Senior confirmed
Cheeky
Cheeky says “don’t mind me I’m just dreaming of my FURever home!” Cheeky is estimated to be around 2 years old and is: Dog friendly Cat friendly Kid f…
Spoil Em Rotten Foundation • Cincinnati, OH
Senior dogs in Ohio
Senior dogs for adoption in Ohio
Meet 54 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Ohio. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 1–30 of 54 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 Ohio 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 Ohio
Senior confirmed
Stella (and Frankie)
Frankie and Stella are two 7 1/2 year-old sister Basset hounds that came to OBHR after their owner had to go into an assisted living home. Whereas we …
Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc • Brookville, OH
Senior confirmed
Frankie (female) (and Stella)
Frankie and Stella are two 7 1/2 year-old sister Basset hounds that came to OBHR after their owner had to go into an assisted living home. Whereas we …
Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc • Brookville, OH
Senior confirmed
Sweetpea
Meet Sweetpea ❤️ Sweetpea is a lovable 23 pound, 10-year-old Puggle with a heart full of love and a story of resilience. She was found tied to a tree …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
ROSIE
Rosie is an almost 6-year-old Lab mix searching for a calm, loving home. No young children or loud chaotic household. Older children are ok. She is ho…
THE ROAD HOME ANIMAL PROJECT • St Clairsville, OH
Senior confirmed
Shorty-Beagle Boy
Shorty here. I am a happy, sweet beagle boy. I was beagling in West Virginia and got lost. Some nice people found me and looked for my family, with no…
Rose's Rescue • Rootstown, OH
Senior confirmed
Angel Baby-Special Needs Senior
Special Needs Girl - Has Hypothyroidism & Cushing's Disease Hello world, my name is Angel and yes I am one sweet angel of a girl. My mom kinda over lo…
Rose's Rescue • Rootstown, OH
Senior confirmed
GERALDINE
GERALDINE is a senior female Mastiff of medium size at Summit County Animal Control in Akron, OH. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Summit County Animal Control • Akron, OH
10+ years
Holly
Holly is a happy, loving senior that just wants a soft bed and regular meals. She is carrying a few extra pounds and needs an exercise program to help…
Colony Cats (& dogs) • Dublin, OH
Senior confirmed
Winifred "Winnie"
Winnie is a 4-5-year-old Dutch Shepherd mix, weighing around 65 pounds, with a stunning brindle coat. Although she might be a little shy at first, she…
Paws and Prayers • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
10+ years
Lil' Danielle
Lil' Danielle is a senior female Chihuahua at Danielle's Animal Safe Haven in Ashville, OH. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Danielle's Animal Safe Haven • Ashville, OH
Senior confirmed
Buttons - OS
Meet Buttons — a devoted little guy with a big personality and an even bigger heart We don’t believe Buttons had the best start in life, but what trul…
Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. • Pataskala, OH
Senior confirmed
ONYX
Onyx is such a good boy. This poor baby was found by good samaritans. He was chained to a box, had mange and was in horrible condition. He looks AMAZI…
My Young & Old Fur Babies Rescue • Woodsfield, OH
Senior confirmed
Nike 2026
Blue-eyed NIKE is stunning petite Australian Shepherd girl. Her floofy coat makes her look like she's part llama or alpaca, but she's all Aussie! 34-p…
Sweet Dream House Rescue • Batavia, OH
10+ years
Gidget
Meet Gidget! Gidget is a sweet, calm 13-year-old girl who proves that age is just a number! She's a playful pup who still loves chasing toys you throw…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Buddy 2026
Sweet sweet Buddy is a long and low Corgi mix guy looking for a home. We aren't sure what the "mix" part is. Basset? Beagle? whatever the mix, he's ad…
Sweet Dream House Rescue • Batavia, OH
Senior confirmed
Penny Lane
Meet sweet Penny Lane! Penny is a senior beagle who came to OBHR from a local shelter who was seeking a rescue because Penny was thought to be pregnan…
Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc • Brookville, OH
Senior confirmed
RUSTY
RUSTY is a senior male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, currently at Summit County Animal Control in Akron, OH. Senior dogs make wonder…
Summit County Animal Control • Akron, OH
10+ years
Mowgli
Meet Mowgli (“Mo”)! He’s the sweetest little senior Westie in town. He’s only about 15 lbs and 10 ish years old. Mo is great with other dogs and likes…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
BONNIE
BONNIE is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, currently at Summit County Animal Control in Akron, OH. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Summit County Animal Control • Akron, OH
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Winston
