Senior confirmed
MARLEY
Meet Marley! Don’t let his age fool you — this senior pup is still full of spunk, personality, and a zest for life. Marley loves being around people a…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
Senior dogs in Florida
Senior dogs for adoption in Florida
Meet 451 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Florida. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 271–300 of 451 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 Florida 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 Florida
Senior confirmed
TATUM
TATUM is a female American Staffordshire Terrier, a medium-sized senior located in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft…
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale • Fort Lauderdale, FL
Senior confirmed
BOBO
BOBO is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Collier County Domestic Animal Services • Naples, FL
10+ years
Louie - M
We take the dogs that are adopted down...so if a dog is on the website they are available. Obedience training and fully fenced in yard is required for…
Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue • Tampa, FL
10+ years
Donatello
12 year old 11 pound male from Puerto Rico Sweet boy He has no teeth and he’s mostly blind. He eats great and gets around well He likes sitting on the…
Dachshund Rescue South Florida • Weston, FL
10+ years
Beans
Meet Beans!! He is an 11-year-old hairless pitbull mix (yes, we know, exotic). Beans isn’t looking for a family to adopt him; he is looking for a fami…
Hunter's Village Rescue • Orlando, FL
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a large male Bulldog, a senior, currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
SADIE
SADIE is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at Osceola County Animal Services in St. Cloud, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Osceola County Animal Services • St. Cloud, FL
10+ years
Darwin
12 year old male, 17 pounds Darwin is naked. Dogs of this silver color are beautiful and have lovely coats when they are young and then lose their fur…
Dachshund Rescue South Florida • Weston, FL
Senior confirmed
ROBIN
Robin is a sweet older male Pomeranian mix who was found struggling on the streets covered in severe mange and fleas. Despite everything he’s been thr…
UFAR Animals Rescue • Margate, FL
Senior confirmed
AUGUST
AUGUST is a senior male Boxer, medium size, at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
CLARK
CLARK is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large in size, at Manatee County Animal Services in Palmetto, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Manatee County Animal Services • Palmetto, FL
Senior confirmed
Blue
Name: Blue Breed: Black Labrador Mix Age: 8 years old Vaccines: Received initial puppy vaccines Medical Conditions: N/A Neutered: No Microchipped: No …
Paws 4 You Rescue • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
FINN
Finn is a handsome senior dog who arrived at the shelter on 5/7 alongside another dog and is now hoping for a fresh start. While the shelter environme…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
Senior confirmed
LOUIE
LOUIE is a senior male Boxer, large, currently at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
ABBY
Abby is a sweet, people-loving girl who thrives on human connection. She enjoys spending time with her people, already knows “sit,” and takes treats g…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
EDITH
EDITH is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large size, currently at Marion County Animal Services in Ocala, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
10+ years
CHANCE
CHANCE is a senior male American Bulldog, a large dog located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
Skylar
8 year old 37 pound frenchie Sweet as can be Little tail nub never stops going Good with other dogs, children and adults She came to us with some back…
Dachshund Rescue South Florida • Weston, FL
Senior confirmed
BUDDY
BUDDY is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large in size, at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
10+ years
SARG
SARG is a senior, large male Terrier at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
ROCKET
ROCKET is a male senior Terrier, large, at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
Royce
Name: RoyceBreed: BeagleAge: 7 years oldVaccines: Up to date Any medical conditions: None knownNeutered: YesChip: YesTemperament: Very friendly with p…
Paws 4 You Rescue • Miami, FL
10+ years
Lucy Ricardo
Lucy is a pint-sized 11-year-old beagle mix with lots of love to give. She is sweet, calm, and easygoing. She loves leisurely walks, sunbathing out in…
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc. • Tampa, FL
10+ years
Snoopy D
Snoopy D is a 10-year-old sweetheart who is looking for a loving home after the passing of his longtime owner. Despite this big life change, Snoopy D …
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc. • Tampa, FL
Senior confirmed
GINGER
Ginger originally came to the shelter in 2020 and was recently returned to our care after struggling in a high-stress shelter environment. Since retur…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
10+ years
Branley
Branley may be a senior, but don’t tell him that—he’s too busy enjoying life his way. At 12 years young, this charming Rat Terrier has perfected the a…
Polka Dogz Pet REscue, INc. • oakland, FL
Senior confirmed
Blanket
Potatoes, anyone?? Meet Blanket (also affectionately called Spud or Little Man). An 8-yo, 10.2-lb Chi mix with the cutest little bunny bottom who is o…
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue • Osteen, FL
10+ years
CHIQUI
CHIQUI is a small female Chihuahua listed as a senior at the City of Jacksonville - Animal Care and Control Center in Jacksonville, FL. Senior dogs ma…
City of Jacksonville - Animal Care and Control Center • Jacksonville, FL
Senior dogs in Florida by breed
Senior dogs in Florida by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Florida
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Miami Dade Animal Services — Miami, Florida · See Miami Dade Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Foster Home — Palmetto, Florida · See Foster Home’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lake County Animal Services — Tavares, Florida · See Lake County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Miami-Dade Animal Services — Doral, Florida · See Miami-Dade Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Marion County Animal Services — Ocala, Florida · See Marion County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Seminole County Animal Services — Sanford, Florida · See Seminole County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Orange County Animal Services — Orlando, Florida · See Orange County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale — Fort Lauderdale, Florida · See Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Dachshund Rescue South Florida — Weston, Florida · See Dachshund Rescue South Florida’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Osceola County Animal Services — St. Cloud, Florida · See Osceola County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- UFAR Animals Rescue — Margate, Florida · See UFAR Animals Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Paws 4 You Rescue — Miami, Florida · See Paws 4 You Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc. — Tampa, Florida · See Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center — Tallahassee, Florida · See Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Clay County Animal Care and Control — Green Cove Springs, Florida · See Clay County Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lil Rascals Dog Rescue — Osteen, Florida · See Lil Rascals Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Polka Dogz Pet REscue, INc. — oakland, Florida · See Polka Dogz Pet REscue, INc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue — Royal Palm Beach, Florida · See A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lee County Domestic Animal Services — Fort Myers, Florida · See Lee County Domestic Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pet Rescue By Judy — Sanford, Florida · See Pet Rescue By Judy’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Jacksonville Humane Society — Jacksonville, Florida · See Jacksonville Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Manatee County Animal Services — Palmetto, Florida · See Manatee County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Inc. — West Palm Beach, Florida · See Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Adopt Citrus County Animal Shelter Pets — Inverness, Florida · See Adopt Citrus County Animal Shelter Pets’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Florida — 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 Florida?
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 Florida?
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 Florida?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Florida welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Florida 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 Florida?
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 Florida instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.