At Risk
Rosie
Meet Rosie – A Sweet Senior Girl Looking for Her Forever Home Rosie is an approximately 11-12-year-old sweetheart who was rescued from the MCACC eutha…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
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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.
9 senior dogs match your search
9 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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At Risk
Calvin
MEET CALVIN At around 10 years old and 90lbs, Calvin is a big handsome boy with giant paws and the most beautiful soulful eyes. With his stunning merl…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
At Risk
Heidi
Meet Heidi – A Sweet Senior Looking for Her Forever Home! Heidi is a beautiful 12-year-old senior girl who was given a second chance after being rescu…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
Senior confirmed
Kolby
Meet Kolby — the sweetest 8-9year-old with pep in his step! Kolby is truly something special. This amazing boy is gentle, loving, and so affectionate …
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
10+ years
Missy
Meet Missy: A Loving Senior Looking for Her Forever Home! Missy is a gentle, sweet senior girl who has been through so much in her life, and she’s now…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
10+ years
Hazel
MEET HAZEL Don’t let her age fool you — Hazel may be around 10 years old, but this petite little girl still has plenty of pep in her step! At about 35…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
10+ years
Rayna
Meet Rayna, a 10-year-old sweet, mellow, and incredibly loving girl who is vaccinated and spayed. Rayna came to our rescue when her previous owner cou…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
10+ years
Armani
Meet Armani! This precious 90lb big boy is the sweetest dog you will ever meet and is looking for his forever home! He gets along perfectly with mello…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
Senior confirmed
Bentley
Meet Bentley! Ready to meet a handsome, chill dude? Say hello to Bentley! This sweet boy is not only potty trained, but he also rides great in the car…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
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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