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Bluebelle
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Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
The national senior-dog directory
Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
5,527 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 5,276 currently grouped across 50 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 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.
5,527 senior dogs waiting for a home
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Eel
Crate-Trained · TOP Dog in training · Good with Cats · Housetrained · Good with Dogs · Foster Needed - Urgent
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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Patch
We absolutely cannot believe Patch is still with us. He is a great dog! He simply needs exercise, rules and structure, just like most any dog! Patch c…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
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Anton
Foster Needed - Urgent · Good with Cats · Housetrained · Ruff Tail Runner
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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Monty
TOP Dog Ready · Crate-Trained · Housetrained · Ruff Tail Runner · Foster Needed - Urgent
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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MOSLEY
Name: Mosley Sex: Male Age: 6.5 years old Breed: American Bulldog mix Weight: 72lbs Compatibility with other dogs: Not dog tested Compatibility with c…
Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC • Chandler, 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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Aslan
Housetrained · Crate-Trained · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Foster Needed - Urgent
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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Chevy
Looking for an active, smart boy who would love a structured home with plenty of exercise? Chevy is your guy! Chevy has been in our program for a few …
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
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Timothy TX
Hi… I’m Timothy. If you look closely at my face, people say I kind of have that Eeyore look going on. Soulful. Thoughtful. Maybe a little bit like I’v…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
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Fuzz
Canine Good Citizen in training · Crate-Trained · Foster Needed - Urgent
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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Jada
Foster Needed - Urgent · TOP Dog in training · Housetrained · Ruff Tail Runner
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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Lucky Havard
Meet Lucky! Lucky is a 10 year old Labrador Retriever/Cattle Dog mix who was sadly surrendered to a kill shelter after his former family decided they …
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
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Nell
Nell started out in life as the feral pup of a feral mom. She was rescued at a young age and has been in our care virtually her entire life. She has l…
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network • Whitewright, TX
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Georgiana
Foster Needed - Urgent · Housetrained · Ruff Tail Runner · Good with Dogs
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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Luka TX
Meet Luka Luka's story before arriving at a high-kill Texas shelter is a bit of a mystery. What we do know is that he came to us with a large mass on …
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
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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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Apollo
This beautiful soul has been on an incredible journey, enduring a challenging stay at the shelter, waiting and hoping for a loving forever home. Despi…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
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Hector *FOSTER NEEDED TOO!
A Letter from Hector To My Future Family… Hi, it’s me—Hector. You may not know me yet, but I’ve been waiting for you. I’m 10 years old, around 70 lbs,…
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
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Scooby Doo
Scooby has been with Lil Rascals looking for his forever home for 5 years!!! Meet gentle Scooby! His bio is below, but you can also find more of his v…
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue • Osteen, FL
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Golda
When we first met Golda we were told that based on the limited testing the shelter was able to do that it appeared Golda was in late stages of heart f…
Swamp Haven Rescue, Inc. • Saint Augustine, FL
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Judd
Crate-Trained · Good with Dogs · Housetrained · Foster Needed - Urgent
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
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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
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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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Grandpa Douglas
Grandpa Douglas is an 8 year old hound mix with a gray muzzle and a smile he can't seem to turn off. Don't let the "Grandpa" fool you- he's bright, ha…
Helpless Hounds Rescue • Tulsa, OK
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Toby
Toby is a stunningly handsome senior love bug that is 12 years plus ( per the shelter records, but we find it hard to believe) and is so deserving of …
Doggie Bonez Inc • San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Bebe
Gorgeous 7-year-old Bebe urgently needs her loving foster or forever family. This sweet 62-pound angel has had a tragic past, and we want to make sure…
Doggie Bonez Inc • San Juan Capistrano, CA
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CARLY
Meet Carly – The Sweetest Siberian Husky Say hello to Carly, a 7.5-year-old Siberian Husky with a heart full of love and a smile that lights up the ro…
Melita's Dream Animal Rescue • Woodland Hills, CA
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Catniss *FH
A message from Catniss: Are you looking for the absolute sweetest dog with the bestest kisses ever? That’s me…..that’s me! I know that my beautiful fa…
Pet Rescue By Judy • Sanford, FL
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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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RUBBLE
Heartbreak and Hope: Meet Rubble Rubble's story is one of love, loss, and resilience. This senior dog has known only one home and family for his entir…
Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue • Chico, CA
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Veronica
Veronica's perfect match will be someone that is naturally calm and patient. Someone that understands the world can be an overwhelming place and some …
NikaPower, Inc DBA The Rescued Pup Boutique • Ramona, CA
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Miss Violet
Backstory for Miss Violet Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with an owner surrender involving several Imperial Shih Tzu. Their former per…
Animal Saints Rescue Society • Fort Montgomery, NY
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Sheba
Sheba’s story is one of second chances and quiet strength. This gorgeous girl was saved from the euthanasia list with seconds to spare at the Trenton …
Twenty Paws Rescue • Brooklyn, NY
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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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Moe
Meet Moe — Your Future Furry Best Friend! Moe is a 7-year-old, 21-lb. sweetheart who was rescued from the Downey Shelter just before he ran out of tim…
Boston Buddies, Inc. • Huntington Beach, CA
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COCO
Meet COCO – Our Beautiful Shepsky (Shepherd/Husky Mix) Coco is a gentle, soulful 7-year-old Shepsky who was rescued just in time from Contra Costa Ani…
Melita's Dream Animal Rescue • Woodland Hills, CA
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THOR #8
MEET THOR #8! Thor is a 64 lb senior sweetheart with a big heart. Found tied to a park bench and later placed on the euthanasia list at county shelter…
Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC • Chandler, AZ
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Joe Jackson
Animal Profile: Joe is an 80-lb Dane mix who turned 7 in April. He was originally adopted in 2020, but this past fall we received a call from a local …
Dog Gone Seattle Rescue • Seattle, WA
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 52 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
California1199Texas852Florida451Arizona233North Carolina196Georgia162Utah148Illinois146Nevada142Maryland136New York129New Jersey118Pennsylvania99Colorado95Minnesota83Massachusetts72Virginia72New Mexico71Indiana68Mississippi62South Carolina62Missouri59Michigan56Ohio54Tennessee52Oklahoma48Washington39Alabama38Kentucky37West Virginia37Wisconsin36Rhode Island27Louisiana26Delaware23Iowa23Arkansas14Connecticut14Kansas13Vermont13South Dakota12New Hampshire10Alaska9Oregon9Idaho8District of Columbia5Maine4Nebraska4North Dakota3Wyoming3Puerto Rico2Hawaii1Montana1
All states
Alabama38Alaska9American SamoaArizona233Arkansas14California1199Colorado95Connecticut14Delaware23District of Columbia5Florida451Georgia162GuamHawaii1Idaho8Illinois146Indiana68Iowa23Kansas13Kentucky37Louisiana26Maine4Maryland136Massachusetts72Michigan56Minnesota83Mississippi62Missouri59Montana1Nebraska4Nevada142New Hampshire10New Jersey118New Mexico71New York129North Carolina196North Dakota3Northern Mariana IslandsOhio54Oklahoma48Oregon9Pennsylvania99Puerto Rico2Rhode Island27South Carolina62South Dakota12Tennessee52Texas852U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah148Vermont13Virginia72Washington39West Virginia37Wisconsin36Wyoming3
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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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