10+ years
Abby - Awesome Girl!
Abby is a beautiful senior who is looking for a new forever home. She's currently being fostered in NJ. Abby is a friendly hound mix who is great with…
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
Senior dogs in New Jersey
Senior dogs for adoption in New Jersey
Meet 118 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in New Jersey. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 91–118 of 118 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Senior confirmed
Larz
Meet Larz! Larz was pulled from a municipal shelter to Husky House, and he is now looking for his loving forever home. He is vision impaired in one ey…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Senior confirmed
Pink Lonestar
Meet Pink – The Tiny Survivor with a Big Personality At 10 years old and just 15 lbs, Pink has already lived through more than most dogs ever should. …
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Rolo
Rolo is a sweet boy who was rescued from the China meat trade. He's very friendly, happy and loves attention. He also loves to romp in the yard or go …
Greyhound Friends of NJ, Inc. • Millsboro DELAWARE, NJ
10+ years
Flash
Introducing Flash, the charming 10 year old poodle with a heart full of love. Weighing just 15 pounds, Flash has found comfort in a loving and patient…
NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Inc • Chester, NJ
10+ years
COAL
10 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval p…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Senior confirmed
Jasper
JASPER - A Family Friendly German Shepherd Age: 8 Years Sex: Male Size: Medium Good With Dogs: Needs proper introduction Good With Cats: No Good With …
Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary • Millburn, NJ
10+ years
Paw Paw Walter
Adopt Paw Paw Walter – Sponsored & Ready to Love You! Some dogs just have that something… and Paw Paw Walter is one of them At 11 years young, this sw…
One Love Animal Rescue • Mount Laurel, NJ
10+ years
PETUNIA
11 years old and I would like to spend my senior years as an only dog, so that I get all the attention that I deserve. Thank you for your interest in …
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Senior confirmed
Nova
Nova is a female husky who was adopted out as a puppy and recently returned for fighting with the other female dog in the home. She is fine with male …
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
10+ years
Rebel
Meet Rebel! Rebel is a very sweet boy who is looking for his loving forever home. Despite his name, Rebel is actually a very well behaved, gentle dog!…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Senior confirmed
Roxie
Meet Roxie, a husky mix who was dumped in a shelter when she was pregnant. Husky House pulled her and she gave birth to beautiful puppies, and now she…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Senior confirmed
Blue
Meet Blue! An owner surrender, Blue is looking for a loving forever home where he can live stress free. He needs a home with experienced owners who un…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
10+ years
Sarge Tennis Pro
Quote from foster family: “Sarge loves playing with tennis balls so much that we may enter him into the U.S. Open for canines (woof!)” "He is the swee…
Rescue Haven Foundation • Caldwell, NJ
Senior confirmed
Maverick
Meet Maverick! Maverick is a friendly, fluffy, all-white husky. Sadly, Maverick did not have a good home environment earlier in his life, but was resc…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Senior confirmed
Boochie TX
Meet Boochie (aka Booch, aka Kombucha if you’re fancy). Boochie was adopted out in 2021 and, through absolutely no fault of her own, recently found he…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
At Risk
MJ
Meet MJ! He is a 9yr old beagle/terrier mix. He was found as a stray in KY and ended up in a kill shelter...until we rescued him. He seems to get alon…
S&L Animal Rescue, Inc. • Pittstown, NJ
10+ years
Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea's Woof Facts: Meet Sweet Pea - a 13 year-old distinguished lady looking for a peaceful retirement home. Fully house and crate trained. IDEAL…
Rescue Haven Foundation • Caldwell, NJ
Senior confirmed
Archie
Meet Archie! Archie is a male Pomeranian who was rescued from being found left in a dumpster. Now safe at Husky House, Archie is looking for his lovin…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Senior confirmed
Allie
Meet Allie! Our vet estimates her to be 8yrs old and she has been spayed. Allie weighs about 50lbs. We wanted the vet to check her right eye since it …
S&L Animal Rescue, Inc. • Pittstown, NJ
10+ years
Wheezy
Wheezy is about 10-11 years old and 16lbs. Wheezy is good with both dogs and cats. She is well-behaved in the home and can be left home without being …
NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Inc • Chester, NJ
10+ years
Benny - Loving Senior
Benny is a handsome Maltese-Poodle mix who is looking for a new home! Benny was adopted to a loving couple a few years ago, but sadly, his owners can …
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
Senior confirmed
Cooper
Cooper is 9 years old and about 36 pounds. He is affectionate, crate trained, enjoys toys and playing fetch, walks nicely on leash and enjoys car ride…
NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Inc • Chester, NJ
Senior confirmed
Duke
Duke is about 9 years old and 50 lbs., found as a stray in rural NC. He is a beautiful leash walker, wonderful in the car, is housetrained and would b…
NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Inc • Chester, NJ
Senior confirmed
Blue Steele
Blue is a happy guy who likes nothing more than to be with his people and going for walks or playing with his toys. He is a very intelligent guy who w…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Violet Beauregarde Lonestar
Meet Violet Beauregarde Lonestar, a 7 year-old, 60-pound bundle of energy! Saved from a Texas shelter with minutes to spare, this beautiful girl is ea…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Ollie (Noah) Alabama
Meet Ollie, the lovable 8 year-old Terrier mix who’s just the right size at 36 pounds! During the Covid lockdown, he was returned to EHR and is now ea…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Stanley Martin Steele
Are you looking for a handsome and distinguished pup? Well, look no further than Stanley! Stanley is a well-trained 9-year-old pooch who weighs in at …
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior dogs in New Jersey by breed
Senior dogs in New Jersey by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in New Jersey
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Eleventh Hour Rescue — Dover, New Jersey · See Eleventh Hour Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Northstar Pet Rescue — Boonton, New Jersey · See Northstar Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Husky House — Matawan, New Jersey · See Husky House ’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue — Milmay, New Jersey · See Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Wag On Inn Rescue — Oakhurst, New Jersey · See Wag On Inn Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Northern Ocean County Animal Facility — Jackson , New Jersey · See Northern Ocean County Animal Facility’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Inc — Chester, New Jersey · See NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rescue Haven Foundation — Caldwell, New Jersey · See Rescue Haven Foundation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rescue Ridge — Howell Township, New Jersey · See Rescue Ridge’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Southern Ocean County Animal Facility — Manahawkin, New Jersey · See Southern Ocean County Animal Facility’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc. — Bloomingdale, New Jersey · See Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Burlington County Animal Alliance — Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey · See Burlington County Animal Alliance’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue — Monticello, New Jersey · See Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Critter Companion Rescue — Sussex, New Jersey · See Critter Companion Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary — Millburn, New Jersey · See Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- South Jersey Rescue — Gibbstown, New Jersey · See South Jersey Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- 3 Hearts 4 Paws Animal Rescue — Morganville, New Jersey · See 3 Hearts 4 Paws Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption Inc — Scotch Plains, New Jersey · See Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue — Jackson Township, New Jersey · See No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Peace 4 Paws Inc. — Westwood, New Jersey · See Peace 4 Paws Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- S&L Animal Rescue, Inc. — Pittstown, New Jersey · See S&L Animal Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center — Madison, New Jersey · See St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Wilma's Orphans, Inc. — Jackson, New Jersey · See Wilma's Orphans, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue — Cliffwood, New Jersey · See Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in New Jersey — 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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in New Jersey welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.