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Labrador Retriever puppies and dogs in Maryland

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Below are our newest added Labrador Retrievers available for adoption in Maryland. To see more adoptable Labrador Retrievers in Maryland, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Sadie

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 3 mos
Bowie, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Sadie is a gorgeous little blonde with the most beautiful green eyes—and a personality to match! She is as snuggly and affectionate as they come, while still being a happy, playful puppy who loves to have a little fun! Sadie loves everyone she meets—dogs, kids, cats, and pretty much anyone lucky enough to cross her path. She's doing amazingly in her foster home and showing everyone just what a wonderful little pup she is. Now, she's ready to find the forever family she deserves. If you've been looking for the perfect little pup to add to your family, Sadie is your gal! My Profile Age: 11 weeks Weight: 9 pounds Good with kids: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes Potty trained: Working on it Fenced yard: No Suitable for townhouse and/or apartment: Yes Meet Me If you are interested in Sadie, consider letting us know by filling out a (no-obligation) adoption application. Please consult our Adoption FAQ before contacting us. Please check the adoption-show-attendees page to see if Sadie will be attending the next adoption show. NOTE: We are an all volunteer group and do not operate a shelter. All of our animals are in foster homes. If you are not local to the DMV area, but are interested in one of our adoptable pets, that's okay. If you're approved to adopt, we can work out the geography!
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SHAYA

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Hagerstown, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
  Some Dogs Ask for Your Attention. Shaya Is Quietly Hoping for Your Heart.   Every rescue group has that one dog. The one everyone agrees is wonderful, but somehow keeps getting passed over because she isn't the first to greet strangers or demand attention. The one whose eyes tell a story that words never could. The one who simply needs someone willing to see beyond the first five minutes. For us, that dog is Shaya.   Almost two years ago, Shaya was just a puppy herself there in rural Mississippi.  At a very young age of about 9 months, she gave birth to a litter of puppies out in the woods of Mississippi and a rescue lady found them.  The puppies were accepted at the shelter but the momma dog was rejected.  They said to put her down.  The lady who rescued the family contacted Critter Cavalry Rescue and begged us to take her and her sister who also had puppies born at such a young age.  We did.  Shaya was the most shutdown and scared at the time.  Thankfully, our rescue had a different plan.   Since that day, Shaya has spent the past year learning something many dogs take for granted—that people can be gentle, hands can offer comfort instead of fear, and home can actually be a safe place.  Has she blossomed? Absolutely. Is she still a little shy? Yes.And honestly...after the life she's lived, who wouldn't be?   When Shaya meets someone new, she takes a moment to watch. She's simply trying to answer one question: 'Are you going to be kind to me?'   Once she realizes the answer is yes, something beautiful begins to happen. Her soft eyes brighten. Her tail starts to wag. She leans in for affection and quietly asks for the snuggles she's come to love. There isn't a demanding bone in her body. She simply wants to belong.   Shaya is happiest when life is peaceful. She loves long walks, where her confidence grows with every step beside someone she trusts. She adores other dogs and truly flourishes around them, which is why we know another friendly, confident dog in her forever home would help her continue to blossom. She is wonderful with cats, has never shown any aggression, and happily relaxes in her crate, which has always been her little place of comfort. She uses a doggie door, is about 95% house-trained, and even understands that pee pads are there if her family has to be away for longer periods.   She isn't difficult.  She isn't broken. She's simply a dog whose heart learned to be careful.  There is a special kind of person who reads biographies like this one. The person who doesn't ask, 'What can this dog do for me?' but instead wonders, 'What happened to her?' The person who understands that love isn't always loud. Sometimes it's quiet. Sometimes it's earned. Sometimes it arrives wrapped in patience, tiny victories, and the trust of a dog who finally believes she's safe.   Those are the people we're hoping will find Shaya.   She may never be the dog who rushes to greet every stranger, but she will become the dog who watches you with complete devotion, follows you from room to room, curls up beside you after a long day, and reminds you that the greatest relationships in life are often the ones worth waiting for.   Shaya is only about 40 pounds, but the heart she's looking for needs to be much bigger than that. She doesn't need someone to rescue her anymore. Rescue has already done that.   She needs someone willing to love a dog whose gratitude will last a lifetime.   If your heart has always belonged to the underdog...the overlooked one...the one who simply needs a chance...then perhaps you've been waiting for Shaya just as much as she's been waiting for you.   Please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com if you'd like to give this extraordinary girl the forever home she has waited so patiently to find   PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comJuly 28, 2026, 11:49 am
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Duke - Coming Soon!

