Adult Dogs for Adoption in Leander, TX: 30 Grown-Up Dogs Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Leander have 49 adult dogs up for adoption. Here are the 30 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Adult dogs usually wait longer for homes than puppies, but their personalities are already settled, so you know just what you're getting: a couch companion, a running partner or a gentle family dog.
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1. Tonka II
11/1/2026Tonka II is an owner surrender looking for a new home.Hi! My name is Tonka II! I am a handsome 2 year old brindle boy that is an owner surrender due to my family moving and my breed not being allowed. I am described as friendly, active, noisy, playful, affectionate, and obedient! I currently live with an older lab but am said to be dog friendly with dogs of all sizes. I currently live with cats and because I don't know personal space, they don't want to play with me. I currently live with 3 kids (ages 19 month to 13 years) and am gentle with the baby and like to play rough with the older kids.
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I'm a happy guy and have only met one person I didn't like out of the many people I have been around! I am house trained, crate trained, and can be picky with some of my favorite food depending on the day. At night I sleep with the kid or in the kennel with the other dog. I don't do well sleeping alone and will cry and scratch at the kennel if left by myself to sleep. If the humans must be away, I will cry and bark in the crate and will chew on the furniture if left to roam. When outside I do not attempt to jump fences/gates but am curious what is under the grass and will dig to find out. I am scared of water, baths, being alone, and being left outside too long due to having a heat stroke in the past. Some of my favorite things are riding in the car, chewing on toys, playing fetch, toys, being outside, cuddles, love, smiling when I want something, hitting the humans with my paws when I want something, nudge and paw the food container when it's time to eat, being in the human's lap, and dog treats! If you think I would make a great addition to your family, contact the rescue today and give them my name because I am waiting to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Rex III
11/2/2026Rex III is an owner surrender looking for a new home.Hi! My name is Rex III! I am a handsome 3 year old white/brown boy that is an owner surrender due to no longer getting along with the other dog that I live with and for everyone's safety, I must be the only dog in the home. I am described as friendly, active, smart, noisy, playful, and affectionate! There are no children or cats in my home so it's uncertain if I am feline or kid friendly. I am house trained, crate trained, and eat High Point All Life Stages dog food in a slow feeder. At night I sleep in the bed with the humans and if they must be away from the home, I am fine being crated or else I will get into things I shouldn't.
Read more about Rex III
I am able to jump over a kiddie gate but not a standard fence. When outside I am curious what is under the grass and will dig to find out. Some of my favorite things are riding in the car, plush toys that I can't magically explode, rubber toys, running, going for walks, and playing outside! If you think I would make a great addition to your family, contact the rescue today and give them my name because I am waiting to meet you!
- Only dog
- House-trained
3. Lucy Lou II
11/2/2026Lucy Lou II is an owner surrender looking for a new home.Hi! My name is Lucy Lou II! I am a beautiful 1 year old flashy fawn girl that is an owner surrender due to my owner being a truck driver and not having the time for me and life on the road is not ideal for me. I am described as friendly, active, smart, noisy, and playful! I do not live with other dogs but it is said that I am dog friendly. I do not live with cats or kids, so it is uncertain if I am cat or kid friendly. I do jump on people because I get very excited so my caretaker says I may not be a good fit for a family with small children.
Read more about Lucy Lou II
I know basic commands, am house trained, but would need assistance with crate training if that is required in my forever home. I eat Healthy Choice puppy food from Tractor Supply and at night I sleep in the bed or recliner with the humans. I do sleep on my dog bed, but that is a very rare occasion. If the humans must be away, I am good but I have never been left alone for more than 2 hours. When outside I have good behavior and do not dig or attempt to jump fences/gates. I am fearful of fireworks and do not like being told no, getting too hot, or being crated/locked in confined spaces. Some of my favorite things are riding in the car, tire with rope toy, squeaky toys, chewing on plastic bottles, catching water from the hose, sleeping by the humans feet or under the blankets, 'argue' or 'talk back' when I don't' get what I want, playing with dogs my size, and treats! If you think I would make a great addition to your family contact the rescue today because I am waiting to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Luna XV
11/1/2026Luna XV is an owner surrender looking for a new home.Hi! My name is Luna XV! I am a beautiful 4 year old flashy fawn girl that is an owner surrender due to my owner getting divorced, selling their home, and unable to keep me. I am described as friendly, active, playful, and affectionate! I grew up with another boxer, tiny terrier, and a frenchie and am said to be dog friendly with them. I recently met a senior dog and I wanted to be the boss of her and could benefit from more training, especially since I'm eager to please! I currently live with a cat and will bark at it when it is out of my reach but I can see it.
