Senior confirmed
Bella AKA Hope
This precious girl was adopted from the shelter over 9 years ago and was recently returned because she and another dog in the home decided after all t…
Yancey County Humane Society • Burnsville, NC
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs in North Carolina
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption in North Carolina
Meet 22 adoptable senior Labrador Retriever dogs (age 7+) in North Carolina. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Labrador Retrievers in North Carolina 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 North Carolina means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
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At Risk
Darling Dottie
Darling Dottie was found alone in a house after her owner sadly died in the shower. She was on her last day at the shelter when a life-saving foster s…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
10+ years
WOLVERINE
My adoption fee is now $0! Adopt me and pay NO FEE!!
Burlington Adoption Center • Haw River, NC
Senior confirmed
Benny
This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills for information. Please contact the owner at [email protected] or (704) 61…
Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue • Rutherfordton, NC
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
10+ years
10+ years
KEN
Contact foster at: [email protected] gets along GREAT with my dogs and is friendly to my cat! Very playful with my dogs in our yard and in the hous…
Animal Care & Control, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
COLBY
Foster Notes:`Colby is the sweetest pup you would ever meet! From the day he came home with me, he has been the nicest, most well adjusted dog. He imm…
Burlington Adoption Center • Haw River, NC
10+ years
Maggie Pearl - Hospice Only
Maggie Pearl was a stray that found her way to Wake County Animal Shelter right before they closed down due to the canine flu outbreak. She did have a…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
At Risk
Mickey
Hi, I’m Mickey! I came to the rescue after running out of time at an overcrowded shelter, and while my rescue family takes amazing care of me, I’m so …
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation • Mooresville, NC
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Nallah
<3 A Special Note About Me I'm part of Pawfect Match's Special Care & Rehabilitation Program. My journey is a little different than most. Some of us a…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Crosby
Hi my name is Crosbyi am a sweet girl Once you get to know me. I am very scared of you and my first instinct is to snip and snap when I'm scared you h…
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation • Mooresville, NC
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
Rosalie
IRONSTONE LANE RESCUE & STABLES - North Carolina • MOORESVILLE, NC
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
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
Ruger
Hi I'm Ruger! Unfortunately my family has been having some hard times and could no longer afford to keep me. They still cared enough to reach out to P…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Adopting a senior Labrador Retriever in North Carolina — 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 in North Carolina?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in North Carolina, 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.
Are there always senior Labrador Retriever dogs available in North Carolina?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Labrador Retriever in North Carolina right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Labrador Retriever from North Carolina if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in North Carolina 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.
Know a senior Labrador Retriever in North Carolina who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.