As a Labrador Rescue, we rarely work with mixed breeds since they are not Labradors. We occasionally break this rule but it's infrequent so when there are less actual Labs in need, we have less dogs. This can change overnight and does. If you can't find a dog with us now, rest assured there will be Labs needing help in the future. Even tomorrow. We just can't say. 

Keep your eyes on us. We never know who and when our dogs come around.

If a puppy is what you desire, you can email indilab@protonmail.com for a preservationist breeder reference as well as learn more about why buying a puppy ONLY from a preservationist is important.

There are so many lovely mixed breed dogs. Thankfully there are many mixed breed rescues who can help. Keep your eyes on them if you are open to a mix or other breed. 

Pepper 

Meet Luca, a s year old close to perfect boy! Luca is a strikingly gorgeous dog He’s a silver Lab with a good coat. Luca is very well trained. He knows commands like shake, roll over and other tricks in addition to the basics. He’s housebroken, excellent on leash and loves other dogs.

Rescue dogs seldom are this well adjusted and well trained. Whoever gets this fella will be very lucky indeed!

Luca is neutered and up to date on vaccines.

Meet Coco, an adorable 3 year old fox red Labrador with near perfect temperament. She loves kids and dogs, is leash trained, knows commands, and is fully housebroken!

Coco’s owners are divorcing and neither can keep her. She’s been well-loved since they brought her home as a puppy and it shows.

Gala adopted!

Gala is a purebred, snow white, eight-month-old yellow Labrador Retriever puppy. She is exceedingly sweet and, as the photos show, gorgeous! She is a puppy in every way.

She’s mostly housebroken, but like any puppy she still has occasional accidents. She’s not destructive, but she does like to take things out of low trash cans. She has a lab’s appetite, and loves to drink water if it’s left out for her.

She is happy in her crate, but can also be left alone in the house for several hours if necessary. She has been trained to stay off all furniture.

She’s affectionate and demands attention like any puppy, and at times a bit cuddly.

Gala is up to date on all vaccinations. She is unspayed, so whoever adopts her will need to take care of that.

She would be an appropriate dog for an active family that is ready to give her an hour of exercise each day, whether on walks, visits to the dog park, or splashing in the pool or the ocean. She likes water!

Gala’s good with children, strangers, and other dogs. She would be fine as an only dog or with a playmate as well.

Glad Max adopted!

Glad Max is a darling chocolate Labrador Retriever Male with soulful eyes and a wonderful personality. 

Glad Max is a healthy active 8-year-young pup. Don't be fooled by his "age". Max is a lot of fun, in great health, lots of energy and up for anything. He loves his walks, is good with other dogs, and will do a good hike or beach romp if you want. At the same time he's a chill boy who will just hang out and watch tv if that's your desire that day.

Glad Max will do great as an only dog if you're a 1-pup household or if you have a nice friend at home already, thats great too. He's a pretty flexible guy.

Max is doing great in his foster home. He gets along well with his Labby foster sister and his little dog foster sister and loves his foster mom. He's adjusting pretty well to his new foster home and will adjust quickly to his new forever home too.

Max is a playful guy who likes getting frisky sometimes but also is ok with just a walk rather than dog park. In fact we think he prefers walks to dog park honestly. He really just likes being with you and does well on the leash.

Sadly, Max lost his home through no fault of his own when his owner had a difficult time. He'd been with the same owner since he was a puppy. His owner was devasted to let him go but we promised to find him only the best home. As sad as it must have been loosing the home he had since he was a baby, in true Labby style, Max seems to be doing really well.

Because Max was already a treasured pet, he's fully housebroken and knows a few commands. He's not destructive in the house and is well behaved.

If you think you'd lke a dog who is a great mix of fun and easy, this is the guy. He's a low key boy but still enjoys doing whatever - park, walk, hikes, beach or just hanging out.

This darling chocolate is a good boy. 

Be sure to complete an application to adopt if you are new or if it's been more than a year since you sent us one. When you send it, please also copy the email below to reach Max's representative. We’ll get you going as soon as possible.

Taco adopted!

Who doesn't like Tacos?!!! Meet Taco, a super happy and darn adorable Labby fellow with the cutest smile ever!

Taco is the sweetest boy with a wonderful disposition. His typical Labby personality and loving nature will steal your heart quick and his darling face will seel the deal!

Taco is 8 years young but don't be fooled! He can do a super long hike or run around for hours at the dog park or in your yard full of kids!  What's better though is Taco's the best of both worlds...fun and easy! He's energetic when you want and mellow when you want to just hang out. If you want to watch a movie, he's your guy. But if it's a day on the trails, guess who's ready to go?!  

Taco was a well loved buddy and it shows. His owner went into assisted living and couldn't take Taco. Because he's had the same owner his whole life and was in a great home, he's already an excellent pet and companion.

He's very well adjusted in his foster home. He shows no ill effects from losing his home and instead just loves life. This is the hallmark of a Labrador heart!

City noises don't bother Taco. He's thrive in any household - with or without children - with or without another dog - urban or rural even an apartment is fine for this "go with the flow" guy so long as he gets out and about to the park or a walk.

Taco knows basic commants including sit, down, and stay. He may know more commands too!

He loves attention and snuggling. If allowed, he'll snuggle up to your on the couch or bed. He's learning not to be underfoot. He has a Labrador's eageress to please and learns new things quickly. He loves his food but doesn't wolf it down like many Labs.

Taco is a wonderful friend who's been a loyal companion since he was a baby. He'll make someone so happy.

Taco is neutered and up to date on vaccines.

Clyde Adopted!!!

Meet Clyde! Clyde is the absolute sweetest black Labby boy of about 3 years. 

Clyde loves being around other dogs more than anything. He's even fabulous with the tiniest of dogs! He loves dog park, meeting dogs on leash and hanging out with his foster Labby sister. His favorite games are wrestling, playing "jaws", and just palling around with his fellow canines.

He loves to go on walks and is very good and responsive on leash. He enjoys walks around the area, sniffing about and likes walks on the beach too. He's seeing waves for the first time and they were a little scary! He would thrive in a rural or an urban setting but our hope is his new home has another playful dog or will take him to dog park regularly since other dogs are his true joy. 

We don't know how Clyde would do with cats.

He's doing great in his foster home. He adores his foster family. He's well behaved in the house and totally housebroken. He especially likes getting his head scratched.

He knows his basic commands of sit, down, and stay and is 100% housebroken! He's very well behaved.

Clyde can can scared of new things. He's a young boy who is just now beling exposed to lots of experiences. He was even scared of the leash at first but loves it now! His new home will show him the world and we hope his new family will be patient with him if he gets shy seeing something new. Being with another dog makes his experiences more fun and he likes having a buddy show him the ropes.

Clyde is not a digger, chewer, or barker. He's going to be a spectacular family companion who will love you so much! 

Clyde has been vaccinated, neutered and vet approved.

If you think a darling young boy like Clyde is for you, be sure to complete an application. if it's been more than a year since you sent an application you'll need to complete a new one. When you send it, please copy the email below to reach Clyde's representative for consideration. We’ll get you going as soon as possible.

Samson adopted!

Samson is an adorable purebred chocolate Labrador youngster of between 18 months and 2 years. 

Samson was found wandering the streets starving in not great shape. His coat was dry and he was extremely thin. We are so thankful Samson came to us so we can get him healthy and into the best forever home suited for a puppy man like he. 

Samson loves other dogs and would enjoy living with another dog he could play with. We think he'll also do great as your one and only if you get him out to dog park regularly so he can enjoy other dogs.

Samson is doing great in his foster home. He gets along beautiful with his Labby foster sister and adores his foster family. He's learning all about living in a loving home and enjoying it!

Samson is a lightly playful submissive dog with no aggression. He gets along beautifully with all the dogs his meets and like children too.

We don't know how Samson is with kitties though he could probably be trained pretty easily to live with a cat.

Samson is doing well is on a leash. He likes the car too!

Samson had also been to the beach and really liked it. He is a nicely social boy by nature and we are so happy we found him so young so there is no lasting issue for him to overcome. He's just fine and ready to live life like any other young happy Lab. . 

Samson seems to be housebroken at this point. We think he'll do great. Of course any dog can have an accident in their new home. He's learning his house manners well and isn't a problem chewer. He's young so his new home should supply sturdy toys and yummy chewies for him as appropriate. 

Samson's new home will need to commit to neutering him once he's settled in. His coats been coming in and he's putting on weight. As he's very young we felt it best to have him settle in priot to a surgical proceedure so he will be as healthy as a pup should for any veterinary proceedure.

Samson has been vaccinated and vet checked.

If you think a darling young purebred chocolate is for you and you enjoy a dog who likes outings, Samson may be for you!

Abeline adopted! 

Abeline is a beautiful gentle girl who lost her mom and needs the very best forever home.

This marshmallow cream puff is super mellow and lightly playful. She loves everyone and every living creature.

Abeline is an AKC registered Labrador of 8 years (we do NOT provide AKC papers). She was treasure and adored but when her mom passed she went to a relative who was always traveling and needed help to find a home that  would give her everything imaginable. We fully intend to do just that. 

Abeline is fabulous with cats, birds and other dogs. She is a very calm girl who loves her people and is a wonderful candidate for therapy work.

Abeline is great on leash though she doesn't really need one since she is always right on your heals. She passes other dogs smiling and wagging.

We think Abeline would love another canine buddy but she can be an only dog too if someone is around most of the time. She is used to having constant companionship and we think she deserves that.

Abeline loves the park visiting other dogs. She likes to play and hop about. She would love to go to the beach too. Long hike though are not her thing. She prefers strolls to sprints.

Abeline is a medium lower energy girl and being mellow it's easy to not exercise her. Unfortunatily she's been underexercised for awhile now until coming into our care and has managed to get a bit chunky. It's not good for Labs to be chunky as it puts too much weight on their hips so she'll need to slim down a little and build back muscle. This is a no brainer and easy as pie given how easy she is to take about anywhere.

Abeline is vaccinated and spayed. She will be greatly missed by us but deserves a family of her own. We think there will be many suitors for Abeline and only one home can be selected so please understand. We love our Indi Lab families and have the problem of too many wonderful homes not too little. A great problem to have!

Please be sure your application is in to applications@indilabrescue.org and send a copy to indilab@protonmail.com along with your photos and screen shot of your application donation. Please visit our application page for instructions.

Please remember our site states it can take up to 2 weeks to hear back which is why getting it done is a good idea so you're ready. And if you don't hear back from us due to being very busy, it will be because your photos, app, and PayPal shot are not in one email or you are approved and we've not let you know.Rejected applications will hear back quickly so if you haven't and you've followed directions, you're in good shape.

Good luck and remember there is only ONE Abeline. Only one great family will adopt her and others will miss out. We wish we had an Abeline for everyone.

Sage Adopted! 

Sage is a beautiful girl in and out and a great example of an English Labrador Retriever in standard.

This chocolate bon bon is just in time for Valentines day! Who needs a box of chocolate when you can have one delicious chocolate love bunny?

Sage is an AKC registered Labrador of just over 4 years. She was well loved and upon the sudden death of her owner, a great Indi Lab friend, Sage came to us. This is not a girl you would typically find in a rescue but would fine in a show ring.

Sage has been bred one time resulting in 4 puppies all who've gone on to be conformation show dogs. She lived in the house and is housebroken.

Sage is fabulous with cats, birds of all sorts, other dogs, and even livestock. She is a very calm girl who loves her people and is a wonderful candidate for therapy work with the only challenge being she may be shy after losing her owner and her ranch home. She's been a country girl.

Sage is great on leash and once bonded will be a good off leash dog. However she shouldn't be off leash until quite a bit of time has past and she understands you are her forever person.

We think Sage would do her best with another dog. However her representative will make this determination based on what sounds just right and that may be without another dog.

Sage likes her walks to the park with the other dogs where she socializes. She is lightly though not always playful and is more of a mellow - hang out gal.

We see Sage as a good family dog in the right family. Her owner did not have kids so little ones are a new thing. We're not sure how a kid active household will work for her but her rep will know much more.

Sage is on the petite side. Very adorable. She is a dark chocolate funny and sweet as can be. Just a lovely girl for a lucky family. We never see dogs like this is rescue.

Safe is vaccinated, vet approved and has had a full dental. She will be greatly missed by us but deserves a family of her own.