Read more about Luna XV
There are three kids in the home (ages 12-18 years) and have had all ages around me and am said to be kid friendly! I am house trained, crate trained, know basic commands, and sleep in my crate or on the dog bed at night. If the humans must be away, I have a little separation anxiety when left alone. When outside I have good behavior and do not dig or attempt to jump fences/gates and am pet gate trained! Some of my favorite things are riding in the car, squeaky toy balls, super chewer toys, love, playing, and giving slobbery kisses! If you think I would make a great addition to your family, contact the rescue today and give them my name because I am waiting to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Davie
Davie is currently either in boarding or in a new foster home. More information and pictures will be posted as soon as they are available. Please check back! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.
6. James Boyer
James Boyer was named by Jennifer Molinari on behalf of "my dad who was a military veteran that served proudly, like Stubby. I miss you daddy."
7. Ginger Ale
Ginger Ale is currently either in boarding or in a new foster home. More information and pictures will be posted as soon as they are available. Please check back! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.
- Good with dogs
8. Pele
Hi! My name is Pele! I am a handsome 2-3 year old flashy fawn boy that has a super goofy and loveable personality and enjoys life! I love to play fetch, sprint around the backyard, going on walks followed by cuddles and affection, preferably in the human's lap! I have great house manners and do not beg or counter surf. Sometimes if I am bored or not getting sufficient attention, I will bring a random shoe or stuffed animal to the humans but am not destructive. I am house trained, crate trained, and leash trained! I currently live with an older lady dog and we get along well together. While on walks I am not phased by other dogs and have been fine and chill with other pups I've met! There are 3 kids in my foster home (ages 11-16 years) and I am good with them and all of their friends that come to visit! My foster family thinks I would be friendly with younger kids, but might be a bit rambunctious and they might get 'love taps' with my enthusiastic tail! As for cats, I was introduced to a neighbor cat and I was very intent on keeping an eye on it, so I may do best in a cat free home.
Read more about Pele
If you are looking for a goofy, friendly, easy going boy, look no further! Contact the rescue today and give them my name because I am waiting to meet you! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Milkshake
Milkshake is currently either in boarding or in a new foster home. More information and pictures will be posted as soon as they are available. Please check back! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.
10. Duke XII
10/17/2026Duke XII is an owner surrender looking for a new home.Hi! My name is Duke XII! I am a handsome 3 year old flashy fawn boy that is an owner surrender due to not getting along with the doodle dog in the home. I am bonded with my brother, Major II, so it is important for us to be adopted together which means double the boxer love for you! I am described as protective, playful, and affectionate! I have never lived with a cat so it is uncertain if I am feline friendly. There are no children in the home but I am said to be kid friendly! I will bark at new people that come to our home, but then I warm up to them after being introduced! I am house trained, crate trained, eat Kirkland brand dog food, and sleep in my kennel at night! If the humans must be away, I am great being left alone.
Read more about Duke XII
When outside I have good behavior and do not dig or attempt to jump fences/gates. Some of my favorite things are riding in the car and playing with the puppy frenchie! If you think my brother Major and I would make a great addition to your family, contact the rescue today and give them our names because we are waiting to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Major II
10/17/2026Major II is an owner surrender looking for a new home.Hi! My name is Major II! I am a handsome 3 year old flashy brindle boy that is an owner surrender due to not getting along with the doodle dog in the home. I am bonded with my brother, Duke XII, so it is important for us to be adopted together which means double the boxer love for you! I am described as friendly, protective, playful, affectionate, and obedient! I have never lived with a cat so it is uncertain if I am feline friendly. There are no children in the home but I am said to be kid friendly! I will bark at new people that come to our home, but then I warm up to them! I am house trained, crate trained, eat Kirkland brand dog food, and sleep in my kennel at night! If the humans must be away, I am great being left alone.
