10+ years
JOLENE
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior dogs near Riverside
Senior dogs for adoption in Riverside, California
Meet 41 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Riverside. 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, California
10+ years
MAGNUS
MAGNUS is a senior male Terrier, medium in size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
MIMI
MIMI is a small female Doberman Pinscher, listed as a senior, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs mak…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
PJ
PJ is a male Miniature Poodle, a medium-sized senior dog located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior dogs …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
GRACIE
GRACIE is a senior female Poodle (Miniature), small in size, located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior d…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
CHICHI
CHICHI is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
BLITZ
BLITZ is a senior female Maltese, small in size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
BABY
BABY is a small female Poodle (Miniature), listed as a senior at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs mak…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
JOE
JOE is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, a large dog at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
JINORA
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
BETTY MAE
BETTY MAE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, medium size, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
LIL BOY
LIL BOY is a senior male Chihuahua, small, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
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Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
LILY
LILY is a senior female Labrador Retriever, large in size, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior d…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
CASH
CASH is a large male Pit Bull Terrier, a senior dog at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
HELENA
HELENA is a female Pit Bull Terrier, a medium-sized senior at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
BELL
BELL is a large female German Shepherd Dog, a senior, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonder…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
HUMPHREY
HUMPHREY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
BLU
BLU is a senior male Siberian Husky, large in size, located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior dogs make …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
DRACO
DRACO is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
ICEE
ICEE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior dogs make …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
MYA
MYA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
LEX
LEX is a male Pit Bull Terrier, a medium-sized senior at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonder…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
CALI
CALI is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
WINNIE
WINNIE is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
NINI
NINI is a small senior female Chihuahua/Poodle (Miniature) at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make won…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
BLUE
Meet BLUE, a senior male German Shepherd Dog (large) at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
LUCILLE
LUCILLE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, located at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs ma…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
BOB
BOB is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
YOGI
YOGI is a male Chinese Shar-Pei, a senior medium-sized dog at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make w…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
LOTUS
LOTUS is a medium-sized female Pit Bull Terrier senior at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonde…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
ROCKY is a senior male German Shepherd Dog at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
BLANCO
BLANCO is a senior male Siberian Husky / German Shepherd Dog, large, located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
SHAQ
SHAQ is a senior male Belgian Shepherd Malinois, large, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wond…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
KAINE
KAINE is a senior male Siberian Husky (large) at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
FREDRICKSON
FREDRICKSON is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs m…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
LEO
LEO is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large in size, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
POPS
POPS is a senior male Siberian Husky, medium size, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs make…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
BERTHA
BERTHA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, located in Riverside, CA at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter. Senior dogs …
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
SMILEY MILEY
SMILEY MILEY is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs ma…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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Adopting a senior dog in Riverside — 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 Riverside?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near Riverside, 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 Riverside?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in Riverside 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.