Please be sure your application is in to applications@indilabrescue.org and copy indilab@protonmail.com

Please remember our site states it can take up to 2 weeks to hear back which is why getting it done is a good idea so you're ready. And if you don't hear back from us due to being very busy, it will be because your photos, app, and PayPal shot are not in one email or you are approved and we've not let you know.Rejected applications will hear back quickly so if you haven't and you've followed directions, you're in good shape.

Good luck and remember there is only ONE Sage. Only one great family will adopt her and others will miss out. We wish we had a Sage for everyone.

Lovey Adopted! 

Lovey is a classic English-style Labrador Retriever in standard. She’s about four years old with a gorgeous shiny coat, sweet face, darling disposition, and will be the love of a very lucky persons life.

This exceedingly sweet and good-natured Labrador gets along well with other dogs, people, kids, cats, and anyone who will pet her head or scratch her belly. She is all about love and is very gentle.

   She’s fully housebroken, and knows a few commands, including sit and come. She’s well-behaved and adapts well to training. She's doing great in foster and really a joy. Lovey is up to date on all her vaccinations and has had a full veterinary exam and approval.

Lovey not big on ball chasing; she’d prefer to snuggle up on the bed or the couch with her owners. She's on the lower to medium energy side with a lightly playful demeanor.

    Lovey is currently a chunky monkey having been too loved by her previous owner who has passed away. She’ll need to go to a household where she will get lots of activity and a reduced diet to loose a little weight. This is important to reduce the stress on her bones and joints. She likes food, but doesn’t wolf it down like some labs who are always hungry so this should be easy to do. Until then, there is just more Lovey to love!

  Lovey comes from a ranch where she didn't venture out much. The big outside world is new to her and she is still getting used to the sounds of urban life. She's doing great. Although traffic and other loud noises startle her, they don’t scare her. Lots of progress being made!

She will be a good choice for almost any family. With her calm, easy temperament, she could easily be a therapy dog for anyone who needs a hug.

Good luck!

5 year old River is a gorgeous middle sized Labrador boy! He immediately falls in love with everybody he meets. He loves going on long sniffy walks, exploring the outside and taking it all in. He will make a great walking, running and hiking partner! 

River is great on leash, does not pull at all. River has 2 foster dog brothers that he gets along with very well, but he would rather cuddle up with the humans. He also doesn’t care to play fetch or chew on toys. He will swim if his humans are in the pool with him.

He has been happy sleeping all night in his crate, and is learning the rules of the house and is housetrained.  He's coming along beautifully, wants to please and loves to learn.  He knows basic commands (sit and lay down). We are working on “stay” and “shake.

He loves car rides!  River will lay down in the car, look out the window and his tail will wag the entire way. He's a great travel buddy. 

River will be a great family dog!

River's vaccinations are up to date and our vet just checked him and finds him healthy.  

Melvin adopted!

Meet Melvin, a handsome Labrador with a shiny black coat and a blocky English head.

We brought Melvin home from a high kill shelter waiting where he was waiting for his family to come and get him. They never did. We couldn't let Melvin stay there so we took him in as fast as we could and he's such a great dog you'd never know of his trauma. He's just so happy.
 

Melvin is a wonderfully affectionate boy who loves to be around his people and other dogs. He is biddable and sweet; he loves to pack in with his people and happiest by your side, checking regularly to make sure you are happy. He passes other dogs nicely, is good on leash, and would be wonderful on a hike, at the park, or even dog beach. This is the kind of family dog who can really go anywhere.

Melvin is being fostered with slightly dogs - a female Labrador Retriever and a snarkly little male Chihuahua and gets along wonderfully with both. He obeys his elder dogs taking their corrections submissively and is a fun lovely companion to them.

All Melvin wants is to love you and to be loved. This loyal buddy will be the best friend anyone ever had

Melvin knows the commands of sit, stay, and down and we'd not be surprised if he knows more. He is housebroken and leash trained.

Marvin is a gorgeous, solid, healthy boy about 5 years of age and 75 pounds. He is just beautiful with his shiny coat, beautiful smile and nice conformation. He's a head turner for sure, but more so Melvin is an adorable cuddle and best buddy.

Marvin's vaccines are up to date and he has been neutered and microchipped.

This easy-going guy will complete your family wonderfully. You’ll all be so happy together!

Patch adopted!

Meet Patch, an adorable 3 year old purebred yellow Labrador. Patch is a good boy with a teddy bear face and the gentle disposition to go with it.

This darling fellow was purchased as a puppy and has been well loved. He lived with older tween children and kitties and loved them all. He also lived with a little senior dog who has already found a wonderful home. (Patch and the little boy were not a ‘bonded pair’ but were great pals)

Patch’s family, like many other Californians, are leaving the state after massive income losses and other obvious concerns making life here difficult for many. As their financial situation is dire, they will be living with relatives until they are on their feet. They have no ability to take proper care of Patch and are hoping we can help him find a home which can provide for him well.

Patch is a desirable housebroken and house polite boy. He is previously neutered and in great health. Because of this, they knew he could have his choice of homes making it easier for them to let him go. Knowing he would be in a great place made this decision easier.

Patch is a young boy and requires a good amount of daily exercise. He’s good on leash, good with other dogs, loves the pool and retrieving a ball and enjoys hikes. He’s good in the car and enjoys going camping and on other fun trips - especially to the mountains. He also loves snow.

Patch is a jolly boy. He will transition well and his new home will be very lucky to have him.

This gentleman is neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and comes with his vet records. His AKC papers will not be provided.

Meet Maddie, an adorable light cream Labrador puppy who just turned a year! This energetic girl has the cutest expressions and is as smart as she is beautiful.

Maddie was purchased by a family focused on their little kids and did zero training or exercise. The kids teased Maddie by taking her food and toys. Maddie was living a miserable life until the owners dumped her at one of our vets to be euthanized because she was too much for them.

Our vet immediately called and Maddie went into a loving foster home where we learned she is a real lover who just needs exercise and training. The other dogs are teaching her doggie manners and we are getting to know and love her more and more.

Maddie is a typical energetic pup with energy to burn. She's also whip smart. She's needs a savvy home who will exercise her, set up pup playdates, and catch her up to where whe would be if she had decent owners to begin with. She deserves to shine.

Maddie is a true beauty with a gorgeous face, creamy coat and lovely more American conformation. Everyone comments on her beauty and we agree!

Maddie needs a home who is experienced and will train and exercise her. That is the bottom line. She's a puppy and puppies need to be prioritized. A well trained puppy means a wonderful dog for the rest of her life.

Maddie will go to an adult home to be the center of attention. We want her to be the main focus getting her puppy catch up and meeting her potential. She's a score for the right home wanting an intelligent, active Labby and who's up to the task of puppy parenthood.

Maddie would do fine with another playful dog her size and age. She tends to annoy one of the old senior dogs in her foster home pushing him to play. She's learning cues but is persistant so another playful dog could be nice for her.

Maddie is possessive of her food but is learning not to be. As she learns her food is safe and no kids are taking it away she will improve but until then she should be fed separately from other dogs and without being bothered until she is finished eating. She needs to be taught that no one is taking her things anymore.

Maddie is good on leash but still pulls sometimes. Since she's not large she's pretty easy to control. Maddie is being walked with older dogs who prefer strolls.She'd prefer brisker walks for longer periods, hikes, dog park when she's ready, jogs, dog beach, and other activities. She'll be a loving, adorable and loyal activity companion to her humans who like to do lots of fun things with her.

Maddie has typical puppy energy. With the playtime and exercise she needs, she will be a medium energy girl but if you are not going to exercise her as a puppy requires, please don't inquire. Lack of exercise is the number one reason puppies her age from 7 months to 2 years are given up. 

Maddie is housebroken and is a smaller Labrador. Her beauty and brains make her very special. Her new home will be truly lucky to have such a hard to find rescue pup! Finding a purebred female yellow girl of this age is a unicorn. 

Buckley Adopted!

Please note: You can expedite consideration by forwarding your original application and photos to Buckley's contact below.

Meet Buckley, a gorgeous 5 year old light cream English Labrador. He is as gentle, beautiful and very special.

Buckley came to us from a wonderful older breeder we are assisting to find screened homes as he retires from a life of service preserving our beloved breed.

Dozer adopted!

Please note: You can expedite consideration by forwarding your original application and photos to Dozer's contact below.

Dozer is a handsome English chocolate Labrador. He's one of the best looking Labradors we have ever seen. He is truly a gorgeous example of the breed.

Dozer is not the biggest boy. He only about 65 lbs which is on the smaller size for a male Labrador. He's a wonderful boy with a gorgeous chocolate coat a a face to melt your heart. 

Dozer loves other dogs and requires a home with another friend for play and confidence - preferably a female in his age group of 3-7.

Dozer is on the timid side. He was a stud dog in a preservationist breeding program on a large property as was his sister Mia (also for adoption). He had everything he could want there and rarely saw much else. He is used to a country setting and the busy new world hes in now is a lot for him to absorb. He's doing great but he has a long way to go until he's fully confident.

Dozer is a very submissive dog with zero aggression. It's not a part of his being. He's a dog who would always get on his back for another dog - even a little one. He's really a good boy. Having a confident fun canine companion will go a long way to bringing Dozer to his full potential. d

Dozer is great on a leash. he doesn't pull and obeys. He likes to be walked with his foster sisters and he passes other dogs nicely. He can get shy however when meeting new people. Everyone wants to meet him of course due to his looks.

Dozer is timid, but growing more confident. He needs love, patience, and time. His decompression and acclamation to the world must come before the needs of his new humans until he is well settled. He cannot be placed in a home with children at this time as we think a more sedate home would bring him around quicker. That's not to say that plenty of play with dogs is too much. Quite the opposite. Dogs are his favorite thing in the world.

Cats however are a no-no. Dozer would never harm a cat but he loves to chase the kitty he's fostered with. Though many may say their cat will do fine, it's just best for us to go with a home without one. If you have a kitty, please do not inquire on Dozer. 

We believe in the future Dozer will be great fun with children even though now it may be too scary for him. 

As mentioned, unlike metro areas where dogs are exposed to busy life, Dozer enjoyed country living and nature. He was happy but never exposed to the outside world. Everything is new to him - even things we might not think of. As such, he will need a very special home patient, kind and understanding that Dozer's world, quite literally, has chaged.

Dozer is housebroken with a doggie door. is being housebroken but makes mistakes. She does much better when the sliding doors are kept open. Her new home should have an open door. We think a doggie door or open door is best. He may not understand indoor potty mistakes and could have an accident either way, but a doggie or open door may make that less likely to happen.

Dozer is fostered with 2 adult humans, 2 chocolate Labby girls, and one tollerent kitty. He's been slowly meeting people and experiencing new things and doing great! 

We want Dozer's new home to be 100% committed to his needs should it take longer than expected for him to fully open up. This home must be committed to patience and understanding and never push Dozer too quickly if he's not ready.

A loving selfless human understands this and is prepared to bring a dog into their lives expecting nothing. Rescuing a dogs means the first order of business is to help the dog and delaying ones own satisfaction. In doing so, bonding and payback is massive.

We expect enormous interest in Dozer because of his nice size and unbelievable looks. Please don’t inquire if you haven't read the above and understand it. Really. We cannot take time out of our volunteer's life to ask you if you can work with a dog who is timid. If you wand a more wiggly world ready dog, Dozer isn't going to work.

Please also, if you have children under 16 or don’t have another dog we will not consider you and may not have the time to get back with you. There may be exceptions and if you feel yours makes a lot of sense, feel free to inquire. But be VERY sure your exception is substantial otherwise we may not have time to get back to you though we'd like to.

There is only one Dozer and he'll have a line around the block. One adopter will take this boy home while equally wonderful homes will not. We ask that you understanding this simple fact. Also understand that no matter how amazing your home is, it may not be right for a dog like Dozer or his sister Mia.

Patience will bring you your forever Lab.

Dozer is up-to-date on vaccines and is neutred. He's fostered in the Valley.

You must be approved to meet our dogs. Get your app in and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. When you send it, please copy the email below to reach Dozer's manager for quicker consideration. We’ll get you going as soon as possible.

Mia Adopted!

Please note: When you email Mia's contact below you can expedite your consideration by fowarding your original application & photos

Mia is a darling, pocket-sized English chocolate Lab of 5 years. She is very special.

She is petite, at 50 lbs, often curling up in her Chihuahua foster’s tiny bed. She doesn’t quite fit but comes close and will share with her Chihuahua brother!

