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Labrador Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Leicester

There are 8 Labradors looking for a new home in and around Leicester right now, listed by Doggy Dens UK Rescue, Ashbourne Animal Welfare, East Midlands Dog Rescue and Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue. Includes Labrador crosses, Labradoodles among them.

All 8 are with rescues reachable from Leicester, in places such as Enderby, Derby and Ashbourne. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 3 puppies, 4 adults and 1 older dog.

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

3 Labrador puppies available in and around Leicester

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

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Riley, labrador retriever for adoption in EnderbyNEW

Riley

1 year • Male • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energy
East Midlands Dog Rescue

Enderby · 4 miles

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Tess, labrador retriever for adoption in DerbyNEW

Tess

5 years • Labrador Retriever

Largehigh energyAllergies
Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue

In foster near Derby · 26 miles

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Bear, labrador cross for adoption in Ashbourne

Bear

1 year • Male • Labrador Cross

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Children
Ashbourne Animal Welfare

Ashbourne · 36 miles

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Joey, labrador cross for adoption in Ashbourne

Joey

1 year • Male • Labrador Cross

Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Ashbourne Animal Welfare

Ashbourne · 36 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 · 42 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 · 42 miles

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Freddie, labrador cross for adoption in Cuckney

Freddie

6 years • Male • Labrador Cross

Large
Can live with:Children
Doggy Dens UK Rescue

Cuckney · 42 miles

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Oakley, labrador cross for adoption in Cuckney

Oakley

3 years • Female • Labrador Cross

Large
Can live with:Other dogs
Doggy Dens UK Rescue

Cuckney · 42 miles

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Labradors near Leicester right now

8 Labradors are listed in or around Leicester today, with 4 rescues. By age: 3 puppies, 4 adult dogs and 1 older dog. 5 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 42 miles away: 4 Labradors
  • Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 36 miles away: 2 Labradors
  • East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 4 miles away: 1 Labrador
  • Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 26 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 Leicester today

As of 8 November 2026, 8 Labradors are listed with rescues in and around Leicester on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 3 puppies aged 12 months or under, 4 adults and 1 aged 7 or over.

6 of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Labrador Cross (6). Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

The rescues mark 4 as able to live with children, 1 with cats and 3 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 Leicester: your questions

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How many rescue Labradors are available for adoption in Leicester?

As of 8 November 2026, 8 Labradors are listed for adoption in and around Leicester on LocalPetFinder, from Doggy Dens UK Rescue, Ashbourne Animal Welfare, East Midlands Dog Rescue and Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Leicester, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Doggy Dens UK Rescue (at Cuckney, about 42 miles away): 4, Ashbourne Animal Welfare (at Ashbourne, about 36 miles away): 2, East Midlands Dog Rescue (at Enderby, about 4 miles away): 1 and Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue (at Derby, about 26 miles away): 1. By age, that is 3 puppies, 4 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Labrador in Leicester?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Labradors on this page are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue (4), Ashbourne Animal Welfare (2), East Midlands Dog Rescue (1) and Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue (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 4 of the 8 Labradors listed in and around Leicester 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 Leicester?

The Labradors listed in and around Leicester today are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 42 miles away (4), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 36 miles away (2), East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 4 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue; 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 Leicester?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Labrador on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 8 Labradors listed in and around Leicester today are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 42 miles away (4), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 36 miles away (2), East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 4 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue, 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 Leicester", 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 Leicester, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 8 Labradors listed in and around Leicester today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 4 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 Leicester?

Yes: 3 puppies of the 8 listed in and around Leicester are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older Labradors for adoption in Leicester?

Yes: 1 of the 8 listed in and around Leicester is 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 Leicester?

As of 8 November 2026, the Labradors listed in and around Leicester are with Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 42 miles away (4), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 36 miles away (2), East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 4 miles away (1) and Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue at Derby, about 26 miles away (1). The nearest to Leicester is East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby, about 4 miles away. You can also see Labradors across England. 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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