10+ years
Liberty
Liberty is a 10-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever whose owner passed away over a month ago. Since then, she has been living alone in the only home she…
Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue • Carrollton, VA
Senior dogs in Virginia
Senior dogs for adoption in Virginia
Meet 72 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Virginia. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 31–60 of 72 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 Virginia 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 Virginia
Senior confirmed
Aki
Meet Aki! Aki is a very young 9 year old GSD/Husky mix. He found himself in our care when his owner moved and could not take him with them. Aki is a t…
Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County • Lovingston, VA
Senior confirmed
Blu Girl *Adopt or Foster
Blu Girl is a 9 years young blue tick beagle. Blu weighs about 28 pounds. She loves toys, people and children. Blu is very energetic but also will chi…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Penny's pup Parker/ Rooney
Meet Rooney! ❤️ Rooney is a sweet senior gentleman with a heart full of love and so much affection to give. Through no fault of his own, Rooney was re…
A Forever Home Rescue Foundation • Chantilly, VA
Senior confirmed
Stella
Sunny Stella is around 8 years old and weighs 13 pounds. She is a very sweet poodle who arrived after her owner could no longer take care of her. Stel…
Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc • Arlington, VA
Senior confirmed
Dena
Dena is an incredibly sweet 8-year-old, 16-pound corgchi (corgi+chihuahua). She is perfection in every way -- excellent leash, house, car and other do…
Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc • Arlington, VA
Senior confirmed
Sosa
Meet Sosa This handsome 8-year-old gentleman is truly a gentle giant. Sosa has a super sweet and calm demeanor that instantly puts you at ease. Becaus…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
Sam * Adopt or Foster
Sam is an 8 years young yorkie mix that was given up by his owner due to her serious health issues. Sam is friendly, walks well on a leash, is house t…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Winnie
Winnie is 10 years old and has sadly lost her home. More details coming soon! Adoption fee includes: first 2 DAPP, bordetella, deworming, flea prevent…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
Senior confirmed
Tiger
Meet Tiger! This handsome island boy is ready to find his forever home in the United States. He will be traveling from Puerto Rico soon and needs an a…
Island Dog Adoption Network • Virginia Beach, VA
10+ years
Molly
Molly is a 13 year old, spayed, vaccinated, female long haired Chihuahua that has recently had a dental. She is good with dogs and cats. Molly is a ve…
Friends Of Bedford County Animal Shelter • Bedford, VA
10+ years
Hightower
Hightower is one of our very special Campbell County boys, and we are glad he is with us! He went straight to the vet the minute his hold time was up,…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
Senior confirmed
Luke
Luke came from a rural shelter where he was surrendered. He is 8 yrs old and has been chained most of his life- he has a permanent bald ring around hi…
Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc • Norfolk, VA
Senior confirmed
Ribeye
Originally surrendered to an animal control officer in rural South Carolina, Ribeye was living in an extreme neglect environment. But we are not focus…
Central Virginia Regional Rescue • Forest, VA
Senior confirmed
Anya *Adopt or Foster
Anya came to Mutt Love, along with Callie, when both their elderly humans passed away. Anya is on the shy side and little reserved until she gets to k…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
Senior confirmed
Callie *Adopt or Foster
Callie came to Mutt Love, along with Anya, when both their elderly humans passed away. Callie is a very social, outgoing and seeks attention. Callie i…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Chapo in Verona VA
Sweet Chapo is up for adoption! He is one of our favorite pups! Chapo man is one of out seniors at 10 years old. Chapo is fully house-trained and love…
Ring Dog Rescue • Richmond, VA
Senior confirmed
Jake
Jake is one big sweet lug of a dog!! And this beefcake happens to be AMAZING!! He practacally always has a smile on his face - like this dude really s…
Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc. • Chester, VA
Senior confirmed
Gomer
Our sweet Gomer was picked up by a local animal control the day before Christmas Eve 2024. He was very thin but happy to see everyone. Every time some…
Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc • Norfolk, VA
10+ years
Trixie
Hi there… I’m Trixie I’m 13 years young, a mixed-breed sweetheart with a soft heart and a slower step than I used to have—but plenty of love left to g…
Lost Fantasy Rescue • Ceres, VA
10+ years
Nico
Meet Nico! Nico is a 10-year-old sweetheart looking for a calm, loving place to call home. This handsome guy is great in the bath, loves his toys, and…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
10+ years
Leo *Adopt
