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ZARA
Meet Zara, a 9-year-old gal who tends to keep things calm and low-key in playgroup. She's people-oriented and prefers the company of her favorite huma…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, 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 511–540 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
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Bruno
Let's give a big welcome to Bruno. This beautiful 9 year old senior gentleman was surrendered to a local shelter and he has been so sad. When CTDR was…
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
Senior confirmed
Omar aka Buddy
Omar found himself lost and in a south Texas shelter for far too long. With the help of 4 transporters we were able to get him to DFW. He is intact an…
North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. • Grapevine, TX
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LANCE BASS
LANCE BASS 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
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JON JON
JON JON is a senior male American Bulldog, 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
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EVA
Eva is doing great in her foster home! She is potty trained, crate trained, and laid back in the home. She does love to be your emotional support pup …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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NANI
Meet Nani! Nani is a sweet, easygoing girl around seven years old who’s looking for a loving home to call her own. She has a calm, chill personality a…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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ROSIE
Meet Rosie! A beautiful 7yr old girl that is just very loving, sweet, and playful. Rosie is fully house trained and crate trained, and while she can b…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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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
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EL SIMPATICO
EL SIMPATICO is a senior male Pit Bull Terrier (large) at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
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Chester
Meet Chester – proof that second chances can change everything. ❤️ At 7 years old, Chester is here to remind everyone that age is just a number. Don’t…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
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HONEYSUCKLE
HONEYSUCKLE is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, medium in size, at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
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MAX
MAX is a senior male Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs like MAX make wonderful com…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
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AUGUSTUS
AUGUSTUS is a large male Boxer senior at The City of Pasadena, Texas in Pasadena, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The City of Pasadena, Texas • Pasadena, TX
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Hanna
~~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
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SHILOH
SHILOH is a senior male Siberian Husky, large, located in Conroe, TX at Montgomery County Animal Service Center. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
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BERNIE
BERNIE is a male senior Labrador Retriever, medium-sized, located at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
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Boulder (In Foster)
If interested in adopting, please contact: [email protected] Hi, I’m Boulder (61122217), an 8 year old Pittie mix weighing 43 lbs of sweetness…
Collin County Animal Services • McKinney, TX
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LUCAS
Lucas is a sweet, easygoing dog who absolutely loves to explore. He already has great manners and happily knows how to `sit` on command! Lucas has so …
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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MILO
Meet Milo Don't let his age fool you—this sweet senior still has so much love to give! Milo is a laid-back gentleman who enjoys relaxing in the yard, …
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
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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
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CHELA
CHELA is an 8-year-old female dog who urgently needs help. She is suffering from severe hip dysplasia, a painful condition that makes walking, standin…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Meatball
Meet Meatball! Meatball was rescued thanks to some caring neighbors who could no longer watch him spend his days chained up in a front yard. During th…
Operation Pets Alive • The Woodlands, TX
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ZOEY
Meet Zoey, a social gal who enjoys greeting other dogs and exploring her surroundings! She has a laid-back play style and prefers slow introductions w…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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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
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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
10+ years
ROO
ROO is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler), medium size, at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
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Samson
All HSDC, Humane Society of Dallas County, adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
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JAFAR
JAFAR is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, located in Baytown, TX at Baytown Animal Care and Control. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Baytown Animal Care and Control • Baytown, 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.