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LOLA
LOLA is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, currently at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, 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 661–690 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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ROCCO
ROCCO is a senior male Chihuahua (medium) 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
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BUSTER BROWN
BUSTER BROWN is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier, large, at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make won…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
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SCRAPPY
SCRAPPY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, 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
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BATMAN
BATMAN is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large size, located in Los Angeles, CA at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center. Senior …
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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FLASH
FLASH is a large senior male Siberian Husky / German Shepherd Dog located in Los Angeles, CA at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center. …
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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TIBERIUS
TIBERIUS is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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AUSSIE
I'll be at the Camarillo Petco on Saturday, July 11th from 2 to 4!
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
Violet
Meet Violet! This darling 10-year-old girl weighs just 18 pounds and has a heart full of love to share. Sadly, Violet was found as a stray and ended u…
New Beginnings for Animals • Mission Viejo, CA
10+ years
Hazel & Luna (Bonded Pair)
Meet Hazel – A Sweet 10-Year-Old Yorkie Mix Looking for Her Forever Home Hazel is a gentle 10-year-old Yorkie mix with a quiet, loving heart. She may …
New Beginnings for Animals • Mission Viejo, CA
10+ years
Luna & Hazel (Bonded Pair)
Meet Luna – A Sweet 10-Year-Old Boston Terrier Mix Looking for Her Forever Home Luna is an adorable 10-year-old Boston Terrier/Pug with a loving, affe…
New Beginnings for Animals • Mission Viejo, CA
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Gus
Gus – Playful, Spirited, and Young at Heart Gus is an 8-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix weighing 52 pounds who proves that age is just a number…
Oakland Animal Services • Oakland, CA
10+ years
GEORGE
GEORGE is a male senior Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Pembroke Welsh Corgi, small in size, located in Camarillo, CA at Ventura County Animal Reg…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
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TILAPIA
TILAPIA is a senior female Bulldog, medium size, located at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
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CHIP
CHIP is a male senior Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
JAZZY
Jazzy is a sweet, playful girl with a big love for toys and quality time with her people. She enjoys games, treats, and affection, and will thrive in …
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
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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
Juno
Juno is a sweet girl who is very treat motivated and LOVES to walk!! She is very well taken care of, and would love to go to a quiet and slightly acti…
Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center • Seal Beach, CA
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STEVEN
Steven is a sweet senior boy with a heart full of love and resilience. After nearly a decade in a warm home, he’s now navigating shelter life with imp…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc • Lompoc, CA
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SHADOW
Shadow is an almost 10-year-old Labrador mix who has found himself in the shelter through unfortunate circumstances, but he hasn’t let that dim his sp…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc • Lompoc, CA
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WESLEY
Wesley: The Ultimate Couch Companion Wesley is a calm, gentle boy who's looking for a cozy spot to call home. At around 7 years old, he's the perfect …
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
10+ years
Bruno
Bruno is an eldely guy who has seen some tough times. He's come to us from Oakland Animal Services, newly neutered and with a mass removed. He's recov…
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California • Cupertino, CA
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MERRY LOU
MERRY LOU is a large female German Shepherd Dog / Siberian Husky, a senior located in Stockton, CA at Animal Protection League/SASF. Senior dogs make …
Animal Protection League/SASF • Stockton, CA
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ZINO
ZINO is a senior male German Shepherd Dog / Husky, medium size, located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior dogs make …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
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EZRA
EZRA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog / Husky. She is medium-sized and is at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior do…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
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LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic in Castaic, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
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RUSTY
RUSTY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, medium-sized, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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CHURRO
CHURRO is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
BLU
BLU is a senior male Siberian Husky, large in size, located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior dogs make …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, 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.