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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
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Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
4,628 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 4,443 currently grouped across 49 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated September 24, 2026 at 2:23 PM EDT. Listings refresh throughout the day. Always confirm a dog’s availability with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
Lily's Second Chance is 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.
17 senior dogs match your search
17 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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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
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
Senior confirmed
CeCe (AL)
CeCe (AL) has spent her entire life giving everything she had to everyone but herself. This 8yearold Chihuahua mix came to us just in time—rescued fro…
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
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
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
Senior confirmed
Darci (AL)
Meet Darci (AL) — the tiny, tenderhearted leading lady who has been waiting far too long for her standing ovation. At 7 years young, this Chihuahua mi…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Baby Doll (GA)
Meet Baby Doll — a 7yearold (as of 2026) Yorkie/Bichon/Maltese mix with the gentlest soul and the sweetest spark. After likely being discarded by a pu…
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
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
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
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
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
Rye (SC)
Meet Rye (SC) — a tenderhearted 8yearold neutered male Terrier mix with the sweetest little face and a spirit that just melts you. At 40 lbs, he’s the…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
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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 49 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 Chance is 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
California725Texas603Florida399Georgia280Arizona226North Carolina183New York145Illinois142Maryland133Utah124Missouri98New Jersey94Colorado93Pennsylvania89Minnesota87Virginia78Nevada74South Carolina70Mississippi68Indiana66New Mexico62Ohio57Tennessee53Louisiana45Massachusetts45Oklahoma44Washington44Michigan41Alabama37Iowa33West Virginia30Oregon28Kentucky17Wisconsin17Vermont14Kansas13Rhode Island12South Dakota12Connecticut11Arkansas10Alaska9Delaware9Idaho7District of Columbia7New Hampshire6North Dakota4Nebraska2Wyoming2Hawaii1Montana1Puerto Rico1
All states
Alabama37Alaska9American SamoaArizona226Arkansas10California725Colorado93Connecticut11Delaware9District of Columbia7Florida399Georgia280GuamHawaii1Idaho7Illinois142Indiana66Iowa33Kansas13Kentucky17Louisiana45MaineMaryland133Massachusetts45Michigan41Minnesota87Mississippi68Missouri98Montana1Nebraska2Nevada74New Hampshire6New Jersey94New Mexico62New York145North Carolina183North Dakota4Northern Mariana IslandsOhio57Oklahoma44Oregon28Pennsylvania89Puerto Rico1Rhode Island12South Carolina70South Dakota12Tennessee53Texas603U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah124Vermont14Virginia78Washington44West Virginia30Wisconsin17Wyoming2
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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 refresh throughout the day, and availability can change between updates. Always confirm a dog's availability with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
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