Senior confirmed
GRAMPS
GRAMPS is a senior male Pug, small, at Hesperia Animal Shelter in Hesperia, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, 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 241–270 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
DEREK
DEREK is a small male Miniature Poodle, a senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
SCOUT
SCOUT is a small male Miniature Poodle senior located in Castaic, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
10+ years
BEBE
BEBE is a female Miniature Poodle, a small senior dog 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
10+ years
Mandie
Meet Mandie! She is around 3 years old and we believe she is a Lab and Golden Retriever mix. She is a sweet, easygoing girl who just recently moved in…
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
10+ years
GUS
GUS is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large in size, 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
10+ years
OREA
#A5778525 Orea is a 2-year-old spayed female Australian Cattle Dog mix with a gorgeous black coat and adorable white speckled legs Weighing 43 lbs, Or…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
DELILAH
DELILAH is a senior female Terrier, medium 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
DAKOTA
#A5770642 Dakota is a 3-year-old spayed female German Shepherd mix with a beautiful brown and black coat and a face that looks a little like a coyote …
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
GINGER
#A5759973 Ginger is a 3-year-old spayed female Carolina Dog mix with a beautiful gold and cream coat and the sweetest expression This 63 lb girl was o…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
ZEEK
#A5682339 Zeek is a 3-year-old neutered male Alaskan Husky with a stunning grey and white coat and a gentle, inquisitive nature This 66 lb boy was an …
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
QUEEN
#A4791729 Queen is a 13-year-old German Shepherd who deserves so much better than the hand life has dealt her This 60 lb spayed senior was surrendered…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
BENJI
BENJI is a male, medium Chinese Shar-Pei 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 confirmed
REINA
REINA is a small female Miniature Poodle, a senior currently at Yolo County Animal Services Shelter in Woodland, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
Senior confirmed
RICKY
RICKY is a senior male Pomeranian (medium) 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
BANKSY BENNETT
BANKSY BENNETT is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier, medium size, at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dog…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
Senior confirmed
CANDY
Candy is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at Hesperia Animal Shelter in Hesperia, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
10+ years
JORGE
Jorge walks well on a leash* Jorge takes treats gently* Jorge appears to be potty trained* Jorge did well on his temperament test with a female Great …
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
10+ years
ALPIN
Alpin walks well on a leash* Alpin appears to be potty trained* Alpin is a cuddly boy* Alpin did well on his temperament test with a male Chihuahua • …
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
Senior confirmed
FLYOD
Floyd knows sit* Floyd walks well on a leash (he does wobble)* Floyd leans into butt scritches* Floyd did well on his temperament test with a spayed P…
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
10+ years
RUPERT
RUPERT is a small senior male Chihuahua at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
BRANDY
Brandy is a senior female Terrier, medium-sized, currently at Contra Costa Animal Services in Martinez, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
Senior confirmed
CIRI
CIRI is a large female Husky, listed as a 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
10+ years
Holly
FOSTER CARE! So very pleased to meet you, my name is Holly! I'm a 1 year old, 13 lbs., spayed female French Bulldog/Chihuahua mix. I'm an energetic an…
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA • Burlingame, CA
10+ years
LOUIE
LOUIE is a small senior male Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
Senior confirmed
KIMBERLY
#A5781636 Kimberly is a hidden gem! She’s a pretty young female Shepherd mix, maybe with some Black Mouth Cur in her family tree. We immediately fell …
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
Urgent Need
MAX
#A5774757 Max is a 10-year-old neutered male German Shepherd who has been waiting in the shelter since early May and urgently needs a home At 50 lbs, …
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
CASSIE
CASSIE is a senior female Toy Poodle, small in size. She is located in Lancaster, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster. Senior dogs mak…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
SYMBA
SYMBA is a senior male Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie), medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs m…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
Senior confirmed
PEANUT
PEANUT is a male Chihuahua, senior, medium size, located in Downey, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, 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.