Senior confirmed
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Adult-Only Home Preferred · Single Dog Home
PAWS Atlanta • Decatur, GA
Senior dogs in Georgia
Senior dogs for adoption in Georgia
Meet 162 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Georgia. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 61–90 of 162 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 Georgia 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 Georgia
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Bella
Bella is a 7‑year‑old Rat Terrier mix with the sweetest personality and an endless love for cuddles. This gentle girl is a true lap dog who wants noth…
Street Paws • Locust Grove, GA
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FRANCIS
Francis is about 3 years old. Gets along with other dogs and is a Parson Terrier mix. Lots of energy!
Augusta Animal Services • Augusta, GA
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Max (VA)
Max is a sweet 8 year-old, 20 lb. male rat terrier mix who has a calm temperament and personality. He can be a little shy at first but once he is comf…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Bleu
Looking for a walking buddy who also enjoys relaxing on the couch? Bleu is your guy! This healthy, easy-going senior hound loves spending time with hi…
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Poppy
Poppy was surrendered by breeders as she had become too old for their needs. The breeder did at some point, have all her teeth extracted, so now she h…
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Nova
Nova is a 10 year old male laid back husky that ended up i a shelter. He is the sweetest. Sometimes in rescue you take a dog not because of its cute f…
Releashed Rescue • Roswell, GA
Senior confirmed
DAISY MAE
This animal was rescued by: A Citizen Date animal was rescued: 6/3/26Date animal was brought to the shelter: 6/3/26Location where animal was found: Go…
Columbia County Animal Care & Control • Grovetown, GA
Senior confirmed
LOKI
This animal was rescued by: A Citizen Date animal was rescued: 05/25/26Date animal was brought to the shelter: 05/26/26Location where animal was found…
Columbia County Animal Care & Control • Grovetown, GA
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Lola (CA)
Sweet Lola's goal in life is to live in a home where she can be in the company of humans as much as possible. She will lavish her total loyalty on one…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
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Georgie P (CA)
Outgoing and friendly, even with strangers, Georgie P. is a great companion for anyone wanting a reliably house-trained, well-mannered snuggler who ge…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
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Coda
Meet Coda and Jace, an adorable bonded pair of 8-year-old best friends who have spent their entire lives side by side. When their beloved owner entere…
Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Inc. of Gilmer County • Ellijay, GA
Senior confirmed
Nixie (WA)
Nixie is very sweet and mild. She's about 8 years-old, fully house-trained, and weighs 17 lbs. She loves all humans and is very sweet and easy to hand…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
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Sammy Jo
Sammy Jo is an adorable 8-year-old beagle with a big heart packed into a small frame. This sweet, affectionate boy loves nothing more than curling up …
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Millie (NC)
Sweet, spunky, and always ready for a little attention, Millie is a lovable 14-lb. companion who's happiest soaking up sunshine, enjoying leisurely wa…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Copper Brown
HI, I'M COPPER! I'M KID AND DOG FRIENDLY AND A VERY MELLOW BOY. IF YOU LIKE TO ADOPT ME, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION AT WWW.BARKVILLEDOGRESCUE.ORG…
Barkville Dog Rescue • Roswell, GA
10+ years
Sybil (OR)
After being adopted to a loving home for almost 10 years, Sybil found herself back with New Rattitude after her person fell too ill to care for her an…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Bulba (FL)
Hi! I'm Bulba (short for Bulbasaur), a 17 lb., 10-year-old purebred rat terrier, and my current family says I am both classically handsome and an incr…
New Rattitude, Inc. • Atlanta, GA
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Moose Milo
Meet Moose Milo… aka Moosy Moose This 8-year-old, 10-pound Chihuahua mix is equal parts adorable, quirky, and completely lovable. Moose Milo has the s…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Bud
HI, I'M BUD! I'M PEOPLE, DOG AND EVEN CAT FRIENDLY. IF YOU'D LIKE TO MEE ME, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION AT WWW.BARKVILLEDOGRESCUE.ORG/APPLICATION…
Barkville Dog Rescue • Roswell, GA
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Lennox
Meet Lennox, a gentle giant powerhouse of beauty, brains, and pure joy! Lennox is a 8-year-old Siberian Husky mix with the most adorable facial markin…
Releashed Rescue • Roswell, GA
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Senor Pickles
Hola, my name is Señor Pickles! I’m a sweet and spunky 9 year old chihuahua mix weighing in at 12 pounds. I’m neutered, microchipped, house trained, a…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Murray Mills
Meet Murray Mills, a 10-pound gentleman with a heart as big as his fluffy curls! He is around 10 years old. This sweet poodle mix is the perfect blend…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Dexter
Dexter is a 13 years 1 month old male American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever at Semper Fi Legacy Rescue, Inc. in Ball Ground, GA. Senior dogs ma…
Semper Fi Legacy Rescue, Inc. • Ball Ground, GA
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Bolt
Bolt is just perfect for a family or even a first time dog owner. He is great with people, kids and dogs. He's settled, and is great in the home. He i…
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Bruce Barrow
Bruce Barrow is a 6-year-old, 11.5 pound, small mixed breed (maybe Min Pin - Chihuahua - terrier?) whose soft spirit makes him impossible not to love.…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Lola
URGENT: Lola Needs a Calm Place to Land Meet Lola, an 8-year-old brindle beauty with the softest eyes and the gentlest soul. For years, Lola has been …
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
Saban Sr
I'M SABAN! I'M GREAT WITH KIDS, DOGS, AND CATS! Meet Saban - a gentle soul ready for his next chapter! Saban is a sweet senior boy who has so much lov…
Barkville Dog Rescue • Roswell, GA
Senior dogs in Georgia by breed
Senior dogs in Georgia by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Georgia
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Barkville Dog Rescue — Roswell, Georgia · See Barkville Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Fulton County Animal Services — Atlanta, Georgia · See Fulton County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Angels Among Us Pet Rescue — Alpharetta, Georgia · See Angels Among Us Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- PAWS Atlanta — Decatur, Georgia · See PAWS Atlanta’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Doggie Harmony — Atlanta, Georgia · See Doggie Harmony’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- New Rattitude, Inc. — Atlanta, Georgia · See New Rattitude, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Inc. of Gilmer County — Blue Ridge, Georgia · See Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Inc. of Gilmer County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. — Kennesaw, Georgia · See Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Augusta Animal Services — Augusta, Georgia · See Augusta Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Street Paws — Locust Grove, Georgia · See Street Paws’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Columbia County Animal Care & Control — Grovetown, Georgia · See Columbia County Animal Care & Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Releashed Rescue — Roswell, Georgia · See Releashed Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- streetpaws.org — Locust Grove, Georgia · See streetpaws.org’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Another Chance Rescue Rehab & Sanctuary — Lakemont, Georgia · See Another Chance Rescue Rehab & Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- English Springer Rescue America — Woodstock, Georgia · See English Springer Rescue America’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Habersham County Animal Care and Control — Clarkesville, Georgia · See Habersham County Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- hsnwga.org · See hsnwga.org’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- renegadepawsrescue.org · See renegadepawsrescue.org’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Semper Fi Legacy Rescue, Inc. — Ball Ground, Georgia · See Semper Fi Legacy Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Southern Comfort Animal Rescue — Tarrytown, Georgia · See Southern Comfort Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Southern Crescent Canine Rescue — Milner, Georgia · See Southern Crescent Canine Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Georgia — 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 Georgia?
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 Georgia?
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 Georgia?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Georgia welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Georgia 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 Georgia?
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 Georgia instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.