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Snuggles
Snuggles is a well-mannered, affectionate, and low-maintenance senior pittie. He is 10 years old and 60lb. Snuggles would prefer to be the only pet in…
It's The Pits • San Diego, CA
Senior dogs near San Diego
Senior dogs for adoption in San Diego, California
Meet 55 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around San Diego. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
Senior dogs (age 7 and up) wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog in and around San Diego, California means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person. Always confirm availability and adoption steps directly with the shelter or rescue.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior dogs in San Diego, California
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Apple
Foster or Forever Home Wanted!! Meet Apple! Apple came into the shelter as a stray, and this soulful lady has been patiently waiting for someone to no…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Brandy
Brandy is a 7-year-old female Bull Boxer at San Diego Animal Sanctuary in San Diego, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Diego Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Birdie
Meet Birdie! She is an 8 year old, 7 pound miniature poodle. Birdie is a sweet, affectionate little dog who enjoys nothing more than spending time wit…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Mandie
Meet Mandie! She is around 3 years old and we believe she is a Lab and Golden Retriever mix. She is a sweet, easygoing girl who just recently moved in…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Caleb
Meet Caleb! This handsome Labrador Retriever is around 6 years old and weighs approximately 65 pounds. Caleb has had a difficult past, evident from a …
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Scooter
Meet Scooter! Scooter is a charming 7-year-young, 10-pound Havanese/Poodle mix with a gentle heart and an easygoing personality. This sweet little guy…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Twilight
Meet Twilight! She is around 3 years old and we believe she is a Chihuahua and Terrier mix. Twilight is a reserved girl who takes time to buildup trus…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Bloom
Meet Bloom! This sweet girl is a 2-year-old Chihuahua and Terrier mix who is ready to find a family of her own. After lovingly raising her puppies, Bl…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Prada
Meet Prada! Prada is a lovely and spirited girl around 2 years old. She came to us pregnant and delivered her puppies not long after she arrived. She …
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Winston
Meet Winston! Winston is a 9-year-old, approximately 12 lb Yorkie with the looks and spirit of a dog half his age. Winston loves to play and is always…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Wohali - Adoption In Process!
Meet Wohali! She is about 1.5 years old and a beautiful white Great Pyrenees. She came to us with her equally adorable puppies, but she is ready to pu…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Lynne
Meet Lynne! This spunky and spirited girl is around 2 years old and we believe she is a Shepherd and Lab mix. She is fun, playful and athletic. She wi…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Maui
Foster or forever home wanted, meet Maui. Maui is why we have a "friends" division here at Labradors and Friends. We saw a plea from the shelter for a…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Rocco
Meet Rocco! This lovable and friendly boy is around 1 year old and we believe he is a Boxer and Shepherd mix. He is housetrained, crated trained and i…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Dublin
Meet Dublin! Dublin is a sweet, gentle 7-year-old, 24 lb. Dachshund mix with a heart of gold. Although he’s had a very difficult start to life, it has…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Royal
Royal is ready for you to roll the red carpets out for her. This precious girl is only around 25 lbs, about 2 years old, and we believe she is a mix o…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
SBC - Anastasia
Foster or forever home wanted, meet Anastasia. The days leading up to the dreaded 4th of July holiday are dangerous for dogs that have been in overcro…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
SBC - Gunner
Foster or forever home wanted, meet Gunner. The days leading up to the dreaded 4th of July holiday are dangerous for dogs that have been in overcrowde…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Freddy
Freddy's story breaks our hearts and we are looking for a special home for this boy that will cherish him in his golden years. This sweet and loving o…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Pugsy Malone
Foster or forever home wanted, meet Pugsy Malone! Pugsy came into the Long Beach shelter as a stray on June 18th with no collar, tag and no microchip.…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Boston
Meet Boston Boston is an 8-year-old Schnauzer weighing 26 pounds, and he has one of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet. Boston’s story is heartbreaki…
Second Leash on Life • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Wyatt
Forever home wanted, meet Wyatt. Handsome Wyatt was found abandoned on a property with another dog. These situations are reoccurring far too often the…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Chiquita
Say hello to Chiquita! Chiquita is a tiny, adorable 5-lb, 11-yr-old Chihuahua. She is the perfect lap dog! Her favorite spot is in your arms. Chiquita…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Gretchen
This is sweet, little Gretchen. She a 10-year-old, 6-pound mini-poodle mix. Gretchen is a happy little girl who is in great shape and loves walks, car…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Ruckus
Meet Ruckus! Ruckus is a 12-year-old, 10-pound Toy Poodle with a heart as big as his personality. After his owner passed away, he found himself in the…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Canelo
Looking for a loyal, athletic, and world-class snuggler? Meet Canelo! ✨ At 8 years young, Canelo spent his first 7 years living outdoors before being …
It's The Pits • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Teddy
Meet Teddy, an 8-year-old Poodle mix with a handsome tan and white coat and a gentle, loving personality. After losing the only home he had known for …
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Sylvester
