Senior confirmed
The national senior-dog directory
Senior dogs for adoption, nationwide
5,527 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) are listed right now, with 5,276 currently grouped across 50 states. Search below, or browse by state or age.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Lily's Second Chanceis a free nonprofit directory built in memory of Lily, a senior dog adopted at 10 who gave seven beautiful years of love. We don't shelter or adopt out dogs ourselves — we gather listings from real shelters and rescues so older dogs get seen before they're overlooked.
29 senior dogs match your search
29 senior dogs match your search.
Search by name, breed, state, size, or sex — every result is a real, currently listed senior dog.
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10+ years
Senior Chihuahua - Smooth Coated
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Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
RALPH
My name is Ralph. I am described as a male, white and gray Shih Tzu mix.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
KING
My name is King. I am described as a male, white Maltese.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
BRANDY
My name is Brandy. I am described as a female, brown brindle American Pit Bull Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
Senior Pomeranian
I am described as a female, black Pomeranian.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
MORRO
My name is Morro. I am described as a male, black and white German Shepherd Dog and Labrador Retriever.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
WAFFLES
My name is Waffles. I am described as a male, white and black Shih Tzu.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
COOKIE
My name is Cookie. I am described as a female, white and black Chihuahua - Smooth Coated.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
BINKY
My name is Binky. I am described as a male, white and tan Shih Tzu.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
BON BON
My name is Bon Bon. I am described as a male, white Poodle - Toy.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
DENIM
My name is Denim. I am described as a male, brown and white Shih Tzu.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
OSO
My name is Oso. I am described as a neutered male, silver and black Shih Tzu.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
DAISY
My name is Daisy. I am described as a female, tan Dachshund.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
DOTTIE
My name is Dottie. I am described as a spayed female, brown brindle Boston Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
RUDY
My name is Rudy. I am described as a neutered male, black Labrador Retriever.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
CHAPPO
My name is Chappo. I am described as a neutered male, brown American Pit Bull Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
ACE
My name is Ace. I am described as a neutered male, black American Pit Bull Terrier and Labrador Retriever.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
COCO PUFF
My name is Coco Puff. I am described as a female, black and white American Pit Bull Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
DIESEL
My name is Diesel. I am described as a neutered male, black and white American Pit Bull Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
LUCKY
My name is Lucky. I am described as a neutered male, tan Yorkshire Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
PELUCHIN
My name is Peluchin. I am described as a male, brown Cocker Spaniel.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
CHARLIE BROWN
My name is Charlie Brown. I am described as a male, brown and white Beagle.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
MAJOR
My name is Major. I am described as a neutered male, tricolor Alaskan Husky mix.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
10+ years
LUCKY STARS
My name is Lucky Stars. I am described as a male, white and black American Pit Bull Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
CASTINE
My name is Castine. I am described as a female, tan and white American Pit Bull Terrier.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
CHARA
My name is Chara. I am described as a spayed female, gray and white American Pit Bull Terrier mix.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Finding a senior dog, answered
How do I find senior dogs for adoption in my state?
Choose your state from the list on this page to see every adoptable senior dog (age 7 and up) that shelters and rescues have listed there. Each dog's profile links straight to the organization caring for them, so you apply with the right group.
Does Lily's Second Chance list senior dogs from every state?
Lily's Second Chance gathers adoptable senior dogs from shelters and rescues nationwide, and any US state can have listings. Right now senior dogs are listed in 52 states as dogs are adopted and new ones are added, so if your state isn't shown yet it's worth checking back or browsing a neighboring state.
Can I adopt a senior dog from another state?
Often, yes. Many rescues arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open the dog's profile and ask the shelter or rescue directly how their out-of-state adoption process works.
How this directory works
Lily's Second Chanceis not a shelter, rescue, or breeder — it's a free nonprofit directory. Listings are pulled automatically from shelter management platforms and rescue networks (including the RescueGroups.org network and individual shelters' own websites), then refreshed on a recurring schedule so the dogs shown stay current. Adoption always happens through the shelter or rescue caring for the dog, never through Lily's Second Chance— every dog's profile links straight to that organization's adoption process or contact details.
Because availability changes constantly, always confirm a specific dog's status directly with the listing shelter or rescue before making plans to visit or apply. A dog whose listing shows it isn't open for adoption yet (e.g. still in transport or intake) is labeled "Coming soon" and kept out of the counts above until it opens up.
States with senior dogs right now
California1199Texas852Florida451Arizona233North Carolina196Georgia162Utah148Illinois146Nevada142Maryland136New York129New Jersey118Pennsylvania99Colorado95Minnesota83Massachusetts72Virginia72New Mexico71Indiana68Mississippi62South Carolina62Missouri59Michigan56Ohio54Tennessee52Oklahoma48Washington39Alabama38Kentucky37West Virginia37Wisconsin36Rhode Island27Louisiana26Delaware23Iowa23Arkansas14Connecticut14Kansas13Vermont13South Dakota12New Hampshire10Alaska9Oregon9Idaho8District of Columbia5Maine4Nebraska4North Dakota3Wyoming3Puerto Rico2Hawaii1Montana1
All states
Alabama38Alaska9American SamoaArizona233Arkansas14California1199Colorado95Connecticut14Delaware23District of Columbia5Florida451Georgia162GuamHawaii1Idaho8Illinois146Indiana68Iowa23Kansas13Kentucky37Louisiana26Maine4Maryland136Massachusetts72Michigan56Minnesota83Mississippi62Missouri59Montana1Nebraska4Nevada142New Hampshire10New Jersey118New Mexico71New York129North Carolina196North Dakota3Northern Mariana IslandsOhio54Oklahoma48Oregon9Pennsylvania99Puerto Rico2Rhode Island27South Carolina62South Dakota12Tennessee52Texas852U.S. Virgin IslandsUtah148Vermont13Virginia72Washington39West Virginia37Wisconsin36Wyoming3
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Adopting a senior dog — what to expect
Most senior dogs are already house-trained and past the chewing/high-energy puppy stage, so the first weeks are usually calmer than raising a puppy. Expect a short adjustment period as a newly adopted senior settles in — a consistent routine, a comfortable place to rest, and some patience go a long way. Ask the shelter or rescue about the dog's health history, energy level, and any age-related needs (a special diet, joint support, etc.) before you apply; most are minor and manageable, and many organizations begin needed medical care before the dog is even listed.
Adopting a senior dog — 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 find a senior dog to adopt?
You can search by name, breed, state, city, or age, or browse the landing pages for each. Every result is a real senior dog listed by a shelter or rescue, and each profile links straight to the organization caring for that dog.
How do I adopt a dog I find here?
Open the dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details on that profile to apply directly with the organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself always happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are these listings up to date?
Listings are refreshed daily from shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and added constantly, availability can change between updates — confirm any dog directly with the shelter or rescue.
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