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MAMAS
MAMAS is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, available at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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.
132 senior dogs match your search
132 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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COOKIE
COOKIE is a small senior female Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CINDY
CINDY is a small senior female Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
BIGGY
BIGGY is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier (medium) at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
DUKE
DUKE is a senior male Pekingese/Chihuahua mix, small in size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
TOASTY
TOASTY is a senior female Pomeranian, a small dog at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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JJ
JJ is a small male Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie), a senior dog located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful …
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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BRUCE
BRUCE is a senior male Siberian Husky (large) at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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PEACHES
PEACHES is a senior female Labrador Retriever, large size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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ZORO
ZORO is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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HELANA
HELANA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog. She is large and located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
MAX
MAX is a senior male Husky, large, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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FRANKIE
FRANKIE is a small male senior Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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LUNE
LUNE is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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GALAXY
GALAXY is a senior female English Bulldog, medium size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
ABUELITA
ABUELITA is a senior female Chihuahua, small size, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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ANUBIS
ANUBIS is a senior male Doberman Pinscher, a large dog at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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NONAME
NONAME is a senior male Great Dane (large) at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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JUSTIN
JUSTIN is a Senior male Chihuahua, medium size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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GAVIN
GAVIN is a senior male Terrier, medium size, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CAMBIE
CAMBIE is a senior female Standard Poodle (large) located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
HOLLY
HOLLY is a female senior Labrador Retriever, large in size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
OSO
OSO is a senior male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium-sized, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
DOLORES
DOLORES is a senior female Pomeranian, small in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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HANNAH CABANA
HANNAH CABANA is a small female Chihuahua, senior, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CALEB
CALEB is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Miniature Schnauzer, small in size, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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JACK DANIELS
JACK DANIELS is a male, medium-sized Beagle senior at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
LANAS
LANAS is a senior male Toy Poodle, small, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
MAXIE
MAXIE is a female Miniature Poodle, a small senior dog at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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FURBIE
FURBIE is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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ROXY
ROXY is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, a large dog in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
GOMEZ
GOMEZ is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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BEAR
BEAR is a senior male Terrier (medium) at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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NERO
NERO is a senior male Great Dane, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CASH
CASH is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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KALANI
KALANI is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
PRINCE ERIC
PRINCE ERIC is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, currently at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CHEF LOUIS
CHEF LOUIS is a senior male Maltese, medium size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
SCUTTLE
SCUTTLE is a male Shih Tzu, a medium senior dog at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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FLOPSY
FLOPSY is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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COW LICK
COW LICK is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier (large) located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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BUBBA
BUBBA is a senior male Dalmatian / Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful …
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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WETTA
WETTA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
BUBBA
BUBBA is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, located in Las Vegas, NV. He is at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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THERESA
THERESA is a senior female Boxer, medium-sized, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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HAZEL
HAZEL is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium-sized, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CAMILA
CAMILA is a senior female Husky, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
BART
BART is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located in Las Vegas, NV. He is at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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BAGGERA
BAGGERA is a female senior Great Dane (large) at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas, located in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
NATTY
NATTY is a senior female Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie), small in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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PEACE
PEACE is a senior female Doberman Pinscher, a large dog at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
MASON/GRAYSON
MASON/GRAYSON is a large male Pit Bull Terrier senior located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
MAGGIE
MAGGIE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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DOKI
DOKI is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, small in size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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ZELY
ZELY is a senior male Husky, large in size, currently at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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MISTACLE
MISTACLE is a small female senior Chihuahua at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas, located in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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TINKERBELL
TINKERBELL is a senior female Terrier, medium in size, currently at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CHATA
CHATA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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JIM
JIM is a senior male Siberian Husky, medium in size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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BRADY
BRADY is a small male senior German Shepherd Dog at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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DELILAH
DELILAH is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
DUKE
DUKE is a senior male American Pit Bull Terrier, a large dog at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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LUCY DEVITO
LUCY DEVITO is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, currently at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM is a senior male Chihuahua (medium) at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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HERA
HERA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
THOR
THOR is a senior male Dogo Argentino, large in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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LALA
LALA is a senior female Chihuahua / Basset Hound, medium-sized, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonder…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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KITA
KITA is a large female Pit Bull Terrier senior at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CANDY CRUSH
CANDY CRUSH is a female German Shepherd Dog, a large senior located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful …
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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DARLA
DARLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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NALA
NALA is a senior female Husky, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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POSEY
POSEY is a female senior Pit Bull Terrier, large, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
ANGEL
ANGEL is a senior female Border Collie, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
PURNELL
PURNELL is a senior male Akita, medium size, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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VIVI
VIVI is a female Pit Bull Terrier, a medium-sized senior at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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DRIZZLE
DRIZZLE is a senior female American Pit Bull Terrier at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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PENNY
PENNY is a senior female Cane Corso Mastiff, a large dog currently at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
SEBASTIAN
SEBASTIAN is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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GENTLESTMEN
GENTLESTMEN is a male Siberian Husky, a large senior dog in Las Vegas, NV. He is at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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BELLE
BELLE is a senior female Siberian Husky, medium size, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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RUKUS
RUKUS is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, medium-sized, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs like RUKUS make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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TOGO
TOGO is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, a large dog at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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WARRIOR
WARRIOR is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier (large) at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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CHRIS
CHRIS is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier, large, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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GORDA
GORDA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier. She is a large dog in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
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
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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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