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LUNA
Please Help Luna — She Needs Us Now Meet Luna, a sweet girl who is currently non-weight bearing on her right front leg and experiencing significant la…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
6,161 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 5,982 currently grouped across 48 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 12:26 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.
6,161 senior dogs waiting for a home
6,161 senior dogs available.
Search by name, breed, state, size, or sex — every result is a real, currently listed senior dog.
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NILA
Meet Nila! This laid-back lady tends to keep to herself but is tolerant of other dogs and greets them gently. From our volunteer observations, Nila se…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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CHATA
CHATA is a laid-back girl who seems to enjoy a calm and gentle approach to life. From our volunteer observations, she appears tolerant of other dogs a…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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DYSE
Dyse may be a little shy when you first meet him, but beneath that timid exterior is a sweet, gentle boy just waiting to come out of his shell. He gre…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Hazel
Hazel is a beautiful 8-year-old Border Collie/Husky mix with one of the most striking features you'll ever see—her gorgeous mismatched eyes! One blue …
For Pet's Sake Rescue • Long Beach, MS
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LOKI
Loki is a dog with a significant right eye (OD) abnormality, including neovascularization, inflammation of the sclera and conjunctiva, and a growth on…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Mako
He did everything right... and it still almost wasn't enough. Mako has been breaking our hearts ever since we learned his story. Just a couple of week…
PA Caring for K-9's • New Oxford, PA
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Rusty
Meet Rusty a 9 yr old mixed breed dog weighing 10lbs. Rusty was found as a stray down south and is the sweetest lap dog. He wants nothing but to follo…
PA Caring for K-9's • New Oxford, PA
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Luna
Luna (8 yrs) came from a high kill shelter in California. She loves people but can be selective with some dogs therefore it probably be best to have h…
Charlie Little Dog House • Vancouver, WA
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Ottis
Meet Ottis! Ottis is an adorable, social puppy who's settling into foster life like a champ! He has become great friends with his foster family's big …
For Pet's Sake Rescue • Long Beach, MS
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HULK
Hulk is a sweet and friendly guy who seems to enjoy the company of other dogs while still being people-oriented at heart. From our volunteer observati…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Faye
Backstory for Faye Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with an owner surrender involving several Imperial Shih Tzu. Their former person was…
Animal Saints Rescue Society • Fort Montgomery, NY
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Willie
Willie is a sweet older guy who deserves a second chance. He was found as a stray and taken to a city shelter, where he unfortunately ended up on the …
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
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Dobs
Meet Dobs! Our little friend Dobs was rescued from an overcrowded shelter where he was listed to be euthanized for space. We're so glad to have him wi…
Saving Great Animals • Bellevue, WA
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Nelly
Welcome Nelly from Bradshaw Animal Services. Nelly hit the jackpot just in the nick of time with her foster and savior. This senior was almost out of …
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue • Paso Robles, CA
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CHELA
CHELA is an 8-year-old female dog who urgently needs help. She is suffering from severe hip dysplasia, a painful condition that makes walking, standin…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Beaumont
This adorable senior guy needs your shares. He is 11 years old. Beaumont was at the PG County Shelter and ended up on the euthanasia list due to lack …
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
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Lester
Meet courtesy dog Lester – A Gentle Soul Looking for His New Home Don’t let the “senior” label fool you—Lester still has plenty of love, curiosity, an…
Best Friend Pet Adoption • Cary, NC
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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 48 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
California1269Texas857Florida580Arizona302North Carolina258Colorado168New York165Maryland163Nevada156Illinois140Utah136Georgia127New Jersey125New Mexico123Pennsylvania120Missouri119Virginia105Minnesota102Massachusetts74Mississippi73Ohio73South Carolina72Tennessee71Michigan66Indiana65Oklahoma55Washington48Alabama36West Virginia36Louisiana29Oregon28Iowa27Wisconsin27Kentucky25District of Columbia19Kansas17Rhode Island17Vermont17Alaska15Arkansas15Connecticut14South Dakota14Idaho13Delaware12New Hampshire9North Dakota6Maine5Nebraska5Wyoming3Puerto Rico1
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Alabama36Alaska15American SamoaArizona302Arkansas15California1269Colorado168Connecticut14Delaware12District of Columbia19Florida580Georgia127GuamHawaiiIdaho13Illinois140Indiana65Iowa27Kansas17Kentucky25Louisiana29Maine5Maryland163Massachusetts74Michigan66Minnesota102Mississippi73Missouri119MontanaNebraska5Nevada156New Hampshire9New Jersey125New Mexico123New York165North Carolina258North Dakota6Northern Mariana IslandsOhio73Oklahoma55Oregon28Pennsylvania120Puerto Rico1Rhode Island17South Carolina72South Dakota14Tennessee71Texas857U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah136Vermont17Virginia105Washington48West Virginia36Wisconsin27Wyoming3
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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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