There is truly nothing more frustrating in dog rescue than when we get a call from a shelter that a dog who is microchipped to us has been located but…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Harlee - OS
Meet Harlee — a tiny diva with a huge personality and enough charm to keep everyone wrapped around her little paw. If you’ve ever wished for a best fr…
Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. • Pataskala, OH
Senior confirmed
Puddin
Meet Puddin, a gentle, affectionate older lady of 7 and 60 pounds, who is ready to bring a little bit of sweetness into your life. Best guess is I am …
Rose's Rescue • Rootstown, OH
Senior confirmed
Bell Bell
Bell Bell is an 8-year-old Akbash dog. She is current on vaccinations and has been spayed. She isn’t the right dog for every home. She is a guardian-t…
Crossed Paws Animal Shelter • Woodsfield, OH
Senior confirmed
Maggie
Meet Maggie. Maggie’s family split up and moved their separate ways… but somehow, everyone forgot about her. She waited on the porch for a week. Watch…
Spoil Em Rotten Foundation • Cincinnati, OH
10+ years
Tiny
Welcome Tiny to DASH! Tiny came to DASH with several other smaller dogs from southern Ohio shelter where they were taken from a home where they were n…
Danielle's Animal Safe Haven • Ashville, OH
10+ years
Chestnut
Chestnut is a 12+ year old male cocker spaniel whose life story could have made him bitter… but instead, it made him even sweeter. This gentle senior …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
Senior confirmed
Stanley
Looking for a quiet, loyal friend to share your days with? Meet Stanley, an 8-year-old gentleman who’s ready to be someone’s faithful sidekick for the…
Powell Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) • Powell, OH
10+ years
Holly (ISO Forever Foster)
May 6th of this year our sweet Holly will be 11 years old, and we would love to have her in a forever foster home for that. She's a sweetheart that ab…
Paws and Prayers • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Senior dogs in Ohio by breed
Senior dogs in Ohio by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Ohio
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc — Germantown, Ohio · See Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. — Pataskala, Ohio · See Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rose's Rescue — Rootstown, Ohio · See Rose's Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Danielle's Animal Safe Haven — Ashville, Ohio · See Danielle's Animal Safe Haven’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc — Brookville, Ohio · See Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Summit County Animal Control — Akron, Ohio · See Summit County Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue Inc. — Columbus, Ohio · See Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- OAIC, Inc.(Ohio American Indian Council, Inc.) Indian Summers Border Collie RezQ — Minerva, Ohio · See OAIC, Inc.(Ohio American Indian Council, Inc.) Indian Summers Border Collie RezQ’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Paws and Prayers — Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio · See Paws and Prayers’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Spoil Em Rotten Foundation — Cincinnati, Ohio · See Spoil Em Rotten Foundation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Sweet Dream House Rescue — Cincinnati, Ohio · See Sweet Dream House Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio — Dublin, Ohio · See Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Buckeye Basset Hound Rescue — Columbus, Ohio · See Buckeye Basset Hound Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Colony Cats (& dogs) — Dublin, Ohio · See Colony Cats (& dogs)’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Crossed Paws Animal Shelter — Woodsfield, Ohio · See Crossed Paws Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Morrow County Dog Shelter — Mt. Gilead, Ohio · See Morrow County Dog Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- My Young & Old Fur Babies Rescue — Woodsfield, Ohio · See My Young & Old Fur Babies Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Powell Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) — Powell, Ohio · See Powell Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- THE ROAD HOME ANIMAL PROJECT — St Clairsville , Ohio · See THE ROAD HOME ANIMAL PROJECT’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Toby's Critter Cove Rescue — Cuyahoga Falls , Ohio · See Toby's Critter Cove Rescue ’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Ohio — 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio?
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 Ohio?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Ohio welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Ohio 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.