10+ years
DIESEL
Say hello to Diesel! Diesel is an 11-year-old Keeshond and Wire Fox Terrier mix with a sweet personality and plenty of love to share. This handsome se…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
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.
22 senior dogs match your search
22 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
LADY LU
Hi, I'm Lady Lu, and as they say, it's everything in a name! Let's start with the `Lady` part. According to the staff and volunteers, I am the definit…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
LUMPIA
More photos of loveable Lumpia can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/h35iXRDp4eVr1BUb9Meet Lumpia (aka Bella) — a 10-year-old “house hippo” wit…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
NEWTON
Your New Favorite Walking Buddy! If you're looking for a loyal, loving Lab with a heart of gold, Newton is ready to meet you! This handsome 9-year-old…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
ZEUS
Meet Zeus! At 9 years young, Zeus is a handsome black Lab with a heart as big as he is. This friendly gentleman has lived with children of all ages, l…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
BANE
Hi… I’m Bane. And if you’re looking for a dog who is just plain sweet, you found me. I’m the kind of pup who wins hearts without even trying—friendly,…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
BELLARINA
BELLARINA is a small female Beagle / Labrador Retriever listed as a senior. She is at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
DAISY
Meet Daisy! With her adorable Yoda-like ears and the sweetest little old-lady face, Daisy is impossible not to fall in love with. This lovable 7-year-…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
LUCY
Meet Lucy! Lucy is a lovable 9-year-old American Bulldog/Beagle mix with a big heart and an even bigger zest for life! This sweet senior has spent the…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
10+ years
PLAYER
Meet PLAYER, a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, currently at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood, MD. Senior dogs …
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
NETTA
Meet Netta, a sweet and low-maintenance companion who knows the value of a good nap and a belly rub! She’s fully housetrained, sleeps soundly through …
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
GINGER
GINGER is a senior female American Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, located in Derwood, MD at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Sen…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
COCO
Meet Coco Coco is a friendly lady who enjoys being around people and is especially great with children. She gets excited when meeting new friends and …
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
MIKO
MIKO is a medium male Labrador Retriever senior at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood, MD. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
ORDELIA
Ordelia is funny, loyal, and very sweet. She makes a loveable companion. Ordelia loves her humans and enjoys following them around the house very inte…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
SASHA
Meet Sasha A Gentle Soul Looking for a Soft Place to LandSasha is the kind of dog who quietly works her way into your heart. During her time in foster…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
WILBUR
Meet Wilbur! In his foster home, Wilbur has proven to be a true gentleman—he’s fully housetrained, sleeps soundly through the night, and is as polite …
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
CORDOVA
At seven years young, Cordova isn’t looking for anything temporary; she’s ready for a real home and a forever family to call her own. She’s a truly sw…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
BANANA
No, not the fruit—but she is just as sweet and guaranteed to make you smile! This goofy girl loves playing with her favorite toys. Disks are her jam, …
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
CUTIE
Cutie (aka Judy Moody) is a low-key, gentle and sweet girl. She enjoys all people, especially children of all ages and loves visitors! At home, she en…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
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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