10+ years
Princess Petunia
Princess Petunia may be a senior in years, but you'd never know it from her energy! Petunia still loves to go for walks and to play with toys- sometim…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
Senior dogs in Maryland
Senior dogs for adoption in Maryland
Meet 136 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Maryland. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 31–60 of 136 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 Maryland 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 Maryland
10+ years
PETIE
Meet Petie **Adoption fee is waived. Must be adopted with BenjieSometimes the quietest dogs have the biggest stories to tell. Petie arrived at the she…
Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc. • Westminster, MD
10+ years
DIESEL
Say hello to Diesel! Diesel is an 11-year-old Keeshond and Wire Fox Terrier mix with a sweet personality and plenty of love to share. This handsome se…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
Zeus
Recommendation: Older children due to high energy behaviors that may overwhelm young children. · Activity Level- Moderate · Requirement- Only dog home…
Maryland SPCA • Baltimore, MD
10+ years
NATE
NATE is a large male Mastiff listed as a senior at Prince Georges County Animal Management Division in Forestville, MD. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
Senior confirmed
Ralph
Itsy bitsy sweetie pie Ralph looks like a well-loved stuffed animal, smile and all! Ralph came to PAW as a stray who at eight-years old (or so) has cl…
Partnership for Animal Welfare • Greenbelt, MD
Senior confirmed
DUKE
DUKE is a senior male Golden Retriever of medium size in Forestville, MD. He is at Prince Georges County Animal Management Division. Senior dogs make …
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
10+ years
MATER
MATER is a senior male Border Terrier, medium size, located in Forestville, MD at the Prince Georges County Animal Management Division. Senior dogs ma…
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
10+ years
Gee of Montague Mi
Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization or individual. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more inform…
Eskie Rescuers United, American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. • Pikesville, MD
10+ years
PEBBLES
PEBBLES is a small senior female Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Papillon in Forestville, MD at the Prince Georges County Animal Management Division. Senio…
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
10+ years
LADY LU
Hi, I'm Lady Lu, and as they say, it's everything in a name! Let's start with the `Lady` part. According to the staff and volunteers, I am the definit…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
LUMPIA
More photos of loveable Lumpia can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/h35iXRDp4eVr1BUb9Meet Lumpia (aka Bella) — a 10-year-old “house hippo” wit…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
NEWTON
Your New Favorite Walking Buddy! If you're looking for a loyal, loving Lab with a heart of gold, Newton is ready to meet you! This handsome 9-year-old…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
CHASE
CHASE is a senior male Siberian Husky, a large dog at Prince Georges County Animal Management Division in Forestville, MD. Senior dogs make wonderful …
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
Senior confirmed
ZEUS
Meet Zeus! At 9 years young, Zeus is a handsome black Lab with a heart as big as he is. This friendly gentleman has lived with children of all ages, l…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
Lily
MEET LILY! The gorgeous Ms. Lily is an absolute doll baby, yet she is the mother of our other floof Enzo. Lily and Enzo came to Tara’s House when thei…
Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc. • Sykesville, MD
10+ years
Hei Hei
Meet Hei Hei! Hei Hei is a sweet 3‑year‑old pit mix who has already overcome more than most pups her age. She was found as a stray, scared and unsure …
Humane Society of Kent County Maryland Inc. • Chestertown, MD
Senior confirmed
Sage Mae
Sage Mae, the little senior gal from South Carolina is such a doll! She would be a great family dog, she is friendly to people (including kids) and an…
Partnership for Animal Welfare • Greenbelt, MD
Senior confirmed
BANE
Hi… I’m Bane. And if you’re looking for a dog who is just plain sweet, you found me. I’m the kind of pup who wins hearts without even trying—friendly,…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
Diesel
COURTESY POST – HELP DIESEL FIND A HOME ASAP Meet Diesel, a 3-year-old pit/Lab mix with a big heart and an even bigger cuddle game Through no fault of…
Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue • Baltimore, MD
10+ years
Minnie (being fostered in Miami, FL)
Minnie Bio Please ensure you understand and can meet the needs of this dog before applying. Energy level: low Potty training: in progress/pads Fenced …
Little Paws Dachshund Rescue • Brookfield, MD
Senior confirmed
BEAR
Name: Bear Sex: Male Estimated Age: About 8 years Best Guess for Breed: Wolfhound Mix Weight: About 95 lbs Lives With: Dogs, cats, and people! Housebr…
Petey and Furends • Rockville, MD
Senior confirmed
Fennel
Fennel is a gentle, sensitive girl looking for a patient adopter who will give her the time and space to feel safe. She may be a little shy at first, …
BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD
Senior confirmed
Toast
Meet Toast, a 7-year-old, 70-pound sweetheart with a gentle soul and plenty of love to give. While she may be a little shy when first meeting new peop…
BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD
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Strudel
Meet Strudel! If you're looking for a dog who is gentle, easygoing, and truly effortless to live with, Strudel may be your perfect match. This sweet 7…
BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD
Senior confirmed
Max
Meet Max - a lovable, smushy-faced gentleman with a huge heart, an adorable bottom-tooth smile, and a deep devotion to his people. Max came to BARCS t…
BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD
Senior confirmed
Junior
Meet Junior - a handsome gentleman looking for a soft place to land. Junior is the kind of dog who immediately settles into home life with an easy, st…
BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD
Senior confirmed
Monroe
Meet Monroe - a sweet, affectionate 8-year-old girl who is equal parts gentle cuddlebug and cheerful walking buddy, with a calm presence that makes he…
BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD
Senior confirmed
Pac Man 3 (Kira)
Pac Man 3 (aka Kira) is a beautiful, sweet 7-year-old girl who is ready to find a home where she can relax and shine. She loves spending time outdoors…
BARCS Animal Shelter • Baltimore, MD
Senior confirmed
Charity
Activity Level- Moderate · Housetrained · Requirement- Only dog home due to a history of behaviors incompatible with a multidog home
Maryland SPCA • Baltimore, MD
Senior dogs in Maryland by breed
Senior dogs in Maryland by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Maryland
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center — Derwood, Maryland · See Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- SPCA of Anne Arundel County — Annapolis, Maryland · See SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Prince Georges County Animal Management Division — Forestville, Maryland · See Prince Georges County Animal Management Division’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Reach Out Rescue & Resources — Westminster, Maryland · See Reach Out Rescue & Resources’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rescue Well Incorporated — Columbia, Maryland · See Rescue Well Incorporated’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- BARCS Animal Shelter — Baltimore, Maryland · See BARCS Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Little Paws Dachshund Rescue — Brookfield, Maryland · See Little Paws Dachshund Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- All Shepherd Rescue — Baltimore, Maryland · See All Shepherd Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Eskie Rescuers United, American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. — Pikesville, Maryland · See Eskie Rescuers United, American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue — Baltimore, Maryland · See Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- BARCS Animal Shelter — Baltimore, Maryland · See BARCS Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc. — Westminster, Maryland · See Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Petey and Furends — Rockville, Maryland · See Petey and Furends’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Maryland SPCA — Baltimore, Maryland · See Maryland SPCA’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Partnership for Animal Welfare — Greenbelt, Maryland · See Partnership for Animal Welfare’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Pet Rescue of Maryland — Monkton, Maryland · See Pet Rescue of Maryland’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Four-Legged Forgotten Oldies Senior Animal Farm — Baldwin, Maryland · See Four-Legged Forgotten Oldies Senior Animal Farm’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Kindness Matters Rescue Inc — Berlin, Maryland · See Kindness Matters Rescue Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- LOVEPAWS — Rockville, Maryland · See LOVEPAWS’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc. — Sykesville, Maryland · See Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Relief Fund — Lexington Park, Maryland · See Animal Relief Fund’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Goofy Foot Dog Rescue - Hagerstown, MD — Hagerstown, Maryland · See Goofy Foot Dog Rescue - Hagerstown, MD’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society of Kent County Maryland Inc. — Chestertown, Maryland · See Humane Society of Kent County Maryland Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Husky Education And Rescue Team, Inc. — Severn, Maryland · See Husky Education And Rescue Team, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Maryland — 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 Maryland?
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 Maryland?
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 Maryland?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Maryland welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Maryland 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 Maryland?
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 Maryland instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.