Senior confirmed
MIDNIGHT
MIDNIGHT is a female Labrador Retriever, a large senior dog at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter in Waco, TX. Senior dog…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
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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.
19 senior dogs match your search
19 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
KILO
KILO is a senior male Bloodhound / Pit Bull Terrier, medium-sized, located in Waco, TX at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shel…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
HAMILTON
HAMILTON is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter in Waco, TX. Senior dogs make wo…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
10+ years
TATUM
Meet Tatum, a 10-yr-old, 18 lb. puppy at heart with the sweetest eyes! Loves to play with toysLikes to be brushedDoes not act his ageKnows `sit`Very t…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
10+ years
JASPER
Looking good, buddy! Jasper is a 75-pound Lab Retr. who likes to do his own thing in the playpen. He enjoys getting gentle pets and walks well on the …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
PETUNIA
She can be your flower! Petunia is a medium-sized Pittie Mix who likes to take things slow and enjoy the breeze. She walks really well on the leash an…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
REX
He's a 7-yr-old, 46 lb. certified good boy who is still waiting for his second chance! Rex is a sweet, goofy guy who’s all about love and cuddles! He’…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
CHRISTINA
A little dog with a big heart! Christina is a 37-pound Rat Terrier Mix who is the sweetest little doggy in the world! She is potty trained and walks o…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
10+ years
QUEENIE
All hail the Queen! Queenie is a 47-pound Labrador Retriever who came to Pet Circle after an accident. She is doing fine and making a recovery! She is…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
CHILI
Say hello to Chili! He spent some time in Foster and is back at the shelter. He did great during his time in Foster and is ready for a forever home! C…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
HOLY COW
Holy Cow! That’s her name—don’t wear it out! Holy Cow is a sweet older girl who loves being the star of the show. She’s not too keen on sharing the sp…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
10+ years
ZEVA
From Z to A! Zeva is a 65-pound German Shepherd Mix that loves a good brushing! She is 12 years old and gets around just fine, she likes calm walks an…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
SHADOW SHAE
Quick as a whip this dog! Shadow Shae is a 50-pound Labrador Retriever that has plenty of energy at the age of 7. She gets the zoomies then lays at yo…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
10+ years
VADER
VADER is a senior male Rottweiler currently at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter in Waco, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
MAMA DAISY
Okay folks, we have a must see girl here, and she needs to leave theshelter ASAP!Why? Because she's too precious to be anywhere other than in a home o…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
MARTIAN
Look at this hunk of a dog! Martian is a 67-pound American Bulldog Mix who is in foster care. He loves to chill on the couch and get cuddles from his …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
STERLING
STERLING is a senior male Weimaraner / Labrador Retriever in Waco, TX at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter. Senior dogs …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
10+ years
LIZZIE
Hi, my name is Lizzie! I am 12 years old. I don't really understand how I got here. This place is scary for a lady my age. I am a very sweet girl who …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
GOOSE
Talk to me, Goose. Goose loves long walks on the beach (or down the street) and even more he loves long naps afterwards - maybe after some brunch, 'ca…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
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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