10+ years
BUSTER
My name is Buster. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1267163.I appear to be a neutered male, white Labrador Retriever mix.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, 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 31–60 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
RUDY
My name is Rudy. I am described as a neutered male, black Labrador Retriever.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
Senior confirmed
A421022
A421022 is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, located at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium-sized, located at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
10+ years
PELUCHIN
PELUCHIN is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs …
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Kezar
Kezar is a 10 yrs 1 mo male Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type). He is at Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma, CA. Senior dogs make …
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
10+ years
Porter
Porter is a 14-year-old male Labrador Retriever at Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma, CA. Senior dogs like Porter make wonderful companio…
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
Senior confirmed
MOOSE
MOOSE is a male Labrador Retriever, a large senior at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior do…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
PEACHES
PEACHES is a senior female Labrador Retriever, large size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
AZALEA
AZALEA is a senior female Labrador Retriever, large, at Long Beach Animal Care Services in Long Beach, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
10+ years
HARVEY
Harvey is a happy-go-lucky chocolate Lab who loves people and is always ready for his next adventure. His favorite hobby is chasing cats, so he'll do …
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region — Pueblo • Pueblo, CO
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
LUNE
LUNE is a senior male Labrador Retriever, large, at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
BETA
BETA is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
DONKEY
Hello! I am new to the shelter! Please keep checking my profile for updates as the staff gets to know me better! If this dog has been successful in ou…
Beaver County Humane Society • Center Township, PA
10+ years
Dash
Dash Urgently Needs a New Retirement Home Sweet senior Dash is searching for a loving forever home after his owner had to move into a long-term care f…
Burlington County Animal Alliance • Willingboro, NJ
10+ years
MELANIN
MELANIN is a senior female Labrador Retriever / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located in Albuquerque, NM at Albuquerque Animal Servi…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
NOVA
NOVA is a senior male Labrador Retriever / Boxer, medium-sized, located in Orange, CA at the Orange County Animal Care Center. Senior dogs make wonder…
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
10+ years
HOLLY
HOLLY is a female senior Labrador Retriever, large in size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
ANASTASIA
ANASTASIA is a senior female Labrador Retriever, a large dog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior confirmed
LOKI
LOKI is a large male senior Labrador Retriever at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center in Phoenix, AZ. Senior dogs m…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
WOODY
WOODY is a senior male Labrador Retriever, medium size, located in Ft Lauderdale, FL at the Humane Society of Broward County. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Humane Society of Broward County • Ft Lauderdale, FL
10+ years
CHARLIE
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Woof! My name is Charlie and I weigh 70 LBS! ~I may be a big dog, but underneath all this fluff (or muscle) is a soft…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
PEPPER
PEPPER is a female senior Labrador Retriever, medium-sized, currently at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
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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.