Sylvester is 7 years old and weighs 20 lbs. He’s playful, has a calm temperament, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Sylvester and Carl…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Cinder
Meet Cinder Cinder is a handsome 7-year-old, 56-pound boy who’s ready to find a home to call his own. He’s neutered, healthy, and just received a clea…
The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Princess
Meet Princess Princess is a 10-year-old, 103-pound Pitbull whose life story will break your heart — and then completely inspire you. She was living on…
Second Leash on Life • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Booker
Hi, I just arrived at It's The Pits. ITP is still getting to know me and will write my bio soon. Check back to read more about me or email adoptions@i…
It's The Pits • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Forest
Forest is a Courtesy Post only and is not a Second Chance Dog Rescue dog. SCDR is not responsible for any ownership, behavior, health, and representat…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Maya
Maya is 8 years old and weighs 55 pounds. She is currently in a foster home and doing well. She would do best being the only dog in the hom. She is ac…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
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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
10+ years
Willow (Chihuahua)
Meet Willow. Willow is a lively 11 + year-old, 23 lb senior gal chihuahua mix who still has plenty of spark and curiosity. While she seems to be a one…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Whiskey
Rescued from Rosarito, Mexico, Whiskey is 8 years young and full of heart. This happy, easygoing guy has a tail that never stops wagging and a gentle …
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Krypto
Meet Krypto – 9-Year-Old Terrier Mix, 14 lbs of Pure Sweetness! Krypto is a mellow, affectionate little guy looking for his forever home. At 9 years o…
Second Leash on Life • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
August
Meet August! She is a gorgeous 9 year old, 56 lb Belgian Malinois mix. August is pretty much perfect and it didn’t take her long to get settled in to …
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Chiquita
Meet Chiquita Chiquita is a gentle 10-year-old, 12 lb poodle–schnauzer mix with the sweetest heart. Her world was recently turned upside down when her…
The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Guera
Meet Guera – The Spicy Senior & Her Sidekick Mia! ️ Guera is a 10-year-old Chihuahua queen with a chill attitude and a strong cuddle game. She takes a…
The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Franklin
Forever Home Wanted: Meet Franklin – A Gentle Senior Labrador! Franklin is an eight-year-old, 72-pound Champagne English Lab who spent his life shut a…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Papaya
Papaya came to us from Moreno Valley Shelter along with his brother Wrasse. Both were feral, and it has taken some time for them to open up to volunte…
The Barking Lot • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Heron
Looking for a silly, outgoing, spunky and fun-loving Basset Hound and Boston Terrier mix to brighten your days? Then Heron may just be your guy! Heron…
The Barking Lot • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Pfeifer
If you’re looking for a medium-sized young lady with a playful and engaging personality, you’ll have to come check out Pfeifer! This sweet-faced Boxer…
The Barking Lot • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Amelia
Amelia is 8 years old and weighs 59 lbs. She is a soft, sweet girl with a good personality. She is a little shy at times, but is blossoming every day …
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Kiki
Kiki is 10 years old and weighs 8 lbs. She’s still active and playful for senior girl, friendly with people, social with other dogs, and does well wit…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Helga
Meet Helga!! Helga is a beautiful 9-year-old, 75-pound German Shepherd/Malinois mix with a loyal heart and a big personality. Like many dogs of her br…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Jillie
Jillie is a 12 year old, 18 lbs. Chihuahua mix. She is a sweet girl and definitely a people dog. She loves to go for walks and car rides. She is potty…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Zeus
I am backed into a corner. I have a 9-year-old Am Staff mix who I rescued for my niece 6 years ago. He initially did not like men but came right up to…
It's The Pits • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Brownie
Meet Brownie Nickname- TANK Tank is exactly what his name suggests — a solid, lovable chunk of a dog with a giant heart and an even bigger appetite. I…
It's The Pits • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Drako
Forever Home Wanted…. Meet Drako!!!! Hi, my name is Drako. But my foster Mom calls me D. I’ve been a part of the most awesome rescue here for approxim…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Twinkle
Foster or Forever Home Wanted: Twinkle Is Ready to Meet You! Twinkle is a beautiful girl who we rescued from the San Bernardino Shelter after she reco…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Ginger
Meet Ginger, a s weet girl who is a bit insecure so she has a shy personality at first. Once you give her a few minutes to trust you, she gets comfort…
It's The Pits • San Diego, CA
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Adopting a senior dog in San Diego — 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 San Diego?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near San Diego, California, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers local senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior dogs available in San Diego?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in San Diego right now, check back soon or browse all of California — new dogs are added regularly.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior dog near San Diego?
Adoption fees vary by organization, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or sponsored because they wait the longest. Open a dog's profile or contact the shelter or rescue directly for their current fee and any covered vet care.
What should I expect when I bring a newly adopted senior dog home?
Most senior dogs have a brief adjustment period — a few days to a couple of weeks — as they settle into a new home. They're often shy at first, then relax once they feel safe. A calm routine, a comfortable place to rest, and patience make the transition easier for both of you.
Know a senior dog near San Diego who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.