Senior confirmed
ANNIE
What dog breed has a ridge on its neck but not all the way down its back, is 39 lbs and brindle? Well… only Annie knows! Annie was found as a stray by…
St Charles County Humane Services • St Peters, MO
Senior dogs in Missouri
Senior dogs for adoption in Missouri
Meet 59 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Missouri. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 31–59 of 59 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 Missouri 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 Missouri
10+ years
Barnaby
Please visit our web site at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption proces…
The Animal Rescue Alliance • Raytown, MO
Senior confirmed
Sir
Meet Sir: The Ultra-Chill Gentle Breed: Akita Age: Almost 8 years old Weight: 115 lbs Coat: Incredibly soft and plush If you are looking for a big, ha…
Needy Paws Rescue • St. Louis, MO
Senior confirmed
KAWAII
KAWAII is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at the Humane Society of Missouri in St Louis, MO. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Humane Society of Missouri • St Louis, MO
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
MONTANA
Meet Montana! She is a friendly, calm girl who loves long walks and has wonderful leash manners. She's house trained and would thrive in a home with a…
Animal Protective Association of Missouri • St. Louis, MO
10+ years
Star
Hi, my name is Star. I was found on the streets in pretty bad shape. I was heartworm positive and had to go through treatment. Now, that's not easy fo…
M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue • Savannah, MO
Senior confirmed
Karen
This beautiful sweet little 25lb lady is Karen. She's 7 yrs old with plenty of spunk. Karen doesn't do well being an only dog or being left alone for …
Needy Paws Rescue • St. Louis, MO
10+ years
HONEY
Meet Honey — Sweetness That Only Gets Better With Age At 13 years young, Honey is living proof that age is just a number! This lovely senior girl stil…
St Charles County Humane Services • St Peters, MO
10+ years
Pancho
Poor old man was roaming in town from house to house just looking for a kind human to help. Nails were long and curled, double ear infection and sever…
Stover Animal Rescue, Inc. • Stover, MO
10+ years
HAWKEYE
Hawkeye & Remi – Bonded Seniors with Big HeartsHawkeye – 10-year-old Black Lab MixHawkeye is a gentle senior who enjoys the simple things in life—suns…
St Charles County Humane Services • St Peters, MO
Senior confirmed
Brandie
If you like Rottweilers, then you will love Brandie. She is a little bit older 8 years old we think and weighs in at 75 pounds. She was found behind W…
Needy Paws Rescue • St. Louis, MO
Senior confirmed
LAYLA
Layla is such a sweetheart! She has a calm, relaxed disposition and just wants to make friends with everyone she meets. This older gal walks well on l…
Animal Protective Association of Missouri • St. Louis, MO
Senior confirmed
Bea
Bea is a sweet, loving, headstrong cautious 7 yr old chi mix, who came to rescue as an owner surrender. Once she warms up to you she will be your best…
All Paws Rescue, Inc. • O Fallon, MO
Senior confirmed
Rhett
Rhett is my name; being lazy is my game! After almost 8 years I’m relaxing in a home for the first time in my life. It’s wonderful! I LOVE my kennel a…
Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets • Kansas City, MO
10+ years
Betsy
Betsy came to Midwest Doberman Rescue in 2022 from a Hoarder in Lebanon Missouri. She is blind and deaf and just does her own thing. We love her. If s…
Midwest Doberman Rescue of St. Louis • St. Charles, MO
10+ years
Honey
Hi, my name is Honey. I'm a cute pooch who loves to shower people with affection. Although I'm a senior dog, I have a playful side and I'm always eage…
M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue • Savannah, MO
Senior confirmed
Mamacita
Mamacita is a dignified and gentle female dog, hoping to find a loving home. She is quiet and perhaps a bit shy, but once she warms up to you, you'll …
M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue • Savannah, MO
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Charlie
"I may be a senior pup, but I like to think of myself as a senior in high school—60 pounds, so handsome and young-looking! I have the softest brown ey…
Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets • Kansas City, MO
Senior confirmed
Sammy
Hi, my name is Sammy. I'm a happy girl. I love attention and will sit for my treat. I was found running around town with a shock collar. So, obviously…
M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue • Savannah, MO
Senior confirmed
Oliver
Hi, I'm Oliver. My buddy Olivia (dog804) and I ended up at M'Shoogys after the sheriff called about two dogs running loose along the highway, we'd bee…
M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue • Savannah, MO
Senior confirmed
Bear
BEAR is a handsome black-and-silver German Shepherd with a thick plush coat and a debonair dash of gray around his muzzle -- and he's looking for a fa…
Missouri German Shepherd Rescue • Kansas City, MO
Senior confirmed
Sacher
Sacher is very sweet. He warms up to new people outside his home very well. He is a little protective of his home, which we are working on. He is pret…
STRAY PAWS RESCUE • St. Peters, MO
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Prim
MUST BE ONLY DOG FENCED YARD REQUIRED Primm is an 12 year old pit mix. She is very friendly with humans but must be an only dog. She is reactive in th…
Needy Paws Rescue • St. Louis, MO
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Colby
If you're looking for a sweet German Shepherd who will love you forever, COLBY may be your ideal family member! BACKSTORYColby was owner-surrendered "…
Missouri German Shepherd Rescue • Kansas City, MO
Senior confirmed
Cleo
Cleo is a loving pit mix who loves playing outside at her foster family’s home. She does like to lead the pack and her more submissive friends don’t s…
STRAY PAWS RESCUE • St. Peters, MO
10+ years
Noel
Noel is a goofy, beautiful, carefree, energetic and very loving girl who just wants to have fun. She loves playing with the other dogs, going on walks…
Missouri German Shepherd Rescue • Kansas City, MO
10+ years
Dottie
Dottie is a sweet girl who is looking for a foster family or a forever family. She is super lovable and friendly with people and loves getting attenti…
STRAY PAWS RESCUE • St. Peters, MO
Senior dogs in Missouri by breed
Senior dogs in Missouri by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Missouri
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Needy Paws Rescue — St. Louis, Missouri · See Needy Paws Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- St Charles County Humane Services — St Peters, Missouri · See St Charles County Humane Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Protective Association of Missouri — St. Louis, Missouri · See Animal Protective Association of Missouri’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society of Missouri — St Louis, Missouri · See Humane Society of Missouri’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue — Savannah, Missouri · See M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Missouri German Shepherd Rescue — Kansas City, Missouri · See Missouri German Shepherd Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- STRAY PAWS RESCUE — St. Peters , Missouri · See STRAY PAWS RESCUE’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society of Missouri - Maryland Heights — Maryland, Missouri · See Humane Society of Missouri - Maryland Heights’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets — Kansas City, Missouri · See Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- All Paws Rescue, Inc. — O Fallon, Missouri · See All Paws Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lee's Summit Animal Control — Lee's Summit, Missouri · See Lee's Summit Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Unleashed Potential Animal Rescue — O'Fallon, Missouri · See Unleashed Potential Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- All About Paws Rescue — Bridgeton, Missouri · See All About Paws Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Furry Kids Refuge — Lee's Summit, Missouri · See Furry Kids Refuge’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Midwest Doberman Rescue of St. Louis — St. Charles, Missouri · See Midwest Doberman Rescue of St. Louis’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Stover Animal Rescue, Inc. — Stover, Missouri · See Stover Animal Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- The Animal Rescue Alliance — Raytown, Missouri · See The Animal Rescue Alliance’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Missouri — 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 Missouri?
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 Missouri?
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 Missouri?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Missouri welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Missouri 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 Missouri?
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 Missouri instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.