At Risk
Timothy TX
Hi… I’m Timothy. If you look closely at my face, people say I kind of have that Eeyore look going on. Soulful. Thoughtful. Maybe a little bit like I’v…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
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.
12 senior dogs match your search
12 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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Luka TX
Meet Luka Luka's story before arriving at a high-kill Texas shelter is a bit of a mystery. What we do know is that he came to us with a large mass on …
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
10+ years
Edna the Spicy Chi TX
Meet Edna, the Queen of Hearts Her Royal Highness Edna rules her kingdom with equal parts affection, sass, and impeccable boundaries. A devoted cuddle…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
Boochie TX
Meet Boochie (aka Booch, aka Kombucha if you’re fancy). Boochie was adopted out in 2021 and, through absolutely no fault of her own, recently found he…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
Avah TX
Meet Avah — a 7-year-old, 9-pound mystery mix who appears to be part dog, part Jersey cow, and possibly part tiny detective. With her white coat, blac…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
Lily Nason NJ
Lily was surrendered to NorthStar when her owner became ill and could no longer care for her dogs. Although she is almost 9 years old, Lily is in good…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
San Marcos Pepper TX
When Pepper's owner passed away, she was surrendered to a shelter in Texas. She has now been rescued and is in a NorthStar foster home. Pepper is a sp…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
10+ years
Edelstein TX
Edelstein is an independent, easy going, and friendly old man. He is generally calm and quiet in the kennel as long as he’s gotten time to wander the …
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
Olivetta Doxie TX
Olivetta is a purebred Dachshund who is a retired breeder who has been surrendered to a rescuer. She is 8 years old and is extremely shy and sweet. Sh…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
10+ years
Enid TX
Enid is a reserved and well mannered dog who just wants a quiet home to relax and get well at. She was quiet and easy going at the shelter in Texas. S…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
San Marcos Coco TX
When Coco's owner passed away, he was surrendered to a shelter in Texas. He has now been rescued and is in a NorthStar foster home. He is a neutered m…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
San Marcos Bella TX
When Bella's owner passed away, she was surrendered to a shelter in Texas. She has now been rescued and is in a NorthStar foster home. Bella is a spay…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
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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