Senior confirmed
Dixie
Dixie is a sweet and spunky girl. One of her volunteer fans shared that Dixie has a great energy level and that "she is so friendly and excited to go …
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, 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.
15 senior dogs match your search
15 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
Muggsy
Hi there! I'm Muggsy, while I might appear to be a little old man, let me tell you that I am still very much in my prime with a spunky attitude to mat…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Chase
Chase is a lovely older gentleman with a happy disposition. He is almost completely blind, but that doesn't slow him down or affect his joy for life! …
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
Senior confirmed
Angel
Angel is just that...a true angel of a pup. Taken from a bad situation, Angel has been waiting a long time for her people to find her. Got water? Love…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Rocket Apollo
Rocket is a wonderful senior citizen and has been with us here at the shelter for sometime now. We would really love to see him find the forever home …
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
Senior confirmed
Omen
Meet Omen! He was found as a stray so his exact age is unknown and he clearly had a difficult start in life. He can be very nervous about new people, …
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
Senior confirmed
Hershey Hershel
Hershel is a very noble and dignified older gentleman. He enjoys meeting people and hanging out outdoors, but would love nothing more than to lounge a…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Zoey CeCe
Zoey is a sweet old lady who has lots of love to give. She enjoys going for walks and making new friends! Zoey would have to go to an adults only home…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Lucky
Lucky is an adorable little dog who can take a while to warm up to new people. He enjoys car rides and exploring, and he especially loves getting neck…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
Senior confirmed
Nina
Nina is a young lab and American pitbull mix. She loves to play with toys, swim (or any water related activity), car rides, and enjoys SPCA's RACE (Ru…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
Senior confirmed
Bambi
Bambi is a gentle, affectionate and loving dog who takes the world at a slow pace. She is currently on a diet and is making good progress towards her …
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Charlie Rex
Charlie is a wonderful companion. Even at 10 years old this guy loves to go for walks and play with his favorite toys outside. He is very sweet and lo…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Kylo Jace
Kylo is as goofy as they get! He is part of our Canine Enrichment Program because Kylo is suspicious and untrusting of new people. But once he decides…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Deuce
Deuce is perfect! This big, sweet guy walks well on leash, loves chilling on the couch with you, and knows how to play fetch with his stuffies. Deuce …
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, MD
10+ years
Princess Petunia
Princess Petunia may be a senior in years, but you'd never know it from her energy! Petunia still loves to go for walks and to play with toys- sometim…
SPCA of Anne Arundel County • Annapolis, 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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