10+ years
Stormy- In a foster home
Although “senior” by definition, Storm has so much life to share. Her sweet, gentle, quiet demeanor is lovely. She enjoys her people, other dogs and c…
Pet Refuge • South Bend, IN
Senior dogs in Indiana
Senior dogs for adoption in Indiana
Meet 68 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Indiana. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 31–60 of 68 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 Indiana 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 Indiana
Senior confirmed
Jerry
Meet Jerry a 8 year old mix breed! I came to the shelter not long ago because my family lost their home. I lived with another dog who I did great with…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
Senior confirmed
Charlie
Charlie is a playful sweet dog. He is very social and loves to play with other dogs. He loves to play in water and be outside.
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
Senior confirmed
Jack
Jack is a sweet little Havenese dog. He was rescued from a puppy mill, so he is still a little shy when first meeting someone new. He is great with ot…
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
Senior confirmed
Benson
Hi, I'm Benson, and I am 7 years old! I am a sweet, friendly guy that is shy to warm up at first, but I am a big lover when you get to know me! I am a…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
Senior confirmed
Max
Meet Max a 7 year old senior who is still full of life. I love to be outside and soak up the sunshine. At 7 years old I prefer to relax most of the ti…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
10+ years
Marty
Meet Marty! He is an adorable, very loving 10.5 year old special needs pug. He walks with a bit of a waddle due to a spinal injury. His spinal injury …
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue • Indianapolis, IN
10+ years
Chris
Welcoming our newest foster dog, Chris! He arrived yesterday and his big smile and waggy tail have already won us over. He’s estimated to be about ten…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
Senior confirmed
Simba
Hi there! My name is Simba and I am 7 years old. I am a sweet boy that was surrendered to the shelter due to no fault of my own. My family loved me ve…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
10+ years
Remmington
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Remmington, a 10-year-old male Boxer with a sweet and gentle nature. He has a handsome black coat…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
10+ years
Bella Rose
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Bella Rose, a 12-year-old female Boxer with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She has a bea…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
Senior confirmed
Duke
Are you looking for sofa snuggle partner? Meet Mr. Duke. Duke recently returned to CARE due to his owner's health decline. He is great with all animal…
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
10+ years
CD : Avery
Avery was a breeding dog for the first 10 years of her life and the wearon her body is evident. A kind family took her in and asked us to help place h…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
Senior confirmed
Shadow
Shadow is a 9-year-old male Siberian Husky at Guardians of the Green Mile Inc in Portage, IN. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guardians of the Green Mile Inc • Portage, IN
Senior confirmed
Felix
Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location Felix Felix is a 7-year-old hound mix with a heart as big as his 70-pound frame. This sweet boy has be…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
10+ years
Johnny
Adorable senior pug Johnny arrived at an animal shelter in northern Indiana. Johnny was brought in as a stray and his history is unknown. His foster c…
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue • Indianapolis, IN
Senior confirmed
Darwin
Meet Darwin!! Darwin isa 7 year old Great Pyrenees/Labrador mix. He is sweet but scared of men. He does bark but warms up pretty quick. He came out of…
Giant Paw Prints Inc. • Valparaiso, IN
10+ years
Maci
If you’re looking for the cuddliest doggos, look no further than Maci & Milo. They are bonded and must go together. They need all the snuggles, and so…
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue • Indianapolis, IN
10+ years
Milo
If you’re looking for the cuddliest doggos, look no further than Maci & Milo. They are bonded and must go together. They need all the snuggles, and so…
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue • Indianapolis, IN
Senior confirmed
Roxie
Currently located at our Evansville, IN location Meet Roxie! Roxie is a beautiful 7-year-old Newfoundland mix weighing about 100 pounds with a heart j…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
Senior confirmed
Nora - Young Senior
Nora is a gentle, affectionate seven year old girl who wants nothing more than to be someone’s loyal companion. She is calm, loving, fully housebroken…
Save A Dog Rescue • Grovertown, IN
Senior confirmed
Tyson
Currently located at our Evansville, IN locationMeet Tyson! Tyson is a 9-year-old neutered male boxer/pit mix who weighs about 35 lbs. This lovable gu…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
Senior confirmed
Memphis
Memphis is an adorable pocket sized husky. Hes around 7-8 years old (best guess). He has proven to do great with some dogs but can sometimes be alittl…
Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) • Columbus, IN
Senior confirmed
Cookie Boo
Meet Cookie, an 8-year-old brown Pit Bull mix with a loving heart who’s ready to find her forever home. She’s up to date on all vaccinations, fixed, m…
Ripley County Humane Society • Osgood, IN
Senior confirmed
Mela
Mela, d.ob. 4/2017, female pitbull. Mela is a beautiful, loving, bonding girl. She does well with smaller non-snarky dogs and male dogs. Unknown on ca…
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
10+ years
Pepe - In a Foster Home!
In Foster Home- GlaucomaThis kind, senior gentleman came to us via another shelter after being found as a stray. Pepe' is almost blind and will probab…
Pet Refuge • South Bend, IN
10+ years
Jorja
Jorja is such a good girl, she is lovey and gentle. Good mouser :) She does well with most dogs, unknown on cats.
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
Senior confirmed
Nessie
Nessie will do best as the queen of her home, no other pets. She just needs a home of her own and out of the kennel facility to be able to relax. Very…
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
Senior confirmed
Allie
Allie and her friend Crow were strays who showed up at a gentleman's home. He tried to find their owners but, had no luck and could not keep them. All…
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
Senior confirmed
Dexter
Dexter is a loving guy however, he takes time to warm up to new people and it is on his time not yours. If he is just allowed to transition into his n…
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
Senior dogs in Indiana by breed
Senior dogs in Indiana by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Indiana
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue — Evansville, Indiana · See It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County — Pierceton , Indiana · See Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary — Poland, Indiana · See Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Stray Haven Inc — Aurora, Indiana · See Stray Haven Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) — Columbus, Indiana · See Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE)’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Kentuckiana Pug Rescue — Indianapolis, Indiana · See Kentuckiana Pug Rescue ’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control — Fort Wayne, Indiana · See Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Greene County Humane Society Inc — Linton, Indiana · See Greene County Humane Society Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Ripley County Humane Society — Osgood, Indiana · See Ripley County Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Perfect Paws Pet Rescue, Inc. — Fort Wayne, Indiana · See Perfect Paws Pet Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pet Refuge — South Bend, Indiana · See Pet Refuge’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Save A Dog Rescue — Grovertown, Indiana · See Save A Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Giant Paw Prints Inc. — Valparaiso, Indiana · See Giant Paw Prints Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Guardians of the Green Mile Inc — Portage, Indiana · See Guardians of the Green Mile Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Help The Animals Inc — Richmond, Indiana · See Help The Animals Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Indiana — 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 Indiana?
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 Indiana?
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 Indiana?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Indiana welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Indiana 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 Indiana?
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 Indiana instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.