Mia loves dogs and needs a home with another friend for play and confidence.

She does best walking with her foster sister Lab. She doesn’t pull and passes others nicely. Mia will sometimes scoot a bit under her foster sister if someone new approaches but it doesn't take long for her tail to start waging.

Mia is timid, but growing more confident. She needs love, patience, and time. Her decompression and acclamation to the world must come before the needs of her humans until she is well settled. Although she would never harm a child, she cannot be placed in a home with children at this time. She requires a more easy-going quiet home, at least for now. We believe in the future she will be great fun with children. We have worked through the years with a NorCal preservation breeder who’s dedicated much of his life this noble calling. Preservation breeders preserve historic breeds in standard assuring they don’t go extinct, leaving a distorted shell of what once was the Labrador Retriever.

This senior gentleman is finding good pet homes for his dogs. He is placing most himself and keeping his beloved seniors. We are taking some into our foster program to help.

Most of these dogs attended conformation trials, and were titled by age 2. After that, they had little need to leave his ranch - a large property where they could play, swim, and run through Avocado trees.

Unlike metro areas where dogs are exposed to busy traffic and noise, these guys enjoyed country life and nature. They were happy and not exposed to the outside world. Everything is new to them including things we may never think are different. They, quite literally, have changed their world.

Mia is being housebroken but makes mistakes. She does much better when the sliding doors are kept open. Her new home should have an open door or a doggie door and should be prepared for potty mistakes now and then as she's acclimated.

Mia is fostered with 3 adults and meeting dog owners at play group, so she is exposed to many people. She blossoms more each day cuddling, being pet, and learning new things. She loves her walks more and will likely love to swim soon.

That said, we want her new home to be totally committed to her needs should it take longer than expected for her to fully open up.

A loving selfless human understands this and is prepared to bring a dog into their lives expecting nothing. Rescuing a dogs means the first order of business is to help the dog and delaying ones own satisfaction. . In doing so, bonding and payback is massive.

We expect enormous interest in Mia because of her beauty and size Please don’t inquire if you have children under 16 or don’t have another dog. There may be exceptions and if you feel yours makes a lot of sense, feel free to inquire.

There is only one Mia and her dance card will be full. One adopter will take her home while equally wonderful homes will not. We ask that you only apply understanding this.

Patience will bring you your forever Lab.

Mia is up-to-date on vaccines and is spayed. She’s fostered in the Valley.

You must be approved to meet our dogs. Get your app in and follow directions!! We’ll get you going as soon as possible.

Pepper adopted!

Meet Pepper, a darling light creampuff of a Labrador. Pepper is the sweetest girl with the most loving heart.

Pepper is about 5-6 years of age. She's an English stocky blocky girl and medium to low energy. She loves walks and does great off leash staying right by your side. If you have off leash areas, she'll love them.

She also loves being with the family and enjoys being your body pillow when you watch TV. Her teenage human foster siblings love putting their head on her as she snoozes away. Pepper loves it too. She loves to be close

Pepper loves all other dogs, humans, and animals. She is fostered with pigs, sheep, chickens, cats, dogs and other critters and is bombproof.

Pepper loves children. She is a great candidate for families with kids. We cannot adopt to homes with small children but homes with kids over 7 would be fabulous.

Pepper has the true Labrador double coat. This means she is going to shed a LOT twice a year. If you don't like to vacuum, Peppers not your girl. Some of us are used to living in Lab hair but some prefer less fur in their house.

Pepper must have a doggie door or open door. She has been housebroken this way. If she doesn't, she will need to be housebroken again. Remember though, all dogs can make mistakes, especially when changing homes.

Pepper would love a home with kids and other dogs. She would love a nice yard to meander about and wouldn't mind lots of critters for company either.

Lana adopted!

Meet Lana, a gorgeous honey bun girl of just 13 months.

Lana came to us from a situation requiring her rehoming. At her young age, rehoming Lana will be easy on her and she is such a delight anyone would love to have her.

Lana is an energetic, yet calm moderately built English Labrador. She's medium sized and has a beautiful balanced conformation. She is very beautiful with her buttery coat and Labrador smile.

Lana's easy to be with. She's great with all dogs and would love playing with another canine companion or going to dog beach or other playdate. She also loves her walks and is good on the leash.

Lana is a little annoying to cats. She chases them and scares them even though we don't think she would ever hurt a cat. We do think a cat would hurt her with a well-deserved nose scratch. That said, Lana will to go to a home with cats.

Lana is a great dog for kids. She loves to play and retrieving, swimming, running around the yard and just being with a bunch of kids would be nice. However at this time she is still warming up to people and is a little timid. Her timidity is followed by wiggling and smiling.

As mentioned, Lana can at times be a little timid. It's not a problem but a new owner will want to be patient with her as she warms up. She is going to be quite the fun girl.

Lana seems housebroken in her foster home. However any puppy like Lana can have an accident or several as they learn the ropes.

Lana would prefer a home with another dog who is playful.

Lana needs her puppy training. No one did this and so she needs to start from scratch. Maybe a puppy class or just basic training.

This healthy girl is vet approved and ready to go!

Meet Larry, an adorable, frisky, purebred Labrador Retriever puppy. Larry is just about 10 months old and such an adorable butterball.

Larry came to us through no fault of his own. We are happy to be a part of finding his new forever home and will do all we can to be sure it is just perfect for Larry.

Larry is smart! He knows his basic command and is housebroken. He's playful and fun, but he's also a mellow guy when you want. He will need a playpal and playtime, exercise, and he will be a very good boy.

Larry is a puppy for another full 26 months. He won't be full grown until then nor will he be menatally mature. Though he may look grown up in the future like other dog do, he will not be. He will still be a puppy as much as he is now. At age 2 Larry will be an adult but, like other Labs, will surely be puppy-ish for quite awhile.

Larry puppyhood means many puppy mistakes as he learns. He may chew something she souldn't or swallow something dangerous like a sock which can't be seen on an xray and when found, has already done too much damage to save a dog. His new owners will want to be meticulous about putting laundry - especially socks and underwear - out of reach of any puppy. Even a new dog can do this.

Larry may think a remote control, your wallet, or anything at all he can get to, is a toy. Books, wicker baskets, floor level decor, you name it. And you can bet he will counter surf to see whats up there. If he finds ANYTHING interesting he wants to check out and can reach, it's a reward and he'll do it again. If he sees a medication bottle he can get to and does, he may eat that medication and die. If he finds food, he will keep coming back. And if that food is chocolate, sugarless gum (all gum is basically sugarless now), or a bowl of grapes, it's poison to a dog.

A crate is important for a dog Larry's age. It sill keep him safe when you're not there - even if just for a few moments to run a quick errand. It also keeps his potty training cemented by letting him out as soon as your return. And the gravy is that your things are also safe!

Larry will do best with another playful companion near his age or older/younger who is similar in desire to play. He loves to play but also he is velcro with his humans.

We prefer to place Larry in a pool home or a home near the beach. He is a water dog and deserves to have this continue in his forever life.

Larry seems ok with cats so far. He's seen them and not reacted. He's great with all dogs small and large and loves all humans as evidenced by non-stop wiggles.

He's great in the car and a gentleman at others homes, on leash, at the vet, dogpark, and with friends visiting.

In short, Larry is a very good puppy. But he's not perfect and he needs exercise, constant supervision, tons of playtime, and things put away as if you had a human infant in the home.

Larry is fostered on the West side of LA.

Finley adopted!

Meet Finley. Finley is a gorgeous dark chocolate purebred Labrador retriever boy.

At 8-9 years, Finley is in great health. His blood work is excellent. He is a great low key buddy who likes to have fun as much as he does chill with you.

Finely came to us with a bad case of kennel cough and some digestive upset from the change. He has recovered well and is ready for adoption.

Finley is from central CA where he spent most of his time outside ignored.

He didn’t go for walks or dog park or dog beach. He didn’t meet many people other than his owners. Because of this, he is timid and will take time to come out of his shell. He‘s made great progress in his foster home.

Finley is very affectionate and wants to be close. He likes to be near while you work. But as he is shy, it can take a while for him to do so.

He has come a long way and we know in his adopted home he will blossom! He is gentle and so sweet. A patient, loving home will reap the rewards of his devotion and love.

Finley is learning the leash and has been doing very very well on his potty manners, letting himself out the door when he needs to go. He sleeps through the night quietly.

Finley is not a digger, cheeer, or barker and is trustworthy when left alone.

We think Finley will do well with cats as he is disinterested in squirrels and so gentle.

Finley is a medium to lower energy dog. He will be more outgoing every day and is learning his leash manners. He does not pull at all.

He will do his best with another friendly canine companion, preferably a female, who can show him the ropes and be a best friend.

Finley is so very special that we are looking for only the very best home. A home that truly wishes to rescue a dog and let that dog bloom into a true family member.

Finley is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and has had full blood work done.

Meet Penelope, a petite adorable 2-3 year old purebred chocolate Labrador. This sweet girl is not all looks. She is smart as well. She seems to love training and learning new things.

Penelope is deep dark beautiful Lab with a playful temperament and moderate energy. She's the perfect mix fun and easy. She lays with you to watch TV or at your feet to work but is game for a walk and hike too. She loves other dogs big and small and is great with cats.

Penelope came to us from a very high kill shelter near Bakersfield. She waited a week for her owners to come and when they didn't show, we scooped her up. She was transported to a Vet in West LA waiting overnight for her next transportation with her foster and she has been great in the car - even with the other dogs.

Penelope seems to have had a pretty good home who lost her. We think they must have been looking but perhaps as a stray someone else picked her up and brought her to a shelter near them. Owers will look for dogs in shelters nearby. We can't believe no one would come for her. She was clearly an owned loved dog but the owners did not microchip her and this is so important. 

Penelope is housebroken, knows her commands like "wait", "sit", "down", and " drop" and "enough" for when you are done throwing the ball for her. She likes a game of retrieve and is very good at dropping and waiting.

Penelope is not food or toy posessive. She is fostered with a couple of Goldens and one of the girls can be bossy. Penelope takes it in stride and will give up the toy for another dog. She is a submissive girl.

She loves her strolls and is easy to walk as she doesn't pull. She passes other dogs nicely and will be the envy of the neighborhood as she meets other friends. She even walks on your left side so was in a training class at some point.

Penelope is still very young and needs her fun and exercise time. She is trustworthy in the home after her exercise which is rare for a young dog. We still recommend a crate to keep our dogs safe.

Penelope will do best with or without another friendly dog. She likes cats so kitties are A-ok. She ignores squirrels and we think she would do ok with other animals beside dogs and cats. 

Penelope is in great health and shape. She looks fabulous with her dark chocolate shiny coat and beautiful face. She is the perfect weight and size and is nicely bred. She is more petite than most Labs at only about 50 lbs.

Penelope is an extremely affectionate dog. She will sit and gaze into your eyes until you pet her. She likes to carry her toys around and will walk up to you with a toy in her mouth and wiggle. If you ask for a kiss she'll give one. Otherwise she is not a licker.She is all about the love! As she gets older she could be a good therapy dog but for now she is wiggly and just wants to be a youngster so it may not work at this time.

Penelope is housebroken, crate trained, spayed, dewormed, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. She has had a anesthetic dental cleaning and had a good grooming. She is current on flea and tick medication as well.

Peach adopted!

Peach is pregnant so cannot be spayed.  She will be available about Dec. 24 or so. Puppies will be available in 10 weeks to puppy approved families.on hold as she will be having puppies as we found out when she went for her spay. It will be 10 weeks until we have puppies

Meet Peach, a darling, yellow, 6 year old female purebred Labrador Retriever with a gorgeous face and a delicious disposition. She's the epitome of Labrador loveliness. She's an easy going gal who is the perfect mix of fun and easy. Her fat otter tail wags every time you look at her.

Peach came to us from a family who through Covid, fires and so much more in their lives could no longer care for her as she deserved. We promised to find her the perfect home who will give her all their love.

Peach is 100% house broken. She was an inside dog and uses a doggie door. She loves other dogs but she can be naughty chasing kitties from time to time. Peach was raised from a baby puppy with another female dog who has since passed so she may do best with another canine companion. Peach is crate trained too though she doesn't need it. You can leave her crate open and she will hang out and nap inside or sleep their all night. She also loves dog beds but naturally prefers yours.

She loves her food as most Labbies do so its important to keep yummies out of her reach.

