10+ years
PACHITO
PACHITO is a small senior Chihuahua at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
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.
71 senior dogs match your search
71 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
LEYA
LEYA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
NARCISSA
NARCISSA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
CANDY
CANDY is a small, senior female Maltese at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
SASHA
SASHA is a senior female Doberman Pinscher, large, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
JESSICA
Jessica is a senior female French Bulldog, small in size, located at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
PETER
PETER is a small senior male Chihuahua at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
PENNY
PENNY is a senior female Vizsla, medium size, located at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
STARLA
STARLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size. She is at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
CHIQUIE
CHIQUIE is a senior female Pointer, a large dog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
CALVIN
CALVIN is a small, male Pekingese senior located at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
PHEOBE
PHEOBE is a senior female Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie, small in size, located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
KING
KING is a senior male Australian Shepherd, a large dog located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
ROCKY is a small male Cocker Spaniel senior located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
ANASTASIA
ANASTASIA is a senior female Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
SNOW
SNOW is a senior female German Shepherd Dog. She is large and located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
OREO
OREO is a small female Shih Tzu senior at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
ROCKY
ROCKY is a senior male Rat Terrier (small) at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
LILA
LILA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, medium-sized, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
WILLIAM
WILLIAM is a senior male Shih Tzu, small in size, currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
CONFETTI
CONFETTI is a female Siberian Husky, a senior large dog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
REGINA
REGINA is a senior female Belgian Shepherd Malinois, large, located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Siberian Husky, medium size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
MERRY
MERRY is a senior female German Shepherd Dog. She is a large dog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
SNYDER
SNYDER is a small female Beagle senior at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
COQUITO
COQUITO is a large male American Bulldog/Labrador Retriever senior at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
BARNEY
Hiya! My name is Barney. I am a nine-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. Iam a serene spirit. I am calm, gentle and sweet as pie. I walk very nicelyon a …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
LADY
LADY is a large senior female German Shepherd Dog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
NALA
NALA is a senior female Siberian Husky, medium size, currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
LIBERTY
LIBERTY is a senior female Labrador Retriever, a large dog currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
JENGA
JENGA is a senior female English Bulldog, small in size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
MELO
Hiya! My name is Melo. I am a seven-year-old Terrier mix. I think you’llfind that I’m a pretty mellow dude most of the time, although I do enjoymy pla…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
BRUCE
BRUCE is a senior male American Bulldog, large, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
CHIP
CHIP is a senior male English Bulldog, medium size, located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
TANK
TANK is a senior male Bulldog, large size, located at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
HERCULES
HERCULES is a large male Mastiff senior currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female American Bulldog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
MAGIC
Hello there! My name is Magic. I am a seven-year-old American Bulldog. I am a very sweet, affectionate girl. I thrive under human attention andwill ke…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female American Pit Bull Terrier, large, currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
NINO
`Nino is a 7-year old German shepherd with a heart as big as his paws. This handsome loving senior is incredibly sweet, loving, and docile. He'spast t…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
KIMCHI
Kimchi is a sweet and gentle girl with a heart full of curiosity! She loves meeting other dogs and can’t help wagging her tail when getting pets. She …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
TOMMY
TOMMY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, medium in size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
BOBO
BOBO is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a large male Bulldog, a senior, currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
CHANCE
CHANCE is a senior male American Bulldog, a large dog located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
NOLA
Meet Nola ??Nola (A2764039) is an 8-year-old American Bulldog mix with a calm, gentle spirit and a heart full of love. She’s a true cuddle bug who lov…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
ODEN
ODEN is a senior male American Bulldog, large, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
ACE
ACE is a male senior Boxer, medium size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
POPPY
Hello dear! My name is Poppy. I am an eight-year-old LabradorRetriever mix. I am a very sweet, affectionate pup. I love being aroundpeople and receivi…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
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BRINA
Brina is an 8-year-old Pit Bull mix with a sweet, loving personality and lots of life left! She walks well on a leash, is potty trained, and knows “no…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
BUTCH BROWN
Butch Brown is a senior male American Bulldog, medium-sized, currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
ANA
ANA is a large female senior Terrier at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
MILA
Mila is an 8-year-old Bull Mastiff–German Shepherd mix with a heart as big as her 100-pound frame. This gentle giant is calm, loving, and happiest whe…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
STARK
Hi hi! My name is Stark. I am a seven-year-old Siberian Husky. I am avery playful and energetic boy. I am quite loving and affectionate. Justwatch my …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
LAZY BONE
LAZY BONE is a male American Pit Bull Terrier, a large senior at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
Rocky #A1956896 is an 8-year-old American Bulldog who recently returned to the shelter as a stray, and he’s ready to find his way back into a loving h…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
ROSY
ROSY is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
GUEVITO
GUEVITO is a senior male Mastiff at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
Hiya! My name is Rocky. I am a nine-year-old Terrier mix. I am a sweet,easy-going guy. I am very affectionate and love being around people. Iam a suck…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
COOJEE
COOJEE is a senior male German Shepherd Dog located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
TYSON
Tyson starts off excited on the leash, but he settles into a nice rhythm and enjoys the stroll. This sweet pup absolutely loves being pet and is happi…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
NIKE
Nike is a quiet, easygoing pup who enjoys doing his own thing. He’s got a gentle play style and low energy. Nike may not be the life of the party, but…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
BILLY
Meet Billy! Billy is a 7-year-old American Bulldog mix. He loves to say hi, make new friends, and then settle in by your side to take in the world aro…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
CHARLIE
1/20/26 - KRTook Charlie to an event on 1/17 loves people and children! he is also a very good treat catcher! Charlie would make a great companion at …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
THEO
Theo, a 7-year-old terrier mix, loves cuddles and relaxing with his people. He’s calm, potty trained, and great on a leash. He prefers being the only …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
SARGENTO
Sargento is a sweet boy who loves people and just wants to be by your side. He has a gentle heart and is ready to share all his love with a forever fa…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
TINKA BELL
With Tinka Bell, age is just as number! This silly girl still has plenty of energy for playing and going on long walks. She’s just a bundle of smiles …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
APOLLO
Hi, I’m Apollo! (#A2235159)I’m a gentle, moderate-energy guy who recently returned to the shelter after four years in a home. I’ve rejoined playgroups…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
DRACO
He might not be a wizard, but he can make treats disappear! Draco is a 7-year-old charmer who’s equal parts playful and affectionate. He knows how to …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, 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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