10+ years
Harley James
Harley James is a large male Black Labrador Retriever, a senior, currently at Haven to Home Canine Rescue in Berwick, PA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
Senior dogs in Pennsylvania
Senior dogs for adoption in Pennsylvania
Meet 99 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Pennsylvania. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 31–60 of 99 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
10+ years
Daisy Ann
Retirement Home Needed for Bonded Senior PairDaisy and Harley are playful and loving senior Labs. They love belly rubs, good chew bones, cuddling, and…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
10+ years
Lily Lou
This little girl was relinquished in at 12 years old. She seems to be a little neurologic but is sweet. She is now current on vaccines, microchipped a…
Furry Feet Rescue Inc. • Walnutport, PA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Carson FKA Bozo
Meet Carson! Breed: Shepherd Mix DOB: 01/31/2016 Sex: Male (neutered) Weight: 55 lbs Currently up to date on all age appropriate vaccinationsThings To…
To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. • Kimberton, PA
Senior confirmed
Picasso
Meet Picasso — the reformed “bull in a china shop” turned certified beefcake. Picasso came to us from ACCT Philly several months ago weighing a heartb…
Outcast Rescue • Catasauqua, PA
Senior confirmed
Pippi 050926
Meet Pippi! Breed: Doodle Mix DOB: 04/04/2019 Sex: Female (spayed) Weight: 67 lbs Currently up to date on all age appropriate vaccinationsThings To Kn…
To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. • Kimberton, PA
Senior confirmed
Mya (in foster)
Meet Mya — affectionately known as “My-My.” Mya is a sweet and loving 8-year-old Yorkie/Shih-Tzu/Maltese mix with the gentlest soul. She absolutely ad…
Diane's Pet Rescue • Pottstown, PA
Senior confirmed
Rupert
He’s adorable and up for adoption! His name is Rupert, he’s 7 years old, and he’s a Lab mix. Rupert is sweet and shy, vocal and loving. He’s treat mot…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
10+ years
Marge And Homer
This is Marge who was found roaming the streets with her pal, Homer. Marge is a 10-year-old, 65-pound Lab mix with a loving nature. She is a bit shy, …
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Senior confirmed
Homer And Marge
This is Homer, a 7-year-old Dachshund/Beagle mix who was found roaming the streets with his pal, Marge. These two are so close that they must be adopt…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Senior confirmed
Betty Boop
BETTY BOOP is an 8 yrs old, Mini-Goldendoodle Who is as sweet as can be! She is great with other dogs and also the kitties in her foster home. She cam…
CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc • Landenberg, PA
10+ years
A Angelica
Angelica is available for adoption. She is 10 years old and weighs 7.2 lbs. Her adoption fee is $450.00. Hi, my name is Angelica and I have been at my…
Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. • Allentown,, PA
Senior confirmed
Pablo
Meet Pablo. He is a 7-year-old, 10 lb., sweet affectionate little guy who is in need of a new home. He loves going to parks and loves the rain. Pablo …
Almost Home Dog Rescue • Doylestown, PA
Senior confirmed
Tina
Tina is a shy but loving female Bichon. Cautious but eager to be loved. Enjoys playing with other small female dogs. Still learning her leash skills s…
Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc • Stroudsburg, PA
Senior confirmed
OK/Jack Flash (KS)
WARNING: Extremely Adorable Brittany Boy Ahead Hiyaaaaa! My name is Jack Flash Yes… I know… cool name, right? Sounds fast and exciting. And while I ca…
National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network • Curwensville, PA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Yoko
Hi! I'm Yoko, an 11 year old, 13 pound Pomeranian Corgi mix looking for my happily ever after. I would love my own person to snuggle with. Walking aro…
Peace Love and Poms Rescue • Lebanon, PA
10+ years
MARGE (& HOMER)
This is Marge who was found roaming the streets with her pal, Homer. Marge is a 10-year-old, 65-pound Lab mix with a loving nature. She is a bit shy, …
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Senior confirmed
Abbey Mae
ABBEY MAE came to us when her owner had to go into assisted living. She is the sweetest, sweetest dog! Always happy to meet new people! Abbey is good …
CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc • Landenberg, PA
Senior confirmed
Lorretta
Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc • Stroudsburg, PA
Senior confirmed
Koda and Niko
Koda and Niko have been together their whole lives and we are not going to separate them. :) Niko LOVES to give kisses and Koda likes to lay on the co…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Tank Jr
