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Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs in Maryland
Meet 10 adoptable senior Labrador Retriever dogs (age 7+) in Maryland. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Labrador Retrievers in Maryland are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Labrador Retriever in Maryland means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
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.
10 senior Labrador Retriever dogs available in Maryland.

Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD

Bo is 12yo, weighs 40lbs, is neutered, is up to date on his vaccines, but is not microchipped. Bo's guardian explains why he has made the difficult de…
Rescue Well Incorporated • Columbia, MD

Courtesy post: Meet Ziggy Ziggy is a handsome 7-year-old, 50-pound sweetheart looking for a patient, understanding family to give him the peaceful lif…
Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue • Baltimore, MD

Meet Abbey! Abbey is a lovely 7-year-old Black Lab who proves that the best things about getting older are a little extra wisdom, a calm demeanor, and…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD


NOTE- LEXI IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL ASKING TO REHOME THEIR DOG. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW. From Lexi's person: "Lexi is a love bu…
Reach Out Rescue & Resources • Westminster, MD

Good with Dogs · Not Good with Cats · People Friendly · Good with Kids · Dog Friendly ( same size) · Food motivated · Housetrained · Crate trained · W…
Reed's Rescue • Maryland, MD

Operation Paws for Homes - Frederick, MD Transport • Frederick, MD

Operation Paws for Homes - Frederick, MD Transport • Frederick, MD

Poppy is a great all around family dog and one who you will be proud to call "Our girl." Her foster says "She is a total sweetheart", and she gave us …
Reach Out Rescue & Resources • Westminster, MD
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.
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in Maryland, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Labrador Retrievers in one place so they're easier to find.
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Labrador Retriever in Maryland right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in Maryland arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
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 ageA 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 & healthHow 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 readShelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.