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Senior dogs for adoption in Austin, Texas

Meet 89 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Austin. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.

There are currently 89 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Austin, Texas, each from a local shelter or rescue. Senior dogs wait far longer for homes than puppies, even though they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and happy to nap at your feet. Adopting an older dog near Austin means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.

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Ethel, adoptable senior Black Mouth Cur / Ridgeback, Rhodesian

Ethel

Black Mouth Cur / Ridgeback, Rhodesian • Female • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Betty, adoptable senior Retriever, Labrador / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Betty

Retriever, Labrador / Mixed Breed (Medium) • Female • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Aslan, adoptable senior Shepherd, German / Shepherd, German King

Aslan

Shepherd, German / Shepherd, German King • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Catero, adoptable senior Cattle Dog, Australian (Red Heeler) / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Catero

Cattle Dog, Australian (Red Heeler) / Mixed Breed (Medium) • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Wilson, adoptable senior Terrier, American Staffordshire / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Wilson

Terrier, American Staffordshire / Mixed Breed (Medium) • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Anton, adoptable senior Retriever, Yellow Labrador / Retriever, Golden

Anton

Retriever, Yellow Labrador / Retriever, Golden • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Hugh, adoptable senior Terrier, Staffordshire Bull / Terrier, American Pit Bull

Hugh

Terrier, Staffordshire Bull / Terrier, American Pit Bull • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Oro, adoptable senior Terrier, American Staffordshire / Retriever, Labrador

Oro

Terrier, American Staffordshire / Retriever, Labrador • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Fuego, adoptable senior Retriever, Labrador / Ridgeback, Rhodesian

Fuego

Retriever, Labrador / Ridgeback, Rhodesian • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Star, adoptable senior Terrier, American Staffordshire / Mix

Star

Terrier, American Staffordshire / Mix • Female • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Bluebelle, adoptable senior Shepherd, Australian / Cattle Dog, Australian (Blue Heeler)

Bluebelle

Shepherd, Australian / Cattle Dog, Australian (Blue Heeler) • Female • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Taco, adoptable senior Terrier, American Pit Bull / Terrier, Staffordshire Bull

Taco

Terrier, American Pit Bull / Terrier, Staffordshire Bull • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Missio, adoptable senior Cattle Dog, Australian (Blue Heeler) / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Missio

Cattle Dog, Australian (Blue Heeler) / Mixed Breed (Medium) • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Ikat, adoptable senior Shepherd, Anatolian / Pyrenees, Great

Ikat

Shepherd, Anatolian / Pyrenees, Great • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Monty, adoptable senior Mixed Breed (Medium) / Ridgeback, Rhodesian

Monty

Mixed Breed (Medium) / Ridgeback, Rhodesian • Male • Senior >7yr

Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX

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Adopting a senior dog in Austin — 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 Austin?

Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near Austin, Texas, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Senior Dog Finder simply gathers local senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find.

Are there always senior dogs available in Austin?

Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in Austin right now, check back soon or browse all of Texas — new dogs are added regularly.

Know a senior dog near Austin who needs a home?

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