10+ years
EZRA
EZRA is a small, male Terrier senior at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, 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 61–90 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
10+ years
OLIVER
OLIVER is a senior male Miniature Pinscher, a small dog at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
Senior confirmed
CHULA
I HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO MY OWNER!My name is Chula. I am a spayed female, gray Pit Bull Terrier.
City of Corona Animal Services • Corona, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Miko
Miko is a senior male Maltese available at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
Louie
Louie is a senior male listed as Terrier, Pit Bull at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
Ceviche
Ceviche is a senior male Poodle mix located at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
Monty
Monty is a senior male Miniature Poodle at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
LADY
LADY is a senior female Siberian Husky, a large dog at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
Senior confirmed
LUCY
LUCY is a female German Shepherd Dog, a medium senior currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
PANCHITO
PANCHITO is a male senior Chihuahua, small, located at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
BAILEY
BAILEY is a small, senior female Chihuahua / Dachshund at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make …
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
A1922134
A1922134 is a senior male Chihuahua (small) at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
PALOMA
PALOMA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make won…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
CJ
CJ is a male senior Chihuahua, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
PUPPY
PUPPY is a small female senior Chihuahua at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
10+ years
OLD MAN
OLD MAN is a senior male Rat Terrier, small in size, currently at Hesperia Animal Shelter in Hesperia, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
10+ years
OBAMA
OBAMA is a small male senior Chihuahua at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
Senior Spaniel mix
I am described as female, gold Spaniel mix.
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
10+ years
Ushi
Meet Ushi! 🐾 Ushi is a sweet 14-year-old Shih Tzu/Cavalier mix with a gentle soul and a big heart. He’s in great health and up to date on all his vac…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
Thor & Ellie
Both dogs get along great with kids. They both seem to get along with other dogs that are medium or small but we are unsure if they get along other la…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
10+ years
Shiloh
Meet Shiloh — the tiny Beagle mix with a giant heart. At just 10 lbs, this 13‑year‑old sweetheart is the definition of calm, cozy companionship. She’s…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
Scout
Meet Scout! He’s 8 yrs old loving and sweet boy. He loves to hang out with his people and keep them company. He house trained and knows some basic com…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
Mason
Meet Mason, a 9 year-old tan Pitbull who is looking for a loving home. Mason has been an outdoor dog all his life, free to roam the great outdoors of …
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
Mable & Oliver
🐾 Meet Mabel & Oliver 🐾 Two tiny souls with big hearts Mabel and Oliver were sadly dumped in front of a grooming salon, but they’ve shown nothing bu…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
Grizzly
Grizzly is a seven year old female German Shepard mix. She is loving, friendly and sweet with all adults and children. She has quite a bit of energy a…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
CHIP
CHIP is a senior male Pug, a small dog at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria in Santa Maria, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
10+ years
CHACHO
CHACHO is a senior male Maltese, small in size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, 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
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.