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SHADOW 3 Yrs, Black, Male
Shadow is a gorgeous smaller lab with a sweet face and beautiful coat. Shadow is a playful happy go lucky dog that enjoys the company of other dogs (cats unknown).
Shadow has had obedience training but does require a lab savvy owner to continue working with is confidence level. For this reason an adult only home is recommended for this wonderful boy.
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RUBY 3 years, Black, Female, 75 lbs tall slender
An afternoon with Ruby is a reminder to stop and smell the roses. Ruby has a zest for life and an enthusiasm that is contagious. This fun loving girl loves to play ball, loves to go walking , loves to play chase , pretty much any activity Ruby does whole heartedly. This girl has not known a kind life so far yet still loves everyone and is enthralled with the littlest things. Ruby will require professional obedience classes so that she can gain socialization while developing a strong skill-set. Ruby would do best as the only dog as she likes attention and needs to further develop her doggie social skills.A family that includes young toddlers is not recommended as Ruby can be bouncy and will be knocking over young toddlers.
Ruby is a fun spirited girl who deserves a loving and caring family who will keep her safe and spoiled! UPDATED PICTURES OF RUBY Feb 22, 2010 Click here
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BEAUTY 6.5 Yrs, Yellow, Female
Beauty is an adorable lab with a gorgeous face! She weighs about 100 pounds and will likely need to lose a pound or two. Beauty is super friendly and very easy going, friendly with other dogs and likes kitties too.
Beauty's owners are in a difficult situation - they love her but due to financial reasons they are no longer able to keep her. Beauty has allergies and a thyroid condition. While allergies in labs are quite manageable and very common, the thyroid condition will require a bit more vigilance on the part of the new owner to keep the condition under control . Beauty is a wonderful lab looking for a new family to open their heart and home to her, is that you - please contact us today.
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KARMA 4.5 Months,Chocolate, Female Adopted Sweet little Karma is an example of getting a dog for all the wrong reasons. Karma's family did not put a lot of thought into getting a dog and thought that a puppy would be great amusement for the kids paying no attention to the needs of the puppy or the fact that this little scared bundle is not a toy but a life.
Karma is under our wing and is now getting used to being handled gently and spoken to quietly. This scared , skittish puppy is no longer being pulled and poked but rather is being given confidence and guidance. Karma needs an adult only home where she will be given a lot of attention , patience and love. Karma is absolutely adorable and will steal your heart quickly however she also needs a family who will make a commitment to her and will be sure to take her to professional obedience classes so that she can learn commands as well as socialization with other dogs and people. This little girl is super sweet and will make a wonderful companion to a lucky family.
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Earn your Angel Wings here! Nicky needs your help ...
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NICKY 6 yrs, Black, male
Our dear sweet Nicky a 6 year old peanut of a black Lab joined us just in time for Christmas. Nicky travelled far to join us from a small rural pound in Quebec. Nick is so deserving of a second chance and is an absolute sweetheart. This little boy takes nothing for granted and is ecstatic to have a toy or treat , happy to romp with his foster brothers and sisters and in complete bliss when petted or told how special he is. Imagine surviving out on your own with no family to come and save you from a bleak, cold pound and then you are on the path to your second chance when it is discovered that the second chance you so dearly deserve will be shortened. We removed a lump from Nick's chest only to discover that it was a mass cell tumour and that this special little boy will only be with us a year or two.
He needs a special family who will love and care for him and make his last years wonderful. We are looking for Nicky's angels and we are sure they will not let this precious boy down.
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LUCY 7 yrs, Chocolate, Female ADOPTED Within minutes of meeting sweet Lucy you cannot help but fall in love. This girl is an absolute love who has braved and survived one of the many horrific puppy mills that are found throughout Ontario.
Lucy is quite overweight and it is obvious that she has been over bred, yet this sweet girl still looks at people with kind eyes and a soft slow tail wag. She has been used as a breeding machine and her puppies sold in pet stores and on the Internet.
Lucy has lots of new experiences and joys ahead of her and needs a gentle, patient family to guide her on her new journey of "being a dog". Lucy enjoys the company of other dogs and is indifferent to cats. An adult home is would be great for this great gal as she has limited experience with noise and confusion. Lucy is a wonderful girl who is so deserving at this chance of a new life filled with love and a family who will keep her safe.
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Shadow 9 yrs, Yellow, Male ADOPTED What a gorgeous boy! Shadow has a block head and has sturdy body, maybe a bit too sturdy as he could stand to lose a pound or two! This wonderful boy is being surrendered through no fault of his own. His owner has entered a long term facility and next of kin tried to keep him but a family member had severe allergies which prevented Shadow from having a permanent home with them. Shadow has a fantastic temperament, as he is an easy going Lab that gets along with everyone! His energy would amaze you, some think he is only 3 years old with the way this boy bounces around. Shadow is fine with canines and kitties and loves the company of people.
He just wants to be loved and will love you ten fold back. Do you have room in your heart and house for this dear old boy? Email us today!
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ARCHIE 5 mos, Yellow, Male ADOPTED Absolutely adorable and total fun. This little guy is lots of fun! He is your typical bouncy, happy go lucky Lab puppy with a healthy curiosity and a little naughty streak to keep you on your toes! Archie loves people as well as their gloves, their ankles, their shoe laces, their noses......Archie is definitely still in a "mouthing" stage where everything goes into his mouth because of this we are looking for a home without mall children as well s a home that will take Archie for professional training where he will benefit from building a skill set as well as socialization. This little guy loves other dogs and at present will bark at and chase cats. He is super cute but needs a family who will not only love him but also who will work with him so that he can grow out of his naughty behaviours into the smart and well behaved boy that he could be.
