Senior confirmed
ALIF
Alif is a fluffy toasted marshmallow! He walks well on leash and hangs out with other laid-back dogs very successfully. Alif has been in a foster home…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, 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 991–1,020 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
Senior confirmed
ROCA
ROCA is a large senior female Pit Bull Terrier at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
Senior confirmed
Kirby and Wayne
Wayne and Kirby are an adorable pair with the cutest and most endearing faces. These two have been through a lot and have taken a while to come around…
Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center • Seal Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Royalty
Meet Royalty! This sweet 9 year old staffy has been through some rough times, and she's ready to retire in style, like the queen she is. She makes an …
City of Elk Grove Animal Services • Elk Grove, CA
Senior confirmed
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Border Collie / Labrador Retriever, large, at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs make won…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
At Risk
Moe
Meet Moe — Your Future Furry Best Friend! Moe is a 7-year-old, 21-lb. sweetheart who was rescued from the Downey Shelter just before he ran out of tim…
Boston Buddies, Inc. • Huntington Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
BUBBLES
06/14/26 08:41Bubbles has been a little angel since arriving to us over 6 MONTHS AGO, and while we do love him, the shelter is no palce for a special …
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
10+ years
BELLA
BELLA is a female Pit Bull Terrier, a medium-sized senior currently at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro, CA. Senior dogs make wonder…
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
10+ years
Sandi
Courtesy Post: Meet Sandie! Elk Grove, CA Posted: December 9, 2025 ✨ This dog is NOT at the shelter. Please contact the owner directly for all inquiri…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
Senior confirmed
ACE
ACE is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, a large dog at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Senior confirmed
Peri Peri
Peri Peri is a small male Brussels Griffon / Shih Tzu (adult, senior) at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary in Acton, CA. Senior dogs make wonde…
The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary • Acton, CA
At Risk
Rocco
Rocco’s journey to us began with a lifesaving act of compassion. Our friends at DaisyLu Ranch, a senior dog rescue in Camarillo, spotted a video of Ro…
Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue • San Diego, 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
Senior confirmed
DAYTON
DAYTON is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier (large) at South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
MIMI
MIMI is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, currently at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
ANNIE
ANNIE is a senior female Whippet, medium size, located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
Senior confirmed
Boq
✨ Meet Boq — 6 lbs of tiny, determined heart ✨ Available for Adoption through Umbrella of Hope Boq Wicked is a 9-year-old, 6-pound Maltese mix with a …
Umbrella of Hope • Pittsburg, CA
Senior confirmed
TONY
TONY is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, currently at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
Jasmine - Las Vegas
"Jasmine is such a special dog. She’s the sweetest little old lady, but she doesn’t act like an old lady. She still has a lot of energy and she will o…
Dachshund Rescue of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
BRICE
BRICEIs an established fellow who knows sit and probably other commands we've yet to uncover. He leashes up nicely and working on his walking skills w…
Humboldt County Sheriff's Animal Shelter • McKinleyville, CA
Senior confirmed
Bubba
Breed: Pit Bull X DOB: 10/2018 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: short Size: large Color(s): grey / white Description: Hi, I'm Bubba, a loving and frien…
Canine Adoption and Rescue League • Ventura, CA
10+ years
BUBAH
Bubah's fosters take him on lovely walks, and he does beautifully on the leash! Not reactive at all to other dogs and is completely unbothered by thei…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
ALEXANDER
ALEXANDER is a large male German Shepherd Dog, a senior at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
Senior confirmed
JAKE
Excited to find your new family member at Wags and Whiskers? Our pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. Many come from unknown backgr…
Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue • Chico, CA
Senior confirmed
BEAR
Excited to find your new family member at Wags and Whiskers? Our pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. Many come from unknown backgr…
Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue • Chico, CA
10+ years
Willow (Chihuahua)
Meet Willow. Willow is a lively 11 + year-old, 23 lb senior gal chihuahua mix who still has plenty of spark and curiosity. While she seems to be a one…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
ELLIS
ELLIS is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, located in Van Nuys, CA at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
10+ years
HOWIE
HOWIE is a senior male Siberian Husky of medium size at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
Senior confirmed
TATTOO
TATTOO is a senior male Border Collie, large, located in Stockton, CA at the Animal Protection League/SASF. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Protection League/SASF • Stockton, CA
Senior confirmed
Whiskey
Rescued from Rosarito, Mexico, Whiskey is 8 years young and full of heart. This happy, easygoing guy has a tail that never stops wagging and a gentle …
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue • San Diego, 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.