Senior confirmed
REX
He's a 7-yr-old, 46 lb. certified good boy who is still waiting for his second chance! Rex is a sweet, goofy guy who’s all about love and cuddles! He’…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
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 721–750 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
Bonnie
All of our adoptable animals are up to date on routine vaccinations, microchipped and spayed or neutered. If the animal is too young a certificate for…
Texarkana Animal League • Texarkana, TX
10+ years
Lexie
Medical Grant Funded (see below) Sweet girl Lexi was dumped on the side of the road. She has calluses on her underside and hind area. She must have be…
Second Chance Pets • League City, TX
Senior confirmed
MORENA
MORENA is a senior female Beagle, medium size, at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
CHRISTINA
A little dog with a big heart! Christina is a 37-pound Rat Terrier Mix who is the sweetest little doggy in the world! She is potty trained and walks o…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Layla Ruby
Layla is that teddy bear you wanted as a kid but never had. She is soft and very loveable. She also gives out love in spades. Layla has a healthy appe…
Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
Lulu
I’m Lulu, a 10‑year‑old Boston Terrier auntie weighing a dainty 15 pounds, with a big personality and an even bigger sense of how the day should go. I…
Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas • Plano, TX
10+ years
QUEENIE
All hail the Queen! Queenie is a 47-pound Labrador Retriever who came to Pet Circle after an accident. She is doing fine and making a recovery! She is…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, 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
Senior confirmed
Athena
Meet Athena! Athena's journey hasn't been easy. She came to us as a protective and standoffish mama dog, fiercely guarding her 9 puppies after living …
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior confirmed
CHILI
Say hello to Chili! He spent some time in Foster and is back at the shelter. He did great during his time in Foster and is ready for a forever home! C…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
HOLY COW
Holy Cow! That’s her name—don’t wear it out! Holy Cow is a sweet older girl who loves being the star of the show. She’s not too keen on sharing the sp…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Maggie
Meet Maggie, an 9 year-old sweetheart whose greatest joy in life is being by your side. This affectionate girl thrives on human connection, soaking up…
Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA • San Leon, 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
Munchkin
Meet MUNCHKIN and DEUCE, the charming duo! DEUCE is a lovable, goofy dog who doesn’t quite realize just how big he is. This silly canine is on a missi…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
10+ years
Bluey (Garrett)
Mr Garrett is most precious, laid back, easy going boy. If he were a human, he’d be wearing his smoking jacket, holding a pipe, reading a favorite boo…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, 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
10+ years
Hoss Cartwright
Hoss Cartwright is a sweet senior boy whose life changed when his family was expecting a new baby and felt they could no longer give him the time he d…
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
Senior confirmed
Lola
Lola is a small female Dachshund/Chihuahua mix and a senior, currently at Weatherford Wags in Weatherford, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior confirmed
Chevy
Chevy is a male senior Shepherd, medium in size, currently at Weatherford Wags in Weatherford, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior confirmed
Stanley
Happy Energetic mixed breed pup looking for a nice family with another dog or can be only dog to be doted on! Please contact us to submit an applicati…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
Tricia
Happy Energetic mixed breed pup looking for a nice family with another dog! Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com …
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
SHADOW SHAE
Quick as a whip this dog! Shadow Shae is a 50-pound Labrador Retriever that has plenty of energy at the age of 7. She gets the zoomies then lays at yo…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
DIESEL
DIESEL is a senior male American Pit Bull Terrier, large, at The City of Pasadena, Texas in Pasadena, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The City of Pasadena, Texas • Pasadena, TX
Senior confirmed
China
China came to CTDR from a heartbreaking large-scale breeding and hoarding situation involving more than 80 dogs. This sweet girl is understandably sca…
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
10+ years
Arty
UPDATE: Arty is a mature character who wants to share cuddles and short bursts of puppy energy. She does well with other dogs. She loves car rides and…
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
Senior confirmed
Hank
Great semi energetic Pug mix looking for a nice family with another dog or can be only dog to be doted on! Please contact us to submit an application …
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
VADER
VADER is a senior male Rottweiler currently at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter in Waco, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Leo
Great semi energetic Pitbull looking for a nice family with another dog or can be only dog to be doted on! Please contact us to submit an application …
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, 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
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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.