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SPIRIT
Meet SPIRIT, a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier, medium size, in San Antonio, TX at San Antonio Animal Care Services. Senior dogs make wonde…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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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.
66 senior dogs match your search
66 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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LOLA
LOLA is a senior female Boxer, medium-sized, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
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BEAR
BEAR is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier, medium in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderf…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BOY
BOY is a large male German Shepherd Dog / Labrador Retriever senior at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
PUMPERNICKLE
PUMPERNICKLE is a senior female American Staffordshire Terrier, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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WANKA
WANKA is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
SADIE
SADIE is a senior female Shih Tzu, small, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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WERO
WERO is a male American Staffordshire Terrier, a medium senior dog located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wo…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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RUBY
RUBY is a senior female Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie), medium size, currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wo…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
CHIEF
CHIEF is a male senior Shiba Inu of medium size at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
EDWINA
A815681 is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BETA
BETA is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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KODAK
KODAK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BEA ARTHUR
Bea Arthur is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior d…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BETTY WHITE
BETTY WHITE is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs mak…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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ROCKY
This good boy is Hank! Hank is an adventurous dog who is calm and has been seen to be non reactive around other pups. He knows how to potty outside, a…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
LEON
LEON is a small senior male Terrier currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
NALA
NALA is a senior female Golden Retriever, large in size, available at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
ZEUS
ZEUS is a small male Miniature Poodle senior at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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APRIL MOON
APRIL MOON is a senior female Siberian Husky, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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JUMBO
JUMBO is a small male Terrier senior located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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ALMOND
ALMOND is a small, senior female Chihuahua located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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HAZEL
HAZEL is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located in San Antonio, TX at San Antonio Animal Care Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
CHICKEN LITTLE
CHICKEN LITTLE is a senior female Terrier, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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FRIZZLE
FRIZZLE is a small, senior female Terrier at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
PECAN
PECAN is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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HAZEL
HAZEL is a senior female Husky, large in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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COOKIE
COOKIE is a small senior female Terrier at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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LITA
LITA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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HIMAN
HIMAN is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier of medium size. He is at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make w…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
COOKIE
COOKIE is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BROWNIE
BROWNIE is a female Norfolk Terrier, a small senior dog at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BRUNO
BRUNO is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
SPARTACUS
SPARTACUS is a senior male American Bulldog (large) at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
HENRY
Henry is a sweet, friendly, active boy (but not overly active--he is 9 years old and enjoys a good nap in between play sessions.) Henry loves being wi…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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MERCEDES
MERCEDES is a senior female American Staffordshire Terrier / Chinese Shar-Pei mix, medium size, located in San Antonio, TX at San Antonio Animal Care …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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TOBY
TOBY is a senior male Terrier, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BARBIE
BARBIE is a senior female American Staffordshire Terrier, medium-sized, currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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GREG
GREG is a senior male Terrier, medium size, currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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KUNG LAO
KUNG LAO is a senior male Husky, medium size, located in San Antonio, TX at San Antonio Animal Care Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BUCK
BUCK is a large, senior male American Bulldog / Plott Hound at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
CALLIOPE
CALLIOPE is a senior female Rottweiler, large, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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REGGIE
Meet REGGIE, a senior male Rhodesian Ridgeback of medium size at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
MAYA
Maya is a gentle senior that is potty trained, knows sit and can be left alone without being crated. She gets along with all animals such as dogs and …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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MILO
Milo is a delightful well-behaved pup! He rides in the car well but might need a little help getting up into an SUV or truck. He takes treats gently a…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BEAR
Notes from Bear's foster: `Hi, I’m Bear! Don’t let my shyness or my age fool you. I may take a little time to warm up to new people and environments, …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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AMMO
AMMO is a senior male Staffordshire Bull Terrier, large, currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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LYRIC
LYRIC is a medium-sized female German Shepherd Dog, a senior currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonder…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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LANCE BASS
LANCE BASS is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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JON JON
JON JON is a senior male American Bulldog, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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EVA
Eva is doing great in her foster home! She is potty trained, crate trained, and laid back in the home. She does love to be your emotional support pup …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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NANI
Meet Nani! Nani is a sweet, easygoing girl around seven years old who’s looking for a loving home to call her own. She has a calm, chill personality a…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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ROSIE
Meet Rosie! A beautiful 7yr old girl that is just very loving, sweet, and playful. Rosie is fully house trained and crate trained, and while she can b…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
LUNA
Luna is a hospice foster. She is about 12 years old and has some mobility issues. She is deaf, so we have established hand signals for COME, SIT and L…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
SHELLY
Shelly has had a RUFF time of it lately but don't let this girl's exterior fool you! Shelly is a beautiful butterfly waiting to emerge from her coccoo…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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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