10+ years
Cher
Cher came to us as a very underweight stray, but despite everything she had been through, she remained calm, gentle and incredibly sweet. She is estim…
East Ridge Animal Shelter • East Ridge, TN
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption
Meet 391 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 1–30 of 391 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 August 20, 2026 at 10:26 PM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior confirmed
QUEEN COLE
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
KRUEGERE
My friends describe me as: Sweet, gentle, and affectionateMeet Kruegere!!!Kruegere is a very sweet and affectionate dog. He has had a tough hand dealt…
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Cape Cod Branch • Brewster, MA
10+ years
NALA
Nala has heartworms and OCAS is working on her treatment. If you're interested in her, they can give you more details! In North Carolina, it's unfortu…
Orange County Animal Services • Chapel Hill, NC
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Wally
Meet Wally! He is an 8 year old 79 lb. Labrador retriever. Wally is one of those dogs who can't help but make you smile. That big, goofy grin pretty m…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
At Risk
LUNA
Please Help Luna — She Needs Us Now Meet Luna, a sweet girl who is currently non-weight bearing on her right front leg and experiencing significant la…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
MORGAN
SPONSORED BY PET PROJECT**The Pet Project will provide food, annual vaccinations, heartworm medication, flea and tick medication and reduced cost vete…
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale • Fort Lauderdale, FL
Senior confirmed
BARBER
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
Prima Ballerina
grandmasbarnrescue.com • Reno, NV
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Sugar
The Good Life Dog Rescue - Denver • Littleton, CO
Senior confirmed
Edith
Pet Adoption League of Gem County • Caldwell, ID
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Bailey
Pet Adoption League of Gem County • Caldwell, ID
Senior confirmed
Rosalie
IRONSTONE LANE RESCUE & STABLES - North Carolina • MOORESVILLE, NC
10+ years
Cassidy
GreenePets Foster Network - NJ transport • Pluckemin, NJ
Senior confirmed
Miss Bea
Humane Rescue Alliance - Oglethorpe St. • Washington, DC
Senior confirmed
Happy
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption • Wake Forest, NC
Senior confirmed
Volt
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption • Wake Forest, NC
Senior confirmed
Granita
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption • Wake Forest, NC
Senior confirmed
Milo
A Lab for Life • Oklahoma-based; Northeast placements, OK
Senior confirmed
Rex
Housetrained · Knows the Basics · Not Good with Cats · Good with car rides · No small animals · Crate Trained
Anderson Humane • South Elgin, IL
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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.