Fostered in North Augusta SC, Tank Jr, is officially available for adoption! Here is what is foster family has to say: Hi, my name is Tank Jr. Why suc…
Peace Love and Poms Rescue • Lebanon, PA
10+ years
Amy
Amy is a volunteer favorite :) She loves everybody she meets and will soak up all the attention she can get :) Amy has lots of lumps and bumps but hey…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Whitney
Whitney is a gentle 14-year-old boy who’s looking for a calm, loving home to spend his golden years. He has a sweet, easygoing personality and enjoys …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Bonnie
Bonnie is a sweet older beagle with a gentle soul and a big love for people. She soaks up attention and enjoys spending her days roaming the field, fo…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Frankie
Frankie is a senior lab currently living in a foster home, where his gentle and affectionate nature truly shines. He is a loving dog who forms strong …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Snoopy
Snoopy (13) and Libby (14) are a bonded pair of senior sweethearts who recently lost their beloved mom, a dedicated member of our Haven to Home foster…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
10+ years
Libby
Snoopy (13) and Libby (14) are a bonded pair of senior sweethearts who recently lost their beloved mom, a dedicated member of our Haven to Home foster…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
Senior confirmed
Cole
Have you ever met a dog that is just steals your heart the very moment you see them for the first time? Charming COLE is one such dog. He’s a handsome…
Animal Advocates • Pittsburgh, PA
Senior dogs in Pennsylvania by breed
Senior dogs in Pennsylvania by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Pennsylvania
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- 2nd Chance 4 Life — Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania · See 2nd Chance 4 Life’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Crossing Paths Animal Rescue — Yardley, Pennsylvania · See Crossing Paths Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network — Curwensville, Pennsylvania · See National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- One Dog at a Time ODAAT — Lewistown, Pennsylvania · See One Dog at a Time ODAAT’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Paws Across Pittsburgh — Springdale, Pennsylvania · See Paws Across Pittsburgh’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Peace Love and Poms Rescue — Lebanon, Pennsylvania · See Peace Love and Poms Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Care Sanctuary — East Smithfield, Pennsylvania · See Animal Care Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc — Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania · See Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Haven to Home Canine Rescue — Berwick, Pennsylvania · See Haven to Home Canine Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc. — Kimberton, Pennsylvania · See To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal Advocates — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · See Animal Advocates’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team — Pottstown, Pennsylvania · See Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Beaver County Humane Society — Center Township, Pennsylvania · See Beaver County Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc — Landenberg, Pennsylvania · See CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Diane's Pet Rescue — Pottstown, Pennsylvania · See Diane's Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Furry Feet Rescue Inc. — Walnutport, Pennsylvania · See Furry Feet Rescue Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Outcast Rescue — Catasauqua, Pennsylvania · See Outcast Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Almost Home Dog Rescue — Doylestown, Pennsylvania · See Almost Home Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- animaladvocates.net — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · See animaladvocates.net’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Forever Home Rescue — Parker Ford, Pennsylvania · See Forever Home Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Forever Love Rescue Inc — Gettysburg, Pennsylvania · See Forever Love Rescue Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Good Old Tails Senior Animal Rescue — Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania · See Good Old Tails Senior Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Molly's Place Rescue — Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · See Molly's Place Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Nirvana Animal Rescue — Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania · See Nirvana Animal Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.