LRR's Background

A Lab rescue organization locates abandoned and unwanted Labs from various sources (shelters, etc.) and finds them new homes. For more detailed information, read our article "What Is An Animal Rescue Organization" in our Reading Room. LRR Labs come to us from from animal shelters, SPCAs and other Humane Society Organizations, and in some cases, from owners who can no longer care for their dogs. Many of our Labs are AKC registered, although we do not pass the AKC papers on to new owners.

Our orphans make wonderful pets and adjust well to their new families. We usually have five to ten dogs available for adoption at any one time. Most of our orphans range in age from 1 to 6 years old, and we very rarely have puppies available. We have males and females of all colors, but black is the predominant color. Labrador Retrievers are large, active dogs who often exhibit puppy-like behavior until they are three or more years old. For working couples or families with small children, we highly recommend adopting an adult, housebroken dog, since these dogs settle into the family much more easily and quickly than puppies. Be sure to read our Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Rescued dog!

We also work with government agencies and other nonprofit service and therapy dog organizations to assist them in finding dogs that would be happier in a service or working dog environment. LRR must feel comfortable with each agency or organization's training methods and "retirement plans" for the dogs, before we will assist them in finding these specialized dogs. We have placed labs who have become narcotics dogs, arson dogs, underwater cadaver dogs, bomb dogs, forest rangers, assistance dogs and therapy dogs. Our preference is to place our labs in companion homes, but in some cases, our rescue labs are happier working (or "playing"). It is our goal to place each of our orphans in an environment in which they will flourish and get what they need, be it companionship and a good head scratching, or the challenge of sniffing for drugs or assisting the disabled. We welcome inquiries from area organizations in need of service and working dogs.