Peach is affectionate as the day is long. She likes nothing more then to be by your side or in your lap whether she fits or not.

Peach is great with other dogs, and although we don't think she would harm a cat, at this time we would only consider a kitty free home.

Peach loves children but can play rough so we would prefer to only place her with older teens. She is not nippy at all but she is strong and likes to rough house.

Peach was well leash trained in her last life but she does pull. No one corrected that so a bit of work and she'd be a wonderful walking partner.

Peach could do fine as an only dog provided you are around most of the time - working from home, etc. otherwise, as we mentioned, another canine companion may be best.

Neeta adopted! 

Meet Neeta! Neeta is a jet black petite 2 year old female Lab Mix. She is very cute and has an adorable personality.

Although a mix, Neeta looks very Labby. Some may say she's not a mix at all. It's very hard to tell. She is very pretty and has a nice shiny coat, bright eyes, and a soft expression.

Neeta has the sweetest personality. She is slightly shy but warms up quickly, loves to be pet and near you. She's not needy but loves to be close.

Neeta is great with kitties and is fostered with 2. She's not very interested in them. She may be from a home that had cats.

She is great with other dogs big and small and nice on leash with passing dogs and humans. She doesn't pull much unless she gets super playful when close to the dog park.

Still a puppy, Neeta does get into things and chew. She loves to play and chew so lots of puppy play dates and bully sticks, kongs, nylabones, etc. She has puppy energy so lots of exercise for this girl. Currently she is at dog park an hour each day playing and having fun with other young dogs. then she had a walk later on and a shorter walk in the evening. She is also fostered with 3 other dogs and plays with them.

We think Neeta will do best with another playful canine companion and someone who has the time for a puppy. Patience and training is needed. Housebreaking is great but she is fostered with a doggie door so her new home should have one otherwise, she may need to be housebroken again learning to tell you when it's time.

Neeta came to us from a high kill shelter in the Inland Empire where she was a stray. She seems to be in great shape so came from a decent home. We don't know why her people didn't find her.

Neeta is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. She has had a vet visit and is cleared for adoption. She has also had a teeth cleaning and been dewormed, bathed and nails trimmed.

Neeta is ready to meet the right home. Someone around most of the time is ideal and we do NOT count Covid as time at home. Especially at this time as it seems to be winding down.

Jax adopted! 

Meet Jax, an easy going drop dead gorgeous boy of 7-8 years who's so very sweet.

Jax is a beautiful English Labrador purebred with a nice thick double yellow coat and he almost always smiles. He's a really good boy too. He wants to please, be close, and demands absolutely nothing in return. It's hard not to fall for him when you hear his story of isolation and discard. He's neve mattered that much.

Jax loves his foster sisters. He'll share a bed or sleep right beside them. He goes with the flow no matter what's happening - and always without a fuss. He's just content to be part of it all. He has no baggage from his former life and fits right into your safe loving puzzle like the peice that's been missing since the start. He just belongs.

Jax loves the pool. He's not a nut about it by any means, but he enjoys the water quite a bit. He's a real Labrador. He'll take himself for a swim when you're hanging out with him and the first thing he did when he arrived at his foster home was jump right in! Jax didn't have a pool at his last home so we don't know where the pool love came from, but he saw it and jumped right in! 

At his foster home Jax is learning the doggie door. It would be nice if his new home had one since he's been used to it. If not, he might make a mistake and his new owners would need to be patient understanding that any adopted dog can have a potty oops. 

Jax is very puppyish and cute. He's curious and loves to learn new places and people. He's just adorable with his puppy attitude and constant smile. He's a supter mellow guy and an off leash dog for sure. He's stay at your side and likes to be where you are. He isn't annoying or pushy, he just likes to be near.

Jax is a little shy at first but warms up. We think living his life mostly as an outdoor isolated dog made his world small. Other than a vet trip here and there, we think he didn't get to do a whole lot. Now that he's doing more, he's really enjoying life. It's sad he spent so long alone. Those days are gone and the best is coming to him like a rainbow after a grey dreary rain.

Our vet found Jax to be very healthy and sound. He was dewormed, neutered and had a dental cleaning as well as was updated on his vaccines. Unfortunately, that "bit too soon" jump in the pool ended up costing us another vet visit to redo sutures but Jax was a good sport and handled it great. He was even a good boy in his cone. Silly boy!

Jax has been in foster a couple of weeks recovering from his second fix  up and relaxing around the pool. Now though, it's time for him to bond with his forever family. His foster will miss him very much when he leaves.

Jax would love a home where he will absolutely NOT be an outdoor all-alone dog. He spent his life that way and he should enjoy the rest of it being the center of attention and completely adored.

If we could really pick, we'd love a home with another friendly submissive female or even a small pack to join. He loves dogs and right now that environment is suiting him welll. Someone who likes to do cruise easy fun hikes and loves an off leash buddy would be a nice fit for him.

We'd love him to have a home where he can enjoy water now and then. Maybe a pool or home where he visits a lake or pond . We think he'd like the beach, but the ocean is different than the calm pool so I guess we'll see if he's a wave charger.

He's love to cruise with you through nature, enjoying coffee on the deck or we can imagine him laying on a boat on the lake. He's just one of those dogs that makes live easier it seems. But he is fun too and he will need some TLC as new things present. He can be shy as we said, but he comes around quickly. 

Jax will do fine with cats and we think probably any creature. We hope a kitty wouldn't scratch his beautiful nose though.

Jax had a home where he wasn't cared about. He was important for awhile and then he wasn't anymore. At some point Jax didn't really matter. His humans ignored him for most of his live. it's as sad as sad can be. Not any more. Never again.

We intend to get the best deal we can for Jax. He's beyond special. He's a heart dog and nothing less. There aren't many Heart Dogs and usually you decide who they are in your lifetime. With Jax, you don't need to wonder. We are telling you now so make the room, Jax wants to jump in. He's been waiting for you all of his life. 

Little Lil adopted!

Meet Little Lil, a buttercup yellow, petite little Lab mix. She's 3-4 years and will steal your heart in seconds. One look at her photos and it's not hard to see why.

This bunny is a pocket-sized mixed breed girl who is very Labby looking. It's uncommon to find a Labbie this petite so whatever she's mixed with is pretty adoprable. She has a very submissive gentle nature.

Little Lil is about 50 lbs of delicious. We've had Lil for quite awhile. She was pregnant when we got her unknown to us. So we've been waiting to find her a home because Lil is the mommy of our Butterball puppies!

LIl is vet approved and is healthy and adorable and her Butterball puppies have all been adopted to wonderful homes! 

Little Lil is extremely playful, happy, wiggly and sweet. She loves other dogs and loves dog park. She also loves Home Depot! She may do best with another dog who likes to play as much as she but she'd do well as an only too since dog park and dog beach provide much playtime. 

Little Lil is easy to walk. She knows how to carry her leash in her mouth! She's great with her foster sister, another young Labrador, who is a happy girl and a good friend and they love walking together greeting everyone they meet.

Little Lil's fosters think she's special. She's smart too! She knows her commands and is perfectly housebroken. 

Little Lil is up to date on her vaccines, has been dewormed and has had a full dental cleaning for good measure.

Little Lil may do great with cats as her fosters have a kitten. An older cat may not like her but the kitten sure does!  She loves little kids and love her balls.

They're been a lot of wonderful people waiting. Please understand if you don't get to meet her, it's only because there's one Little Lil.

Lorena adopted!

Meet Lorena, a beautiful creampuff of a girl. Lorena is a purebred Labrador Retriever and is 3 years old.

Lorena loves people. She will lay next to you on your bed, get in your lap, stare in your eyes. She is in LOVE with you! She's great with other dogs of course and likes to play, but if her human is near, all bets off. You are the star.

Because Lorena came to us with another dog we weren't sure if either could split up as they'd been together since Lorena was a puppy. We tried them apart and it worked out great! Both dogs enjoyed the other dogs and Lorena also added her people worship to the equation!

Lorena is a velcro dog. She'll follow you everywhere. This can bug some people so consider it. She also doesn't like to be left alone a lot. She doesn't have full on separation anxiety, but she doesn't like it and would be happiest with someone who is home more than not to start.

She loves older kids too so teenagers are great fun!

Lorena loves to walk and is good on leash. She likes to walk briskly but also enjoys cruising. She greets other dogs she meets and especially greets their humans. Lorena is the perfect mix of outgoing and submissive. Sweet and sassy.

This happy girl loves life. Every event, even a walk across the yard, is a celebration.

She's not timid or shy, she's sweet and happy.

Lorenas biggest fault is that she loves to dig in her water bowl. She'll empty it as soon as you put it down. You must create a tall and heavy water bowl which is pretty easy to do. This is a common Labrador behavior.

A deep crock or bucket is a higher and heavier drinking bowl. Fill it just over 1/2 way and she'll have to put her face in to drink. If it's too light, add a cleanly washed rock inside to add weight.

She can't knock it over and she can't dig in it. If you have a beautiful Antique crock, now's the time to showcase it!

Lorena is spayed, has had a dental cleaning, is fully vaccinated and microchipped. She is also up to date on flea medication.

Keep in mind we have had a lot of applicants lately. This impacts how quickly we can match you with a dog. Maybe this one!

It's always best to be approved to adopt so you are ready when a dog you like is available for adoption!

Butterball adopted!

Meet a couple of adorable, darling butterball puppies.These honey colored sweethearts are delicious and  as most of you know, we almost never have purebred Labrador puppies and certainly not this pretty. 

They are 8 weeks old and ready to go home.

These sweeties have grown from little ones safely tended to, to mature into healthy babies who can be welcomed into their new families to begin their lives. They've been with hens, horses, cats and sheep and extensively handled and enriched with social activities. They have remained with mom the whole time and in a month or so she will also be availabe for adoption.

Pups  are vaccinated, wormed and will require vaccination boosters and deworming several times over the next weeks and months. Puppies must be continueally  dewormed or they will have parasites which cannot be resolved at this age. Like vaccines, deworming is a process.

We often are asked about purebred Labrador puppies who are almost never available to rescue. We refer adopters to Preservation breeders and educate them to avoid any breeder who is not a preservationist.

Once in awhile we do end up with purebred Labrador puppies. In this case our procurement of these puppies was on request by ethical means. 

These little guys require committed puppy homes completely free of clutter, clothing - especially socks, underwear, and other things which smell like his adopters, out of reach. Crate training and confinement to keep puppy safe is mandatory to avoid serious injury or even the death of your puppy. It also is the tool to housebreak, provide safe comfort to your baby, and to avoid the destruction of your home. 

The removal of dangerous items like open bath trash with deadly dental floss, remote controls, sunglasses, and other things a puppy will chew, swallow and possibly die from, teaching the pool and keeping it well out of access until a puppy is 100% capable of navigating the water and getting out of the pool confidently and many other things must be a priority.

We also ask adopters to do their research on poisonous foods and plants like raisins, sugarless gum, toothpaste, (anything with sorbitol), medication of any kind, anything left close to counter edges which puppy will reach in less than 3 months, and plants like Sego Palms, grape vines, and others not to mention fertilizer and things like snail bait.  

We make it clear that no puppy is shold be exposed to the outside of your yard or house until it's final immunizations are complete at 18-20 weeks. Doing so means exposure to Parvo and other diseases. Waiting until full immunization can be a pain and drive you crazy, but remember, after the annoyance, you will still have a puppy. Not following this protocol means you may not.

Please remember there are many excellent applicants and long time approved families and past adopters. We can only choose a couple. Do not be dissapointed if you are not afforded the chance to adopt a puppy. It's not possible to do this for everyone.


 

Brùlé adopted!

Meet Brùlé! Brùlé is a beautiful English Chocolate Female Labrador of 6 3/4 years. She's a petite girl with a beautiful chocolate coat and burnt sugar eyes.

Brùlé is a lightly playful, sometimes mellow, fun girl. She loves other dogs and came from a large property with chickens, horses, cats, goats and other dogs. She loves all creatures and is a great candidate for a small farmette or any home looking for a girl who is virtually bombproof with other animals.

Brùlé came to us sadly due to her family being already struggling, compounded by losing their jobs due to COVID-19 thus ending the life they knew.

Brùlé was purchased from a NorCal show breeder without full registration to allow AKC registration of puppies. However her family did do two litters with her against their contract with her breeder. She was returned to her breeder when the family fell on hard times and he contacted us to help place her.

