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Harley
This happy boy is Harley. He’s 8 years young and approx 35lbs. He has quite the personality and will let you know when he wants affection. He came in …
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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.
18 senior dogs match your search
18 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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Senior confirmed
Jello
If you’ve been following Jello’s journey since we first posted her weeks ago, you know she arrived heavily pregnant and in urgent need of a safe place…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
10+ years
Little Boy *courtesy post
Meet Little Boy! This sweet 4-year-old, 15 lb pup has been through a lot but hasn’t lost his loving spirit. He came to us after being hit by a car and…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
10+ years
Kevin
Meet Kevin! A 3 year old Maltese mix weighing about 10 pounds. He has the face only a mother would love with his intense underbite. This little dude h…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
10+ years
One eyed Oreo
This is Oreo , our 100% purebred pirate dog. He is approx 5 years old and 20lbs and if you ask him how he lost his eye, he’ll probably tell you it was…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Ozzy
Ozzy is a gentle soul who was found lost and alone in the desert, but his luck is about to change. This 7-year-old, 65-pound boy has a heart as big as…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
10+ years
Blanche
Blanche may be a 12-year-old, 10-pound senior, but don’t let the dainty frame fool you—she was a bona fide badass in her prime and still carries that …
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Jet
This is Jet… He is 9 years young and 75lbs. While he’s a whole lotta dog, he’s got a heart as big as him, maybe bigger. Forget all the naughty things …
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Gonzo
At 9 years young is this sweet thing, Gonzo. He’s a fun sized dog (around 27 lbs) and has the most easy-going demeanor. Take him out for a stroll or j…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Bambi
Meet the adorable but very shy Bambi. This girl is so sweet but it will take a while for her to warm up to people in the home. If you have another dog…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Jay
please consider reading Daisy's listing. While we know it's hard to adopt out 2 large dogs as a bonded pair, we hope you consider it** In the Great Ga…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Panther
Meet Panther, the ultimate couch potato who's friendly, affectionate, and always up for some playtime! This young 8-year-old pup may be a rescue, but …
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
10+ years
Mooshu
Meet Mooshu, a 15-pound bundle of love who is ready for his true second chance. At 5 years old, Mooshu’s story started with a scary stay at a high-pre…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Daisy
please consider reading Jay's listing. While we know it's hard to adopt out 2 large dogs as a bonded pair, we hope you consider it** In the Great Gats…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Goldie
After her owner was found passed away, Goldie survived over a week without food or water before being rescued. Despite this trauma, her spirit remains…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
10+ years
Paco
This handsome little man is Paco. He was found looking for food at a local Mexican restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga and the person who found him, named …
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Finn
This cutie with the underbite is Finn. Finn is an 8 year old Pug mix and weighs 18 pounds. He is just a big love. This little guy was an owner surrend…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Jolene
Meet Jolene, a 30-pound powerhouse who proves that the best things come in spirited, medium-sized packages. At just 2 years old, Jolene was found as a…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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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