Ozzie
Meet Ozzie! This lovable Labrador/Border Collie mix is an absolute sweetheart. Despite being 8 years old, Ozzie has an energetic spirit and adores the…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
Senior dogs near Houston
Meet 71 adoptable senior dogs (age 7+) in and around Houston. Each one is from a local shelter or rescue and ready to give an older dog's quiet, grateful love.
There are currently 71 adoptable senior dogs (age 7 and up) in and around Houston, 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 Houston means a grateful companion close to home — and often a shorter drive to meet them in person.
Meet Ozzie! This lovable Labrador/Border Collie mix is an absolute sweetheart. Despite being 8 years old, Ozzie has an energetic spirit and adores the…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
Looking for an active, smart boy who would love a structured home with plenty of exercise? Chevy is your guy! Chevy has been in our program for a few …
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Meet Irvington, he is a 1-year-old lab mix who weighs 50 pounds and is a bundle of love with the sweetest eyes and a heart full of affection. This han…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Lilly Bell, she is a beautiful 1-year-old Carolina Dog mix and weighs 44 pounds with the most gentle and affectionate soul. She absolutely adores…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
MEET BUZZBuzz is a friendly, kid-loving dog whose cheerful spirit brightens every room. He enjoys playtime above all else and has a natural zest for l…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Hank!8 years young and he is potty trained, leash trained AND Crate trained.Hank is the total package-affectionate, goofy, and loyal. He gets alo…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Red - Your Next Adventure Buddy! Red is a 2.5-year-old bundle of energy weighing 50 lbs with a heart as big as his paws. After his beloved owner …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Snickers!4 year old - Doberman Pinscher mix - 77 poundsSnickers is a handsome Doberman mix, approximately 4 years old, with a heart as big as his…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Fisher is a 2-year-old, 45 lb bundle of love and loyalty with a story that'll tug at your heart. Rescued in Houston, this brave boy spent over a year …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Canelo - A Loving Companion Looking for His Forever HomeCanelo is a friendly and adaptable dog who is great in the car and loves to be on the go.…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Mavis is a 3-year-old, 55-pound sweetheart with a quiet soul and a heart full of love. Though she is shy at first she becomes a loyal and affectionate…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Casper!This 1-year-old Rottweiler/Labrador mix is the total package - handsome, friendly, and full of heart. Weighing in at 52 lbs, Casper is the…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Emma May was found wandering the streets of downtown Houston, but now she's ready to find her forever home. She is 4 years old and weighs 48 lbs.This …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Oliver! ??Oliver is a handsome 5-year-old Lab mix weighing in at about 80 pounds, and he's the perfect blend of brains, personality, and heart. T…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Mimi, a sweet and spirited girl who is ready to start a new chapter in a loving forever home. She weighs 53 pounds and is approximately 2 years o…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
DOB 4/28/17, weight 8# Hey there, everyone! I’m Rocky, a sweet, friendly, and affectionate white-with-red-spots Chihuahua mix fella who soaks up Foste…
HOMELESS & ORPHANED PETS ENDEAVOR • HOUSTON, TX
Meet Wynn! Wynn is a 3-year-old, 65-lb American Staffordshire Terrier mix with a heart full of love to give. This wonderful companion is ready to be y…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet RYLEE! Rylee is an amazing 8 year old girl, who desperately needs a home that can help her rebuild her confidence. She is a little nervous but wo…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
Est. DOB 4/8/18, weight 62 lbs. Beautiful Lucy, a gentle, loving girl who is great with children, enjoys car rides and walks in the neighborhood where…
HOMELESS & ORPHANED PETS ENDEAVOR • HOUSTON, TX
Jewels is a sweet and gentle companion looking for her forever home. At 7 to 8 years old and weighing 46 pounds, she is the perfect size for cuddling …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
