Senior confirmed
Marley
Good with Dogs · Housetrained · Crate trained · Walks well on a leash · Good with Kids
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior German Shepherd dogs in Texas
Senior German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Texas
Meet 65 adoptable senior German Shepherd dogs (age 7+) in Texas. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older German Shepherds in Texas are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior German Shepherd in Texas means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
10+ years
10+ years
WINNIE
A2084097 is a large female German Shepherd Dog / Siberian Husky senior at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care in Houston, TX. Se…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
BOY
BOY is a large male German Shepherd Dog / Labrador Retriever senior at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
LUCY
Meet Lucy! This laid-back girl entered our playgroup with a wagging tail and showed friendly behavior toward people. From our volunteer observations, …
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Snickers
Snickers is a 7-year-old male German Shepherd Dog at Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary in Kempner, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary • Kempner, TX
Senior confirmed
XENA
XENA is a 9-year-old female German Shepherd Dog available for adoption at Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary in Kempner, TX. Senior dogs make wond…
Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary • Kempner, TX
10+ years
Pear
Pear is a male senior Shepherd, German located in Dallas, TX at Dallas Pets Alive. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, 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
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
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
SHINEY
SHINEY is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, medium size, 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
NESTLE
At 11 years young, this handsome German Shepherd is proof that age is just a number. He's a calm, gentle soul who still has plenty of love to give and…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
10+ years
ROCKY
ROCKY is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, located in Plano, TX at Plano Animal Shelter. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Plano Animal Shelter • Plano, TX
Senior confirmed
DRAX
DRAX is a large male German Shepherd Dog / Husky senior at Plano Animal Shelter in Plano, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Plano Animal Shelter • Plano, TX
Senior confirmed
THEODOSIA
THEODOSIA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog (large) at Grand Prairie Animal Services in Grand Prairie, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Grand Prairie Animal Services • Grand Prairie, TX
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Jules
Meet Jules! Jules is a beautiful 1-year-old female German Shepherd weighing 71 pounds who is ready to find her forever home. She is fully vetted and s…
Trinity GAP Club • Euless, TX
10+ years
NINA
NINA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, medium size, located at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
Senior confirmed
Urgent Need
Urgent Need
Aslan
Housetrained · Crate-Trained · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Foster Needed - Urgent
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
Senior confirmed
Greta Van Fleet
Greta Van Fleet is a senior (>7 years) female Shepherd, German at Austin Pets Alive! in Austin, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
JACKSON
JACKSON is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs make won…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
JASMINE
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
DENALI
DENALI is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
Senior confirmed
EVEREST
EVEREST is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, currently at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
Senior confirmed
WALTER
WALTER is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, medium-sized, at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
Senior confirmed
Max
Meet Max! He's looking for a new home with a family who would enjoy and older dog who is loyal and obedient. Unfortunately, his current owner is havin…
Legacy Humane Society • McKinney, TX
Senior confirmed
TILLY
A430030 is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
DUCKY
DUCKY is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, medium in size, at Plano Animal Shelter in Plano, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Plano Animal Shelter • Plano, TX
Senior confirmed
CAIN MARKO
I am heartworm positive but my treatment is included with my adoption fee and will be administered at the shelter!
Grand Prairie Animal Services • Grand Prairie, TX
Senior confirmed
Marley
Meet Marley – Your Future Best Friend! Say hello to Marley, a 7-year-old German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix with the looks of a showstopper and the heart …
Legacy Humane Society • McKinney, TX
At Risk
HEINZ
Heinz is a rough and rowdy boy who loves to play with other dogs through wrestling and physical interaction! From our volunteer observations, he tends…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
LYRIC
LYRIC is a medium-sized female German Shepherd Dog, a senior currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonder…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
ROBIN
ROBIN is a medium-sized male German Shepherd Dog, listed as an adult (senior) at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs ma…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
DRAKO
DRAKO is a large male senior German Shepherd Dog at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
Senior confirmed
ROSIE
ROSIE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at Plano Animal Shelter in Plano, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Plano Animal Shelter • Plano, TX
10+ years
RAYA
RAYA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at Plano Animal Shelter in Plano, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Plano Animal Shelter • Plano, TX
Senior confirmed
GRACE
Meet Grace! This calm and social girl seems to enjoy the company of other dogs and greets them politely. From our observations, she has a gentle, laid…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
A657580
A657580 is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, currently at Harris County Pets in Houston, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Harris County Pets • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
CASPIAN
CASPIAN is a large male senior German Shepherd Dog / Carolina Dog at Baytown Animal Care and Control in Baytown, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Baytown Animal Care and Control • Baytown, TX
Senior confirmed
NOVA
NOVA is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
10+ years
REX
Rex is a laid-back guy who seems to enjoy the company of other dogs in a calm way. From our volunteer observations, he's social and handles himself we…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
GOALIE
GOALIE is a senior male German Shepherd Dog / Staffordshire Bull Terrier, medium size, located in Houston, TX at Harris County Pets. Senior dogs make …
Harris County Pets • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
JJ
JJ is a laid-back and social guy who seems to enjoy getting to know other dogs during his time in playgroup. From our volunteer observations, he appea…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
ACE
ACE is a senior male German Shepherd Dog. He is a large dog at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care in Houston, TX. Senior dogs m…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
BAILEY
BAILEY is a medium, female, senior German Shepherd Dog at Killeen Animal Control in Killeen, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Killeen Animal Control • Killeen, TX
Senior confirmed
TOBIAS
TOBIAS is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, available in Corpus Christi, TX at City of Corpus Christi Animal Care. Senior dogs make wonderful …
City of Corpus Christi Animal Care • Corpus Christi, TX
Senior confirmed
LEO
LEO is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, currently at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
MYRTLE
MYRTLE is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, located at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
OJITOS
Ojitos is a gentle soul who enjoys a calm environment. From our volunteer observations, this 7-year-old seems to prefer a quieter setting, often keepi…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Axle
Awesome affectionate companion German Shepherd patiently waiting for a FEMALE retired dog handler to his new family. Please contact us to submit an ap…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
Liam
Liam is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, medium in size, available at Weatherford Wags in Weatherford, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
10+ years
ZEVA
From Z to A! Zeva is a 65-pound German Shepherd Mix that loves a good brushing! She is 12 years old and gets around just fine, she likes calm walks an…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Patty1
Sponsor has paid part of adoption fee! I really need a family with another dog (or can be only dog), a securely fenced yard and someone that works fro…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
Mascarpone
Hi I'm Mascarpone! I love everyone I meet and just want you to give me all of the attention. I enjoy playing with my stuffies, it's a plus if they hav…
Best Friends Animal Society - Houston • Houston, TX
10+ years
LIZZIE
Hi, my name is Lizzie! I am 12 years old. I don't really understand how I got here. This place is scary for a lady my age. I am a very sweet girl who …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
10+ years
Alvey
Posted on 4/7/23, and the pictures were taken on 4/1/23. Alvey was picked up by the Smith County, TX Animal Shelter on 9/1/22. We picked him up on 9/3…
Tonya Griffith's Animal Rescue, Inc. • Frankston, TX
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Adopting a senior German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd in Texas?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in Texas, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior German Shepherds in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior German Shepherd dogs available in Texas?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior German Shepherd in Texas right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior German Shepherd from Texas if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in Texas arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Know a senior German Shepherd in Texas who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.