates that Marge is 8 years old at the time of intake in M…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Sable (SC)
Meet Sable (SC): the 7yearold (as of 2026) spayed female Boxer mix who has decided her life’s mission is to love every living creature she encounters.…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Gideon (GA)
Gideon (GA) is a neutered male Shih Tzu mix rescued in Georgia. Our veterinary partner estimates that Gideon is 10 years old at the time of intake in …
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Tigger
Tigger, a high-energy bull terrier and pit bull mix born in late 2015, is the friendliest, most fun-loving little guy. He absolutely loves everyone he…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Nala
Nala, dumped at a SC shelter, was born in 2015 and now weighs about 45 lbs. Nala is a total sweetheart and loves her people. She needs to be the queen…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Dixby Daxby (TX)
Dixby (TX) is a male Shepherd mix rescued in Texas. Our veterinary partner estimates that Dixby is 8 years old at the time of intake in Nov 2022. Dixb…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Justus
This stunning boy is Justus, a Pit mix born in 2015, who came into rescue from Texas - found chained, with no fur, eyes filled with mucus, skin raging…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Savannah
Savannah is a female Pit Bull Terrier mix rescued in Georgia. Our veterinary partner estimates that Savannah was born in 2016. We received the plea fo…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Missy (GA)
Missy is a beautiful 8 yr old Lab/Chow mix weighing in at 54 lbs! Missy came to rescue from GA with a terribly painful skin infection and mange. Look …
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Shelly
Shelly, a beautiful Pittie, was rescued from Manhattan ACC where she had been brought in as a stray, with broken teeth and was emaciated at only 24 po…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Melody (TX)
Melody (TX) is a female Shih Tzu mix rescued in Texas. Our veterinary partner estimated that Melody was 9 years old at the time of her rescue in April…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
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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