10+ years
Gidget *Arriving 8/22* D12148
Available for Foster to Adopt · Good with Dogs · Energy level low · Adventurous · Affectionate · Crate Trained · Good with Cats · Gentle · Goofy · Hou…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
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 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.
15 senior dogs match your search
15 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
Charly *Arriving 8/22* D12139
Available for Foster to Adopt · Foster Needed · Seniors for Seniors · Affectionate · Energy level low · Gentle · Good with Dogs · Good with older, con…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Rex D12092
Adult-Only Home Preferred · Adventurous · Affectionate · Crate Trained · Does well in a car · Energy level moderate · Bonded · Good with Dogs · Goofy …
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Honey D12091
Lap pet · Affectionate · Energy level low · Good with Dogs · Gentle · Leash Trained · Housetrained · Seniors for Seniors · Does well in a car
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Empress D11964
Heartworm+ · Energy level low · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with older, considerate children · Housetrained · Leash Trained · Crate Trained…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Bugsy D11922
Likes toys · Goofy · Good with Dogs · Energy level low · Affectionate · Crate Trained · Gentle · Housetrained · Lap pet · Leash Trained · Playful
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Mira D11750
Housetrained · Good with Dogs · Good with older, considerate children · Energy level low · Affectionate · Does well in a car · Gentle · Goofy · Lap pe…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Montaigne D11737
Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with Kids · Housetrained · Leash Trained
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
Pearl D11732
Housetrained · Good with older, considerate children · Energy level low · Adventurous · Affectionate · Does well in a car · Gentle · Leash Trained · S…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Matilda D11720
Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with Kids · Housetrained · Crate Trained · Leash Trained · Affectionate · Gentle · Lap pet · Likes toys · No sh…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
Romeo D10431
Energy level low · Lap pet · Intelligent · Seniors for Seniors · Crate Trained · Leash Trained · No shared walls · Good with Dogs · Good with Cats · N…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
Senior confirmed
Cardi D10257
Good with Cats · Energy level moderate · Crate Trained · Affectionate · Goofy · Intelligent · Likes toys · Playful · Seniors for Seniors · Good with D…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
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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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