We do more comprehensive screening than he is able to do at this time and he wanted to be sure she found an excellent home. We have worked with this breeder for years sporadically and he has helped support our rescue efforts since 2009. We are honored to help him.

Brùlé was well loved but sheltered from the urban world living in wine and avocado country. She can sometimes be shy with new things but is already pretty familiar with urban life on LA's westside where she enjoys her daily walks about town. She is good on leash, doesn't pull and greats other dogs wonderfully.

Brùlé has badly neglected ears. We don't know how long they were neglected and probably this was due to financial concerns. This presented quite a challenge for us when she arrived 2 months ago. We have treated her ears three times with very expensive treatment and they are healing up well. She will need to be monitored as her ears heal and probably will require upkeep for awhile to continue getting them better. She will always have some inner scar tissue under her ear flaps. It doesn't affect her looks but it does require paying attention at least for now.

Brùlé loves to swim and lived with a pool. The constant pool swimming didn't help once her ears became neglected. Her new home can allow swimming once as she heals up further but should be curtailed until then.

Brùlé loves her foster sister, a female Lab mix. She would do great with another dog at home but can be an only as well. Another dog would however be best for her unless her new owner is home most of the time to be with her giving love and snuggles. She always had her owners working at home and had lots of other animals around.

If you have cats, Brùlé is a great candidate. She didn't grow up with little children as her owners kids were already older teens. We think she'll be great with kids but loud, active kids may be too much for her at in her beginning adjustment. She'll do best in an adult home and would even be a great therapy dog down the road and could even work with retired folks looking for a full time Lab child.

Brùlé has been doing well with house training, but has make a few mistakes. Like all newly adopted Labs, she may have an accident in her new home as she adjusts.

Brùlé is not crated and is good in her home. She is great sharing toys and is not food or toy possessive. She enjoys being by your side watching TV or laying at your feet when you work. She gets happy when she sees the leash and will wiggle and wag.

Brùlé is spayed, up to date on vaccines, has had preliminary bloodwork and some skin tags removed along with ear treatments. She is healthy and cleared by our vet to be adopted!

If you feel this gentle easy yet fun girl is right for you, and you can commit to easing her into her new home and keeping an eye on her ears as they heal, you may be the perfect home for Brùlé.

Brùlé is fostered in Venice Beach.

Ginger adopted!

Meet Ginger, a beautiful purebred yellow female Labrador Retriever full of love and Heaven sent.

Ginger is 4 years old and healthy. She has a gorgeous golden coat, thick and soft and loves to be pet. She's nicely bred and it shows in temperament and conformation.

Ginger came to us from a situation where her owner could no longer care for her properly and wanted her to have more than she could offer in her current situation.

We love her smile. Ginger will be the perfect addition to an adult only home as she is slightly timid with the outside world when things get loud and active. She lived rurally and did not get to go places or see many things she's seeing now. She's coming along fast!!!! Loves her walks and in a minute, meeting people and asking for pets.

We will only place Ginger in a home with another well adjusted, playful dog can be her sidekick as she builds confidence. Plus she loves to have a sibling and would be happiest with one. She must have a doggie door or open back door to go potty. She is not housebroken without this and if you don't have this access, she will need to be housetrained to tell you when she must go out. We don't want her corrected in any way for a potty mistake or she'll learn pottying is bad and will still go inside except she will hide it. Correcting potty mistakes impeeds the goal of housebreaking.

Ginger would love to exposed to many walks in more active, but not too active areas, cafés, outdoor coffee shops, walks near shops, etc. As she integrates into a bigger world, she enjoys life more and more. She is a wonderfully happy girl and each experience is new and scary at first, then fun in a bit.

Ginger's owner said she loved playing in her baby pool and running around with her toy. She may like a pool but we don't know. We were told her temperament has always been easy going, sweet and submissive - enjoying other dogs so much and great with the cats as well.

She is a perfect candicate for someone with chickens. We don't think she'll have interest at all.

Ginger is a rare find, but will need the perfect home willing to let her decompress and grow at her own pace and provide a enriching environment without being too pushy.

We also prefer someone home during much of the day though she may do fine with another dog left alone. As we said we prefer no kids, even teens, as she needs a calm environment for now.

If you think she's right for you, you are an adult home with another dog and someone home during the day, and you have a doggie door or other easy outside access, please ask about her.

If no outside access, she may take a bit of time to learn how to let you know she has to go out.

Jeannie adopted!

Meet Jeannie a beautiful yellow female Labrador who has a darling face and big paws. She is adorable.

Jeannie is only 3 1/2 months old and is learning her housebreaking and sleeping through the night in her crate like a good girl but naturally needing to go potty immediately when she wakes so a trip outside directly is in order.

She can not be left outside her crate at any time without supervision as she is a baby and will chew anything she can - a table leg, an electrical cord, zip ties, etc. These things are very dangerous. She should have both a crate and a portable x-pen to allow her to be safely contained with you near as you do things where you can watch her but not 100%. With a cream cheese Kong and a few sturdy toys NEVER rawhide, she will be fine.

Jeannie loves to empty a water bowl. A puppy bowl is best at her age. Her tiny bladder is weak and can't hold much at all. Puppies don't know they have to go until its time and then can't hold it. So go out every 15 minutes to the same spot to form her habit. If she doesn't go, go again in a few minutes until she does and so forth. Eventually you'll go to 30 minutes and then an hour. Her bladder is growing, getting stronger and at the same time, you're teach her a pattern with praise. Avoiding an accident is the quickest way to train. So go out a lot. Never correct an inside accident or puppies start to go where you can't see thinking potty is bad. Puppies grow fast so enjoy her babyhood even though it means lots of potting!

Jeannie is all over the place on leash. She needs her final shots soon so can't go far. She's learning commands a bit too!

Like all Labs, she does a happy dance when food comes. She doesn't beg while you eat and if you want it to stay that way, never feed her from your plate.

Jeannie's owner decided not to keep her after buying her so resold her to a man charged with keeping his grandkids weekdays. It was too stressful trying to keep puppy safe and grandkids from playing rough. They were noisy and scared Jeannie. He consequently gave the puppy to his daughter to find a home.

Jeannie was timid from being passed around and from rough, noisy, children. She's come around and is so happy playing with her foster sibling and her humans.

Parsons adopted!

Meet Parsons, a handsome shiny black 6-ish to 7 year old male Labrador who is sweet as they come.

This beautiful purebred dog is nicely bred with a big blocky head and nice conformation. He has a gorgeous healthy coat and is a very good looking boy. As Labradors can begin their "sugar faces" at age 5, this fellow already has his so he had both sugary gray on him chin and face. It's adds to his cuteness! Parsons is a really good boy and very playful. He loves other dogs and enjoys romping about. He likes getting the ball and loves exercise. He will love being with someone who will take him to dog beach or dog park and definitely likes to hike and walk and play. He may have a sugar face, but don't be fooled. This is a very healthy strapping still young boy who needs a home where he can be an active medium energy boy.

Parsons came to us from a shelter where we were contacted to bring him in. No one could believe owners did not show given how beautiful he is and obviously was well loved. He was confused and we hate that his slept on cold concrete, but he was a shelter volunteer favorite giving him a real edge to come to us.

Parsons is excellent with other dogs big and small. He loves to play and keep company. He is good about sharing toys and near food and is not a dominant dog. He's a very easy going sweetheart and his foster adores him saying hes a good boy and fun to foster. Parsons is nicely mellow in the house. He settles so well and is easy to be with. He uses a doggie door to go potty by him self. His new home will either have a doggie door, open door or learn his "tell" for when he needs to go out. He may have an accident in his new home as most new dogs do.

Parsons knows his basic commands and walks well on a leash. He can pass other dog nicely because he is so friendly.

Parsons is the kind of dog we all want. He has it all - the looks, the playful fun energy always up for doing whatever, his mellow easy going attitude, his friendliness to all humans and his love of other dogs.

What more could you ask for in a Labrador companion?!

Parsons had a vet visit and is cleared for adoption. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, wormed and current on flea medication.

Harbor Adopted!

Meet Harbor! Harbor is an absolutely adorable Labby boy who is just a puppy at 8 months.

Harbor came to us from a medium kill shelter when they were full and no one came to claim him. The rescue coordinator emailed us and asked us to take him after telling us lots about why he was special and a shelter favorite.

Harbor is an extremely good boy. He's excellent with other dogs and he loves humans. He wants to please and is healthily submissive. He's fostered with a 1 year old puppy female and the two play together and have great fun.

Harbor knows some commands and wants to learn more. He tries hard and is smart and willing. He will train up to be an unbelievable family dog for whoever is lucky enough to adopt him. Harbor is a dark solid chocolate color with bright happy eyes and is at his teenage awkward phase making him even more funny and cute. He's like a baby dear with his long legs growing into his body.

Harbor is pretty much potty trained. He has had an accident in his foster home but is learning the ropes and it's quite common for a new dog, especially a puppy, to make a mistake. We are proud of how well he's done.

Harbor passes other dogs nicely but is excited to see them and wants to say high. He is learning not to pull on lead and doing very well. He is a great candidate to take canine good citizen classes and become a canine good citizen with some excellent training. He can then go on to be a therapy dog if you desire. He would be wonderful with people making them laugh and smile and giving lots of love.

Harbor has puppy energy expected for his age but settle nicely after playtime or exercise. He is a good boy in the house but we always recommend crate training newly adopted dogs, especially puppies so you can be sure they are safe when you are out. It also gives them their own private quiet place which they grow to love.

Harbor has not been cat tested so no kitties unfortunately.

This cutie is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. He was cleared by the vet to be adopted and is ready to come home with you!

If you feel this young teenage puppy is right for your family and you have the time and inclination to do puppy training and exercise, Harbor may be for you.

We prefer someone who is around a lot at least in the beginning and another dog would be great unless you plan on dog park regularly. He loves dogs.

Molly adopted!

Meet Molly, a darling AKC registered purebred Labrador Retriever. Molly is 7 years old but looks and acts much, much younger and she is a very sweet angel.

Molly's owner moved from a large home and yard to a small apartment with no yard. Her owner is divorced now and works long hours with a long commute. Molly has a dog walker, but is alone almost all the time. Her owner realizes this is not ok and wants Molly to have a better life.

Molly is a beautifully bred Labrador with a dark chocolate coat and beautiful expression. Her conformation is more like a male than female. She has a nice male blocky head and is a larger male Lab size. She is not petite.

She's very well trained and has been in commercials. She even knows many tricks in addition to her commands! She even knows how to open her crate! She is very smart and wants to learn more tricks too!

Molly loves walks but pulls so new owners should use a pinch collar or gentle leader.

Molly is a slightly chunky from not getting the exercise she had before. Her new owners should take a few pounds off which is easy with daily exercise.

She's a calm, non-destructive girl in the home. Mollys new owners must agree to let her sleep in her crate which will come with her. She LOVES her crate and wants her little bedroom. Taking it away would be cruel. Other dog beds around would be lovely too. But please don't consider taking her crate from her.

Molly wants to be an only dog. She's was picked on by her owners mom's little bratty dogs who visit often. They are litter mates and pack up, aggressively picking on her non-stop. They snarl, nip and steel her food. And now it seems they've taught Molly to food guard to eat. Once Molly snapped at them but did not try to hurt them. Since moving, her owner no longer allows the little aggressive dogs to visit.

Mollys owner can take her food away but she should never eat near or be with a bone around another dog.

Molly is not dog aggressive. She's doesn't lunge or go after other dogs, but she's not a candidate for dog beach or park. She passes other dogs nicely on leash sometimes wagging her tail. But has no interest and doesn't want to meet them. She corrects well so if an obnoxious off leash dog runs up to her and she's upset, she should be controlled with a correction.

Molly needs a strong leader if she's to be in an active area or she will need more training for you not her. If she is in a larger area where she can mostly be with you she'll be great.

She's a people dog, not a dog dog and if she could she'd be a lap dog too.

We don't know how Molly would be with cats so we can't place her in a kitty home.

Molly is a healthy girl and up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and spayed.

Molly wants to be your one and only loving calm girl. She is very sweet and gentle and a good girl. But she is not a dog for a first time owner or a weak leader.

Emmitt 3 adopted!

Emmitt is a beautiful 4 year old yellow English Labrador. His face is always smiling and he is one joyful cuddle bug!

Emmitt is a purebred, AKC registered Laband has nice conformation, outstanding termpament, a pretty scratchy face and is 100% delicious.

