10+ years
Khloe - HOSPICE FOSTER
Howdy there! My name is Khloe, and I am a beautiful 14-year-old girl. My foster mom says I am the sweetest girl ever, and I love everyone! I get along…
Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas • Plano, 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 751–780 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
10+ years
Murphy - HOSPICE FOSTER
Hello there. My name is Murphy, and I am a 16-year-old lil boy who weighs 22 pounds. I am so lucky this wonderful rescue came and saved me; I did not …
Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas • Plano, TX
10+ years
Tiger
TIGER - a sweet 11 year old teddy bear was adopted as a puppy from FWACC and found himself as a stray and on the EU list. Tiger was RESCUED by Weather…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
At Risk
Dante
Dante is a senior with plenty of life left in him. He has the sweetest expression on his face. He developed heart worms because His owner never kept h…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
10+ years
Raleigh (Forever Foster)
Raleigh is an older gentleman who came to us from northern OK. His family had to move rather suddenly, and they were not able to take him (or his pupp…
American Boston Terrier Rescue • Little Elm, TX
Senior confirmed
Poppy
Say hello to Poppy, the dog queen of good vibes! Poppy's life is a whirlwind of wagging tails as she shares her foster home with several other dogs an…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior confirmed
Splash
Introducing Splash, a water enthusiast who's a merman at heart! This sweet, mellow canine is always ready for a splash (see what we did here :) ), whe…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior confirmed
Shadow
Shadow is a family man, loves to lay quietly nearby his family. Kids playing rambunctiously in another room doesn't phase him. He will follow you like…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
10+ years
good time “Charlie”
Charlie is a magnificent Gordon Setter that joined our program after the passing of his beloved owners. Their dying wish was that we work hard to find…
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. • Denton, TX
Senior confirmed
MAMA DAISY
Okay folks, we have a must see girl here, and she needs to leave theshelter ASAP!Why? Because she's too precious to be anywhere other than in a home o…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
MARTIAN
Look at this hunk of a dog! Martian is a 67-pound American Bulldog Mix who is in foster care. He loves to chill on the couch and get cuddles from his …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Baxter
Baxter recently arrived at CTDR along with his best friend, Juliette, after their owner became ill and could no longer care for them. Wanting to ensur…
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
Senior confirmed
Juliette
Juliette arrived at CTDR with her beloved best friend, Baxter, after their owner became ill and could no longer care for them. Wanting to ensure her c…
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
Senior confirmed
Vader
For more information about adopting Vader, please contact [email protected]
Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas • Montgomery, TX
Senior confirmed
Ying Yang
For more information or to meet YingYang, please contact [email protected]
Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas • Montgomery, TX
Senior confirmed
Buster
Update: Buster is proving to be a very well-behaved and friendly boy. He has adjusted beautifully to his foster home, following his person everywhere …
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue • Humble, TX
Senior confirmed
Journey
Journey is a large female Anatolian Shepherd, a senior, currently at Weatherford Wags in Weatherford, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, 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
Senior confirmed
STERLING
STERLING is a senior male Weimaraner / Labrador Retriever in Waco, TX at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter. Senior dogs …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Sulley
Ask about Sizzling Summer adoption fee reduction! I cry for a family. I have been at Shelter for a year and I am a super awesome dog! My foster dog fr…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, 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
Senior confirmed
Grady
Grady is a senior male American Bulldog, medium size, located in Weatherford, TX at Weatherford Wags. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior confirmed
Hatch
LOCATION: Heath, TexasDOB: 11/26/2014 (Estimate)Hatch is a kind, loving Great Dane mix with a soft soul and a big heart. Estimated to be around eight …
SRGDRR Inc aka Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue and Rehab • Bullard, TX
10+ years
Axel
Posted 12/13/17 and pictures taken 11/29/17. He keeps his ears down when I try to get more videos of him, so I have not updated his pictures yet. I pi…
Tonya Griffith's Animal Rescue, Inc. • Frankston, TX
Senior confirmed
Oso
Hi I’m Oso!!! I am a Rottie-Chow mix. My name means "bear" in Spanish. My foster mom says I looked like an old grisly bear and now I am a soft, fluffy…
Saving Our Companion Animals - Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX
Senior confirmed
Roscoe
Roscoe is one of the sweetest, easy going dogs you’ll ever meet. He is truly special. He has a very gentle spirit. He gets along with all dogs. Due to…
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
At Risk
Patch
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
Senior confirmed
Jasmine
Age: 8 years Weight: 46 lbs Good with dogs: Dog selective Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: Yes Activity level: Medium Shedding: Medium Vocal level:…
Duck Team 6 Street Dog Rescue • Dallas, TX
10+ years
Bones - HOSPICE FOSTER
Hi there! My name is Bones, I am about 16 years old and 29 lbs. I am a very sweet senior boy. I am blind but I can still hear ok. I love to chase the …
Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas • Plano, TX
10+ years
Dallas
Hey y'all! My name is Dallas and I'm 11-year-old boy looking for my forever home. I weigh 26 pounds. I love to play with toys, but my foster mom says …
Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas • Plano, 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.