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Lucky Havard
Meet Lucky! Lucky is a 10 year old Labrador Retriever/Cattle Dog mix who was sadly surrendered to a kill shelter after his former family decided they …
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
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.
23 senior dogs match your search
23 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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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
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
10+ years
Pongo Beaufort
Meet Pongo, the dashingly handsome 13 year-old retriever/hound mix who weighs 60 pounds. This playful and affectionate boy is friendly, energetic, and…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Shelby (SADIE)
From Shelby's kennel buddy: Shelby was adopted as a puppy and recently returned after 2 years in her home. The owners say they returned her because of…
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
10+ years
Shadow/King Havard
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Gunner Dixon
Meet Gunner, an 89 lb bundle of love who will fill your home with warmth. At 7 years old, Gunner is a gentle senior with the most soulful puppy-dog ey…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Wilbert Newark
Meet Wilbert, a handsome, short, and stocky Bulldog mix pulled into our rescue from a local inner-city shelter. This charming fellow is 8 years old an…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Drew Steele
Hey there, I'm Drew, a feisty 12-year-old, 20 lb Beagle mix who plays nicely with other dogs but has a spicy side when it comes to my stuff and my peo…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Harley SCAS
Harley is the kind of dog who has been someone’s whole world—and now he’s looking for that again. At 8 years old and 70 lbs, this stunning blue tick m…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, 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
10+ years
Comer (Nedra Coco)
Comer is a precious 10-year-old Corgi/Terrier mix who’s sure to capture your heart. Weighing in at a perfect 30 lbs, she’s the ideal size to curl up o…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Marley GCH
Meet Marley, an 8-year-old sweetheart with a heart as gentle as they come. Weighing 47 pounds, she's the perfect medium-sized companion who is happies…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Chaplin NJ
Chaplin is a loving active little guy despite being 15 years old. He was adopted 10 years ago and lived with his people and 1 cat for 9 years. His hum…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Bunny Athens
Bunny is a 9-year-old, 35 lb affectionate sweetheart who was surrendered to the shelter with two other dogs when her owner could no longer care for th…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Bear (Jason) Granville
Bear is an absolutely stunning 8–9-year-old suspected Australian Shepherd mix with a personality that's just as beautiful as his looks. After sadly lo…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Kuqo Albania
Kuqo is an old soul who has wanted nothing more than a home all these years. He survived most of his life on the streets, one of the lucky ones who es…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Chili Athens
Chili is a 12-year-old, 37-pound "mini pittie" with the sweetest soul and the cutest little grandma face you've ever seen. This tiny senior has endure…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, 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
10+ years
Monty NJ
Monty is a sweet senior gentleman whose world was turned upside down through no fault of his own. When his owner lost his home, he did everything he c…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Bobbin Athens
Meet Bobbin, a charming 7-year-old Chihuahua with a big personality packed into a tiny body! Rescued from Georgia alongside her housemate, Button, Bob…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Gwen NJ
Gwen is a sweet 14–15-year-old Chihuahua mix whose world was turned upside down through no fault of her own. When her owner lost his home, he did ever…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
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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