Senior confirmed
Braydan
My (Braydan's) adoption fee is sponsored by someone who loves me! With legs for days and fur as soft as velvet, this boy is quite the handsome gentlem…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
The national senior-dog directory
Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
5,527 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 5,276 currently grouped across 50 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Lily's Second Chanceis a free nonprofit directory built in memory of Lily, a senior dog adopted at 10 who gave seven beautiful years of love. We don't shelter or adopt out dogs ourselves — we gather listings from real shelters and rescues so older dogs get seen before they're overlooked.
29 senior dogs match your search
29 senior dogs match your search.
Search by name, breed, state, size, or sex — every result is a real, currently listed senior dog.
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10+ years
Doli
Hi hoomans, my name is Doli, and I'm in the prime of my life at about 11-years-old. Everyone comments on my sky blue eyes and thick husky-type hair th…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Cylana
Hi there, let me tell you a little about myself. I like nothing better than hanging with my people at home or going on walks. I walk nicely on a leash…
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
Senior confirmed
Suncrest
Meet Suncrest – Sweet, Smart, and Ready for a Fresh Start! Suncrest is a lifelong Angel who entered foster care as a puppy in 2018 and was adopted int…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Galactic
Hello hello! My name is Galactic and I am a 9-year-old medium sized bulldog. Although I am a little older, I am still very playful andI like to fetch …
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Bellamy Marie
Hi, I’m Bellamy Marie, but you can call me Bella or Boo. I’m a 10 year old, 70 pound, female, pitbull mix. I’m spayed and microchipped. My mama unexpe…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Crane
Crane is the kind of dog that makes rescue complicated—not because he isn’t worthy, but because being honest about who he is and what he needs matters…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Ceelo Green
Hi there. My name is Ceelo Green. I feel so lucky to have become an Angel. Some friendly people decided I was such a sweet, good boy that I was rescue…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Jackson Bones
Meet Jackson Bones This tiny, 5–6 pound, 12–13-year-old, Chihuahua mix is a perfect little senior boy! Jackson Bones is the definition of sweet, calm,…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Marley Mae
Marley Mae is a stunning 8-year-old fawn-colored Doberman with a heart full of love to give. Her calm demeanor and sweet nature make her the perfect c…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Bearon
Meet Bearon! This handsome hunk with beautiful eyes is a 7 -year-old, 65-pound Great Dane and Catahoula mix (we think). He's house- and crate-trained …
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Scoobie
Hello all, I am Scoobie! I am a 8-year-old, beautiful, black, Great Dane and sometimes I even act like I know it! My fommy always calls me hansum, she…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Wonder Girl
Wonder Girl is the perfect example of a resilient spirit! Once timid, she has blossomed into a bubbly, outgoing girl who now welcomes pets from strang…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Willamena
Meet Willamena! Willamena is an 11-year-old, American Bulldog mix who is a big, ole goofball. Her smile can light up a room and her eyes let you know …
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Fedele
Fedele is a sweet 9-year-old mixed-breed dog with a big heart and an even bigger love for his people. His favorite place to be is right by your side—w…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Linky West
Hello, my name is Linky West! I'm around 9 years old and I weigh about 15-20 pounds. I think I'm a rat terrier mix. I'm spayed, vaccinated, microchipp…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, 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
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
Senior confirmed
Fletcher Hayes
Fletcher Hayes is an 8-year-old gentleman with a heart full of love and plenty of good years ahead of him. This sweet boy has left his puppy days behi…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Pheobie Haven
ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY A GENEROUS DONOR - IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS SWEET DOGS Meet Pheobie Haven - a sweet senior searching for a loving home where …
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Jeanne
My name is Jeanne! I'm a 10-year-old beagle, weighing in at 26 pounds. I've come a long way since I became an Angel dog with a severe medical conditio…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
Kamryn
HI Everyone! My name is Kamryn. I am 8 years old and weigh just under 9 pounds. No one knows what breed I am, but I must have some Maltese in me. I be…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
Senior confirmed
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
Updated recently
Leah Lady
Leah Lady is a 12-year-old 14lb Terrier mix. Leah Lady is very sassy and alpha and doesn’t act her age. She’s timid and skittish when meeting new peop…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Root Beer
Root Beer is a 13-year-old male Lab/Weimaraner, 85 lbs, mix who has a serious zest for life. Don't let his age fool you — this distinguished gentleman…
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Gunnie
Gunnie is a 13-year-old female Lab-Weimaraner mix with a heart as big as her soulful eyes. This sweet, silver-coated lady is in her golden years, but …
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
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
Finding a senior dog, answered
How do I find senior dogs for adoption in my state?
