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Nana Buttercup
☀️ Meet Nana Buttercup If you’re looking for a calm, gentle soul to share peaceful days with, Nana Buttercup may be your perfect match. This lovable 1…
PA Caring for K-9's • New Oxford, PA
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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 1:50 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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Louie
Meet Louie, She is approximately 8 years old and 13 lbs!!! . Louie is a little timid at first, and needs a family that will give her time to adjust. L…
Keller's Kats Rescue, Inc. • Rochester, NY
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KAT
Meet Kat ?Kat is a 12-year-old Pit Bull with so much love left to give. Senior dogs have a special kind of magic, and Kat is a beautiful reminder of t…
Monterey County Animal Services • Salinas, CA
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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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Petunia in MA - A Chill Old Lady!
Check Out My Video Album Below! *** Petunia is a sweet and easygoing Great Pyrenees who is looking for her forever family! Petunia was picked up as a …
National Great Pyrenees Rescue • Beacon, NY
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Spicy
Spicy is an 8-year-old (approximate) Chihuahua who was rescued from a hoarding situation and is looking for a very special home that understands him a…
For Pet's Sake Rescue • Long Beach, MS
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Marley
Meet Marley– A Girl Worth Saving Marley was once in a beloved family, living a happy life with an owner who adored her. Sadly, her owner developed ser…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
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Calvin
MEET CALVIN At around 10 years old and 90lbs, Calvin is a big handsome boy with giant paws and the most beautiful soulful eyes. With his stunning merl…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
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Haley
Location: Rumford, ME Hello everyone, I would like to introduce you to Haley. She is a 10-year-old, spayed female looking for a special place to call …
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association • Garden City, NY
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Peanut Butter
Meet Peanut Butter — a tiny old soul with a big personality and a heart that refuses to be overlooked. At 14 years young, this chihuahua mix found him…
Polka Dogz Pet REscue, INc. • oakland, FL
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Winston
Hi everyone, it’s me, Winston. If this is the first time you’re seeing my handsome photo, let me tell you a bit about myself and what I’m looking for …
PA Caring for K-9's • New Oxford, PA
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BELLA
Meet our sweet Bella, a senior girl who was rescued just in time from the euthanasia list at Contra Costa Animal Services. Bella did nothing wrong, ye…
Melita's Dream Animal Rescue • Woodland Hills, CA
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Lt Dan
Age: 8 years Size: 40 lbs Estimated breed: Labrador retriever/Beagle mix Has lived with: Female dogs Lt Dan was found as a stray in North Carolina, co…
Nirvana Animal Rescue • Shermans Dale, PA
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Rosie
Meet Rosie – A Sweet Senior Girl Looking for Her Forever Home Rosie is an approximately 11-12-year-old sweetheart who was rescued from the MCACC eutha…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
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Cardi
This animal is a part of our “Seniors for Seniors” program where we offer senior adopters an opportunity to adopt an eligible pet at a discounted fee.…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton, MN
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Rocco
Rocco’s journey to us began with a lifesaving act of compassion. Our friends at DaisyLu Ranch, a senior dog rescue in Camarillo, spotted a video of Ro…
Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue • San Diego, CA
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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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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
California1269Texas857Florida580Arizona302North Carolina258Colorado168New York165Maryland163Nevada156Illinois140Utah136Georgia127New Jersey125New Mexico123Pennsylvania120Missouri119Virginia105Minnesota102Massachusetts74Mississippi73Ohio73South Carolina72Tennessee71Michigan66Indiana65Oklahoma55Washington48Alabama36West Virginia36Louisiana29Oregon28Iowa27Wisconsin27Kentucky25District of Columbia19Kansas17Rhode Island17Vermont17Alaska15Arkansas15Connecticut14South Dakota14Idaho13Delaware12New Hampshire9North Dakota6Maine5Nebraska5Wyoming3Puerto Rico1
All states
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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