Read more about Major II
When outside I have good behavior and do not dig or attempt to jump fences/gates. Some of my favorite things are riding in the car, any ball, and running! If you think my brother Duke and I would make a great addition to your family, contact the rescue today and give them our names because we are waiting to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Giorgio
Hi! My name is Giorgio, or as my foster family calls me, George or Georgie! I am a 4 year old flashy brindle boy that will charm you with my one blue eye and small stature! Prior to the rescue I got myself into an unknown situation which resulted in an extensive injury and infection to my front left leg causing it to be amputated. I had 49 staples which all have been removed and the scar is healed nicely! I am able to easily move around in the home with little carpeting or rugs. I am also heartworm positive but the rescue will assist with my treatment! I am house trained, crate trained, sleep on the dog bed in the human's room, eat dry or wet food because I'll eat pretty much anything edible, and am well behaved when being left alone if the humans are away.
Read more about Giorgio
I live with a pit/boxer submissive girl and we get along well. A much larger girl dog stayed with us for a week and at the beginning I was scared and it took me a couple of days of slow intros to be comfortable around her and not growl at her. I will grumble at new people that enter the home but keep my distance until I warm up to them. I do not live with a cat so it is uncertain if I am feline friendly. I live with 3 teenagers and love them all, especially when they give me attention and affection! I have met young school age or late toddler aged kids during my neighborhood walk and am gentle with them and enjoy them loving on me! Given the multiple vet appointments I have had you would think I'd be ok in the car but I'm not. I get nervous and prefer someone to sit with me and comfort me. As for my ideal home, there are a couple of requests. I need a home with no stairs or if there are stairs, it's to an area that is not used by anyone so that I do not go up them. I also need a raised feeder to help me not have to lean over so much and misdistribute weight on only one front leg. In the raised feeder I would benefit from a slow feeder bowl because I put away food in no time! I have learned the sound of the treat jar opening, have found my voice, and enjoy moving shoes randomly in the home! Some of my favorite things are getting attention & affection, being outside to roll in the grass, food, treats, and following the humans to know what they are doing! If you think I would make a great addition to your family, contact the rescue today and give them my name because I am waiting to meet you! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Hawaiian Punch
Hawaiian Punch is currently either in boarding or in a new foster home. More information and pictures will be posted as soon as they are available. Please check back! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.
14. Adelie
Adelie is currently either in boarding or in a new foster home. More information and pictures will be posted as soon as they are available. Please check back! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.
15. Seymour
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
16. Sage Kat
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
17. Ollie L
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
18. Nella
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
19. Minerva
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
20. Little Bit
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
21. Leilani
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
22. Huey
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
23. Hurley
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
24. Enya
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
25. Dweezel
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
26. Clover
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
27. Coco L
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
28. Comet
If you'd like more information about me, please send CiMAR an email so they can send you all the information about adopting me. You can also find the adoption application and more pictures of me on their website: http://www.cuzimatter.org/adopt-a-dog
29. Colter
Colter still has vetting to complete so is not available yet. Check back for updates!Colter is being virtually fostered by Frank McReynolds, thank you!
30. Azriel
Azriel is currently either in boarding or in a new foster home. More information and pictures will be posted as soon as they are available. Please check back! If you're interested in fostering a dog, please fill out the Foster Application https://austinboxerrescue.com/ways-to-help/foster/ If you're interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Adoption Application http://austinboxerrescue.com/adoption-application/Our volunteers will work with you to find the best dog for your home.Azriel is being virtually fostered by Abhimanyu Sabnis, thank you!
Why adopt an adult dog in Leander
An adult dog's personality is fully formed, so the rescue can tell you how they are with people, other pets and busy households. Many have lived in foster homes and are already house-trained.
Grown dogs need less supervision than puppies and often know the basics, like sitting and walking on a leash, which suits people who work or have young children.
Rescues with adult dogs near Leander
- Austin Boxer RescueAustin, TX · 16 adult dogs above
- Cuz i Matter Animal RescuePflugerville, TX · 14 adult dogs above
Questions about adopting adult dogs in Leander
How many adult dogs are up for adoption in Leander?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Leander, Texas, have 49 adult dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt an adult dog in Leander?
The rescues with the most adult dogs near Leander right now are Austin Boxer Rescue (Austin, TX) and Cuz i Matter Animal Rescue (Pflugerville, TX). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Should I adopt an adult dog or a puppy?
It depends on your home. An adult dog's personality is already known and they need less supervision; puppies need more time and training but grow up with your family. The rescues can help you find the right match.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.