Choose your state from the list on this page to see every adoptable senior dog (age 7 and up) that shelters and rescues have listed there. Each dog's profile links straight to the organization caring for them, so you apply with the right group.
Does Lily's Second Chance list senior dogs from every state?
Lily's Second Chance gathers adoptable senior dogs from shelters and rescues nationwide, and any US state can have listings. Right now senior dogs are listed in 52 states as dogs are adopted and new ones are added, so if your state isn't shown yet it's worth checking back or browsing a neighboring state.
Can I adopt a senior dog from another state?
Often, yes. Many rescues arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open the dog's profile and ask the shelter or rescue directly how their out-of-state adoption process works.
How this directory works
Lily's Second Chanceis not a shelter, rescue, or breeder — it's a free nonprofit directory. Listings are pulled automatically from shelter management platforms and rescue networks (including the RescueGroups.org network and individual shelters' own websites), then refreshed on a recurring schedule so the dogs shown stay current. Adoption always happens through the shelter or rescue caring for the dog, never through Lily's Second Chance— every dog's profile links straight to that organization's adoption process or contact details.
Because availability changes constantly, always confirm a specific dog's status directly with the listing shelter or rescue before making plans to visit or apply. A dog whose listing shows it isn't open for adoption yet (e.g. still in transport or intake) is labeled "Coming soon" and kept out of the counts above until it opens up.
States with senior dogs right now
California1199Texas852Florida451Arizona233North Carolina196Georgia162Utah148Illinois146Nevada142Maryland136New York129New Jersey118Pennsylvania99Colorado95Minnesota83Massachusetts72Virginia72New Mexico71Indiana68Mississippi62South Carolina62Missouri59Michigan56Ohio54Tennessee52Oklahoma48Washington39Alabama38Kentucky37West Virginia37Wisconsin36Rhode Island27Louisiana26Delaware23Iowa23Arkansas14Connecticut14Kansas13Vermont13South Dakota12New Hampshire10Alaska9Oregon9Idaho8District of Columbia5Maine4Nebraska4North Dakota3Wyoming3Puerto Rico2Hawaii1Montana1
All states
Alabama38Alaska9American SamoaArizona233Arkansas14California1199Colorado95Connecticut14Delaware23District of Columbia5Florida451Georgia162GuamHawaii1Idaho8Illinois146Indiana68Iowa23Kansas13Kentucky37Louisiana26Maine4Maryland136Massachusetts72Michigan56Minnesota83Mississippi62Missouri59Montana1Nebraska4Nevada142New Hampshire10New Jersey118New Mexico71New York129North Carolina196North Dakota3Northern Mariana IslandsOhio54Oklahoma48Oregon9Pennsylvania99Puerto Rico2Rhode Island27South Carolina62South Dakota12Tennessee52Texas852U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah148Vermont13Virginia72Washington39West Virginia37Wisconsin36Wyoming3
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Adopting a senior dog — what to expect
Most senior dogs are already house-trained and past the chewing/high-energy puppy stage, so the first weeks are usually calmer than raising a puppy. Expect a short adjustment period as a newly adopted senior settles in — a consistent routine, a comfortable place to rest, and some patience go a long way. Ask the shelter or rescue about the dog's health history, energy level, and any age-related needs (a special diet, joint support, etc.) before you apply; most are minor and manageable, and many organizations begin needed medical care before the dog is even listed.
Adopting a senior dog — 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 find a senior dog to adopt?
You can search by name, breed, state, city, or age, or browse the landing pages for each. Every result is a real senior dog listed by a shelter or rescue, and each profile links straight to the organization caring for that dog.
How do I adopt a dog I find here?
Open the dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details on that profile to apply directly with the organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself always happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are these listings up to date?
Listings are refreshed daily from shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and added constantly, availability can change between updates — confirm any dog directly with the shelter or rescue.
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