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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
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 2:26 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.
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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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
Senior confirmed
Poppy
Meet Poppy! A spirited seven-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd currently in Arlington, VA, whose bright eyes and tricolor coat capture her joyful…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Cooper
Meet Cooper! An eight-year-old Labrador Retriever currently in Natick, Massachusetts, whose essence is a gentle burst of loyalty wrapped in a sunny ye…
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
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
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
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
Samson
Meet Samson! A charming thirteen-year-old Norwich Terrier currently in Austin, TX, whose essence is classic terrier confidence wrapped in a cuddly tan…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Juno
Meet Juno! An eight-and-a-half-year-old Jindo/Siberian Husky mix currently in Natick, MA, whose gentle spirit shines through her beautiful tan coat wi…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Nova
Meet Nova! A spirited eight-and-a-half-year-old Miniature/Standard Australian Shepherd cross currently in Alliance, OH, whose essence is a joyful blen…
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
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
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
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
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
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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 Mexico123Pennsylvania120Missouri119Virginia104Minnesota102Massachusetts74Mississippi73Ohio73South Carolina72Tennessee71Michigan66Indiana65Oklahoma55Washington48Alabama36West Virginia36Louisiana29Oregon28Iowa27Wisconsin27Kentucky25District of Columbia19Kansas17Rhode Island17Vermont17Alaska15Arkansas15Connecticut15South Dakota14Idaho13Delaware12New Hampshire9North Dakota6Maine5Nebraska5Wyoming3Puerto Rico1
All states
Alabama36Alaska15American SamoaArizona302Arkansas15California1269Colorado168Connecticut15Delaware12District of Columbia19Florida580Georgia127GuamHawaiiIdaho13Illinois140Indiana65Iowa27Kansas17Kentucky25Louisiana29Maine5Maryland163Massachusetts74Michigan66Minnesota102Mississippi73Missouri119MontanaNebraska5Nevada156New Hampshire9New Jersey125New Mexico123New York165North Carolina258North Dakota6Northern Mariana IslandsOhio73Oklahoma55Oregon28Pennsylvania120Puerto Rico1Rhode Island17South Carolina72South Dakota14Tennessee71Texas857U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah136Vermont17Virginia104Washington48West 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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