This genre boy came to us from a young family who was devastated as letting him go. Like so many Californians, this family found the cost of living impossible. There was no way to stay and no apparent affordable for them and their 2 small children to live. Emmitt has had a beloved life and it shows.

Emmitt was taken on many hikes, beach trips, camping trips and trips of course to the couch. He's wonderful with all dogs and kitties and will do best in any home with another dog or not, cats or not and a home where he will have an easy transition form he last loving home to his new one.

Emmitt deserves a home where at least one person is at home most of the day. Losing a family is hard on a dog and acclimating to a new home is stressful. When a dog arrives he has no idea the new home is his. He needs time to decompress and settle in just as you need to adjust to him.

Emmitt requires a home where he will be a big part of his family and their activities weather it be waves on Malibu beach, sailing, hikes, Big Bear snow trips, or just general fun. He wants to be and truly is a family companion. We'll never take this from him.

Emmitt knows his basic commands but pulls very hard on lead. He's currently being trained by his two fosters Christina and Amanda who are the loving and extremely responsible daughters of our foster mom and dad. If anyone can teach obedience and behavior, it's these two young ladies. We cannot say enough about how wonderful they are.

Emmitt must be on a martingale collar to avoid slipping out until he's learned 100% that you are his and he is leash trained and trustworthy. Until then, it's your job to keep him safe.

Emmitt has been crate trained and requires a crate in his new home. Crates assure safety and consistency for a dog. And when you are away, he must be safe. New dogs left uncrated are one step away from death by dental flow, sugarless gum medication, or simply eating something they shouldn't Keep Emmitt safe and you'll be a good parent.

Emmitt doesn't jump up much. He gets extra excited over the leash and is learning to calm down and "wait" until the girls release him to exit the door. They go first always. Emmitt goes last and Emmit waits! Dogs are proud of learning commands that please you. Especially Labradors who look to their owners and want to make them happy. Make your dog proud by imparting gentle discipline, consistency, and habits like feeding times, walking each day at the same time, using a crate, etc.

Be sure all trash is behind a cabinet and bath trash is put away. Dental floss is not only able to tangle the intestines, but it's fun, tastes good, and has sorbitol which is poison for dogs

Emmitt will be going to a home who can afford his care. He has slight allergies and does best on medication. When on it, he's perfect!

Priority will be given to repeat adopters, those with cats and children over age 7, and active lifestyles.

That said don't be shy. We will work with you to get you where you need to be. If not with Emmitt than with the right fit for you.

Roxi Love adopted!

Meet Roxi Love! Roxi is the sweetest beautiful purebred girl with a sucky personality and perfect temperament. She is 6 years old and medium sized with a creamy yellow coat.

Roxi can from a good breeder and has been treasured since the day she came home at 8 weeks.

Roxi has known nothing but playing at dog park, cuddling, going on leash was and care rides and she has a lot of energy so enjoys the beach and retrieving. This is a dog for a person who likes to exercise. Roxi is not a couch potato by any means.

Roxi came to us when like so many families, hers lost their home due to the CA climate where businesses are closing and the state is no longer as friendly to businesses. Her owner as well as his brother and many friends and family have all lost jobs, homes, and moved to states where there are jobs.

Roxi had to find a home. They could not afford her anymore and they know she deserved better than the extreme stress of a family in dire need. It was the most difficult and painful decision they'd made they told us.

Roxi was taken care of and it shows. She's clean, healthy, and knows her commands. She's is housebroken and non-destructive at home. She's such a good girl we can see why her family is brokenhearted.

Roxi will do fine in a home with cats and any dog. She likes to play and retrieve and hike and she needs a good amount of exercise as she is on the med-high level of energy. This is not a stay in the yard type of dog. You don't put dogs in a yard think that is exercise. Location descent equal exercise.

Roxi had a nasty ear infection when she arrived. These can come on quickly in Labs when they are under stress. She was due for vaccines and a good exam. If anyone wishes, we'd be all to happy to receive a small donation toward her costs to the group taken from other dogs we hope to save.

Roxi loves older kids and loves the ball making that an excellent combination. She loves the beach too but hasn't quite figured out that the pool is the same and getting in isn't scary. If you have a pool she'll love it, but you'll need to let her take her time, and teach her at her pace.

Roxi is a candidate for therapy dog work and should go for her canine good citizen certificate. We think she'll be great and her personality should be used to cheer so many in need.

Roxi is a great dog. We think whoever gets this girl will be lucky indeed.

Sueño adopted!

Meet Sueño, a beautiful purebred yellow Labrador puppy just about a year old. He's a shiny new cutester just bursting with love and adorableness!

Sueño is puppy playful and happy, yet calm and quiet sometimes barking as a watch dog. Sueño is a great fit for a hiker or swimmer as he absolutely loves his hikes with his foster dad!

Sueño is an "English" style Labrador. He is one happy, sweet guy looking for a family who will show him love, attention, and provide him tons of dog beach and other puppy exercise.

He loves his long hikes through the Malibu trails which his foster siblings swimming in the little creeks. He does very well on and off leash packing in with the other Labs, staying close and coming to a whistle. He knows sit and come and rides nicely in the car too. He would love to be your errand partner on not too hot days.

And he's completely house trained now. A big plus.

Sueño needs lots of exercise, hiking with you daily or swimming. Lab puppies grow fast and are growing for a full 2 years. Its therefor not appropriate to jog with them or run with them. Swimming is best and other than that playing with other dogs rather than running along, and longer walks are good too. Also he needs to keep his weight underweight rather that normal as he grows as should all large breeds to avoid dysplasia of elbows knee and hips.

Sueño gets on well with the three other purebred Labs at his foster hacienda overlooking the mountain and ocean. He enjoys the smells and air and although likes to play, really loves to be with his foster day getting as much attention as he possibly can.

Sueño will do best with canine friends who like to play, but most important is he wants a lot of human love and attention from his family. This is a boy who could do well for therapy work but not yet. He is too much puppy! And a big puppy at that!!!

His demeanor however shows he seems to 100% meet the Labrador standard for temperament and has an affinity for loving on folks. He would love kids at well and could be a dog you bring to school once he is no longer Mr. Puppy Man.

Sueño is learning to retrieve with his Lab pals. He likes being part of the gang. He's very social and happy just as a Lab should be. And since he loves to play in the water, a pool or pond might be nice.

Dogs his age chew in the absence of exercise and the right toys (lots of them), antlers and bully sticks, etc are great. In their absence, they will find other things to chew. Not only that, even with everything done right, you can expect a puppy to destroy things and chew them up. So nightlights, electric cords and everything dangerous must be considered.

Puppy proof your home — No food, gum or dental floss (sorbitol immediately kills dogs), or medications within reach as these could be deadly to a dog. All kitchen and bathroom trash must be in a latched closed cabinet and counters must be immaculately clear. Its' too easy to forget an item and push it close enough to the 10-12 inches a Lab can get to.

And for goodness sakes keep your laundry put away like its an open fire. Laundry kills more dogs each year than almost anything. Swallowing sock and underwear - both alltime favorites - can't be seen on xrays and by the time you notice the lack of appropriate dedication or lower appetite, it can be too late. And if its not, it's a full abdominal surgery so expect a few thousand dollars to get your sock back.

Sueño is up to date on his vaccines, neutered and vet approved healthy. He is ready for his forever home.

If you feel Sueño is a fit for your family and you have been approved having had your in home visit, he may be for you. Be sure your application is in so you are ready if not for Sueño, than for the next doll baby.

Brownie adopted!

Meet Brownie, an adorable chunky English Labrador who is beautiful bred and has a sweet special personality.

Brownie is almost a perfect dog in our opinion. She's seems wonderful with all dogs big and small. She's gentle but playful, fun but easy. She goes with the flow and blends right into your life.

She's a 4 year old AKC registered chocolate Labrador. Like any Labrador she enjoys following her people around everywhere. Where you are so is she. She loves to lay at your feet when you are busy working or watching TV, but is ready to go when the leash comes out as well!

Brownie is very good on leash. She passes other dogs happily with a wiggle and wag and would love to be friends with everyone. She loves meeting people when she is out and about and getting pets and attention.

Brownie would make an excellent therapy dog. She's calm enough, happy enough, obedient, and loves people. Her only thing to overcome is her love of food. (did we mention she's a Lab?)

Since we have had Brownie she has lost a few pounds. She's a chunky monkey due to no exercise and being overfed. Dropping weight will be a breeze for her. She loves getting out and about, a limiting her food to a normal amount will get her where she needs to be.

She is a medium sized, medium energy Girl who is not destructive, a barker, chewer, or counter surfer. She is 100% housebroken as well and sleeps beautifully through the night on her bed in her foster home where she has a friendly sweet canine buddy.

Brownie came to us through no fault of her own. She has had a loved cared for life and had been taken care of at her vet regularly. she was a very expensive dog and she was worth every penny. Her joints feel very sound even though she's a tad overweight. Her eyes are clear and her conformation is correct. All these things matter in terms of orthopedic injuries and eye disease.

We promised to find Brownie an equally wonderful home. We feel we can do that. We have some of the best most loving approved families and many would be great homes for Brownie.

Brownie is only available after at least 2 weeks in foster. Keeping our dogs in foster for a minimum of 2 weeks helps us get to know them after they decompress. Without that time, a foster home cannot share a dogs personality with any accuracy. Dogs practice avoidance behavior and submissiveness after trauma followed by new places. They may appear submissive, good with dogs, good with cats when they are none of these. While there is no way to tell you what any dog will be like, the extra foster time can make a helpful descriptive difference. So we do our best to tell you what we observe.

Brownie is a dog who will fit into almost any home or environment. She is resilient and easy going.

Although Brownie is only now available, we have already been inundated with requests to meet her after her photo was shown on Facebook. Please remember you must already be approved to meet one of our dogs so please do not inquire if you are not approved entirely.

Brownie is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and has our additional vet records which will be provided to her adopter.

Sean adopted!

Meet Sean, a beautiful 6-7 year old golden yellow purebred Labrador!

Sean ended up at at the highest kill shelter in the state. With a plea to rescue this obviously friendly, gorgeous, healthy dog, we didn’t hesitate.

Sean’s tail hasn’t stopped wagging since he’s been in foster. He loves his foster Lab sister, and adores his humans. He can’t get enough head petting, belly rubs or hugs from every human he meets.

Sean really loves his dog friends. He has 5 or so best doggie friends and more to come. He does well with them off leash at his foster’s home or at their other homes. We know he is going to be great with other dogs but he will take time learning to be more social.

He's enjoyed going to wine tastings and dog beach with his friends. At dog beach, he was on leash since so many dogs were running about and Sean is still unsure of other dogs. But he loved it. Hr recently visited an off leash dog park and was fascinated by the playful pups there - even engage in some play with the friendly pups. He was a little wary of a smaller anxious puppy though, showing us that Sean will need slow and proper introductions to all dogs.

We think Sean was left alone outside most of his life. Rough elbows (softened with coconut oil), slightly worn teeth from chewing the wrong things out of boredom, and a dry coat which is becoming silky soft with his new nourishing food are all clues.

He probably wasn't socialized with other dogs. On walks, he sometimes stops and pulls toward other dogs in a nervous, defensive way. He will need patience and proper introductions as he's getting now as he makes more friends.

Sean is getting good leash training in his foster home. He is learning to walk and pass dogs nicely but this must be continued. Continued training will make him a perfect dog.

Sean loves the kitties in his foster home and is completely trustworthy with them after slowly being introduced to them. We think Sean will do well with another canine companion and kitties if properly introduced. In the home Sean is THE perfect gentleman. He greets people at the door with a wagging tail, will sit by anyone hoping for a soft hand to pet his beautiful big head, he rarely barks, and sleeps through the night on any dog bed he chooses after his evening potty or walk.

Sean doesn’t counter surf or chew and takes treats ever so gently sitting beautifully on command. He’s learning Stay, and Come, with high interest treats.

After walks or visits with other dogs, Sean is content to lie at your feet. He is totally trustworthy in the house when you're gone, and enjoys snoozing.

Sean is adorable when the leash comes out! He wags his whole body, then sits nicely while the leash is attached. He knows he’s going on an adventure! He loves to ride in the car, and will patiently wait if you need to run few errands ( windows rolled half down please!)

