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Labrador Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Barnsley

There are 11 Labradors looking for a new home in and around Barnsley right now, listed by Doggy Dens UK Rescue, Chesterfield Animal Rescue, Good Life Dog Rescue, RAIN Rescue and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary. Includes Labrador crosses, Labradoodles among them.

All 11 are with rescues reachable from Barnsley, in places such as Garforth, Dronfield and North Anston. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 2 puppies, 6 adults and 3 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 small, 1 medium and 9 large.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

2 Labrador puppies available in and around Barnsley

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Lola, labrador for adoption in BradfordListed by owner

Lola

7 months • Female • Labrador

Small
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Listed by owner

Bradford · 20 miles

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Archie, labrador retriever for adoption in GarforthNEW

Archie

1 year • Male • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Good Life Dog Rescue

Garforth · 17 miles

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Blu, labrador retriever for adoption in GarforthNEW

Blu

11 years • Male • Labrador Retriever

Mediumlow energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Good Life Dog Rescue

Garforth · 17 miles

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Mocha, labrador retriever for adoption in Dronfield

Mocha

2 years • Female • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Children
Chesterfield Animal Rescue

In foster near Dronfield · 17 miles

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Louie, german shepherd cross labrador retriever for adoption in Dronfield

Louie

1 year, 2 months • Male • German Shepherd Cross Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Children
Chesterfield Animal Rescue

In foster near Dronfield · 17 miles

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Darcey, labrador retriever for adoption in Misson

Darcey

7 years • Female • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenCats
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 23 miles

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Big Fred, labrador cross for adoption in Cuckney

Big Fred

9 years • Male • Labrador Cross

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Doggy Dens UK Rescue

Cuckney · 26 miles

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Cleo, labrador cross for adoption in Cuckney

Cleo

3 years • Female • Labrador Cross

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Cats
Doggy Dens UK Rescue

Cuckney · 26 miles

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Labradors near Barnsley right now

11 Labradors are listed in or around Barnsley today, with 6 rescues. By age: 2 puppies, 6 adult dogs and 3 older dogs. 6 are male and 5 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 26 miles away: 4 Labradors
  • Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 17 miles away: 2 Labradors
  • Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 17 miles away: 2 Labradors
  • Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 17 miles away: 1 Labrador
  • Private owner at Bradford, about 20 miles away: 1 Labrador
  • RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 23 miles away: 1 Labrador

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About Labradors

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Labrador Retriever
Breed groupGundog
SizeLarge
Height (breed standard)Dogs 56 to 57 cm, bitches 55 to 56 cm (ideal, at the withers)
ExerciseMore than 2 hours a day
Size of homeA large house with a large garden
GroomingOnce a week
CoatShort (sheds)
Colours (breed standard)Black, yellow, or liver/chocolate
LifespanOver 10 years

What Labradors are like to live with

The Royal Kennel Club calls the Labrador the "most popular of all pedigree breeds", and says that popularity comes from its "versatility as family companion, service dog, guide dog as well as a working gundog". It says the breed's roots are in Newfoundland, where dogs helped fishermen retrieve nets and lines; dogs brought back to England had their retrieving skills recognised by the sporting gentry, and the first breed club was founded in 1916.

Labradors listed in and around Barnsley today

As of 8 November 2026, 11 Labradors are listed with rescues in and around Barnsley on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 2 puppies aged 12 months or under, 6 adults and 3 aged 7 or over.

5 of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Labrador Cross (4) and German Shepherd Cross Labrador Retriever. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

The rescues mark 8 as able to live with children, 3 with cats and 5 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Labradors in Barnsley: your questions

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How many rescue Labradors are available for adoption in Barnsley?

As of 8 November 2026, 11 Labradors are listed for adoption in and around Barnsley on LocalPetFinder, from Doggy Dens UK Rescue, Chesterfield Animal Rescue, Good Life Dog Rescue, RAIN Rescue and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary. All are with rescues reachable from Barnsley, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Barnsley have Labradors right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Doggy Dens UK Rescue (at Cuckney, about 26 miles away): 4, Good Life Dog Rescue (at Garforth, about 17 miles away): 2, Chesterfield Animal Rescue (at Dronfield, about 17 miles away): 2, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (at North Anston, about 17 miles away): 1, Private owner (at Bradford, about 20 miles away): 1 and RAIN Rescue (at Misson, about 23 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 puppies, 6 adult dogs and 3 older dogs. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Labrador in Barnsley?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Labradors on this page are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue (4), Chesterfield Animal Rescue (2), Good Life Dog Rescue (2), RAIN Rescue (1) and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

How much exercise does a Labrador need?

More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the breed as suited to a large house with a large garden. Dogs Trust calls Labradors typically high-energy. Ask the rescue how much this dog needs, as age and health make a difference.

Do Labradors shed?

Yes. The Royal Kennel Club lists the Labrador as a breed that sheds, with a short coat that needs grooming about once a week, and Dogs Trust rates its shedding as heavy.

Are Labradors good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 8 of the 11 Labradors listed in and around Barnsley as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a Labrador in Barnsley?

The Labradors listed in and around Barnsley today are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 26 miles away (4), Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 17 miles away (2), Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 17 miles away (2) and 3 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Labrador puppies for sale in Barnsley?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Labrador on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 11 Labradors listed in and around Barnsley today are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 26 miles away (4), Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 17 miles away (2), Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 17 miles away (2) and 3 other rescues, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "labrador puppies for sale Barnsley", the Labradors here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Can I get a free Labrador to a good home in Barnsley, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 11 Labradors listed in and around Barnsley today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 17 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there Labrador puppies for adoption in Barnsley?

Yes: 2 puppies of the 11 listed in and around Barnsley are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older Labradors for adoption in Barnsley?

Yes: 3 of the 11 listed in and around Barnsley are aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Labrador rescue near me in Barnsley?

As of 8 November 2026, the Labradors listed in and around Barnsley are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 26 miles away (4), Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 17 miles away (2), Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 17 miles away (2), Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 17 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Barnsley is Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 17 miles away. You can also see Labradors across South Yorkshire. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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