Senior dogs in Pennsylvania

Senior dogs for adoption in Pennsylvania

Meet 99 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Pennsylvania. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 1–30 of 99 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

Senior confirmed
T Bear, adoptable senior Pomeranian in Lebanon, PA

T Bear

Pomeranian • ♂ Male • Small • 7 years

T Bear is a stunning 8 year old 13 pound red Pomeranian looking for his happily ever after! This boy is beyond SWEET! He loves all humans and wants to…

Peace Love and Poms Rescue • Lebanon, PA

Senior confirmed
Beau, adoptable senior Pomeranian in Lebanon, PA

Beau

Pomeranian • ♂ Male • Small • 7 years

Hi! I'm Beau, a cute 6-year-old, 10-pound Pomeranian looking for my next great adventure of a forever home. I get along with my furry foster friends b…

Peace Love and Poms Rescue • Lebanon, PA

10+ years
Meatball, adoptable senior Pug in Walnutport, PA

Meatball

Pug • ♀ Female • Medium • 10 years

This lovely girl, after 10 years of waiting, is in search of her forever home. She is friendly with other dogs and has a heart of gold for people, too…

Furry Feet Rescue Inc. • Walnutport, PA

Senior confirmed
Tori, adoptable senior Chihuahua in PA

Tori

Chihuahua • ♀ Female • 8 years

Age: 8 years Size: 5 lbs Estimated breed: Chihuahua Tori was found as a stray in a rural area, completely infested in fleas and anemic. She was never …

Nirvana Animal Rescue • PA

Senior confirmed
DONKEY, adoptable senior Labrador Retriever in Center Township, PA

DONKEY

Labrador Retriever • ♂ Male • Medium • 9 years

Hello! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know me better! If this dog has been successful in ou…

Beaver County Humane Society • Center Township, PA

Senior confirmed
Chuckles, adoptable senior Chihuahua in Benton, PA

Chuckles

Chihuahua • ♂ Male • Small • 8 years

Chuckles is a 8 year old (but might be younger) and weighs 10.3 lbs. He was surrendered to our rescue due to owner problems and when he arrived at the…

Rescue Pets Serving Vets, Inc • Benton, PA

Senior confirmed
ZEIGH, adoptable senior Pit Bull Terrier in Center Township, PA

ZEIGH

Pit Bull Terrier • ♂ Male • Medium • 8 years

Meet Zeigh! ( I AM IN FOSTER)Zeigh is an 8-year-old neutered Pit Bull mix with a handsome white and tan coat and an even sweeter personality. After sp…

Beaver County Humane Society • Center Township, PA

Senior confirmed
Muffin 061326, adoptable senior Maltese in Kimberton, PA

Muffin 061326

Maltese • ♀ Female • Small • 8 years

Meet Muffin! Breed: Maltese Estimated DOB: 08/20/2018 Sex: Female (spayed) Weight: 6 lbs Currently up to date on all age appropriate vaccinationsThing…

To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. • Kimberton, PA

10+ years
Eleanor, adoptable senior Chihuahua in Catasauqua, PA

Eleanor

Chihuahua • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Meet Eleanor! At 10 years old, Eleanor's world changed when her beloved owner became too ill to care for her. After spending her entire life with one …

Outcast Rescue • Catasauqua, PA

Senior confirmed
TACHA'I, adoptable senior Chihuahua in Center Township, PA

TACHA'I

Chihuahua • ♀ Female • Small • 9 years

Looking for a tiny best friend with a big heart? Meet Tacha'i, a sweet senior Chihuahua who's ready to trade her difficult past for a cozy, loving fut…

Beaver County Humane Society • Center Township, PA

10+ years
Smoky, adoptable senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie in Springdale, PA

Smoky

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Hello my name is Smoky. I’m a lady of distinction with about 10 years of wisdom under my belt and weigh 12lbs. Most people say my beauty and sassy att…

Paws Across Pittsburgh • Springdale, PA

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Lyric

Terrier • ♂ Male • Medium • 8 years

I'm Lyric, a striking 8-year-old mixed breed with Australian Shepherd heritage, and I'm ready to find my forever home! 🐕 At 40 pounds, I'm the perfec…

Animal Care Sanctuary • East Smithfield, PA

Senior confirmed
Kelce 052426, adoptable senior Shepherd in Kimberton, PA

Kelce 052426

Shepherd • ♀ Female • Large • 9 years

Meet Kelce! Breed: Shepherd/Hound Mix DOB: 08/27/2017 Sex: Female (spayed) Weight: 80 lbs Currently up to date on all age appropriate vaccinationsThin…

To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. • Kimberton, PA

10+ years
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Mecca

Terrier • ♀ Female • X-Large • 10 years

Meet Mecca! Mecca is a friendly, energetic 2-year-old with enough love and enthusiasm for an entire neighborhood. She’s dog-social, super sweet, and a…

Animal Care Sanctuary • East Smithfield, PA

10+ years
SUGAR, adoptable senior Terrier in Yardley, PA

SUGAR

Terrier • ♀ Female • Medium • 10 years

Sugar is named after her sweet personality! A 2- to 3-year-old Terrier mix, she weighs 30 pounds. Sugar is a girl who pays attention to everything; ju…

Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA

Senior confirmed
BELLA LOW FEE!!, adoptable senior Hound in Yardley, PA

BELLA LOW FEE!!