Sean is highly interested in smells: he loves to inspect the entire perimeter of his yard and is highly interested in all smells on walks. He’ll stop frequently to investigate shrubs, bushes, trees, to see what critters have been there. A nice big yard with a doggie buddy or a home that likes to take the dogs out a lot will be nice.

Because Sean is still learning seeing other dogs on leash isn’t a bad or scary thing to challenge, his foster mom walks him 2 times a day.

His future family will need to commit to continued training time with Sean. this is a must for everyone’s confidence, success, and happiness.

Sean is a healthy, friendly, loving family companion dog. And with continued leash training will be a glowing gem!

Sean is up to date on vaccinations, neutered, and has a clean bill of health.

Buddy Black adopted!

Meet Buddy Black, a beautiful AKC registered 2-year-old Labrador puppy who is a lot of fun and absolutely gorgeous.

Buddy was purchased from a good breeder and was a beloved pet since 8 weeks. It shows in his comformation and beauty as well as how loving he is with people.

Just 3 months ago and quite suddenly, Buddy's owner died so Buddy was inherrited by his owners son and daughter in law and their two toddlers. They were grieveing and Buddy's owners son, also sick, was just starting dialysis. He is unable to work and his wife, a teacher, is supporting their family.  They did not want to let Buddy go. He was a tie to their father and a good boy. But this family has so much on their plate. The aren't able to have a dog now and it took awhile to admit that and let him go.

We were contacted after the owner's daughter in law inquired about rescues at a local shelter and was given our name. We promised to help Buddy and do our best to find him a wonderful home for Buddy as well as to honor his owner who had passed. It has been an emotional journey for Buddy's family.

At 2 years, and the end of puppyhood, it was time to neuter Buddy. Because Labradors have prolonged puppyhoods unlike other breeds, they should not be neutered until they are mature and their growth plates close. They need their hormones to grow and achieve healthy joints. Unfortunatly California law mandates all dogs be neutered who are adopted even if they are dogs with 2 year puppyhoods who are at a dissadvantage from early neuter. Buddy was neutered at the right time giving him the advantage of strong joints and less injury in the future. It also means his adult features like a beautiful large head and proper comformation were able to develop making him gorgeous.

Buddy has been vetted, neutered, and since no paperwork could be found in the plethora of things his family had to go through, we went ahead and updated his vaccines.

 
After losing his owner, and then his owners children's family, it’s unbelievable how resilient Buddy is. He has adjusted so well and is so loving and fun. His foster family is enjoying him very much especially their daughter who along with her girlfriends loves playing with Buddy. 

In his foster home, Buddy has been learning all his commands, crate training, and how to walk nicely on leash. His primary care giver is his foster parents daughter who is included in the foster process to learn to train and take care of animals. The involment of their daugher in the process has made the transition wonderful for Buddy. He even gets to enjoy the fun when the girls come over and have girl time!

Buddy is still a puppy and more so as his owner became ill and was unable to train him very well. He is mouthy and can jump up but is learning not to do these things. He is learning to be a good boy in the house and is not destructive. He likes his toys and carrying them around everywhere, but when he doesn't have a toy, he might try to mouth you to play or be loving. He's learning not to do that and instead is given a toy. He is doing so well!

Buddy is also learning not to jump to great people. He wants to say "hi" but he's being taught to say "hi" with wiggles instead of jumps. He's also learning to walk nicely on leash. Buddy is housebroken and crate trained as well. 

Buddy loves his food and is treat motivated making him easy to train. He loves his breakfast and dinner and is a good boy eating his food but eats pretty fast so a slow feeder would be nice for him to let him eat a little slower.

Buddy is a gorgeous jet black, shiny, well bred Labrador. Whoever is fortunate enough to adopt him will have such a loving Labrador - and with training, a solid canine citizen. Not only that, he will be the prettiest dog in the neighborhood.

Buddy would like a family who enjoys playing with him. Older children would be nice. Hiking, jogging, and dog beach might be nice too. He is still very young so activity and exercise is important as well as socialization which he did not get enough of in his home.

Buddy will do great with some continued training. He's young, and full grown so he must learn to be very obedient and better socialized with the world around him and meeting other dogs. We will require a training deposit for Buddy to ensure he is worked with as all young dogs should be.

Buddy is still at the end of his puppyhood so everything so he has much to learn and t’s up to his new family to take care of his training so he can really shine up like a new penny. 

Buddy has outstanding temperament meaning he has the ability to be a really good dog. As he is more socialized with other dogs he will learn to great them better and be less excited. He will also learn to handle himself like a gentleman at all times. Good temperament is something a dog is born with. If a dog has it, they can learn behavior that is top knotch.

If you feel this stunning purebred Lab is right for you, and if you have the time and commitment to for the patience, love, and training all puppies need, the payoff will be huge. 

Noah adopted!

Meet Noah, like the Arc only there's only one adorable purebred Lab puppy. Noah, came to us from a high kill shelter due to space whe he arrived. 

Why on earth would anyone turn in a beautiful puppy like this? Puppies are a commitment and a lot of work. In time they settle in to wonderful pups but at this age it takes a little while, training and for those never owning a puppy before a vast learning curve of frustraining theiy either work through or give up on.

Noah is a beautiful Labrador who is a Dudley meaning his breeding involved a lotus gene causing either his black or yellow dam or sire to carry a chocolate gene. Good breeders test for this in order to prevent resulting dudleys outside the standard as the standard is the only thing that continues to keep our historic breed from going extinct. This is the role of hobby breeders and this is why they shold always be supported. That said,  the dudley is extremely popular in pet homes and people absolutely love them for their original and fun coloration!

Noah is a darlingly sweet, very playful, and a very active puppy of 10 months. As one would suspect he is a commitment to a puppy adopter who will require crate training, sleepless nights in the beginning, housebreaking as every puppy does though he's on his way, and lots of exercise to burn excess energy and socialization to assure he remains dog and people friendly when he is an adult.

We've said before so we won't repeat the need for crate safety and putting all things valuable or able to be reached - even electric cords away. Read below this to see our instructs on puppy safety.

We expect a flood of applications and approved family applicants for this fella. So please don't be upset if you don't get Noah for he is only one even though Noahs Arc was filled to the brim with gorgeous creatures! This one will have a full dance card.

Noah is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and ready for his new home.

Pirate adopted!

Meet Pirate, an adorable 1-eyed, 4 month purebred Labrador Retriever puppy.

Pirate came from a backyard breeder who, after selling other puppies, gave an ultimatum of rescue taking him or the shelter saying they couldn’t afford his care. He was in pain which required removing his eye.  

Our wonderful vet performed beautiful surgery and he already knew how to see with only one eye..

Pirate is an outgoing, active puppy no different from any other.  He’s housebroken, crate trained and puts himself in his crate at nap and bed time. He loves his crate and one must be used for his safely.

Socks, electricl cords, shoes, etc. are chew toys to him and dangerous. Owners must get on hands and knees in every room to explored what he’ll see and grab. Unplug everything not in use and baby gates and x-pens are musts. When you are out, he MUST be crated for safety.

Pirate will need tons of chew toys and thick 12" bully sticks. Make the investment as they’re cheapest overall, can be given and taken multiple times, and will give you a much needed break. In foster he has these, Kongs with a bit of cream cheese rubbed in, nylabones, and other safe toys.

Pirate’s been leash trained and is fostered with other dogs. He loves to play and go on walks with dogs.  He loves his hour long off-leash time at night at a local park with the neighborhood play group.  Puppies need vigorous play to tire them and continued socialization to remain great with dogs as an adult.

Pirate might have one eye, but he retrieves balls like a boss! Wrestling/chasing other dogs is a blast and he loves them all - big and small! He’s great with chickens and will be great with kitties too.  

Pirates puppy greetings employ exciting jumping. He is learning and new owners will continue teaching. He’s been corrected by humans and other dogs he jumps on and is learning more restraint meeting new dogs, He’ll need continued support to ensure his greetings don’t invite trouble with other dogs.  

He loves cuddling, sitting on your lap, and giving kisses He gives love nibbles which must be managed so they don’t get rough. A gentle correction is best

Pirate is treat motivated and smart.  He’s mastering commands. Dog food must be in a Viddles Vault®, the only container safe enough.  He inhales his food and requires a slow feeder. His foster mom will tell you all about his appetite.

Pirate is 30 lbs, at 4 months.  He’s an American field labs so will need regular vigorous exercise.

This guy needs the best puppy home! Pirate is current on vaccinations and worming.  He will require a one year rabies vaccine soon.

Whiskey adopted!

Whiskey is an 11 month old purebred chocolate Labrador Retriever puppy boy. He is very cute and loves to play and run around.

He is an American field Lab and is higher energy than his owners, who worked full time jobs, could manage. This is why getting a puppy had to be based on time, and the right situation.

Whisky needed lots of dog park, ball chasing, hikes, jogs, and attention. They couldn't give it, so we were contacted to assist in finding a new family with people who could keep him active and engaged every day.

Whisky will need an active family willing to commit to daily hikes or runs or some sort of vigorous exercise and mental stimulation. Walks will not be enough for this boy. Another young active play companion would help lot too.

Whiskey is housebroken and knows all his basic commands. He may “forget” them when he wants to play, so it is important to be consistent and reinforce his need to be obedient at all times. At this point in time, he has no recall, so that will need to be taught in his new home before he can enjoy any off leash fun.

Whiskey learned to walks well on a gentle leader leash, but he chewed it up and when on a flat collar tends to pull.

Whiskey has spent a lot of time in doggie daycare, so he is well socialized with other dogs. In his previous home, he didn’t interact with a lot of people, so he may be a little skittish at first and slow to warm up with strangers for about 3 minutes and then the love kicks in.

Whiskey is currently on a raw diet after he started with some gastrointestinal trouble and it was recommended to him. Needless to say the raw diet is always best so everything resolved and he has been set raw always. Raw is not expensive if you do it yourself. It's actually cheaper than any dog food. That said, if you move to kibble go slowly until he's weaned off his normal diet.

Whiskey is an athlete and can leap a 4 foot fence, so he cannot be left alone in the backyard while you run errands unless your fence is much, much higher and there is nothing anywhere near it that he can step on to jump over. And he can jump far.

Whiskey should always be crated when left alone. This is imperative for puppies to keep them safe. Not carting a puppy is like letting your toddler walk the street alone. They will get hurt. Puppies like crates and they should sleep in their kennel every night and be put in with a stuffed kong when out. The kennel is their safe happy private place. Its their clubhouse.

As an athlete Whiskey has participated in agility and other doggie sports and would love to continue to be exposed to those activities that engage both his mind and his body. If this is something you desire we can direct you toward that community and boy do they have fun!

Whiskey is neutered, and current on all vaccines, we think he is microchipped as well but not registers. We will need to scan him to find out If he is you'll need to register the chip.

Abbey Rose adopted!

Meet Abbey Rose, a shiny jet black girl of 9 young years who's such a pretty girl with her statuesque beauty and sweet expression.

This girl was retired by her breeder at age 6 but kept as a pet but as a few girls retired the program thereafter, he realized Abbey deserved a more attentive home especially as he retiring breeding and was getting older.

He spayed and the other girls after retiring them and placed a couple with former adopters. Abbey remained as he was very attached. Keeping his very old seniors he'd been unable to part with, he knew Abbey should have a more attentive home with a younger owner. We'll make sure her home is amazing.

Abbey was socialized early on and has always been on the shy side. She loved her house cuddled up in her small world. Leaving her home has been hard on her and her owner. For this reason we prefer a home without noisy kids and maybe another dog around her age. Or perhaps an owner who works from home will give her the attention she loves. She will need some time to settle in to yet a third home. She will get there with love and patience and be a great companion.

Presently, Abbey's a tad Shyer than usual losing her home but coming around as more people enter her life. Her foster's been doing some remodeling and several workers have been around as well as family and friends.

Abbey came down with an ear infection a bit after we got her which is now resolved. That said, like all Labs, these can come back. Her new owners should keep her ears clean with an eye out just in case.

We've had her in foster for awhile loving getting to know her. This lets us to relay her temperament as best we can. In this case, it's given a timid girl time to return to her normal submissive slight shyness she's always had. She sweetly meets people and loves pets and company.

Abbey is great with dogs big and small. She is a lower energy, mellow girl with a sweet submissive temperament and enjoys her afternoon naps and hanging out in the sun with her furry siblings.

Abbey is housebroken and using a doggie door with her foster as she did in her last home. If you don't have a doggie door or keep a door open, there may be an adjustment period for Abbey as you both learn how to ask to go outside.