Sweet, laid-back Leo is a 10/11 year-young gentleman looking for his forever home. He came to Mutt Love after his beloved human mom could no longer ca…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Luna (Grandma)
Luna is a charming older gal who proves that age is just a number. She gets along famously with everyone she meets—dogs, cats, and kids alike. Luna is…
Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary • Spotsylvania, VA
Senior confirmed
Sugar: Not at the shelter (Sierra)
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
Senior confirmed
Hunie
I’m an 8-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback/Boxer mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for my people. My life was turned upside down when my old fam…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
Senior confirmed
Gomer *Cross post
Gomer was at a rural shelter for some time before going into a foster home while he was treated for heartworms. He is a sweet boy about eight years ol…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
LACY
LACY is a senior female Parson Russell Terrier / Beagle, medium size, at Norfolk Animal Care Center in Norfolk, VA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA
Senior confirmed
Red: "My Home to Yours"
Red's family asked us to find him a home, through our "My Home to Yours" complementary posting. Here is what she says about him: "He does not like to …
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
Senior confirmed
Kimbra - owner rehome
Contact Hilary at 540 -280-6894 in Burnsville VA PB chocolate lab, approx. 8 years old. She is spayed and UTD. Crate trained, and house-trained. Kimbr…
Highland County Humane Society Inc • Monterey, VA
10+ years
Trevor
Meet Trevor! Gender: Male This is Trevor — and if there is one dog in the shelter who deserves a standing ovation, a parade, and a forever home all at…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
Senior dogs in Virginia by breed
Senior dogs in Virginia by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Virginia
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Mutt Love Rescue — Fairfax, Virginia · See Mutt Love Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society of Warren County — Front Royal, Virginia · See Humane Society of Warren County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Norfolk Animal Care Center — Norfolk, Virginia · See Norfolk Animal Care Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Friends of Campbell County Animal Control — Rustburg, Virginia · See Friends of Campbell County Animal Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Fancy Cats Rescue Team — Herndon, Virginia · See Fancy Cats Rescue Team’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA — Charlottesville, Virginia · See Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc — Arlington, Virginia · See Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Alleghany Humane Society — Low Moor, Virginia · See Alleghany Humane Society’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc — Norfolk, Virginia · See Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation — Chantilly, Virginia · See A Forever Home Rescue Foundation’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary — Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia · See Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County — Lovingston, Virginia · See Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Island Dog Adoption Network — Virginia Beach, Virginia · See Island Dog Adoption Network’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Ring Dog Rescue — Richmond, Virginia · See Ring Dog Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc. — Chester, Virginia · See Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc.’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Central Virginia Regional Rescue — Forest, Virginia · See Central Virginia Regional Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Collie Rescue, Inc — Chantilly, Virginia · See Collie Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Friends Of Bedford County Animal Shelter — Bedford, Virginia · See Friends Of Bedford County Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Highland County Humane Society Inc — Monterey, Virginia · See Highland County Humane Society Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- King George Animal Rescue League — Dahlgren, Virginia · See King George Animal Rescue League’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Lost Fantasy Rescue — Ceres, Virginia · See Lost Fantasy Rescue ’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue — Carrollton, Virginia · See Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Rugby Creek Animal Rescue, Inc — Mouth Of Wilson, Virginia · See Rugby Creek Animal Rescue, Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue — Alexandria, Virginia · See Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
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Adopting a senior dog in Virginia — 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Virginia welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Virginia 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.