Senior confirmed
ROMY
Excited to find your new family member at Wags and Whiskers? Our pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. Many come from unknown backgr…
Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue • Chico, 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 631–660 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
Senior confirmed
KORIE
Excited to find your new family member at Wags and Whiskers? Our pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. Many come from unknown backgr…
Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue • Chico, CA
Senior confirmed
BLUE
BLUEIs a mature gentleman who always seems to keep his cool! He has been very polite when meeting other dogs and walks nicely on leash. Lovely establi…
Humboldt County Sheriff's Animal Shelter • McKinleyville, CA
10+ years
OLLIE
Ollie is great with other dogs and is always happy to say hello to them with no problem. He's a dignified gentleman who prefers to do his business out…
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
10+ years
MIA
Meet Mia. At 13 years old, Mia finds herself looking for something she thought she'd always have, a loving home. Until recently, Mia spent her entire …
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
Senior confirmed
MABEL
MABEL is a senior female German Shepherd Dog of medium size in San Bernardino, CA at San Bernardino City Animal Control. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
TYKO
TYKO is a senior male Boxer (large) at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
MARIA
A5785201 is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
RIPLEY
Ripley is a curious, adventurous girl who likes to stay engaged with the world around her. She enjoys exploring, learning about new places, and will t…
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
10+ years
MR. NIBBLES
MR. NIBBLES is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
LONNY
LONNY is a small male Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher senior available at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs like LO…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
10+ years
MR. QUIRK
MR. QUIRK is a senior male Dachshund (small) at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
Senior confirmed
KEYTO
KEYTO is a senior female Siberian Husky, medium size, located in Castaic, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
10+ years
10+ years
SOPHIE
Meet Sophie! Sophie is a beautiful 10-year-old Dutch Shepherd who proves that age is just a number. While she may be entering her golden years, this l…
Solano County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Division • Fairfield, CA
10+ years
MAC
MAC is a male senior Chihuahua / Pug, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
Handsome
Meet Handsome! Handsome is a 15 year old boy and he is a good, old boy who would benefit from someone who's home all day every day. He can't hear or s…
City of Elk Grove Animal Services • Elk Grove, CA
Senior confirmed
GIGI
GIGI is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
Senior confirmed
CHARLIE
CHARLIE is a senior male Siberian Husky, medium in size, currently at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs make won…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
10+ years
DOROTHY
I will be visiting the Ventura Petco with one of my volunteer friends on Saturday, July 11th from 2 to 4. Hope to see you there!
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, 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
BAXTER
BAXTER is a senior male Catahoula Leopard Dog, large in size, currently at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
Senior confirmed
HUMPHREY
HUMPHREY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, 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
CAMILA
CAMILA is a senior female French Bulldog, medium size, at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wo…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
FROST
FROST is a senior male Siberian Husky. He is a large dog located in Orange, CA at the Orange County Animal Care Center. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
BLUE
BLUE is a senior male German Shepherd Dog at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
JUBEEZ
JUBEEZ is a small senior female Cairn Terrier at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Senior confirmed
JACK
JACK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
RONALD
RONALD is a senior male Shih Tzu, small in size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, 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
Senior dogs in other states
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.