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Janet
At 12 years young, Janet has perfected the art of the good life: slow sniffy walks, cozy beds, and staying as close to her favorite human as physicall…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
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Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
6,160 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 5,981 currently grouped across 48 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 2:11 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.
6,160 senior dogs waiting for a home
6,160 senior dogs available.
Search by name, breed, state, size, or sex — every result is a real, currently listed senior dog.
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Robby
Meet Robby ❤️ Eleven and a half years is a long time to wait for the life you've always deserved. Robby is an 11½-year-old Boxer mix with a heart full…
TLC K9 Rescue • Escondido, CA
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Taz
Taz has earned his Loving Home Taz is the definition of a loyal, loving, and protective best friend. This handsome boy wants nothing more than to be t…
Pets Return Home • Cottonwood, AZ
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Mango
Meet Mango! Mango came to us in 2020 as a partner transfer when he was at risk of euthanasia due to lack of shelter space. Since then, he has been pat…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Flora Mae in TX
Age: approx 8 years old Weight: 16 lbs My adoption fee is $ 399 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. Meet Flora Your Built-In Best …
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
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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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Tiny Tim
Meet Tiny Tim! Tiny Tim is a 9 year old male husky who is looking for his loving forever home. Tiny Tim was pulled from a shelter by Husky House right…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
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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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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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Timothy TX
Hi. I’m Timothy. Or… at least that’s what everyone tells me, because I can’t hear a thing. I’m about 8 years old, can’t hear a damn thing, have some v…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
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King (from NYC)
Name: King*Age: 8 years*Current Weight: 65lbs *Rescued from: New York City, fostered in CT*Adoption fee: $300Meet King! Sweet King recently found hims…
SNARR Northeast Animal Rescue • Brewster, 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 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
California1269Texas857Florida580Arizona301North Carolina258Colorado168New York165Maryland163Nevada156Illinois140Utah136Georgia127New Jersey125New Mexico123Pennsylvania120Missouri119Virginia105Minnesota102Massachusetts74Mississippi73Ohio73South Carolina72Tennessee71Michigan66Indiana65Oklahoma55Washington48Alabama36West Virginia36Louisiana29Oregon28Iowa27Wisconsin27Kentucky25District of Columbia19Kansas17Rhode Island17Vermont17Alaska15Arkansas15Connecticut14South Dakota14Idaho13Delaware12New Hampshire9North Dakota6Maine5Nebraska5Wyoming3Puerto Rico1
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Alabama36Alaska15American SamoaArizona301Arkansas15California1269Colorado168Connecticut14Delaware12District 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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