10+ years
Chance
Meet Chance – 10 Years Without a Family… Could You Be His First? Currently in Texas | Transport Available Adoption Fee: $200 for Chance | $200 for Chu…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption
Meet 342 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 342 below.
About adopting a Labrador Retriever
Ask a shelter worker which senior is the easiest to place in a home and the answer is often the Labrador. A gray-muzzled Lab has the same good nature it had as a puppy, minus the chewing and the counter surfing. Most older Labs are food motivated, easy to handle, friendly with strangers, and tolerant of children and other pets.
Living with a senior Lab is mostly about managing enthusiasm in a body that has slowed down. They still want to retrieve, swim, and greet the mail carrier, and they still want to eat whatever they can reach, so weight control becomes the central daily task. A slimmer senior Lab moves better, breathes easier, and spares its joints, and most respond well to portion control and gentle daily walks.
Arthritis in the hips, elbows, and knees is the most common care theme, along with fatty lumps under the skin, ear infections in the floppy ears, and throat changes that can affect breathing in hot weather. Ask the shelter about weight history and any lumps that have been checked, and ask your veterinarian to review the shelter's records before you set an exercise plan.
Last updated October 18, 2026 at 8:44 AM EDT. Listings refresh throughout the day. Always confirm a dog’s availability with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
Available senior Labrador Retriever dogs
342 senior Labrador Retriever dogs available.
Senior confirmed
Ruffie
Ruffie is a dark brown, 5.5 year old (DOB: 10/7/19), Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier mix. He gets along well with other dogs. Coloring is dark bro…
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
Senior confirmed
Bunny
To adopt please fill out an adoption Application Bunny is a 7yo female Labrador retriever being rehomed by her owner who can no longer keep her. Bunny…
Happy Dog Rescue • Germanton, TN
10+ years
Marge (& Homer)
This is Marge who was found roaming the streets with her pal, Homer. Marge is a 10-year-old, 65-pound Lab mix with a loving nature. She is a bit shy, …
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
10+ years
Zeus
As Sweet As A Peach Animal Rescue • Framingham, MA
10+ years
Koko
God's Dogs Rescue of TX for MN Transport Stop • Richfield, MN
At Risk
Thor #8
MEET THOR #8! Thor is a 64 lb senior sweetheart with a big heart. Found tied to a park bench and later placed on the euthanasia list at county shelter…
Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC • Chandler, AZ
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
Senior confirmed
Duke
Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue - CT • Glastonbury, CT
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Link
Meet Link! Link is about an 8 year old Lab mix. He weighs around 70lbs. He is great with children, other dogs, and cats! He is house trained, crate tr…
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
Senior confirmed
Fia
Meet Fia! Fia is an 8-year-old 54 pounds Lab/Smooth Coat Border Collie mix with a heart as big as her smile. This sweet girl was sadly left behind whe…
Trinity GAP Club • Euless, TX
Senior confirmed
Hazel
When Hazel first arrived, she was a bundle of nerves — timid, unsure, and taking her time to trust. But with a little patience, a lot of love, and (of…
Hilton Head Humane Association • Hilton Head, SC
Senior confirmed
Richard
Humane Society of the South Platte Valley • Littleton, CO
Senior confirmed
Magnolia
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
Shadow
Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus • Santa Maria, CA
Senior confirmed
Chowder
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
Senior confirmed
Buddy
City of San Bernardino Department of Animal Services • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Lucy
Companion Animal Alliance • Baton Rouge, LA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Bruce
Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00. The adoption fee may be higher or lower than st…
Yancey County Humane Society • Burnsville, NC
Senior confirmed
Rocky
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Rocky and I weigh 51 LBS. ~I'm more on the timid side, and require extra patience but with plenty of…
Arizona Humane Society - Sunnyslope • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Leah
Meet Leah! This sweet girl may need a little time to warm up, but once she’s comfortable, she enjoys spending time with her people. Leah is looking fo…
Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Bo
BO – Chocolate Male, 6 years, 70 lbs. We don’t always know much about the dogs who come to us from shelters, but sometimes even a little information f…
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno • Clovis, CA
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Adopting a senior Labrador Retriever — FAQ
Are senior Labrador retrievers good for first-time owners?
Yes, senior Labrador retrievers are among the more forgiving dogs for a first-time adopter. They are usually house trained, easy to motivate with food, and friendly toward people and other animals. The main learning curve is managing weight and pacing exercise for an older body, both of which the shelter and your veterinarian can help you plan.
Do older Labrador retrievers still need a lot of exercise?
They need regular exercise, but at a lower intensity than a young Lab. A senior Labrador retriever usually thrives on a couple of moderate walks, some gentle retrieving, and swimming if available, since it is easy on the joints. Watch for limping or slowness the next day, and scale back if you see it.
Why would a senior Labrador retriever end up in a shelter?
Most senior Labrador retrievers arrive because of changes in the owner's life, such as a move, a death, a divorce, or a new baby, rather than any fault of the dog. Some are surrendered when medical costs rise. Shelters can usually share the stated reason, and it often confirms the dog has lived happily in a home for years.
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.
Guides to help you decide
Getting started
Why Adopt a Senior Dog? 7 Reasons Older Dogs Make Wonderful Companions
Senior dogs are often calm, house-trained, and overlooked at shelters. Here are seven honest reasons an older dog may be the best companion you ever bring home.
6 min readUnderstanding ageHow Old Is a "Senior" Dog? Senior Age by Breed and Size
A dog is not "old" at the same age across the board — size and breed change everything. Here is how to tell when a dog becomes a senior, and what it means for care.
5 min readCare & healthCaring for a Senior Dog: Health, Diet, and Everyday Comfort
How to keep an older dog healthy and comfortable — vet care, senior-appropriate diet, joint and dental health, exercise, and simple home adjustments that make a big difference.
8 min readKnow a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.