10+ years
Maggie Pearl - Hospice Only
Maggie Pearl was a stray that found her way to Wake County Animal Shelter right before they closed down due to the canine flu outbreak. She did have a…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption
Meet 378 adoptable senior 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. Showing 361–378 of 378 below.
Senior 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 Labrador Retriever one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
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Available senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior confirmed
Athena
Athena is a young senior, around 9-10 years old. She is a very even-keel dog, past her puppy years and enjoying her golden years. She enjoys a good st…
Last Hope Animal Rescue • Cedar Rapids, IA
10+ years
Drako
Forever Home Wanted…. Meet Drako!!!! Hi, my name is Drako. But my foster Mom calls me D. I’ve been a part of the most awesome rescue here for approxim…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Lily Bahama Mama
Hi, I’m Lily- a very sweet girl that loves to cuddle and sunbathe on the patio. I love to lay on a yoga mat and help you exercise! I currently live wi…
A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue • Royal Palm Beach, FL
Senior confirmed
Sacher
Sacher is very sweet. He warms up to new people outside his home very well. He is a little protective of his home, which we are working on. He is pret…
STRAY PAWS RESCUE • St. Peters, MO
Senior confirmed
Twinkle
Foster or Forever Home Wanted: Twinkle Is Ready to Meet You! Twinkle is a beautiful girl who we rescued from the San Bernardino Shelter after she reco…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Betty Boop
I'm a loving, warm hearted girl, born in Summer of 2019. I have a heart on my left side and I promise I'll have your heart if you make me part of your…
Marshall County Humane Society • Holly Springs, MS
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Nallah
Nallah is full of life. She is not shy at all. She loves to smell everything in the yard and help keep critters out. She also loves to play fetch, tug…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Poppy
Poppy is a great all around family dog and one who you will be proud to call "Our girl." Her foster says "She is a total sweetheart", and she gave us …
Reach Out Rescue & Resources • Westminster, MD
10+ years
Buddy
Meet Buddy – Your New Adventure Partner! DOB: January 26, 2016 | Weight: ~71 lbs Adoption Fee: $200 Apply at: www.adoggie4you.org Currently in Texas –…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior confirmed
Sadie
I'm a young Labrador Retriever mix who just needs a new family to love. Come and see me soon by calling 662-564-2900 or E-mail DogsNCats11@gmail.com t…
Marshall County Humane Society • Holly Springs, MS
10+ years
Vicky
Vicky is a Lab/Mastiff mix born in 2014 and weighs 44 pounds. She is a sweet dog with a great personality and loves people. She would be a great walki…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
Senior confirmed
Gilley
Meet Gilley (short for Gillian), one of Save the Strays' long-term residents. At 9 years young, Gilley still has a lot of pep in her step. Although sh…
Save the Strays Animal Rescue • Camden, SC
10+ years
Jeter
Sweet lab boxer mix. Playful and good with other dogs and kids. Handsome Dog
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior confirmed
Crosby
Hi my name is Crosbyi am a sweet girl Once you get to know me. I am very scared of you and my first instinct is to snip and snap when I'm scared you h…
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation • Mooresville, NC
Senior confirmed
MILLIE
Millie loves people and enjoys being outdoors but would love the comfort of her own home with someone as dedicated to her as she will be to them. Alth…
Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue • Oro Valley, AZ
Senior confirmed
Sarah
Hi, please let me introduce myself, my name is Sarah and I am a Lab/Jack Russell Terrier. I am house trained and crate trained, and love to go on walk…
Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue • Livonia, MI
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Adopting a senior 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 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 Labrador Retriever dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older 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 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 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 Labrador Retriever instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior 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.