Senior confirmed
Pepper
Pepper is a 7-year-old female Chihuahua at Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Scottsdale, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Sky Sanctuary Rescue • Scottsdale, AZ
Senior dogs in Arizona
Senior dogs for adoption in Arizona
Meet 233 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Arizona. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 31–60 of 233 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Senior dogs — age 7 and up — wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually already house-trained, past the chewing stage, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog in Arizona means you typically know their size, temperament, and energy level from day one: fewer surprises, and a grateful companion who settles in fast. Always confirm availability and adoption requirements directly with the shelter or rescue.
Available senior dogs in Arizona
10+ years
Dash
Dash is an 11-year-old male Chesapeake Bay Retriever at Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary in Maricopa, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Molly
Meet Molly, a charming senior with a heart of gold. Molly's journey began when we rescued her from the Maricopa County shelter. She had been there for…
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
10+ years
Grammy Rose
Grammy Rose is a 13-year-old female Chihuahua in Maricopa, AZ at Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
10+ years
Snickers
Snickers is a 10-year-old male Chihuahua / Smooth Fox Terrier at Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary in Maricopa, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Bella
Bella is a stunning Great Dane mix with a heart as big as her paws! This gentle girl is an absolute dream with people—she adores attention, is wonderf…
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Gemma
Gemma is a 7-year-old female American Pit Bull Terrier at Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary in Maricopa, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
Senior confirmed
Selena
Selena is an 8-year-old female Cairn Terrier at Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary in Maricopa, AZ. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary • Maricopa, AZ
Senior confirmed
PRALINE
PRALINE is a large female Husky, listed as a senior, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa, AZ. Senior dog…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
OLIVER
OLIVER is a senior male Cairn Terrier, small, located in Mesa, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center. Senior do…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
FIONA
FIONA is a senior female Siberian Husky, large, located in Phoenix, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center. Seni…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
ROSE
ROSE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large in size, located at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoen…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
PETIE
PETIE is a senior male American Bulldog (large) at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa, AZ. Senior dogs mak…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
10+ years
DAKOTA
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
Senior confirmed
SHY SHY
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Shy Shy and I weigh 14 LBS! ~I'm a little shy at first, so I might pretend I'm more interested in sn…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
MAGGIE
MAGGIE is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located in Phoenix, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center. …
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
ALMOND
Almond is a senior female American Pit Bull Terrier, large, located in Phoenix, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care …
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
FLUFFY
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Hello! My name is fluffy and I weigh 15 LBS. ~I might take a second to come out of my shell, but once I do we will be…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
CRUISER
CRUISER is a male senior Chihuahua, small size, located at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Seni…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
MALAKAI
Meet MALAKAI, a senior male Siberian Husky. He is a large dog at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
RUBY
RUBY is a female Smooth Fox Terrier, a small senior dog located in Phoenix, AZ at the Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion. Senior dogs make…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
KIMCHI
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Arfff! My name is Kimchi and I weigh 22 LBS! ~I may seem a little shy when we first meet, but I am truly a sweet and …
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
LOKI
LOKI is a large male senior Labrador Retriever at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior dogs m…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
CHARLIE
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Charlie and I weigh 70 LBS! ~I may be a big dog, but underneath all this fluff (or muscle) is a soft…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
EBONY
EBONY is a senior female Chihuahua / Australian Kelpie, small, located in Phoenix, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Ca…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
PANCHO
Pancho is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa, AZ. Senior dogs m…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
GONZO
GONZO is a small senior male Chihuahua at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior dogs make wond…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
HOAGIE
HOAGIE is a senior male Bull Terrier, large, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior dogs mak…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
OREO
OREO is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located in Mesa, AZ at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center. Senior …
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior dogs in Arizona by breed
Senior dogs in Arizona by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Arizona
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center — Phoenix, Arizona · See Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center — Mesa, Arizona · See Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC — Chandler, Arizona · See Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pima Animal Care Center — Tucson, Arizona · See Pima Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- The Big Mutt Network — Vail, Arizona · See The Big Mutt Network’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion — Phoenix, Arizona · See Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- 2nd Chance Dog Rescue — Queen Creek, Arizona · See 2nd Chance Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope — Phoenix, Arizona · See Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary — Maricopa, Arizona · See Angels for Paws Rescue and Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pima Animal Care Center — Tucson, Arizona · See Pima Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Help A Dog Smile — Phoenix, Arizona · See Help A Dog Smile’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Tucson Cold Wet Noses — Tucson, Arizona · See Tucson Cold Wet Noses’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Adopt A Dog Rescue — Phoenix, Arizona · See Adopt A Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Chi Town Rescue — Phoenix, Arizona · See Chi Town Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- hssaz.org · See hssaz.org’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue — Oro Valley, Arizona · See Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue — Tucson, Arizona · See Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Forever Friends Humane Society — phoenix, Arizona · See Forever Friends Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pathways Home Animal Rescue — Phoenix, Arizona · See Pathways Home Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue — Phoenix, Arizona · See Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Rescue Friends Ltd — Mesa, Arizona · See Animal Rescue Friends Ltd’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue — Scottsdale, Arizona · See Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Back The Blue Pet Rescue — Queen Creek, Arizona · See Back The Blue Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Canine Rescue Coalition — Goodyear, Arizona · See Canine Rescue Coalition’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Arizona — 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 adopt a senior dog in Arizona?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local group.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior dog in Arizona?
Adoption fees vary by organization, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or sponsored because they wait the longest. Many rescues also begin any needed medical care before adoption. The dog's profile or the shelter can confirm the current fee.
Are senior dogs harder to care for?
Usually not. Older dogs are typically calmer and already trained, which makes the first weeks far easier than with a puppy. Some have age-related needs like a special diet or joint support, and the listing or shelter will tell you what to expect.
Can I adopt a senior dog from another city in Arizona?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Arizona welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Arizona for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them directly how their process works.
What should I expect in the first weeks after adopting a senior dog in Arizona?
Senior dogs usually settle in faster than puppies because they're already past the most demanding stage. Expect a brief adjustment period — they may be shy at first, then relax into their personality. A consistent routine, a comfortable spot to rest, and patience are usually all it takes.
Can I foster a senior dog in Arizona instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Arizona offer foster programs — sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path so you can try the match before committing. Fostering is especially valuable for senior dogs because it gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are senior dogs good with children or other pets in a Arizona home?
Many senior dogs are calm, gentle, and well-suited to family life — but it depends on the individual dog more than anything else. The shelter or rescue caring for each dog can tell you their specific history with children, cats, and other dogs before you apply. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
Know a senior dog in Arizona who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.