10+ years
RICO
RICO is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium-sized, at Catawba County Animal Care and Control in Newton, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Catawba County Animal Care and Control • Newton, NC
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 91–120 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
Senior confirmed
BRICK
BRICK is a large, senior male Labrador Retriever at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
Thor
Thor is a 13-year-old Labradoodle who spent much of his life being used for breeding. Now rescued and finally retired, he’s discovering what it means …
For Pet's Sake Rescue • Long Beach, MS
Senior confirmed
ZEUS
Meet Zeus! At 9 years young, Zeus is a handsome black Lab with a heart as big as he is. This friendly gentleman has lived with children of all ages, l…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
PRINCESS
Princess is a calm and social dog who seems to enjoy gentle interactions with others. From our volunteer observations, she walks well on leash and app…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
10+ years
COOPER
COOPER is a senior male Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
10+ years
SOPHIE
SOPHIE is a small female Labrador Retriever senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs like SOPHIE make wonderful…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
JOII
JOII is a large female Labrador Retriever, a senior, at Plano Animal Shelter in Plano, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Plano Animal Shelter • Plano, TX
10+ years
ANASTASIA
ANASTASIA is a senior female Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd Dog, medium in size, at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Se…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
LILLY BELL
Meet Lilly Bell!10-Year-Old Spayed Female LabradorLilly Bell is a gentle, golden-hearted senior who’s been through more than her fair share lately. Af…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
10+ years
Pepper
Meet Pepper! Beautiful senior Pepper came to us from animal control. She was found as a stray in very poor condition. She was emaciated and missing mo…
Saving Great Animals • Bellevue, WA
Senior confirmed
Brownie
At 8 years young and 60 pounds, Brownie is the perfect mix of wisdom, sweetness, and just the right amount of playful spirit. After spending years in …
Burlington County Animal Alliance • Willingboro, NJ
10+ years
Grandpa Olaf
At 12 years young, Olaf is a big-hearted Lab/Newfoundland mix with an even bigger love for people! After spending 9 years with his previous family, Ol…
Pet Haven Inc. of MN • St. Paul, MN
10+ years
Beau (SC)
Beau (SC) is a 10yearold Labrador Retriever/Shepherd mix with a soul as soft as his gaze. Life wasn’t gentle with him, but Beau never stopped believin…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
BELLA
BELLA is a senior female Labrador Retriever, medium size, at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa, AZ. Senio…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East Valley Animal Care Center • Mesa, AZ
Senior confirmed
SUGAR
SUGAR is a senior female Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
10+ years
BARNEY
Hiya! My name is Barney. I am a nine-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. Iam a serene spirit. I am calm, gentle and sweet as pie. I walk very nicelyon a …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
Lincoln
They say you can’t buy love, but you can certainly adopt it, and this sweet twelve-year-old Labrador Retriever is living proof. After being unexpected…
The Milk Drunk Foundation • Oakland Park, FL
10+ years
Althea
I'M ALTHEA! I'M KID AND DOG FRIENDLY. IF YOU'D LIKE TO MEET ME, PLEASE APPLY AT WWW.BARKVILLEDOGRESCUE.ORG/APPLICATIONS OR EMAIL US AT INFO@BARKVILLED…
Barkville Dog Rescue • Roswell, GA
10+ years
Sampson
Meet Sampson!! Approx. 5 years old | Big body. Biggest heart. Maybe a Lab mix. Huge and precious. -Rides great in the car and hops in and out with eas…
Adopt A Dog Rescue • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Orea 43163
Orea is a 3-year-old female Lab ( possibly Border Collie) mix who must be spayed before adoption. She was found as a stray and no owner came looking f…
Prattville Autauga Humane Society • Prattville, AL
Senior confirmed
KIMO
Bio for Kimo-Meet Kimo - A Big-Hearted, Smiling CompanionKimo is an 8-year-old neutered male Lab mix who proves that age is just anumber. This friendl…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
10+ years
LIBERTY
LIBERTY is a senior female Labrador Retriever, a large dog currently at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
Clancy
Meet Clancy! Looking for an older dog that still has plenty of energy? Meet Clancy! He loves to play, loves booty scratches and LOVES dinner time (he …
Lucky Pup Rescue SC • Greenville, SC
10+ years
Action Jackson
updated 4/11: Meet Jackson – Your Perfect “Old Soul with a Young Heart” Companion Looking for a dog who’s the best of both worlds? Meet Jackson, a 10-…
The London Sanctuary • Glen St Mary, FL
Senior confirmed
WHISKEY
WHISKEY is a senior female Labrador Retriever, a large dog available at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonder…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
10+ years
Bandit
Bandit is a 10-year-old, 68 lb Lab mix with the heart and humor of a 7th-grade boy — goofy, loving, and learning every day. He’s loyal to his circle a…
Grey Face Rescue & Retirement • St. Cloud, MN
10+ years
Midnight
Meet Midnight! Midnight is a 3-year-old pup with a beautiful story of resilience and transformation. She was found as a stray in Walton County, unders…
Barkville Dog Rescue • Roswell, GA
Senior confirmed
Blake
Name: Blake *Age: 8 years old *Current Weight: 74.5 lbs *Adoption fee: $400This handsome 6-year-old Lab Retriever/Chow Chow mix is ready to leave shel…
Brewster, NY
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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.