Senior confirmed
Bonnie
Bonnie came to our rescue in 2021 from a local shelter partner. She was found as a stray full with milk and must have given birth recently. Animal con…
Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary • Spotsylvania, VA
Senior dogs in Virginia
Senior dogs for adoption in Virginia
Meet 72 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Virginia. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 1–30 of 72 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 Virginia 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 Virginia
Senior confirmed
Molly Rae
Meet Molly Rae, a beautiful 7-year-old girl who's ready to trade shelter life for a cozy couch and a family to call her own. Molly Rae is spayed, micr…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
Louie
Louie is a love! Louie is an 8year-old, 11-pound Shih Tzu. Originally found as a stray, he's now safe and loving life in a foster home in Maryland. Lo…
Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc • Arlington, VA
Senior confirmed
Mrs. Potts
Mrs. Potts is a senior female English Bulldog at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA in Charlottesville, VA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA • Charlottesville, VA
10+ years
Buddy
This sweet senior gentleman is looking for a soft place to land and a family to love. Buddy is an 11-year-old Yorkie mix weighing approximately 14 pou…
Island Dog Adoption Network • Virginia Beach, VA
10+ years
Oakley
Oakley is a 5-year-old sweetheart with a heart full of love and a tail that never stops wagging. This handsome boy is the definition of a lover boy—he…
Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County • Lovingston, VA
Senior confirmed
Sheriff
Sheriff is approximately 1 year old and weighs about 40 lbs. He loves to play with people and other dogs, but can be picky about his canine buddies. H…
Alleghany Humane Society • Low Moor, VA
10+ years
Willow: Not at shelter
From her foster mom: “Sweet Willow is still looking for her owners; she’s a little old lady who loves being held like a baby and always has a upbeat a…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
10+ years
Raine: Not At shelter
Raine's mom entrusted him to our care, after realizing her housing issues would be an issue for her dog. Raine headed to Seven Hills Wellness this mor…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
10+ years
Jayce
✨ Meet Jayce ✨ This adorable 5-year-old Goldendoodle is ready to find the loving home he has always deserved. ❤️ He is currently in a foster home in R…
Rugby Creek Animal Rescue, Inc • Mouth Of Wilson, VA
10+ years
Paka (Merle)
Meet Paka! Paka is a 6-year-old sweetheart looking for her perfect forever home. She is spayed, microchipped, and fully up to date on all vaccinesread…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
Benny*CrossPost
Benny, Boxer/Bulldog sweetheart 8 years old, Looking for a Retirement Home. Super good boy looking for a couch and a loving family! He's just adorable…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Penny *CrossPost
Meet Penny, a 5-year-old spayed female who was lovingly surrendered to Crosspointe Animal Hospital due to medical issues her previous family could not…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
At Risk
Lincoln *Adopt or Foster
Poor sweet Lincoln was found in a rural area wondering around and ended up in a shelter and was scheduled for euthanasia due the county's ten day dire…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
Senior confirmed
Traveler
Traveler is exuberant, never in a bad mood, and wants to be friends with every human and canine - he is quick to learn and eager to be loved. He is cr…
Ring Dog Rescue • Richmond, VA
10+ years
Billy
Meet Billy! This girl has the biggest heart, smile, and belly! At 93lbs she's learning what a diet means after her previous owner showed her that trea…
Alleghany Humane Society • Low Moor, VA
10+ years
Brittney
Meet Brittney! This sweet and small girl is 2 yrs old, 45lbs, and spayed Pit mix. She is a cuddle bug and loves attention from her human friends. She'…
Alleghany Humane Society • Low Moor, VA
Senior confirmed
Sally (& Harry) BONDED
Meet Harry & Sally – A Sweet Bonded Pair Looking for Their Forever Home Harry and Sally are a heart-melting father–daughter duo ready to spend their g…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
10+ years
Harry (& Sally) BONDED
Meet Harry & Sally – A Sweet Bonded Pair Looking for Their Forever Home Harry and Sally are a heart-melting father–daughter duo ready to spend their g…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
10+ years
Sirius
Meet Sirius! Sirius is a 3-year-old Husky mix with a big personality, boundless energy, and a whole lot to say! This handsome boy is smart, confident,…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
Ace *Adopt or Foster
Chihuahua Mix Male (neutered) - Adult Looking for that smart, funny guy that can go anywhere and considers new adventures the very best thing in life?…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Charlie
Charlie is a good dog who got a bad start. We have no knowledge of his history and where he came from, but we are pretty sure he has not lived in a ho…
Collie Rescue, Inc • Chantilly, VA
Senior confirmed
Archer
Archer is a senior male Boxer mix at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA in Charlottesville, VA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA • Charlottesville, VA
Senior confirmed
Theodore
Theodore is a senior male Coonhound, Treeing Walker / mixed breed (medium) at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA in Charlottesville, VA. Senior dogs make …
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA • Charlottesville, VA
10+ years
Buddy
Buddy is a senior male Terrier/Pit Bull mixed breed (large) at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA in Charlottesville, VA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA • Charlottesville, VA
Senior confirmed
Annie
This pregnant beagle was taken from a home with 9 dogs after the owner died. Her pups will be born in a safe foster home. More to follow.
A Forever Home Rescue Foundation • Chantilly, VA
Senior confirmed
Diesel
Meet Diesel A Young-at-Heart Senior Looking for His Forever Home Don't let the gray around his muzzle fool youDiesel may be 8 years old, but he still …
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
Molly
Meet Molly! This beautiful 7-year-old Pit Bull mix is looking for a family to call her own. Molly is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all of he…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
Opal
Meet Opal! Opal is a sweet, loving 8-year-old Redbone Coonhound who's ready to find her forever home! She's an energetic and playful girl who loves be…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior dogs in Virginia by breed
Senior dogs in Virginia by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Virginia
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Mutt Love Rescue — Fairfax, Virginia · See Mutt Love Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society of Warren County — Front Royal, Virginia · See Humane Society of Warren County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Norfolk Animal Care Center — Norfolk, Virginia · See Norfolk Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Friends of Campbell County Animal Control — Rustburg, Virginia · See Friends of Campbell County Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Fancy Cats Rescue Team — Herndon, Virginia · See Fancy Cats Rescue Team’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA — Charlottesville, Virginia · See Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc — Arlington, Virginia · See Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Alleghany Humane Society — Low Moor, Virginia · See Alleghany Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc — Norfolk, Virginia · See Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation — Chantilly, Virginia · See A Forever Home Rescue Foundation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary — Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia · See Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County — Lovingston, Virginia · See Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Island Dog Adoption Network — Virginia Beach, Virginia · See Island Dog Adoption Network’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Ring Dog Rescue — Richmond, Virginia · See Ring Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc. — Chester, Virginia · See Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Central Virginia Regional Rescue — Forest, Virginia · See Central Virginia Regional Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Collie Rescue, Inc — Chantilly, Virginia · See Collie Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Friends Of Bedford County Animal Shelter — Bedford, Virginia · See Friends Of Bedford County Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Highland County Humane Society Inc — Monterey, Virginia · See Highland County Humane Society Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- King George Animal Rescue League — Dahlgren, Virginia · See King George Animal Rescue League’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lost Fantasy Rescue — Ceres, Virginia · See Lost Fantasy Rescue ’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue — Carrollton, Virginia · See Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rugby Creek Animal Rescue, Inc — Mouth Of Wilson, Virginia · See Rugby Creek Animal Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue — Alexandria, Virginia · See Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Virginia — 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Virginia welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Virginia 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.