Senior confirmed
Senior Queensland Heeler
I am a female, black and white Queensland Heeler.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior dogs near Bakersfield
Senior dogs for adoption in Bakersfield, California
Meet 40 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Bakersfield. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
Senior dogs (age 7 and up) wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog in and around Bakersfield, California means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person. Always confirm availability and adoption steps directly with the shelter or rescue.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior dogs in Bakersfield, California
10+ years
Senior confirmed
MARY
MARY is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
DECATUR
DECATUR is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions; plea…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
GRANNY SMITH
A1252839 is a senior female Boxer (medium) at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
SASHA
SASHA is a female Pug, a medium-sized senior dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated
I am a male, black and tricolor Chihuahua - Smooth Coated.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
CLOVER
CLOVER is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169651
A169651 is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169648
A169648 is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169647
A169647 is a senior female Golden Retriever, large, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
PEBBLE
PEBBLE is a female Chihuahua, listed as a senior and medium-sized, currently at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior d…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
HAWTHORN
HAWTHORN is a senior male Mastiff at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
BRUCE
BRUCE is a large male Siberian Husky senior at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
RHONDA
RHONDA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
A169539
A169539 is a senior male Terrier, medium size, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
HONEY
HONEY is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, located in Bakersfield, CA at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
PAISLEY
PAISLEY is a senior female Chihuahua (small) at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
PIXIE
PIXIE is a small female senior Chihuahua at Kern Co Animal Control Dept in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
AKANO
AKANO is a female, medium Pit Bull Terrier senior located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
MARLEY
MARLEY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier (large) at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
LOLA
LOLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located in Bakersfield, CA at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169424
A169424 is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
WILLY
WILLY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
GRAMMY
GRAMMY is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169229
A169229 is a small female Miniature Poodle, a senior currently at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A169192
A169192 is a senior male Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier, large in size, located in Bakersfield, CA at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center. Senior dog…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
BRICK
BRICK is a large, senior male Labrador Retriever at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A168403
A168403 is a male Miniature Poodle, a senior medium-size dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
CHUNGAS
CHUNGAS is a small male Maltese senior at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
BETTY
BETTY is a senior female Chihuahua. She is small and located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
A169434
A169434 is a senior male Chihuahua (small) at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
GUS
A169192 is a male senior Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
JAX
A168403 is a male Poodle (Miniature), a medium-sized senior dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
LEON
LEON is a male senior Siberian Husky, medium in size, currently at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wond…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
SPARTAN
SPARTAN is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
PUPPY
PUPPY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, medium-sized, located at Kern Co Animal Control Dept in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
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Adopting a senior dog in Bakersfield — 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 adopt a senior dog in Bakersfield?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near Bakersfield, California, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers local senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior dogs available in Bakersfield?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in Bakersfield right now, check back soon or browse all of California — new dogs are added regularly.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior dog near Bakersfield?
Adoption fees vary by organization, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or sponsored because they wait the longest. Open a dog's profile or contact the shelter or rescue directly for their current fee and any covered vet care.
What should I expect when I bring a newly adopted senior dog home?
Most senior dogs have a brief adjustment period — a few days to a couple of weeks — as they settle into a new home. They're often shy at first, then relax once they feel safe. A calm routine, a comfortable place to rest, and patience make the transition easier for both of you.
Know a senior dog near Bakersfield who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.