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BISCUIT 1.2 Years, Yellow, Male ADOPTED Biscuit is absolutely gorgeous with a white thick coat and feathery tail. He is a tall boy with a longer nose and the most soulful eyes. This handsome boy is quite shy and timid at first. It is apparent that he is quite undersocialized and is nervous of new people and situations, he does warm up very quickly and after a few minutes becomes quite attached to his new friends. Biscuit walks nicely on leash , has a good sense of basic commands and travels well in the car. Professional training will make a huge difference to this boy as far as helping him to build confidence as well as to help him deal with high stimuli environments. Biscuit will make a wonderful companion for a family. At this time we recommend an adult only home. Our volunteers are working hard with him and already he is gaining more confidence and coming out of his shell.
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TOBY 3.5 Years, Chocolate, Male ADOPTION PENDING
More info coming soon
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SPECIAL NEEDS LAB FOR ADOPTION
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MISCHA, 5 months, Female, Black What a sweetheart! This black beauty came into our care in her 14th week of life, having the weight and development of a 4 week old puppy. This little fighter, against all odds, continues to improve each and every day by reaching small milestones of development. Her thin frame, lack of energy due to malnutrition and frail body have not impacted her ability to love. Mischa is sweet, gentle and loves to cuddles. Her favourite past time includes cuddling up on the couch with her foster mom, watching TV and eating lots of treats, like a true Lab! She loves playing with other dogs and can sometimes tire them out but her low energy level forces her to take frequent rests. Mischa is already house trained, understands "sit" and has good recall for such a young pup. Mischa has had a rocky start to her young life and the extent of the damage remains unknown. Mischa is considered to be a "special needs" dog as she will require further medical care. Due to her young age, we simply do not know her future prognosis. Lab Rescue will ensure that Mischa sees a Neurologist in order to provide her adoptive family with as much information as possible.
Mischa's ideal "forever home" should include a family that is committed to following through on medical attention and ensuring that our little Angel gets the care required, post adoption, that she deserves. The family would need to understand that Mischa's road to recovery is financially unknown BUT she is so worth it. You just need to look into to her eyes to realize that! Please open your heart and your home to our little black beauty and you will never be alone again!
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LABS REMAINING IN THE LAB RESCUE FAMILY
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PC LABS
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PALLIATIVE CARE Sometimes we are asked to help Labs that we assess after entering the rescue to be permanent palliative care candidates. These are special labs, usually seniors that we help only to find out that we can't medically make then 100% healthy. There are some that touch our hearts and minds so deeply that we extend our resources to make every effort to set them back on the right path. Sometimes as hard as we try we are unable to do such. The team at Lab Rescue would not feel we had tried our best if we didn't explore as many medical options as possible and this obviously strains the organization's resources. Lady-Rose and Bailey are two examples of Labs that remain under our care today in our Palliative Program. These labs will remain in the Lab Rescue Family We can't help these deserving labs without you! Please consider donating today. Our labs thank you! CLICK HERE
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12 yrs, Chocolate, Female Status change - Our Chocolate Princess is at a wonderful Foster home and seems to very happy! Dec 18, 2009
Bailey is a dear,sweet natured girl and one look into her soulful eyes will melt your heart. Bailey came into our care last year from a fellow that had recently divorced and remarried. His new wife did not want this princess around because she was "old and shed"! We jumped at the chance to save this senior as her options of staying alive being dropped off at a shelter were not great. When Bailey came to us her allergies were being controlled by a drug that was not being monitored properly causing some serious side effects and possibly decreasing her life span. We immediately got her allergies under control as well as getting her onto a healthy diet. Under our wing, Bailey's allergies are controlled and she has blossomed into a super affectionate, social girl , who loves to be petted and lie beside you. Bailey is slow moving and asks for nothing more than plodding around the backyard , gentle pats, a good chew toy and in return has so much love to give. Bailey has the eyes of an angel and we are thrilled to have made such a difference in this chocolate princess' life.
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This listings are other rescues requesting us to courtesy post - please contact them directly for information on the dogs listed below.
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DEZEL Dezel is beautiful 3 year old chocolate Lab. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations. Dezel is in good health and weighs about 85 pounds. Our volunteer who met Dezel said, he is a lovely Lab with a very sweet personality. He loves people and displayed good manners during the meeting (no jumping up, listens well to the owner). Dezel's owner is unable to keep him due to job demands. He is rarely home and works various shifts. Dezel is not responding well to being left alone for long periods of time and the inconsistent schedule is causing Dezel anxiety when left alone. He can not be crated. For this reason we are seeking a home for Dezel where someone is home for most of the day. He needs an adopter who is able to give him a consistent and predictable routine. He requires more training for leash skills and good opportunities for regular stimulation and exercise (he does need to lose about 10 pounds to be a healthy weight - he will benefit from more exercise and a good quality diet). That being said, he does have a good grasp of obedience commands such as sit, wait, leave it, come etc. He does pull on the leash but has excellent focus and is very food motivated. Dezel is fine with cats and dogs (he shares his home with two cats and a small dog). If you feel you can give Dezel a safe and loving home please fill out our online adoption application on our website (www.adoptadogsavealife.com).
Please note: we do not have a shelter to visit. Our adoption process includes an application, a home visit, reference checks and a meeting with the dog. An adoption fee applies.
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