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Rusty
Rusty – Chocolate Male X, 7 years, 55 lbs. Say hello to Rusty, a lovable 7-year-old chocolate Lab mix with a heart as big as his adorable puppy-dog ey…
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno • Clovis, 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 811–840 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
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
ROCKY is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
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CHULA
A5775816 Chula Meet Chula! Chula is a beautiful 7-year-old female mix of Australian Shepherd / Cattle Dog mix, weighing 42 lbs. She came in as an owne…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
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CLOVER
CLOVER is a medium female German Shepherd Dog, senior, located in Thousand Palms, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter. Senior do…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Pongo (GrandPaws)
Pongo is a great little senior dog whose owner passed away. He's house trained, walks well on a leash and is good with others. He's friendly and happy…
Central Valley Rescue Railroad • Lindsay, CA
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BOB
BOB is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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LADY
LADY is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large in size, currently at Corona Animal Services in Corona, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Corona Animal Services • Corona, CA
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SUNSHINE
Meet Sunshine! Sunshine is a 7-year-old, 50 pound bundle of love looking for her forever home. True to her name, she radiates warmth, joy, and loyalty…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
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ARROW
#A5773854 Arrow Arrow is a handsome 7-year-old male Siberian Husky weighing 72 lbs. He came in as a stray, but he carries himself with a calm, steady …
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
ROSCO
#A5770685 Meet Rosco , a 10-year-old German Shepherd mix with the face of a teddy bear and the softest, fluffiest honey-brown coat you could ever imag…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch – Yellow Male, 10 years, 97 lbs. Meet Atticus Finch At 97 pounds, Atticus is a giant yellow Lab with an even bigger heart. He’s gentle, …
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno • Clovis, CA
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DAHLIA
DAHLIA is a large senior female Staffordshire Bull Terrier at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
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KACEY
KACEY is a senior female Siberian Husky, medium size, currently at Yolo County Animal Services Shelter in Woodland, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
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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
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BUDDY
BUDDY is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, 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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MELODY
MELODY is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make wonder…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
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YOGI
YOGI is a male Chinese Shar-Pei, a senior medium-sized dog at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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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
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LOGAN
Meet Logan, a distinguished gentleman with good looks, wisdom, and a healthy appreciation for the important things in life: toys and people. This hand…
Hayward Animal Services Bureau • Hayward, CA
10+ years
STELLA
INFO: This pet is currently being fostered but is available for adoption! Please email petadopt@longbeach.gov for more information.
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
BLUE
BLUE is a large male American 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
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Malleus
Malleus is a lovable senior pittie with a big blocky head, an even bigger heart, and one main goal in life: getting as much affection from people as p…
Best Friends Animal Society West LA • Los Angeles, CA
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LOTUS
LOTUS is a medium-sized female Pit Bull Terrier senior at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonde…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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Pepper 2.0
Pepper #2 – Black Female X, 8 yrs, 80 lbs. Meet Pepper — a sweet, loyal girl with a heart as big as her beautiful brown eyes. At 8 years old, she’s le…
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno • Clovis, CA
10+ years
Speedy
Meet Speedy – The Sweet Old Soul Looking for His Final Forever Home Speedy landed at the Lancaster Shelter on December 15, 2025. We all know a shelter…
Boston Buddies, Inc. • Huntington Beach, CA
10+ years
Sir Charles
Welcome Back, Sir Charles Some dogs leave a pawprint on your heart forever — and Sir Charles is one of them. Charles was originally adopted from Bosto…
Boston Buddies, Inc. • Huntington Beach, CA
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Senior confirmed
WALDO
WALDO is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, located in Los Angeles, CA at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dog…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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DULCE
Dulce is a sweet and easy going girl who has done well with every person and dog we have seen her interact with so far. We are still getting to know h…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
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CHULA
CHULA is a senior female Australian Shepherd / Siberian Husky, medium size. She is located in Baldwin Park, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, 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.