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Crystal

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Elkton, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Marilyn at 856-275-6905 for more information about this pet.  This dog is located in Newark, DE. Visit us on the web at https://fur-everpaws.com/fur-ever-paws-adoption-application/ to submit an application. Please contact the foster directly at 856-275-6905 (call or text) or via email at Fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com​ Fur Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a small no kill rescue operating in the Delaware/Maryland area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rescues and places homeless, neglected or abused dogs from high-kill shelters in the south into loving, responsible committed and permanent homes. We feel our comprehensive adoption process which includes not only taking the time to match the dog to the prospective new owner but helping to educate that owner in responsible dog care, allows us to find the best homes for our little buddies and the best companions for you! Each week we use USDA certified transports to bring dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to our fosters where they all receive the appropriate medical care and are placed in nurturing loving homes while they await placement in their forever homes. Interested in one of our dogs? Great! Now that you've seen them here, you'll need to go to our website where you'll find our list of adoptable dogs (updated every week). Then, it's just a simple process of finding a dog you're interested in and filling out an application on our site. Once we receive your application, whoever is fostering that particular dog will contact you and do a short over the phone interview to complete your application process. If everything works out, they will set an appointment with you so come out and "visit" with the dog you're interested in (we want to make sure that not only are you a good fit for the dog but that the dog will fit with you). If everything works out, you'll be able to take rover (or spot, or jax) home with you that very day. A couple of things you should know: We can't hold dogs over the phone or via email. Adoption fees vary based on breed. All of our dogs have been vet checked and dewormed (if possible due to age, additional treatment may be needed). We provide a spay or neuter voucher to all of our adopters. ​ July 28, 2026, 12:58 pm
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Gracie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Elkton, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Marilyn at 856-275-6905 for more information about this pet.  This dog is located in Newark, DE. Visit us on the web at https://fur-everpaws.com/fur-ever-paws-adoption-application/ to submit an application. Please contact the foster directly at 856-275-6905 (call or text) or via email at Fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com​ Fur Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a small no kill rescue operating in the Delaware/Maryland area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rescues and places homeless, neglected or abused dogs from high-kill shelters in the south into loving, responsible committed and permanent homes. We feel our comprehensive adoption process which includes not only taking the time to match the dog to the prospective new owner but helping to educate that owner in responsible dog care, allows us to find the best homes for our little buddies and the best companions for you! Each week we use USDA certified transports to bring dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to our fosters where they all receive the appropriate medical care and are placed in nurturing loving homes while they await placement in their forever homes. Interested in one of our dogs? Great! Now that you've seen them here, you'll need to go to our website where you'll find our list of adoptable dogs (updated every week). Then, it's just a simple process of finding a dog you're interested in and filling out an application on our site. Once we receive your application, whoever is fostering that particular dog will contact you and do a short over the phone interview to complete your application process. If everything works out, they will set an appointment with you so come out and "visit" with the dog you're interested in (we want to make sure that not only are you a good fit for the dog but that the dog will fit with you). If everything works out, you'll be able to take rover (or spot, or jax) home with you that very day. A couple of things you should know: We can't hold dogs over the phone or via email. Adoption fees vary based on breed. All of our dogs have been vet checked and dewormed (if possible due to age, additional treatment may be needed). We provide a spay or neuter voucher to all of our adopters. ​ July 28, 2026, 12:58 pm
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Allie

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Female, Puppy
Elkton, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Marilyn at 856-275-6905 for more information about this pet.  This dog is located in Newark, DE. Visit us on the web at https://fur-everpaws.com/fur-ever-paws-adoption-application/ to submit an application. Please contact the foster directly at 856-275-6905 (call or text) or via email at Fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com​ Fur Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a small no kill rescue operating in the Delaware/Maryland area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rescues and places homeless, neglected or abused dogs from high-kill shelters in the south into loving, responsible committed and permanent homes. We feel our comprehensive adoption process which includes not only taking the time to match the dog to the prospective new owner but helping to educate that owner in responsible dog care, allows us to find the best homes for our little buddies and the best companions for you! Each week we use USDA certified transports to bring dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to our fosters where they all receive the appropriate medical care and are placed in nurturing loving homes while they await placement in their forever homes. Interested in one of our dogs? Great! Now that you've seen them here, you'll need to go to our website where you'll find our list of adoptable dogs (updated every week). Then, it's just a simple process of finding a dog you're interested in and filling out an application on our site. Once we receive your application, whoever is fostering that particular dog will contact you and do a short over the phone interview to complete your application process. If everything works out, they will set an appointment with you so come out and "visit" with the dog you're interested in (we want to make sure that not only are you a good fit for the dog but that the dog will fit with you). If everything works out, you'll be able to take rover (or spot, or jax) home with you that very day. A couple of things you should know: We can't hold dogs over the phone or via email. Adoption fees vary based on breed. All of our dogs have been vet checked and dewormed (if possible due to age, additional treatment may be needed). We provide a spay or neuter voucher to all of our adopters. ​ July 28, 2026, 12:58 pm

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Labrador Retriever shelters & rescues in Maryland

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Labrador Retriever puppies in Maryland. Browse these Labrador Retriever rescues and shelters below.

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Humane Society of Wicomico County

5130 Citation Dr, Salisbury , MD 21804

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Baywater Animal Rescue

4930 Bucktown Rd., Cambridge , MD 21613

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Talbot Humane

7894 Ocean Gateway, PO BOX 1143, EASTON , MD 21601

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Hill Hounds/Celebrating Pugs - Greensboro

Greensboro , MD 21639

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Queen Anne's County Animal Services

201 Clay Drive, Queenstown , MD 21658

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Animal Care Shelter for Kent County

10168 Worton Road, Chestertown , MD 21620

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Prince Georges County Animal Services Division

3750 Brown Station Rd., Upper Marlboro , MD 20772

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Rise Above Animal Rescue

8541 Fort Smallwood Road, Store A, Pasadena , MD 21122

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Charles County

71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf , MD 20602

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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SPCA/Humane Society Of Prince George's County Maryland

P.O. Box 925, Bowie , MD 20718

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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