10+ years
Senior dogs in Texas
Senior dogs for adoption in Texas
Meet 852 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in Texas. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love. Showing 181–210 of 852 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Senior dogs — age 7 and up — wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually already house-trained, past the chewing stage, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog in Texas means you typically know their size, temperament, and energy level from day one: fewer surprises, and a grateful companion who settles in fast. Always confirm availability and adoption requirements directly with the shelter or rescue.
Available senior dogs in Texas
Senior confirmed
LENNY
My name is Lenny. I am a male, gray and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix.
BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions • Houston, TX
10+ years
CHIEF
CHIEF is a male senior Shiba Inu of medium size at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
EDWINA
A815681 is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
CAMACHO
CAMACHO is a small male Miniature Poodle senior at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care in Houston, TX. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
CAMILO
CAMILO is a small senior male Cairn Terrier / Chihuahua in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs make …
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
ROCKY is a senior male Siberian Husky, a large dog at the City of Temple, TX Animal Shelter in Temple, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
City of Temple,TX.Animal Shelter • Temple, TX
10+ years
JUAN CARLO
JUAN CARLO is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
BETA
BETA is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
KODAK
KODAK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
BEA ARTHUR
Bea Arthur is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior d…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
BETTY WHITE
BETTY WHITE is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs mak…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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TARA
TARA is a senior female Staffordshire Bull Terrier, medium size, at City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care in Houston, TX. Senior dogs …
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
Molly
~~Although we do our very best to make sure your new pup is in tiptop health before adoption, things could drastically change a month later. Since we …
Recycled Pomeranians and Schipperkes • Garland, TX
10+ years
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Border Collie, medium-sized, located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs …
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
AZUCENA
AZUCENA is a senior female Australian Shepherd, large, at Baytown Animal Care and Control in Baytown, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Baytown Animal Care and Control • Baytown, TX
Senior confirmed
A185472
A185472 is a small male Chihuahua (senior) at The City of Pasadena, Texas in Pasadena, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The City of Pasadena, Texas • Pasadena, TX
Senior confirmed
Rita
Meet Rita! Rita is a beautiful 7-year-old Heeler/Shepherd mix weighing approximately 50 pounds who is ready to start the next chapter of her life with…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
Senior confirmed
Found stray: Rory
Is anyone missing a 7 year old female Shepherd/Doberman mix that weighs around 55 Lbs? She is microchipped but unfortunately we have been unable to re…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
Senior confirmed
ROCKY
This good boy is Hank! Hank is an adventurous dog who is calm and has been seen to be non reactive around other pups. He knows how to potty outside, a…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
TEXACO
TEXACO is a female senior Maltese, small in size, located at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
Senior confirmed
James
James is a 7-year-old male Great Dane located in Bullard, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
saverockythegreatdane.org • Bullard, TX
Senior confirmed
Judd
Judd is a 7-year-5-month-old male Great Dane located in Bullard, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
saverockythegreatdane.org • Bullard, TX
Senior confirmed
APRIL
APRIL is a senior female Staffordshire Bull Terrier, large, located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Lana
Hi, I’m Lana (60853438), a 7 year old German Shepherd mix, and I’ve mastered the art of enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Give me a tasty treat, a nic…
Collin County Animal Services • McKinney, TX
10+ years
ARCHIBALD
ARCHIBALD is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, medium-sized, located in Rosenberg, TX at Fort Bend County Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
10+ years
LEON
LEON is a small senior male Terrier currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
Aria
~~Although we do our very best to make sure your new pup is in tiptop health before adoption, things could drastically change a month later. Since we …
Recycled Pomeranians and Schipperkes • Garland, TX
Senior dogs in Texas by breed
Senior dogs in Texas by city
Shelters & rescues with senior dogs in Texas
These organizations currently have at least one adoptable senior dog listed on Lily's Second Chance.
- Austin Pets Alive! — Austin, Texas · See Austin Pets Alive!’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- San Antonio Animal Care Services — San Antonio, Texas · See San Antonio Animal Care Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Dallas Pets Alive — Dallas, Texas · See Dallas Pets Alive’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter — Georgetown, Texas · See Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Dallas Animal Services — Dallas, Texas · See Dallas Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care — Houston, Texas · See City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Montgomery County Animal Service Center — Conroe, Texas · See Montgomery County Animal Service Center’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Weatherford Wags — Weatherford, Texas · See Weatherford Wags’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Garland Animal Services — Garland, Texas · See Garland Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- L&S Dog Diggity Rescue — San Antonio, Texas · See L&S Dog Diggity Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter — Waco, Texas · See Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Straydog Inc — Gun Barrel City, Texas · See Straydog Inc’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Grand Prairie Animal Services — Grand Prairie, Texas · See Grand Prairie Animal Services’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Austin Boxer Rescue — Hewitt, Texas · See Austin Boxer Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas — Plano, Texas · See Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Central Texas Dachshund Rescue — Humble, Texas · See Central Texas Dachshund Rescue’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- A Doggie 4 You — Pipe Creek, Texas · See A Doggie 4 You’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Dallas Pets Alive — Dallas, Texas · See Dallas Pets Alive’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- The City of Pasadena, Texas — Pasadena, Texas · See The City of Pasadena, Texas’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Weatherford Wags — Weatherford, Texas · See Weatherford Wags’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas — San Antonio, Texas · See Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Plano Animal Shelter — Plano, Texas · See Plano Animal Shelter’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary — Kempner, Texas · See Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
- Baytown Animal Care and Control — Baytown, Texas · See Baytown Animal Care and Control’s senior dogs on Lily's Second Chance
Senior dogs in other states
Adopting a senior dog in Texas — 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 adopt a senior dog in Texas?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local group.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior dog in Texas?
Adoption fees vary by organization, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or sponsored because they wait the longest. Many rescues also begin any needed medical care before adoption. The dog's profile or the shelter can confirm the current fee.
Are senior dogs harder to care for?
Usually not. Older dogs are typically calmer and already trained, which makes the first weeks far easier than with a puppy. Some have age-related needs like a special diet or joint support, and the listing or shelter will tell you what to expect.
Can I adopt a senior dog from another city in Texas?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Texas welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport within Texas for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them directly how their process works.
What should I expect in the first weeks after adopting a senior dog in Texas?
Senior dogs usually settle in faster than puppies because they're already past the most demanding stage. Expect a brief adjustment period — they may be shy at first, then relax into their personality. A consistent routine, a comfortable spot to rest, and patience are usually all it takes.
Can I foster a senior dog in Texas instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Texas offer foster programs — sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path so you can try the match before committing. Fostering is especially valuable for senior dogs because it gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are senior dogs good with children or other pets in a Texas home?
Many senior dogs are calm, gentle, and well-suited to family life — but it depends on the individual dog more than anything else. The shelter or rescue caring for each dog can tell you their specific history with children, cats, and other dogs before you apply. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
Know a senior dog in Texas who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.