10+ years
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.
24 senior dogs match your search
24 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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PAQUITO
PAQUITO is a senior male Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie), small in size, currently at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dog…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
MISSY
MISSY is a senior female American Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, available at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs m…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
BUDDHA
BUDDHA is a senior male Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel, medium size, located at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs …
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
RANDY
Randy is an 8-year-old Golden Retriever/Chow mix with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. This sweet senior knows life's greatest joys are simple:…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
AUBREY
AUBREY is a senior female Siberian Husky of medium size at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
BLUE
Meet handsome senior husky Blue! Blue is a 10-year-old neutered Siberian Husky weighing about 53 pounds, and he is the definition of a gentle gentlema…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
BEAST
BEAST is a male senior Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
MILLIE
MILLIE is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium size, currently at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wo…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
MIDAS
Meet Midas - The Golden Boy With a Heart of. Velcro At 7 years young, this neutered German Shepherd mix didn`t land in theshelter because of anything …
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
KODA
KODA is a medium senior male German Shepherd Dog at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
DAISY
Meet Daisy – The Senior Supervisor of Sniffing Operations! At 10 years old, Daisy would like everyone to know that senior is just a technical term. Th…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
BETSY
BETSY / DAISY is a senior female Boxer / American Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, located at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM.…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
REINA
Meet Reina – Your Personal VIP (Very Important Pittie)! Reina is a 7-year-old spayed Pit Bull mix who has reached that wonderful stage in life where s…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
LOLA
Lola is an 8-year-old spayed Pit Bull mix who has perfected the role of loyal sidekick. If you’ve been hoping for a devoted companion, consider this h…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
DORADO
Meet Dorado, a 7-year-old Queensland Heeler mix who has his priorities straight: snacks, pets, brushing sessions, and then maybe toys... if there's ti…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
BERNICE
Meet Bernice, a 7-year-old German Shepherd who has officially reached the stage of life where she enjoys a good adventure... followed immediately by a…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
HUNTER
Meet Hunter — The “Senior” Who Clearly Didn’t Get the Memo Hunter is an 11-year-old neutered German Shepherd mix… or at least that’s what his paperwor…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
TIPPY
Meet Tippy: part handsome gentleman, part backyard supervisor, and full-time booty-scratch enthusiast. At 8 years young, this tricolored German Shephe…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
BUGGY
Meet Buggy! This wonderful girl is estimated to be around 8 years old, with the perfect mix of sweet, silly, and affectionate! She greets life with pl…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
APPLE
Meet Apple —a 7-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix who proves that older dogs are just well-aged goofballs. Apple is big, strong, and built like a f…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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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