10+ years
LESLIE
LESLIE is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, located in Downey, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, 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 121–150 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
WINSTON
WINSTON is a senior male Beagle, medium size, at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
10+ years
A126423
A126423 is a senior female Chihuahua, medium size, at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
Senior confirmed
PJ
PJ is a male Miniature Poodle, a medium-sized senior dog located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior dogs …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
WATSON
Watson is a sweet, gentle dog with a kind, easygoing personality. He enjoys spending time with his people, loves a good cuddle, and has a calm, though…
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
Senior confirmed
BAILEY
BAILEY is a small senior female Pug/Chihuahua at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
SASHA
SASHA is a female Pug, a medium-sized senior dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
Huncho
Huncho is a 7-year-old male English Bulldog at Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue in Beverly Hills, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue • Beverly Hills, CA
10+ years
SNOOP
SNOOP is a senior male Chihuahua (small) 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
Senior confirmed
JIMMY
A883959 is a senior male Chihuahua, small, at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
FLEX
FLEX is a senior male Belgian Shepherd Malinois, a large dog at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated
I am a male, black and tricolor Chihuahua - Smooth Coated.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
Senior Terrier mix
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/07/2026 from Rialto. I need specialized care. I can only be placed with an approved 501(c)(3…
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Pug
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/08/2026 from Fontana.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Pug
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/08/2026 from Fontana.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
NOAH
NOAH is a senior male Cairn Terrier of medium size at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
CLOVER
CLOVER is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
GRACIE
GRACIE is a senior female Poodle (Miniature), small in size, located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior d…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
CODY
CODY is a senior male Maltese / Poodle (Miniature), medium size, located in Placerville, CA at El Dorado County Animal Services - Placerville. Senior …
El Dorado County Animal Services - Placerville • Placerville, CA
10+ years
SUSHI
SUSHI is a senior female Pug, small, located at Lodi Animal Services in Lodi, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lodi Animal Services • Lodi, CA
10+ years
EVANGELINA
EVANGELINA is a senior female Maltese / Poodle (Miniature), small, located in Lancaster, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster. Senior d…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
FLUFFY
FLUFFY is a senior female Chihuahua. She is small and located in San Pedro, CA at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
Senior confirmed
A611787
A611787 is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, large, at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
10+ years
MOMO
MOMO is a senior female Terrier, small in size, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs ma…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
BLEU CHEESE
A883858 is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs m…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
A169651
A169651 is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169648
A169648 is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169647
A169647 is a senior female Golden Retriever, large, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
Moonpie
Meet Moonpie! If you're looking for a tiny, 9-pound shadow with a huge heart, Moonpie might just be your perfect match. This adorable 8.5-year-old Chi…
Oakland Animal Services • Oakland, 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.