Senior confirmed
THOR
Meet Thor! Thor is a sweet, well-mannered senior gentleman with a quiet spirit and a gentle heart. He enjoys spending time with calm, like-tempered co…
City of Toronto Animal Services North Region • Toronto, ON
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 61–90 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
10+ years
QUINCY
QUINCY is a male senior Labrador Retriever, large, at City of Tulsa Animal Welfare in Tulsa, OK. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
City of Tulsa Animal Welfare • Tulsa, OK
Senior confirmed
Agenda
My agenda is pretty simple... find a family who will love me forever. Hi, I’m Agenda (61201623), an 8 year old Lab mix weighing 40 lbs. I’m a sweet, p…
Collin County Animal Services • McKinney, TX
10+ years
DELTA
Delta is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large in size, at Detroit Animal Care and Control in Detroit, MI. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Detroit Animal Care and Control • Detroit, MI
Senior confirmed
GARY
GARY is a senior male Labrador Retriever (large) at City of Tulsa Animal Welfare in Tulsa, OK. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
City of Tulsa Animal Welfare • Tulsa, OK
Senior confirmed
SHADOW
SHADOW is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Osceola County Animal Services in St. Cloud, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Osceola County Animal Services • St. Cloud, FL
Senior confirmed
CONRAD
CONRAD is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, at Marion County Animal Services in Ocala, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
Senior confirmed
JULIANA
JULIANA is a female senior Labrador Retriever / Beagle, medium size, located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Ca…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
Flint
Flint is a sweet 7 year old picked up as a stray in SC. He is gentle and walks nice on a leash and gets along with other dogs.
Tilly's Senior Dog Sanctuary Inc • Stratham, NH
Senior confirmed
RUBY
MEET RUBY! This gorgeou gal is Ruby, a lab mix who is ready to make herself right at home with you! Ruby is a friendly, affectionate dog who is happy …
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pine Ridge Animal Shelter • Dedham, MA
Senior confirmed
Bella2
Do not let her size fool you because chill is an understatement when describing Bella2. Tipping the scales at 60 pounds, this 8-year-old, labrador ret…
Dog Star Rescue • Canton, CT
10+ years
Coach
Meet Coach! Coach is an approximately 10-week-old Lab mix weighing around 25 pounds who is ready to find a forever home after never being reclaimed. F…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
10+ years
Caleb
Meet Caleb! This handsome Labrador Retriever is around 6 years old and weighs approximately 65 pounds. Caleb has had a difficult past, evident from a …
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
GERRY
Gerry is a sweet boy who is looking for a soft place to land. He is a shy boy, who with a little time, and maybe a few treats, will find his way to yo…
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation • Sacramento, CA
Senior confirmed
Chase / Maci
Meet Chase & Maci – The Sweetest Couple You Could Ever Ask For! If you're looking for a pair of loving, low-maintenance companions, Chase and Maci are…
Pet Haven Inc. of MN • St. Paul, MN
Senior confirmed
DASH
Flash, flash, 100 yard Dash! Meet Dash, the 8 year old chocolate lab. Despite his senior status, Dash still has pep in his step! In his previous home …
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter • Santa Cruz, CA
Senior confirmed
Ashley
Ashley Is Ready to Meet You! Ashley is a friendly, easygoing girl looking for a home of her own. She walks nicely on leash, is easy to leash up, and t…
Adopt Citrus County Animal Shelter Pets • Inverness, FL
10+ years
PRETTY
Pretty is a calm and laid-back gal who seems to enjoy taking life at an easy pace. From our volunteer observations, she appears social with other dogs…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER ROCKIE
MED WAIVER ROCKIE is a senior male Labrador Retriever (large) at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs often make wonderful compani…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
MED WAIVER JUNIPER
MED WAIVER JUNIPER is a senior female Labrador Retriever, large, at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
Snow
Snow is a very special girl! She is gentle and happy, and loves attention! She is laid-back and very intelligent. She is a couch-cuddler supreme. She …
Southern Crescent Canine Rescue • Milner, GA
Senior confirmed
NUGGET
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Hello! My name is Nugget and I weigh 42 LBS. ~I may not want pets right away, but I'll enjoy you sitting next to me w…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
NEWTON
Your New Favorite Walking Buddy! If you're looking for a loyal, loving Lab with a heart of gold, Newton is ready to meet you! This handsome 9-year-old…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
10+ years
SANDY
Sandy is a wonderful senior girl with a happy, friendly personality that makes her a joy to be around. From the moment you meet her, it's easy to see …
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
Chance
Chance is a 1.5 year old, 75 lb, Black Lab/American Bulldog mix. His family loves him dearly but he is determined to chase and pin the cats in his hom…
Speaking of Dogs Rescue • Toronto, ON
10+ years
Sammie Duluth
HI, I'M SAMMIE! I'M GREAT WITH KIDS AND OTHER DOGS. IF YOU'D LIKE TO ADOPT ME, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION AT WWW.BARKVILLEDOGRESCUE.ORG/APPLICATI…
Barkville Dog Rescue • Roswell, GA
Senior confirmed
ANALIA
Meet Analia! Age: 3 years oldWeight: 75 lbsAnalia is a big-hearted cuddlebug who’s ready to find her forever family! This sweet girl loves nothing mor…
Project Hope Animal Rescue • Coldwater, MI
Senior confirmed
MAXIMUS
Maximus is a laid-back and social guy who seems to enjoy the company of other dogs in a gentle way. From our volunteer observations, he can be a bit t…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
10+ years
MABLE
Mable is a beautiful 10YO who's looking for a fresh start after heartbreak. After losing both of her owners, she's now searching for a new family to s…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
10+ years
ROSIE
Rosie is an almost 6-year-old Lab mix searching for a calm, loving home. No young children or loud chaotic household. Older children are ok. She is ho…
THE ROAD HOME ANIMAL PROJECT • St Clairsville, OH
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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.