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MOON
A1925155 is a medium-sized female Pit Bull Terrier / Bulldog senior at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Seni…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior dogs in California
Senior dogs for adoption in California
Meet 1204 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 601–630 of 1,204 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM 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
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BELL
BELL is a large female German Shepherd Dog, a senior, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonder…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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BETTY
BETTY is a senior female Chihuahua. She is small and located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
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PECOS BILL
PECOS BILL is a senior male French Bulldog, medium-sized, at Long Beach Animal Care Services in Long Beach, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
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BOB
Meet Bob! Bob is a 7-year-old neutered male Mastiff/Hound mix with a heart as big as he is. This sweet, gentle boy loves nothing more than being close…
Northwest SPCA • Oroville, CA
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UMBREON
A2279932 is a small female Chihuahua, a senior located at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
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DOGGIE DADDY
DOGGIE DADDY is a senior male German Shepherd Dog (Large) at Contra Costa Animal Services in Martinez, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
10+ years
CONCORD
CONCORD is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonde…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
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TWILIGHT
TWILIGHT is a senior female Miniature Poodle, medium size, at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
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ATHENA
ATHENA is a senior female Australian Shepherd, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
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BUBBA
A5785952 is a male senior English Bulldog, large, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
10+ years
BELLA
BELLA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Contra Costa Animal Services in Martinez, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
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PIERRE
Meet Pierre! Pierre is an approximately 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier with a gentle heart, a joyful spirit, and so much love to give. This sweet senior…
Burbank Animal Shelter • Burbank, CA
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ROBERTO
You may have ran into Roberto stealing hearts on his recent day trip to Ventura! From Surfer's Point to Cafe Noveau and Serra Cross, Roberto was an ab…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
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MOTO MOTO
MOTO MOTO is a male senior Bulldog, medium size, at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
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OLLY
A1951027 is a male, medium Terrier senior at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services - South Shelter in Bonita, CA. Senior dogs make wonder…
San Diego County Department of Animal Services - South Shelter • Bonita, CA
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SPARKLE
Looking to adopt a dog that adds a bit of glitz and glam to your life.. meet Sparkle! Sparkle is an 8 year old husky mix gal who has stolen the hearts…
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter • Santa Cruz, CA
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BIG FELLA
BIG FELLA is a senior male Staffordshire Bull Terrier, large in size, located in Chatsworth, CA at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center. Senior …
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
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HARRY
This handsome gent has participated in shelter playgroups and may enjoy a compatible canine friend in his new home. Looking for a buddy for your dog? …
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation • Sacramento, CA
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Zack
Zack – Yellow Labradoodle, 9 Years Old, 95 lbs. Meet the very handsome Zack! At 9 years old and 95 pounds, Zack is a big, fluffy teddy bear with an ev…
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno • Clovis, CA
10+ years
DAN
DAN is a male, medium German Shepherd Dog of senior age located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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STORM
STORM is a female, medium-sized Pit Bull Terrier senior at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Shelter in Carlsbad, CA. Senior …
San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Shelter • Carlsbad, CA
10+ years
PENNY
PENNY is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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KADINA
Kadina knows sit* Kadina takes treats gently* Kadina walks well on leash* Kadina loves receiving affection* Kadina did well on her temperament test wi…
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
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CROMWELL
Cromwell enjoys treats* Cromwell appears to be potty trained* Cromwell did well on his temperament tests with a female Chihuahua and a neutered Englis…
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
10+ years
BRONZE
BRONZE is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
A169434
A169434 is a senior male Chihuahua (small) at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
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GUS
A169192 is a male senior Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
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JAX
A168403 is a male Poodle (Miniature), a medium-sized senior dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
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SHILOH
SHILOH is a senior female Siberian Husky. She is large and located in Los Angeles, CA at West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs …
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 - Lancaster — Lancaster, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster’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
- San Bernardino City Animal Control — San Bernardino, California · See San Bernardino City Animal Control’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
- 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
- Stanislaus County Animal Services — Modesto, California · See Stanislaus County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura — Agoura, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura’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.