10+ years
Harley
Dog selective · Good with older (12+) children
A Lab for Life • Oklahoma-based; Northeast placements, OK
Senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption
Meet 24 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 August 21, 2026 at 12:26 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Black Labrador Retriever dogs
10+ years
Jasper
A Lab for Life • Oklahoma-based; Northeast placements, OK
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Tori
Affectionate · Calm · Does well in social environments (outside of the home) · Does well in the car · Fenced Yard Preferred but not required · Food Mo…
Freedom Ride Rescue • Raleigh area, NC
Senior confirmed
Bodie
Affectionate · Snuggler · Location: Minnesota · Intelligent · Housetrained · Kennel Trained · Good with Dogs · Energy level low · Couch potato · Adult…
Rescue Network • Buffalo, MN
Senior confirmed
Montaigne D11737
Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with Kids · Housetrained · Leash Trained
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton area, MN
10+ years
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
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
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
Senior confirmed
Mosley
Great energetic and smart Lab mix looking for a nice family with another dog or can be only dog to be doted on! Please contact us to submit an applica…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
LokiH
Ask about Sizzling Summer adoption fee! PLEASE pick me! BEST Dog EVER! I LOVE people, dogs, and toys!!!! I am a happy lad! I have to have a family wit…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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
At Risk
Janet
At 12 years young, Janet has perfected the art of the good life: slow sniffy walks, cozy beds, and staying as close to her favorite human as physicall…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Blackjack Dixon
Meet BlackJack! At 8 years old and 50 pounds, BlackJack is the definition of a loyal, easygoing companion. This handsome guy has so much love left to …
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Susy
We need your help!! Actually, Susy needs your help! We found out Susy has cancer. She's 8 years old and just such a sweet girl. She's still eating, dr…
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
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
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
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
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
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
Senior confirmed
Roux B
Meet Roux B! (That’s “Ruby” with a little Southern flair, y’all!) “I’m not lookin’ for romance—but I am lookin’ for a real connection, sugar.” Age: 7 …
Saving Our Companion Animals - Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, 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.