MEET BUZZBuzz is a friendly, kid-loving dog whose cheerful spirit brightens every room. He enjoys playtime above all else and has a natural zest for l…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Roxanne's StoryRoxanne is a 1 year old, fun-loving and energetic female pup with a big personality and a heart full of affection.??Though she can be s…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Rusty is a beautiful 3½-year-old German Shepherd weighing 73 pounds, with a heart just as big as his paws.This sweet boy was rescued by heroes …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Lucy is a beautiful 62-pound Shepherd/Lab mix with a stunning brindle coat and a heart full of love.She's around a seven years old and was originally …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Wynn! Wynn is a 3-year-old, 65-lb American Staffordshire Terrier mix with a heart full of love to give. This wonderful companion is ready to be y…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Daffodil, affectionately known as Daffy, a 3-year-old bundle of love looking for her forever spotlight. This 39-pound sweetheart is as easygoing …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Roxanne's StoryRoxanne is a 1 year old, fun-loving and energetic female pup with a big personality and a heart full of affection.??Though she can be s…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Hank!8 years young and he is potty trained, leash trained AND Crate trained.Hank is the total package-affectionate, goofy, and loyal. He gets alo…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Red - Your Next Adventure Buddy! Red is a 2.5-year-old bundle of energy weighing 50 lbs with a heart as big as his paws. After his beloved owner …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Snickers!4 year old - Doberman Pinscher mix - 77 poundsSnickers is a handsome Doberman mix, approximately 4 years old, with a heart as big as his…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Jewels is a sweet and gentle companion looking for her forever home. At 7 to 8 years old and weighing 46 pounds, she is the perfect size for cuddling …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Male, is approximately 1 year oldLooking for a playful, sweet, and lovable pup? Look no further-John Boy is your guy!This 8 month-old bundle of joy is…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Fisher is a 2-year-old, 45 lb bundle of love and loyalty with a story that'll tug at your heart. Rescued in Houston, this brave boy spent over a year …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Cider is a gentle, senior girl who radiates warmth and calm. At around 10 years old and weighing 52 pounds, she is the perfect low-key friend to welco…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Canelo - A Loving Companion Looking for His Forever HomeCanelo is a friendly and adaptable dog who is great in the car and loves to be on the go.…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Max is a 1 year 50 lb pup with plenty of energy and a big heart. He loves to play, seeks attention from his people, and is always up for fun with othe…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Mavis is a 3-year-old, 55-pound sweetheart with a quiet soul and a heart full of love. Though she is shy at first she becomes a loyal and affectionate…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Casper!This 1-year-old Rottweiler/Labrador mix is the total package - handsome, friendly, and full of heart. Weighing in at 52 lbs, Casper is the…
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Emma May was found wandering the streets of downtown Houston, but now she's ready to find her forever home. She is 4 years old and weighs 48 lbs.This …
Waiting Under The Willow Foundation • Houston, TX
Meet Quinn, a 10-year-old senior who was found as a stray and deserves SO MUCH MORE! She’s friendly with other dogs and seems okay with cats. All she …
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
Adoption Criteria (adult) 1. Charlie is located in the San Antonio, Texas area. Out of state applications will be considered on a case by case basis. …
Great Pyrenees Advocates of Texas, Inc. • Houston, TX
Meet Duke, The spunkiest senior around. Duke was found as a stray in a not-so-great part of town. He is heartworm NEGATIVE which definitely means he h…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
Meet SweetPea, His name embodies his soul, the sweetest boy there ever was. Unfortunately, his mom died and there was no human to give him a home. He …
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
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 have…
Best Friends Animal Society - Houston • Houston, TX
We absolutely cannot believe Patch is still with us. He is a great dog! He simply needs exercise, rules and structure, just like most any dog! Patch c…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
This beautiful soul has been on an incredible journey, enduring a challenging stay at the shelter, waiting and hoping for a loving forever home. Despi…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
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.
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them near Houston, Texas, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers local senior dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior dog in Houston right now, check back soon or browse all of Texas — new dogs are added regularly.
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.