10+ years
ZORRO
ZORRO is a senior male Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Manatee County Animal Services in Palmetto, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Manatee County Animal Services • Palmetto, FL
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 181–210 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.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior confirmed
RIPLEY
Ripley is a curious, adventurous girl who likes to stay engaged with the world around her. She enjoys exploring, learning about new places, and will t…
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
Senior confirmed
POOCHY
POOCHY is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium-sized, at The City of Pasadena, Texas in Pasadena, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The City of Pasadena, Texas • Pasadena, TX
Senior confirmed
SIA
SIA is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium size, at City of Corpus Christi Animal Care in Corpus Christi, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
City of Corpus Christi Animal Care • Corpus Christi, TX
Senior confirmed
BUDDY
BUDDY is a male senior Labrador Retriever of medium size at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
SUZY
SUZY is a senior female Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at Lincoln County Animal Services in Palmetto, FL. Senior dogs make wonder…
Lincoln County Animal Services • Palmetto, FL
Senior confirmed
CHIP
CHIP is a male senior Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
Wyatt
Forever home wanted, meet Wyatt. Handsome Wyatt was found abandoned on a property with another dog. These situations are reoccurring far too often the…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
STEVEN
Steven is a sweet senior boy with a heart full of love and resilience. After nearly a decade in a warm home, he’s now navigating shelter life with imp…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc • Lompoc, CA
Senior confirmed
SHADOW
Shadow is an almost 10-year-old Labrador mix who has found himself in the shelter through unfortunate circumstances, but he hasn’t let that dim his sp…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc • Lompoc, CA
Senior confirmed
GUNNER
GUNNER is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Marion County Animal Services in Ocala, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
10+ years
WRANGLER
WRANGLER is a male senior Labrador Retriever. He is a large dog at Marion County Animal Services in Ocala, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
Senior confirmed
RANGER
RANGER is a senior male Labrador Retriever / Great Dane, large in size, located in Sanford, FL. He is at Seminole County Animal Services, and senior d…
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
10+ years
Bonded Pair - Cooper & Artie
We take the dogs that are adopted down...so if a dog is on the website they are available. Obedience training and fully fenced in yard is required for…
Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue • Tampa, FL
10+ years
MAYA
Maya is a gentle senior that is potty trained, knows sit and can be left alone without being crated. She gets along with all animals such as dogs and …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
DAISY
DAISY is a senior female Labrador Retriever of medium size at City of Corpus Christi Animal Care in Corpus Christi, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
City of Corpus Christi Animal Care • Corpus Christi, TX
Senior confirmed
LACEY
A520827`Lacey`7 year old spayed female** NO SMALL KIDS in the same home**Lacey was surrendered to the shelter by her previous owner and has been great…
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit • Wilmington, NC
Senior confirmed
Burke
Meet Burke! Burke is a wonderful 7.5-year-old Yellow Lab mix weighing 52 pounds. With her beautiful golden coat and sweet, friendly demeanor, she embo…
Hilton Head Humane Association • Hilton Head, SC
Senior confirmed
PATTY CAKE
PATTY CAKE is a female Labrador Retriever, medium-sized senior located in Corpus Christi, TX at the City of Corpus Christi Animal Care. Senior dogs ma…
City of Corpus Christi Animal Care • Corpus Christi, TX
10+ years
WOLVERINE
My adoption fee is now $0! Adopt me and pay NO FEE!!
Burlington Adoption Center • Haw River, NC
10+ years
Leo
At 11 years old, Leo is more than ready to trade shelter life for a cozy home and a family who will love him through his golden years. Don’t let his a…
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Care and Regulation • Palmer, AK
Senior confirmed
MAX
OTHER PETS: Max hasn't seemed to enjoy the company of other dogs very much during his stay at TJO, but he doesn't mind as long as they're just passing…
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center • Springfield, MA
Senior confirmed
DAHLIA
DAHLIA is a senior female Labrador Retriever / Australian Shepherd, large, at Calaveras County Animal Services in San Andreas, CA. Senior dogs make wo…
Calaveras County Animal Services • San Andreas, CA
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ROSIE
Meet Rosie! A beautiful 7yr old girl that is just very loving, sweet, and playful. Rosie is fully house trained and crate trained, and while she can b…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
DAKOTA
Dakota is a wonderful senior girl who proves that age is just a number! Currently thriving in foster care, Dakota is described as calm, sweet, and eas…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a senior male Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs like MAX make wonderful com…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
BERNIE
BERNIE is a male senior Labrador Retriever, medium-sized, located at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
10+ years
SHEBA SMILES
SHEBA SMILES is a senior female Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Polk County Animal Control in Winter Haven, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Polk County Animal Control • Winter Haven, FL
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CHELA
CHELA is an 8-year-old female dog who urgently needs help. She is suffering from severe hip dysplasia, a painful condition that makes walking, standin…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
ZOEY
Meet Zoey, a social gal who enjoys greeting other dogs and exploring her surroundings! She has a laid-back play style and prefers slow introductions w…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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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.