Community Outreach

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.

May 2008

LRR made a financial donation to the Canine Fitness Center in Annapolis area to support their drive for oxygen masks for the Anne Arundel County MD Fire and Medical Emergency Services.

March, 2008

In the spirit of Bite Prevention Week, on March 25th an LRR representative and adopted dog visited with King Solomon's Christian Academy in Sterling, VA and presented a hands-on class to approximately 50 preschool children titled "May I Pet Your Dog?" emphasizing safe interaction with dogs. The children received coloring books and the school received a book for their library by the same name as the class by Stephanie Calmenson. LRR hopes to continue to offer this class. Please contact us if you are interested in us visiting your elementary school, preschool or day camp in the DC metro area.

LRR made a financial donation to the National War Dogs Monument whose mission is to To build and dedicate a National War Dogs monument in Washington DC to honor the service and sacrifices of all military working dog teams of all US armed services of all wars and peacekeeping missions since WWI.

LRR donated pet products to DC Humane Society. The donation of these pet products included collars, harnesses, and leashes for the lost and abandoned animals.

Made a financial donation to Maryland's Montgomery County Humane Society to assist with a cruelty case where an animal was neglected and near starvation. The MCHS in Rockville, Maryland is a non-profit animal welfare organization that has provided animal sheltering services for Montgomery County for over 40 years. They shelter approximately 10,000 animals and service the animal-related needs of approximately 100,000 people yearly.

Donated Wal-Mart gift cards to Maryland's Caroline County, Maryland's Harford County, and Virginia's Fauquier County animal shelters to help them purchase much-needed supplies.

Donated seven sets of animal oxygen masks to Charles County Government Emergency Medical Services Division in LaPlata, MD.

February, 2008

LRR donated a set of animal oxygen masks and resuscitation bags to Delmarva Search and Rescue. This group works in the DC/MD/VA/DE regions and also travels to provide support during national disasters. Their dogs fearlessly work in dangerous environments to help rescue people, and this equipment will help the dogs if they are injured.

Frontline flea and tick preventative was provided free of charge to our 53 Loyal Order of Labs dogs.

LRR sponsored a vaccination clinic for LRR alumni to vaccinate and test for communicable disease as required by local law.

January, 2008

LRR financially sponsored two community members to enroll and become certified at Pet First Aid instructors through the American Red Cross.

LRR made a financial donation to the Loudoun County Chapter of the Red Cross to sponsor 10 community members to take the Pet First Aid class. The class teaches people help their pets in emergency situations. The class teaches how to approach a sick or injured animal; Administering medications; Recognizing an emergency; Performing CPR and first aid; Treating common problems and emergencies requiring immediate attention; and what to stock in a pet first aid kit.

December, 2007

Donated two sets of animal oxygen masks to Charles County Government Emergency Medical Services Division in LaPlata, MD. We will be donating additional sets of oxygen masks in 2008.

October, 2007

LRR has donated sets of animal oxygen masks and resuscitation bags to Delmarva Search and Rescue, and to East Coast K9 Search and Rescue. Both of these groups work in the DC/MD/VA/DE regions and also travel to provide support during national disasters. Their dogs fearlessly work in dangerous environments to help rescue people, and this equipment will help the dogs if they are injured.

LRR also made a monetary donation to Caroline County Tail Waggers 4-H to help them acquire oxygen masks for Maryland's Caroline County EMTs and fire companies.

LRR participated in the Paws for a Cause 3K pet walk to raise money for Fairfax Pets on Wheels, an all-volunteer organization in Virginia that provides therapeutic pet visitation to residents of nursing homes and hospitals.

September, 2007

Provided free vaccinations to dozens of dogs at the LRR annual alumni picnic, and arranged for a licensed veterinarian to volunteer his time to administer the vaccinations. We administered 30 bordatella, 11 rabies, and 24 DHLPP vaccinations for our adopters dogs, saving the adopters approximately $1,950 in veterinary fees.

Arranged for free Canine Good Citizen testing for dogs and their owners at the LRR annual alumni picnic. Ten out of twelve dogs passed the test and gained their CGC certification.

Made a donation to the West Springfield District Station K-9 unit for the purchase of bullet-proof vests for their police dogs.

August, 2007

Paid for and provided collars, leashes, and harnesses to the Washington, D.C. Humane Society.

July, 2007

Donated three boxes of DHLPP vaccines -- enough to vaccinate 75 dogs -- to Maryland's Montgomery County Humane Society.

June, 2007

Sponsored an LRR dog in his AKC Rally Advanced title, to promote and support training and well behaved dogs.

May, 2007

Provided four bottles of Benadryl and paid for needed medications for a family whose dog suffered from severe allergies, and advised family on allergy testing and treatments.

Donated two trophies to Mt. Vernon Dog Training Club for their obedience trial held in Fairfax County in October.

March, 2007

The canine companion of an elderly woman in Fairfax County, VA was vaccinated and tested for communicable disease as required by local law. The dog's owner had recently under gone debilitating surgery and was unable to arrange for her dog to visit the vet. An LRR volunteer picked up the dog and took her to get her vaccinations and yearly testing. The extra care taken to ensure the Lab was up to date on her vaccines and tests greatly helped the recovering woman's peace of mind.

February, 2007

Frontline flea and tick preventative was provided free of charge to our 53 Loyal Order of Labs dogs.

January, 2007

LRR donated a Petco gift card to Maryland's Montgomery County Humane Society to help them provide for the animals in their care. The MCHS in Rockville, Maryland is a non-profit animal welfare organization that has provided animal sheltering services for Montgomery County for over 40 years. They shelter approximately 10,000 animals and service the animal-related needs of approximately 100,000 people yearly.

LRR made a monetary donation to the Carroll County Humane Society in Maryland, to assist with an animal that had been starved and was in need of medical attention.

LRR also donated Wal-Mart gift cards to Maryland's Caroline County and Virginia's Fauquier County animal shelters to help them purchase much-needed supplies.