Senior confirmed
CHARLIE
Charlie's Doggie Day Out 6/17/26:We walked past a daycare center for infants and toddlers. The kids went crazy for Charlie. He seemed to love it—waggi…
City of Sacramento Animal Care Services • Sacramento, CA
Senior dogs in California
Senior dogs for adoption in California
Meet 1199 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in California. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 331–360 of 1,199 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 California 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 California
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
Senior confirmed
KODA
KODA is a male senior German Shepherd Dog, large in size, located in Long Beach, CA at Long Beach Animal Care Services. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
BUDDAH
BUDDAH is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
10+ years
LILLO
LILLO is a senior female Maltese, medium size, located in Agoura, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
Senior confirmed
A169229
A169229 is a small female Miniature Poodle, a senior currently at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
Caesar
I was found all alone in a Little Caesar's parking lot, but thankfully, some kind people made sure I was safe and helped me find my way to Valley Dog …
Forte Animal Rescue • Marina del Rey, CA
10+ years
GUNTHER
GUNTHER is a male French Bulldog, a small senior dog at Corona Animal Services in Corona, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Corona Animal Services • Corona, CA
Senior confirmed
A169192
A169192 is a senior male Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier, large in size, located in Bakersfield, CA at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center. Senior dog…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
CUPCAKE
Cupcake is a sweet, seasoned pittie who’s mastered the art of relaxation and snuggles! This gentle lady adores the softer side of life: cozy plush bed…
Berkeley Animal Care Services • Berkeley, CA
Senior confirmed
Duncan
Meet Duncan! This adorable 8-year-old Yorkie weighs just 10 pounds and is full of love. Friendly, happy, and always ready for cuddles, Duncan is the p…
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
Senior confirmed
TANK
TANK is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
DIAMOND
DIAMOND is a large female Pit Bull Terrier senior at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
Senior confirmed
BATMAN
BATMAN is a senior male French Bulldog, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
Cole
Meet Cole! Cole is a handsome 3-year-old, 60-pound bundle of love who is ready to find his forever family. This happy boy has never met a stranger—he …
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
10+ years
Chongers
Meet Chongers! Chongers is a 3-year-old Rottweiler mix weighing 68 pounds of pure happiness. This fabulous boy loves people, enjoys the company of oth…
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
Senior confirmed
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Boxer, large, located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, 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
Senior confirmed
BRUCE
BRUCE is a large male Staffordshire Bull Terrier senior currently at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior d…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
FRANCO
FRANCO is a senior male Belgian Shepherd Malinois / German Shepherd Dog, medium size, located in Los Angeles, CA. He is at West Los Angeles Animal Car…
West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
SAM
Sam is a sweet-natured guy with gentle ways and a case of arthritis. He came to the shelter with another dog named Kane, a male with whom he is curren…
City of Sacramento Animal Care Services • Sacramento, CA
Senior confirmed
Tommy and Raider (GrandPaws)
Tommy and Raider are a bonded pair. That means they must be adopted together. They're house trained and good with other dogs. They are both calm very …
Central Valley Rescue Railroad • Lindsay, CA
10+ years
MED WAIVER BLINK
MED WAIVER BLINK is a small male Toy Poodle/Chihuahua senior at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
TABITHA
TABITHA is a senior female Chow Chow / Siberian Husky, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senio…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
BEAR
Bear's 4 Night Safe and Sound Sleepover 5/11-5/15:Bear had a sleepover with us on May 11-15th while construction was being done at the shelter and he …
City of Sacramento Animal Care Services • Sacramento, CA
10+ years
SIMBA
SIMBA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium-sized, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
Senior confirmed
EMERSON
EMERSON is a senior male Cane Corso Mastiff, a large dog at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
ROYAL
ROYAL is a female German Shepherd Dog, a large senior available at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wo…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
Danville
Danville – Smart, Athletic, and Always Ready for Fun Danville is a 4-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix, likely with some Labrador Retriever mixed…
Oakland Animal Services • Oakland, CA
Senior confirmed
POPEYE
POPEYE is a large male Pit Bull Terrier senior at West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior dogs in California by breed
Senior dogs in California by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in California
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Ventura County Animal Regulation — Camarillo, California · See Ventura County Animal Regulation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center — Los Angeles, California · See South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter — Riverside, California · See Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park — Baldwin Park, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey — Downey, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster — Lancaster, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- United Hope for Animals — Pasadena, California · See United Hope for Animals’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- North Central Animal Care and Control — Los Angeles, California · See North Central Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Orange County Animal Care Center — Orange, California · See Orange County Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- San Bernardino City Animal Control — San Bernardino, California · See San Bernardino City Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Canine Adoption and Rescue League — Santa Paula, California · See Canine Adoption and Rescue League’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield — Bakersfield, California · See Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- West Valley Animal Care and Control Center — Chatsworth, California · See West Valley Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- East Valley Animal Care and Control Center — Van Nuys, California · See East Valley Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter — Thousand Palms, California · See Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Contra Costa Animal Services — Martinez, California · See Contra Costa Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Harbor Animal Care and Control Center — San Pedro, California · See Harbor Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson — Gardena, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Mutts in Need — Newport Beach, California · See Mutts in Need’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Oakland Animal Services — Oakland, California · See Oakland Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pasadena Humane — Pasadena, California · See Pasadena Humane’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Stanislaus County Animal Services — Modesto, California · See Stanislaus County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Moreno Valley Animal Shelter — Moreno Valley, California · See Moreno Valley Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue — Chico, California · See Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in California — 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 California?
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 California?
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 California?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in California welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within California 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 California?
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 California instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in California 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 California 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 California who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.