10+ years
Frankie
Frankie is a senior lab currently living in a foster home, where his gentle and affectionate nature truly shines. He is a loving dog who forms strong …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption
Meet 378 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 271–300 of 378 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.
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Available senior Labrador Retriever dogs
10+ years
Eddy
Eddy is a curious, lovable boy who simply wants to hang out with his person. He stays calm even in chaotic environments, though he appreciates having …
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton, MN
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
Beau
Meet Beau! Beau is an 8-year-old purebred Black Labrador with a heart as big as his smile. This handsome boy has spent his life as a loved family comp…
Columbia Humane Society • St Helens, OR
10+ years
NIKI
NIKI is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
Senior confirmed
APPLE
Meet Apple —a 7-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix who proves that older dogs are just well-aged goofballs. Apple is big, strong, and built like a f…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
At Risk
Lt Dan
Age: 8 years Size: 40 lbs Estimated breed: Labrador retriever/Beagle mix Has lived with: Female dogs Lt Dan was found as a stray in North Carolina, co…
Nirvana Animal Rescue • Shermans Dale, PA
Senior confirmed
Riley
Riley is the only pet in her current foster home, but has had positive interactions with other dogs in prior foster homes. She does really well with s…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Tzatziki
Hi I'm Tzatziki! My foster parents say I'm a pretty laid back and easy older guy, and at around 8 years old I'd say I'm as cool as a cucumber. I don't…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Minnie
Meet Minnie! She is an 8 year old lab mix. This sweet, lazy gal is looking for a new home to call her own. She does well with other dogs, but may pref…
Until They're Home • Fort Collins, CO
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
DAISY
Meet Daisy, a gentle 9-year-old Black Lab mix with the kind of soulful eyes that tell her whole story—sweet, loyal, and ready to love with her whole h…
West Valley Animal Services • West Valley, UT
10+ years
Spike
Spike is a senior gentleman, around 14 years young, who is ready to find the perfect quiet and comfortable retirement home. This sweet fella moves at …
Safe Haven of Iowa County • Williamsburg, IA
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
NIKE
Nike is a quiet, easygoing pup who enjoys doing his own thing. He’s got a gentle play style and low energy. Nike may not be the life of the party, but…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
Biscuit
Biscuit is a sweet and gentle bundle of love, looking for a special person with whom to share life! This precious boy appreciates every touch, every t…
Paws of Love, Inc. • Monticello, MS
10+ years
HAMMY
HAMMY is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, located in Fayetteville, NC at Cumberland County Animal Control. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Cumberland County Animal Control • Fayetteville, NC
Senior confirmed
RUBY
RUBY is a female senior Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
Koda (Bonded to Nikki)
Nikki and Koda came to us as a bonded pair who ended up in a shelter in SoCal after their owner passed. They had lived on a piece of land in Temecula …
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
10+ years
Nikki (Bonded to Koda)
Nikki and Koda came to us as a bonded pair who ended up in a shelter in SoCal after their owner passed. They had lived on a piece of land in Temecula …
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
Senior confirmed
MIDNIGHT
MIDNIGHT is a female Labrador Retriever, a large senior dog at the Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter in Waco, TX. Senior dog…
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Franklin
Forever Home Wanted: Meet Franklin – A Gentle Senior Labrador! Franklin is an eight-year-old, 72-pound Champagne English Lab who spent his life shut a…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
LORNA
At 12 years old, Lorna is the definition of gentle and graceful. She came to us with a serious wound around her neck, and very underweight, but thanks…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
Senior confirmed
Red: "My Home to Yours"
Red's family asked us to find him a home, through our "My Home to Yours" complementary posting. Here is what she says about him: "He does not like to …
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
10+ years
JASPER
Looking good, buddy! Jasper is a 75-pound Lab Retr. who likes to do his own thing in the playpen. He enjoys getting gentle pets and walks well on the …
Humane Society of Central Texas/City of Waco Animal Shelter • Waco, TX
Senior confirmed
Nova
Meet Nova! A spirited nine-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever from Charlotte, NC, whose essence is a radiant beam of affection wrapped in a glossy…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Maci
Maci is a super sweet, affectionate dog who loves attention. She’s full of energy and loves to run, play, and stay active. We would not recommend her …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Senior confirmed
Mona
Mona’s Got Her Groove Back! Meet Mona, a 7-year-old sweetheart who’s rediscovered the joy of living her best life! After spending some time in boardin…
Mobile County Humane Society Inc. /dba Krewe de Rescue • Mobile, AL
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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.