There is so much more to a senior Lab than that.
 
Taking in an older Lab involves patience, love and understanding.  Since we rarely know much of their past, we can't rush things. We need to be patient and learn what scares or upsets them; what delights and comforts them.  Senior Labs usually adapt to their new homes and family members ~ human and animals ~ with little or no fuss.  Some adapt overnight while others may take a little longer. The first day you see that senior start to relax, you know the world has changed somehow.
 
We have adopted 2 senior labs so far and nothing will ever replace the joy we felt when they realized they were in their forever home at last. It is so fun to see their personalities emerge. To watch them run, play with toys, sleep in a comfy bed... best of all, seniors are housetrained and past the chewing stage!
 
Making the decision to adopt a senior Lab has become an easy one for us. They are the best example we have found for why we open our hearts and homes to a rescued Lab in the first place. These wonderful dogs sometimes find themselves near the end of their lives with nowhere to go.  I like to think that by taking in one of these special Labs I have contributed in some small way to giving that Lab the best days of his or her life.