Senior confirmed
Russ
In very Lab fashion, Russ intends to be a puppy for many years to come. He deserves it, after a rough start in life. Now, he has developed many loves …
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
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.
17 senior dogs match your search
17 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
Levon (& Leroy)
Bonded beagle brothers Leroy and Levon have faced life together, including the loss of their loving owner. Now they hope to find a new future together…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Leroy (& Levon)
Bonded beagle brothers Leroy and Levon have faced life together, including the loss of their loving owner. Now they hope to find a new future together…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Harvey
Harvey has all the right moves! He wiggles, he squiggles, he prances and dances like a star. Harvey loves attention and will put on his best happy dan…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Marley
Yeah yeah, he shares a name with that famous book dog. But unlike him, our Marley is past the puppy nonsense and already has his basic manners and pla…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Barnaby
Sweet senior Barnaby may be hard-of-hearing, but he’s incredibly tuned in to the people he loves. Barnaby adores pets and attention, and he has the ca…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Dorothy
Dorothy is the cool grandma everyone wants to hang out with—somehow she missed the memo that she’s a senior. Hiking? She’s in. Fetch all afternoon? Ab…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Winston
Winston is a gentle, steady presence who finds joy in the simple things—quiet walks where he can take in new scents, soft blankets on chilly days, and…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Tucker
A dapper fella with a charming half-tail, Tucker is a chill guy with a live-and-let-live attitude. He bonds tightly to his person once they've shown t…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Brutus
Brutus is no brute at all - he is a humble, shy boy with a love of other dogs and quiet spaces. He lived a long time as just one of many in a hoarder …
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Harrison
Lazybone? That is Harrison's middle name! He is a chill guy looking for the quiet life. He even doesn't like barking from his own self, staying surpri…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Cosmo
Who says you can't have the best of both worlds? Cosmo is a versatile boy, playful and silly and in love with toys. On the flip side, he can also hang…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Nina
Nina is a little shiny diamond-in-the-ruff. Her cuteness bursts out in a her prancey walk, sweet smiles, and adoration of toys! Once all her sniffing …
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Katrina
If you like to set up obstacle courses on your "back 40" and want a dog able to compete alongside you...Katrina has you covered! Katrina is fearless a…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Bodie
Goober alert! Bodie is all puppy inside his brain. He is curious about absolutely everything, and follows that curiosity beyond reason. When he gets h…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Johnny
Johnny is a big beefy dog looking for a big beefy guy (or gal) to pal around with! Throw on your matching tank tops and do your workouts together (you…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Luna
Snuggle. Bunny. Yes, we know Luna is in fact a dog, but we just consider that a bonus! You won't need to file her teeth and good-mannered Luna is much…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
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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