Hound • ♀ Female • Medium • 8 years

Bella is a 4-year-old female hound/shepherd mix, about 45 pounds, with a sleek black coat and a very affectionate personality. She is house-trained, h…

Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA

Senior confirmed
Bella low fee!!, adoptable senior Hound in Yardley, PA

Bella low fee!!

Hound • ♀ Female • Medium • 8 years

Bella is a 4-year-old female hound/shepherd mix, about 45 pounds, with a sleek black coat and a very affectionate personality. She is house-trained, h…

Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA

Senior confirmed
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Poseidon

Border Collie • ♂ Male • Medium • 9 years

🐾 Meet Poseidon 🐾 This handsome 1-year-old Border Collie mix is a gentle soul looking for a patient family to help him continue building confidence.…

Animal Care Sanctuary • East Smithfield, PA

Senior confirmed
Sierra, adoptable senior Rottweiler in Elizabethtown, PA

Sierra

Rottweiler • ♀ Female • X-Large • 7 years

Sierra spent most of her life living in complete filth with tank. She ended up in a shelter and when we saw her we knew we had to help them. Tank and …

2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA

10+ years
Tom, adoptable senior Labrador Retriever in East Smithfield, PA

Tom

Labrador Retriever • ♂ Male • Large • 10 years

Meet Tom! A 4-year-old mixed breed with a happy-go-lucky approach to life and a strong desire for learning. Tom is always eager to please. Whether it'…

Animal Care Sanctuary • East Smithfield, PA

10+ years
Fifi, adoptable senior Bichon Frise in Springdale, PA

Fifi

Bichon Frise • ♀ Female • Small • 10 years

Meet Fifi! Fifi is an approximately 4 year old female Bichon mix, weighing about 15lbs. She has had a very unfortunate start to her life. She was resc…

Paws Across Pittsburgh • Springdale, PA

Senior confirmed
Arty, adoptable senior Boxer in Springdale, PA

Arty

Boxer • ♀ Female • Medium • 8 years

Meet Arty! She is a 2 yr old Boxer mix, weighing about 45 lbs. She is petite in size despite her weight! This beautiful mama raised her babies at a sh…

Paws Across Pittsburgh • Springdale, PA

10+ years
Jenkins, adoptable senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie in Seven Valleys, PA

Jenkins

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie • ♂ Male • Small • 13 years

NAME: Jenkins BREED: Yorkie/Schnauzer Mix BIRTHDAY: 2013 WEIGHT: 15lbs ADOPTION FEE: $200 Jenkins is the happiest little fellow we've ever met! His li…

Good Old Tails Senior Animal Rescue • Seven Valleys, PA

10+ years
Billy Joel, adoptable senior Jack Russell Terrier in Springdale, PA

Billy Joel

Jack Russell Terrier • Small • 10 years

Looking for a little superstar to headline your home? Meet Billy Joel, a 10-year-old, 12-pound Jack Russell mix who's traded Madison Square Garden for…

Paws Across Pittsburgh • Springdale, PA

Senior confirmed
Heff (in foster), adoptable senior Maltese in Pottstown, PA

Heff (in foster)

Maltese • ♂ Male • Small • 7 years

Heff is a 9 lb, 6-year-old Maltese who recently retired from a commercial breeding kennel. For most of his life, his only job was making puppies, so h…

Diane's Pet Rescue • Pottstown, PA

Senior confirmed
Romeo (in foster), adoptable senior Shih Tzu in Pottstown, PA

Romeo (in foster)

Shih Tzu • ♂ Male • Small • 7 years

Romeo is a 7-year-old, 14-pound Shih Tzu who recently retired from a commercial breeding kennel. Unlike many dogs from his background, Romeo is a litt…

Diane's Pet Rescue • Pottstown, PA

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Nana Buttercup, adoptable senior American Bulldog in New Oxford, PA

Nana Buttercup

American Bulldog • ♀ Female • Medium • 9 years

☀️ Meet Nana Buttercup If you’re looking for a calm, gentle soul to share peaceful days with, Nana Buttercup may be your perfect match. This lovable 1…

PA Caring for K-9's • New Oxford, PA

Senior confirmed
Mike & Molly, adoptable senior Miniature Schnauzer in Landenberg, PA

Mike & Molly

Miniature Schnauzer • Medium • 7 years

MIKE & MOLLY are 7 yr old littermates (Schnauzer / Min Pin Mix) Who came to us when their owner passed away. They are both well adjusted and well take…

CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc • Landenberg, PA

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Adopting a senior dog in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania instead of adopting?

Many shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania who needs a home?

Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.