10+ years
Persimmon
Medical Coord/Adopter Consult Required · Good on car rides · Good with Dogs · Good with Kids
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Senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption
Meet 20 adoptable senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one.
Senior Black Labrador Retrievers are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Black Labrador Retriever one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior confirmed
Shep
Adult-Only Home Required · Timid/Shy · Walks well on a leash · Potty trained · Medical - Basic Vetting Completed
alwaysandfurever.org
10+ years
Amigo
Medical - Basic Vetting Completed · Good with Dogs · Potty trained · Good on car rides
alwaysandfurever.org
Senior confirmed
Lizzie Shelby
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
Nyla
This silly, playful girl is Nyla. She is 1 and 1/2 years old. Nyla is full of energy and happiness. She really loves water and loves to go swimming! M…
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
10+ years
Micki
Micki is a wonderful dog who loves people. She has done well with kids in the past, but does not live with any children at this time. She does live wi…
Rescued Tails Animal Sanctuary • Shell Lake, WI
10+ years
Delilah
Delilah is a Black Lab mix, 14 years old (DOB: 11/2011). This 'senior' sweetheart is back at our shelter once again and needing a forever home. She ha…
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
10+ years
Harley James
Harley James is a large male Black Labrador Retriever, a senior, currently at Haven to Home Canine Rescue in Berwick, PA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
10+ years
Daisy Ann
Retirement Home Needed for Bonded Senior PairDaisy and Harley are playful and loving senior Labs. They love belly rubs, good chew bones, cuddling, and…
Haven to Home Canine Rescue • Berwick, PA
10+ years
Ace
This sweet senior boy is so loving and gentle. Ace is 11 years old. He needs a home where he will be the only pet. Ace is crate and leash trained and …
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
Senior confirmed
Cora
Cora is a young lady who likes to have structure and canine companions. In her first year and a half she’s figured out that starting her day with a lo…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Logan
Logan has been with Castoff Pet Rescue since April 2019 — over 6 years — without a single application. Not one. And we truly don’t understand why. He …
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
BAILEY #17
Please note this dog is NOT an official Underdog dog, and you will be connected with the person who has the dog. Please Contact Ross, 480-395-0158, rl…
Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC • Chandler, AZ
Senior confirmed
Maisie
Meet adoptable Maisie! Maisie is 5.5 years old and 85 pounds. She is a black lab mix. She is very affectionate, driven more by positive attention as o…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
10+ years
Sadie
Meet Sadie – Proof That Age Is Just a Number Sadie may have a little gray on her muzzle, but don’t let that fool you—this 10-year-young, 60-lb girl st…
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
Mama Rosa
Meet Mama Rosa — a gentle sweetheart ready to give you all her love Mama Rosa is a small mixed black Labrador Retriever with the kindest heart and the…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Charlie
Charlie is the bestest boy, and someone is going to be darn lucky when they scoop him up! If you’re looking for a dog that is up for adventure, be tha…
Last Hope Animal Rescue • Cedar Rapids, IA
Senior confirmed
Drax
Drax was rescued along with his brother Groot from a hoarder who died, and left 26 dogs living outside in terrible conditions. He was one of the 6 dog…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
Senior confirmed
Rosie
Meet Rosie! This bio was written by a family that fostered Rosie for a couple weeks however the 3 cats in the home were not so happy with the new gues…
Pet Rescue By Judy • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
Groot
Groot was rescued, along with his brother Drax, from a hoarder who died and left 26 dogs outside in terrible living conditions. He is one of the 6 dog…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Adopting a senior Black Labrador Retriever — 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 Black Labrador Retriever?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Black Labrador Retriever is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Are senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than the breed alone. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, or other dogs. Senior dogs are often calmer and more predictable than puppies, which can make reading compatibility easier before you commit.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior Black Labrador Retriever?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or even sponsored — because they wait the longest, many organizations offer reduced fees or cover initial vet care. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly for their current fee and what it includes.
Can I foster a senior Black Labrador Retriever instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Black Labrador Retriever gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home — which is especially beneficial for older dogs who find shelter life stressful. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is an option.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.