10+ years
BAMBINO
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/10/2026 from Rialto.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior dogs near San Bernardino
Senior dogs for adoption in San Bernardino, California
Meet 51 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around San Bernardino. 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 San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino, California
10+ years
Senior Pomeranian mix
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/10/2026 from San Bernardino.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Pit Bull Terrier
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/08/2026 from San Bernardino.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
DAKOTA
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/11/2026 from Grand Terrace. I came into the shelter with the name, Dakota.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
ELSA
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/10/2026 from Fontana.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Desert Dog White Knight
Apprx 6-7 year old White Knight lived with a group of 15 other dogs in the desert for several years after their owner died. A good samaritan visited t…
Cause for SB Paws • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated mix
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/05/2026 from San Bernardino. I need specialized care. I can only be placed with an approved …
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
Senior Dachshund mix
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/05/2026 from San Bernardino.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/06/2026 from Rialto.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
KOUFAX
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/07/2026 from Fontana.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
LORENZO
LORENZO is a senior male Pug/Chihuahua, small in size, located in San Bernardino, CA at San Bernardino City Animal Control. Senior dogs make wonderful…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
MED WAIVER PEPE
MED WAIVER PEPE is a small senior male Chihuahua at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
CHACHO
CHACHO is a senior male Maltese, small in size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
Senior Terrier mix
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/07/2026 from Rialto. I need specialized care. I can only be placed with an approved 501(c)(3…
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Pug
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/08/2026 from Fontana.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Pug
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/08/2026 from Fontana.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
LUCY
LUCY is a small female Maltese senior located at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
KODA
KODA is a senior male Shiba Inu / German Shepherd Dog, medium size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wond…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER DR JONES
MED WAIVER DR JONES is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, currently at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER COSMO
COSMO is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
PIERCE
PIERCE is a senior male Pug, medium size, at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER MILO
MED WAIVER MILO is a senior male Terrier, small in size, located at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
DEREK
DEREK is a small male Miniature Poodle, a senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
MILES
MILES is a large male Pit Bull Terrier, senior, located at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
LUMIERE
LUMIERE is a small male Terrier (senior) at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER MOLLY
MED WAIVER MOLLY is a female German Shepherd Dog, a medium-sized senior at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
JAKE
JAKE is a small male Terrier, a senior, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER ROCKIE
MED WAIVER ROCKIE is a senior male Labrador Retriever (large) at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs often make wonderful compani…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER JUNIPER
MED WAIVER JUNIPER is a senior female Labrador Retriever, large, at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
PRINCESS
PRINCESS is a small, female Pit Bull Terrier listed as a senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
MED WAIVER BLINK
MED WAIVER BLINK is a small male Toy Poodle/Chihuahua senior at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
CHARLIE
CHARLIE is a senior male Belgian Shepherd Malinois, medium size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
SOPHIE
SOPHIE is a small female Labrador Retriever senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs like SOPHIE make wonderful…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
ANASTASIA
ANASTASIA is a senior female Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd Dog, medium in size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Se…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
Senior confirmed
SADIE
SADIE is a small female Maltese (adult/senior) at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MILO
MILO is a senior male French Bulldog, medium size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
KHALYPSO NYMERIA SALDANA
KHALYPSO NYMERIA SALDANA is a senior female Siberian Husky (large) located at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs ma…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MABEL
MABEL is a senior female German Shepherd Dog of medium size in San Bernardino, CA at San Bernardino City Animal Control. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
JACK
JACK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, currently at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
PEBBLES
PEBBLES is a large female Pit Bull Terrier senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
KENDRICK
KENDRICK is a large male German Shepherd Dog and a senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
ROCKY is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
OMARI
OMARI is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Bruno
Handsome gentleman Bruno has run into some bad luck again! He initially became a Cause kid when his owner had to move and could not take their dogs. L…
Cause for SB Paws • San Bernardino, CA
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Adopting a senior dog in San Bernardino — 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 San Bernardino?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
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 San Bernardino who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.