Senior confirmed
Sierra
Sierra spent most of her life living in complete filth with tank. She ended up in a shelter and when we saw her we knew we had to help them. Tank and …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
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
TJ
TJ is LOVING life!!! He loves to play fetch with balls, he could do it all day long if he could! TJ also loves attention and is the biggest cuddle bug…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Casper & Tubbz
Casper and Tubbz are two sweet sweet boys. Casper likes to stay close to his people and Tubbz likes to do his own thing :) They love to play together …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Diva / Baby
Angel and Baby lived in a VERY filthy home. When they were found during a "well check" they were immediately picked up and taken away from the crappy …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Courage
Courage is an absolute sweetheart who just wants to be loved! His past was rough but we are looking forward to making the rest of his life AMAZING!!!!
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Tensley & Teddy
Tensley and Teddy are a bonded pair who share a special connection and must be adopted together. They are incredibly sweet, affectionate dogs who love…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Harley
Harley is the sweetest girl ever! She loves running the field and loves the warm weather :) She is very quiet for the most part and is fine with cats.…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, 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
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
Aster
Asters momma lived with her daughter and they were evicted. Momma didn't have anywhere to go and her sister said she could come stay with them but Ast…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Apple
Apple is a lovable little companion who enjoys both playtime and quiet moments. She’ll happily chase toys one minute and curl up in a soft bed for a n…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Maci
Maci is a super sweet, affectionate dog who loves attention. She’s full of energy and loves to run, play, and stay active. We would not recommend her …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, 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
Roofus
Roofus is the sweetest most gentle boy! He loves receiving pets and loves getting attention. He did not have a good start to life but he doesn't let t…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Wishbone
Wishbone is LOVING life now!!! Soaking up every moment of snuggles, comfort, and joy. But his journey didn’t start that way. He came from a very bad s…
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
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
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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