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Community Outreach 2016

Did you know that LRR does more than rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for unwanted dogs? On this page you can find out more about just some of the things LRR is doing to help dogs throughout our community.

January

On 1/28/16 LRR donated several Petco gift cards to Hopeworks that offers safe shelter for women and their animals fleeing violence. The Petsafe program houses dogs and cats at a facility. You can read more about the program.

February

On February 2, 2016, LRR made a donation of 20 collars and 5 hard rubber toys to the dogs awaiting their forever homes in the Stafford County Animal Shelter in Virginia.

On 2/10/16 LRR donated several Petco gift cards to House of Ruth in Baltimore that offers safe shelter for women and their animals fleeing violence. The Petsafe program houses dogs and cats at a facility. You can read more about the program.

On 2/12/16 LRR made a donation of a Home Depot gift card to Doorways Safehaven Kennel that offers safe shelter for women and their animals fleeing violence.
You can read more about the program.

On February 18, 2016, LRR provided financial assistance to one of our LOL dogs who required removal of her eye.

On February 23, 2016, LRR made a donation of over 70lbs of dog food to the Loudoun Pet Pantry to support their clients. The mission of the Pet Pantry is to help keep pets in loving homes by providing food supplies for families in need. read more about the program.

On February 24th, LRR supported two of our own alumni labs who needed assistance with routine care after one of their owners passed away.

On February 26, 2016, LRR made a donation of about 20 bags of pet food and 2 cases of wet food to the Food Link Food Pantry in the Annapolis area.

March

On March 14, 2016 LRR made a donation to Warrior Canine Connection to support their programs. WCC was created in 2011 to expand the availability of service dog training as a therapeutic intervention for Combat Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Our program provides these Service Members and Veterans the opportunity to re-engage in a critical military support mission while receiving treatment for their psychological wounds. Based on the time honored tradition of Warriors helping Warriors, that mission is to train service dogs for their physically disabled comrades. In preparing our purpose bred Golden and Labrador Retrievers to provide years of mobility and social support to Veterans with disabilities, our Warrior trainers are addressing their symptoms of PTS and TBI, better re-integrating into their communities, and strengthening their family relationships. read more about the program.

April

LRR made a donation of numerous boxes of kleenex for the Baltimore Humane Society Bereavement Program. The Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park holds a monthly bereavement group to help you cope with the loss or extreme illness of a pet. Anyone whose pet has passed away, been lost, sick, or dying is welcome to join the group at any time. Members take comfort in sharing with others going through the same difficult experience. read more about the program

LRR made a donation of numerous boxes of kleenex for the Montgomery County Humane Society Bereavement Program. The Montgomery Co. Humane Society Pet Bereavement Seminars are held the afternoon of the first Saturday of every month to allow those grieving to meet with others who are experiencing the same sense of loss.read more about the program

On April 6, LRR made a donation of food and training treats to a partner with Mutts with a Mission who recently lost his job. The team is working to continue his service dog training. They have been working hard training and are making great strides. Next week they will test for their in-training vest. read more about the program

On April 11th, LRR made a donation of cleaning supplies that included paper towels, Clorex spray, bleach, Fabuloso, and puppy training mats to Humane Society of Wicomico County. Humane Society of Wicomico County had assisted with rescuing over 300 dogs that were found to be living in unsatisfactory conditions at one residence on April 6th. read more about the program

May

LRR provided a financial donation to a rural shelter requiring significant funds to support a labrador in need.

September

LRR supported two Service Dogs of Virginia dogs in training. Service Dogs of Virginia is an organization that raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities. Highly trained dogs perform a multitude of tasks that allow greater personal freedom and independence. read more about the program

October

LRR donated over 15,000 pounds of dog food to the J.O.Y food pantry in Jonestown PA.

LRR financially supported two of our alumni undergoing cancer treatment.

LRR made a donation of numerous boxes of kleenex for the Montgomery County Humane Society Bereavement Program. The Montgomery Co. Humane Society Pet Bereavement Seminars are held the afternoon of the first Saturday of every month to allow those grieving to meet with others who are experiencing the same sense of loss.read more about the program

December

LRR financially supported an alumni who required veterinary care for cancer treatments.

On January 6th, 2017, LRR made a donation of over 30 bags of training treats to Mutts with a Mission for teams in training. The teams are working to train their service dogs in training. read more about the program