10+ years
Jake
Los Angeles Adoption Search Dogs Jake Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Jake Adopt Dog, looks like Terrier/Mix Age Senior, Estima…
Best Friends Animal Society — Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Senior dogs in California
Senior dogs for adoption in California
Meet 1199 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in California. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 31–60 of 1,199 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Senior dogs — age 7 and up — wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually already house-trained, past the chewing stage, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog in California means you typically know their size, temperament, and energy level from day one: fewer surprises, and a grateful companion who settles in fast. Always confirm availability and adoption requirements directly with the shelter or rescue.
Available senior dogs in California
10+ years
Eloise
Los Angeles Adoption Search Dogs Eloise Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Eloise Adopt Dog, looks like Terrier, American Stafford…
Best Friends Animal Society — Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
Baxter
Los Angeles Adoption Search Dogs Baxter Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Baxter Adopt Dog, looks like Terrier, Rat/Mix Age Senio…
Best Friends Animal Society — Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
Baker
Los Angeles Adoption Search Dogs Baker Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Baker Adopt Dog, looks like Retriever, Labrador/Mix Age …
Best Friends Animal Society — Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
Dakota
Dakota! Dakota was given her freedom ride out of the shelter and is living her best life with her foster siblings! Dakota is a 9 year old Shepherd mix…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior confirmed
Amber
To know Amber is to love her. This sweet, easygoing girl is 7-8 years old and is spayed & microchipped. She is so lovable and will snuggle as desired.…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
10+ years
JOLENE
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Senior confirmed
MARTINI
MARTINI is a medium female senior Australian Shepherd / Collie at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs mak…
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Senior confirmed
LAYLA
LAYLA is a medium female Australian Shepherd senior at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
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
10+ years
MOLLY
MOLLY is a senior female Miniature Poodle, a small dog at West Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Chatsworth, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
10+ years
JETHRO
Solano County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Division • Fairfield, CA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
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
Senior confirmed
JASPER
JASPER is a senior male large Poodle (Standard) / Golden Retriever at El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Sen…
El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe • South Lake Tahoe, CA
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
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
Senior confirmed
STRAWBERRY
STRAWBERRY is a senior female Terrier, small in size, located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, 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
PAQUITA
07/07/26 18:50 Meet Paquita, a female spayed senior (~10 year old) maltese/terrier mix who came into the shelter with severe matting, fleas and painfu…
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
10+ years
MARTHA
Martha is a senior female Shih Tzu, small in size, currently at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc in Lompoc, CA. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc • Lompoc, 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
BONITA
BONITA is a senior female Chihuahua, small, located at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility in Chula Vista, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
Senior dogs in California by breed
Senior dogs in California by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in California
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Ventura County Animal Regulation — Camarillo, California · See Ventura County Animal Regulation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center — Los Angeles, California · See South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter — Riverside, California · See Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park — Baldwin Park, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey — Downey, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster — Lancaster, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- United Hope for Animals — Pasadena, California · See United Hope for Animals’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- North Central Animal Care and Control — Los Angeles, California · See North Central Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Orange County Animal Care Center — Orange, California · See Orange County Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- San Bernardino City Animal Control — San Bernardino, California · See San Bernardino City Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Canine Adoption and Rescue League — Santa Paula, California · See Canine Adoption and Rescue League’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield — Bakersfield, California · See Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- West Valley Animal Care and Control Center — Chatsworth, California · See West Valley Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- East Valley Animal Care and Control Center — Van Nuys, California · See East Valley Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter — Thousand Palms, California · See Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Contra Costa Animal Services — Martinez, California · See Contra Costa Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Harbor Animal Care and Control Center — San Pedro, California · See Harbor Animal Care and Control Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson — Gardena, California · See Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Mutts in Need — Newport Beach, California · See Mutts in Need’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Oakland Animal Services — Oakland, California · See Oakland Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pasadena Humane — Pasadena, California · See Pasadena Humane’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Stanislaus County Animal Services — Modesto, California · See Stanislaus County Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Moreno Valley Animal Shelter — Moreno Valley, California · See Moreno Valley Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue — Chico, California · See Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
Senior dogs in other states
Adopting a senior dog in California — 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 California?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local group.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior dog in California?
Adoption fees vary by organization, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or sponsored because they wait the longest. Many rescues also begin any needed medical care before adoption. The dog's profile or the shelter can confirm the current fee.
Are senior dogs harder to care for?
Usually not. Older dogs are typically calmer and already trained, which makes the first weeks far easier than with a puppy. Some have age-related needs like a special diet or joint support, and the listing or shelter will tell you what to expect.
Can I adopt a senior dog from another city in California?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in California welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within California for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them directly how their process works.
What should I expect in the first weeks after adopting a senior dog in California?
Senior dogs usually settle in faster than puppies because they're already past the most demanding stage. Expect a brief adjustment period — they may be shy at first, then relax into their personality. A consistent routine, a comfortable spot to rest, and patience are usually all it takes.
Can I foster a senior dog in California instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in California offer foster programs — sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path so you can try the match before committing. Fostering is especially valuable for senior dogs because it gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are senior dogs good with children or other pets in a California home?
Many senior dogs are calm, gentle, and well-suited to family life — but it depends on the individual dog more than anything else. The shelter or rescue caring for each dog can tell you their specific history with children, cats, and other dogs before you apply. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
Know a senior dog in California who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.