Senior Akita dogs in Arizona
Meet 2 adoptable senior Akita dogs (age 7+) in Arizona. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Akitas in Arizona are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Akita in Arizona means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
DAKOTA is a senior female Akita / Chow Chow, large, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa, AZ. Senior dogs…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
LEWIS is a large male Akita / Husky senior at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa, AZ. Senior dogs make won…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
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.
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in Arizona, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Akitas in one place so they're easier to find.
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Akita in Arizona right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in Arizona arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.
