Senior confirmed
TULIP
Tulip is the sweetest, gentlest, older girl. She loves all food and enjoys going for quiet strolls. She’s dog friendly, people friendly (including kid…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, 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.
30 senior dogs match your search
30 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
MAX
MAX is a large male German Shepherd Dog, a senior at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
MAGESTY
MAGESTY is a senior female Dogo Argentino, large, at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
SWEETROLL
I've been pre-adopted! Come see my other adoptable friends!
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
SASSY
Don't let her name fool you, Sassy is much more sweet than sass! And she's looking for a place she can finally call home! This beautiful golden-eyed g…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
DAIQUIRI
DAIQUIRI is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, located in Atlanta, GA at Fulton County Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
VENUS
VENUS is a senior female American Pit Bull Terrier, a large dog currently at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
CHANCE LEE
CHANCE LEE is a male American Pit Bull Terrier, a medium senior dog at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
CLAUDIA
A sweet and easygoing senior who also likes to play? That is Claudia to a T. This ittie bittie gal enjoys going on walks, accepting treat-o's, and sno…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
TRUDY
Trudy's endearing personality is sure to win over any adopter's heart. Trudy enjoys giving hugs and kisses by standing on her hind legs to get to face…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
JOHNSTON
Meet Johnston! He is a 9-year-old dog who is an incredibly chill companion. He loves going out for a stroll and sniffing his way around. Johnston is v…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
OMAR
`Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.` ~ Helen KellerOmar is always ready for an adventure! He LOVES car rides and even got to go on a…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
CUBA
Cuba spent some time in a foster home and here is what they had to say about her: Cuba has been described as an 'Adventurous Spirit' - she's always ex…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
SAMI
Mr. Sami is a sweet hunk of salami looking for a place to call home! Could you be just the home he's looking for? This Senior pup is a loyal and lovin…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
VALENCIO
VALENCIO is a senior male Bullmastiff, a large dog at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
ROCKO
We'll let Rocko's foster tell it best: Rocko is extremely laid back. He's really happy to hang out or go for a ride or a hike or a walk or just chill …
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
MICHAEL
All you gotta do is chill out. Let go of control and chill out. Let it be, Trust.` -Esther HicksHey there, folks! I'm Michael, your very own Zen maste…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
ARTHUR
“The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” - Timothy Mouse in DumboWoof, woof! Meet Arthur, the three-legged wonder dog in search …
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
JUDY
This sweet big-grinned gal is seven years YOUNG and has been in foster while receiving heartworm treatment. She has completely blossomed, and is fully…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
BLOO
BLOO is a small female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler senior at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
ASHER
ASHER is a senior male German Shepherd Dog (large) at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
JACK FROST
I promise this Jack Frost won’t be nipping at your toes — he’s far too well behaved! Mr. Jack is an established gentlemen of seven years old who would…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
SILK
Meet Silk, our yin and yang queen! This momma is in her prime time for lounging and getting loved on. She is a sweet girl who likes affection but is a…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
ELEGANCE
Elegance has been nothing but full of grace and love despite a sad past. This sweet Senior girl came into the shelter after being dumped in a park wit…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
SASSAFRAS
`Amidst the chaos of life, a calm dog is a beacon of serenity, a gentle reminder to slow down and embrace the tranquility that surrounds us.`Hey there…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
MAISIE
MAISIE is a senior female Miniature Schnauzer, small size, currently at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
LUNA
`Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.` ~ Mark TwainLuna may be a senior...but she's a spunky senior! This active…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
10+ years
SASHA
Let me introduce myself, my name is Sasha and though technically I'm a senior dog at 11 years old, I have energy and a zest for life! I'm looking forw…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
HUMBLE
Humble wouldn’t boast about it (it’s not in his nature), but he’s one of the BEST dogs in our care!! This sweet boy is seven years YOUNG and has gotte…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
LUNA
Luna's brindle coat does a great job of camouflaging it, but your eyes aren't deceiving you... this seven year-old girl is a tri-pawd! Luna came into …
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, 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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