Abbey is spayed, up to date on vaccines and ready to go.

Sweetie adopted!

Meet Sweetie, a darling chocolate Labrador girl with 4 super cute socks. She has a beautiful expression to go with her beautiful personality. She is about 5 years ole and everyone meeting her loves her socks, sweetness, mellow nature and so do we!

Sweetie is an extremely calm and easy going girl, but she's also playful bringing you the ball now and then for a game of fetch or playing lightly or just hanging out with the kids as they throw water balloons and are in the yard.

She loves all other dogs big and small, does great at dogpark with so many new friends and she will even share her bed with the cats! She has zero agression, dominance, or is possessive about anything. She is just a buddy to all.

Sweetie loves getting baths, pet and cuddles, sleeping on a soft bed and watching her foster human sister play with her friends. She will make a wonderful family dog with her calm personality and playful charm. 

This is a dog you can take anywhere - to a coffee cafe, an outdoor restaurant, someones home, anywhere dogs are permitted. She is such a good girl.

Like a true Labrador, Sweetie can be seen carrying a teddy or other soft toy in her mouth. She loves to carry toys and it's her basic way of life. She's just darling carrying toys about and showing then to you. Sometimes though, the toys get quite the work over when she decides their stuffing must come out like the typical pup.

It's clear to us that Sweetie was a loved dog. We feel that her family is missing her. Maybe they couldn't find her. Sometimes people keep dogs for awhile and if the dog has a chance to get out from a keepers home, they will leave and try to find their true home. They end up in a shelter and sometimes by then their owners may have stopped looking. Eitherway, she is clean, trained, lovely with all, and is quite the lady.

Sweetie already knows some commands including "shake". She is good on the leash and likes to stop and smell the flowers. She especially enjoys walks with her foster moms friends who bring their dogs along for long fun nature walks. She loves being part of the action.

Sweetie is on the larger side of the standard Labrador and more like a male size than a female size, however when you factor in the extremely calm demeanor and gentle nature of Sweetie, size isn't an issue at all. She's just too calm and easy to be in your way. 

Sweetie has what we call and "A" temperament so far as we can tell meaning she seems pretty bombproof. Naturally we've only had her about 2 weeks in foster in order to get to know her, but so far she seems truly wonderful.

Sweetie can be an only dog or a companion to another dog. We do not want her going to a home where she is alone all day. Although she will do fine, we feel that after her ordeal of losing a home, coupled with her wanting to be with the family, we would really like her new home to be one where she will have plenty of loving company.

She will do great with kids as she loves them. Toddlers are too small and would accidently get knocked over as with most Labs. So little kids are out. Older kids will adore playing with her, beach time, pool time, fetch, dog park or any outing will be lovely. And a movie time evening would work well too. Nothings off the table with Sweetie. She is as sweet as they come.

Sweetie is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

Buddy Pup adopted!

Meet Buddy Pup, the cutest 10 month old AKC registered purebred English Labrador puppy ever. And typical of English Labs, this guy is extremely calm and always will be.

Buddy came to us when his family, a young couple with 2 children and a bossy Boston Terrier, emailed us to relinquish him. Buddy wasn't getting exercise or attention. He was being bossed around non-stop since 8 weeks of age by a Boston Terrier sibling who stole his food and toys and kids who wouldn't leave him alone. He was extremely stressed and had been since 8 weeks of age. This is NOT the environment to bring a baby puppy into.

His mom spoke with us and said she knew she had to let him go. Without anything being right for this frustrated puppy, at 9 months old he finally snapped at the kids. We're surprised it took that long. So that was that.

In his foster home Buddy has shown submission, love, willingness to learn and playful fun cuddling. He loves to retrieve and will drop the ball for you waiting for the next throw. He will do rough romping, has excellent recall, great house manners, is potty and crate trained and a really great mellow puppy. He loves belly rubs and other dogs.

With all his wonderful traits, including his undeniable beauty, Buddy has his challenges too. He has formed patterns around the way his last frustrating life taught him. He can be confused about the new food feeding we're doing. He's foods always been taken away. We are showing him that isn't going to happen.

Buddy sometimes thinks the kids from his last home are coming up behind him or a bossy Boston Terrier is coming to be mean and steal his toy. He will sometimes growl, realize its not needed, and in a minute he'll bring you his toy.

He's UNLEARNING his former frustrating life and learning safety, happiness, and not being picked on. His significant improvement is so rewarding. We can see any growling is based on former real things that will fade fast, not in aggression.

Buddy loves other dogs.

Buddy will go to an adult only home with people committed to him for life and who won't return him when a fixable challenge presents.

With people he trusts, he can rough play and be pushed, pulled and touched with no problem. He rewards his foster mommy with kisses, paws for an ear rub and rolls over for a belly rub. Buddy needs a dog savvy family who will continue to work with him regarding his trust issues. He really is a beautiful boy and we think he will give up the behavior fairly quickly once he realizes he is safe. 

Meet Axel a little 4 month old purebred Labrador Retriever puppy boy.

Axel's mom brought Axel home where she also had a little dog. As Axel grew, the landlord realized he was not a small dog but a large dog who was just a tiny puppy.

Unfortunately for his owner and Axel, her apartment building did not allow dogs over 35 pounds. Axel had to go or she had to find a new place to live even though he was still under 35 pounds. Puppies grow fast so it wouldn't have mattered. He would have been that weight soon.

Axel is darling. He is a sweet easy puppy who loves taking baths and riding in the car. He is doing really, really well on his housebreaking which is surprising since his former owner was training him to go on potty pads inside. At just under 4 months, Axel's bladder is small so he will need to go out a lot as he continues his housebreaking and any accidents will be due to a full bladder he's too young to think about controlling.

He likes the leash and going for walks! He definitely needs to learn how to do it right, but he will. He is going to be a very good boy.

He's a great candidate for puppy classes and at 4 months of age, continued leash work, easy basic commands like sit and wait, and socialization with lots of people picking him up and petting him as well as with other dogs. Puppies need lots of socialization when they are still babies. It has a lot to do with how they turn out as dogs.

Axel is already crate trained. His new owner must have a crate for safety for Axel, to assist with housebreaking by having him in it all night and taking him out first thing directly from the crate. Since he started out with a crate, continuing that is really great. It will be his bed, safe place for him and you and as he gets older, he'll probably sleep in there when he wants privacy even with the door open.

To be sure he's safe, look at a puppy's eye level to see what they see because that's what they'll grab. Nightlights or anything plugged in should be unplugged when not in use or under supervision. If you can't do this you need to prevent puppy's access. An x-pen or two are great tools to keep a puppy playing happily as you do your tasks checking every so often.

By 9 or 10 months Axel will be close to his adult size. But he will still be a puppy until he is 2 years of age. He won't be full grown until then and he won't be mature until then either. For this reason you must prepare to clear counters of EVERYTHING other than toasters etc. When a Lab counter surfs and finds a reward, that reward reinforces the behavior. Never have food or especially gum (toxic) anywhere they can get to.

Axel will need tons of chew toys and big thick 12" bully sticks. Make the investment in the big thick long ones. They are cheapest overall and can be given and taken away multiple times. Try antlers and nylabones too if you want. Toys should be rotated enough to prevent boredom and pup should never be left unattended without being crated.

This little one deserves the best puppy-approved home - attention, time, dedication, and love! Axel requires a neuter deposit and is current on his vaccinations.

Avalon adopted!

Meet Avalon, a beautiful AKC registered Labrador puppy of just 2 years. (Labradors are not adults until just over 2 years.)

Avalon is a deep dark chocolate delicious love bug. She is sweet as they come as you can see in her photos. She loves everyone and everything including kitties and all dogs big and small.

She will sometimes give a bark and a growl when someone comes to the door. But once introduced, she wiggles and wags. She will do this even if she knows you until she is sure it is you. It might be nice to keep small cookies or treats at the door so that each human can offer one when they come in. She is very smart and will learn very soon that the door knock means a cookie!

Avalon came to us when her owner who loved her very much found herself in a situation where Avalon was unable to get the attention and time she deserved. She was alone most of the time and her caring owner wanted more for her. We promised we would find Avalon the very best home.

Avalon loves other dogs and especially the beach where she runs and plays and chases her ball with her foster Labby siblings. She is very smart and knows her commands. She loves activity and would like a home where she will not be alone all day.

We think Avalon will do best with another friendly canine companion to play with. She loved playing with her 3 year old Labrador buddy and loves to play at dog park. And if an adult is home during the day that would be ideal. We don't want this girl left alone all day. She deserves a lot of loving companionship. She was also fostered with a senior Labrador and though she did not play, she did enjoy her company. If you have a senior Labrador, you will have to be sure to do lots of play dates and outings.

Avalon has very good house manners. She is crate and potty trained and quite the lady in the house. She will put herself in the crate and really likes it. She also enjoys a soft bed outside the crate and sleeps through the night.

She is not destructive but she does like to be pushy for pets. She will do what she can to get to the front of the Labby line for the first pet or cuddle.

Although Avalon is a little lady she eats like a speed demon! A slow feeder is definitely in order. She loves her foot and gobbles it down very quickly. It is also important that her new home have food put safely away. Labradors who like to eat (they all do!), especially ones like Avalon, should not have the opportunity to ever get into a bag of dog food. Buy a Viddles Vault if you don't already have one.

Clear counters are a must as well. In one darling photo you can see that if her foster mom walked away from that pie, Avalon would have it gone in seconds. She is so cute, you almost want to give it to her!

If you have a pool, Avalon would probably like that since she loves the beach so much. As always, she will need to be taught how to get out so if she is ever inside alone, she will be able to safely get out.

On leash, Avalon is quite nice. She passes other dogs and greets them and their owners. She really likes to sniff everything! Avalon is not a couch potato. She loves and needs her exercise. She will want hikes, beach time, and lots of brisk walks. She has outstanding recall and will look for you and to you at all times.

Avalon likes her toys. One of the cutest things she's done is race around her fosters huge back yard with a stuffed toy in her mouth.

Avalon is spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and has had a blood panel done.

Puppies! Ruby, Winter, and Buff adopted!

Ruby, Winter and Buff are three 9-week old Labrador mix puppies. These little ones came to us from a woman who runs a wolf sanctuary. She had rescued a female Labrador off the streets. After looking for an owner for a long time she made the decision to spay her and keep her. Especially as she was very thin and obviously neglected.

The dog however was in heat. With an extremely secure yard, and her Labrador mostly inside with outdoor access, she wasn't too worried. But a dog will do anything to get to a female. The neighbor dog managed to destroy the fence dig out and make his way to her. She knew the fence was busted up but didn't know he'd gotten to the dog. It wasn't long that her new Lab become chubby and a vet trip confirmed puppies coming any time now.

Mom's a purebred yellow Lab. Dad's a Heinz 57 - Yellow Lab, Golden, Shepard, who knows. He doesn't look Husky but it's there as 2 boys, Buff and Winter have the brightest blue eyes you've ever seen.

The little girl Ruby (top photos) is beautiful with a solid cinnamon coat. She loves to play but is independent making her good for a home without other dogs or with them. She's smart and curious as are her brothers.

The boys are also solid colored. Winter is the lightest boy and Buff is the creamier color. Both have blue eyes, are curious, happy, smart and want to go everywhere.

All the puppies are teething so they are chewing everything! Hide those shoes!

The pups have had a round of vaccines and will get a 2nd booster at adoption. They will need their 3rd round to be protected from Parvo and Distemper so they can’t go anywhere outside your home and yard until then. They have also been wormed with Pancur and Albon as a precaution for parasites and will recieve a 2nd worming just prior to adoption. Speak with your vet about how he or she wants to proceed with worming when you see him or her for your next vaccine.

Teething puppies mean getting arms and hands scratched constantly. Even after teething, they will be mouthy. Especially Lab puppies.

These little ones will go to great homes quickly so please get to us as soon as possible if you have been approved and think you are ready for puppy terror.

Each will go out on a spay or neuter waiver with a neuter deposit to be refunded upon proof of altering.

Roxibelle adopted!

Meet Roxibelle, an 8 year old darling English purebred Labrador who is drop dead gorgeous and sweet as pie.

Roxibelle was dumped at the shelter by her "family". The initial story was that she hated dogs, cats kids, and lived outdoors knowing no commands, nor was she potty trained. When we picked her up, her age was changed to 3 from 12. We knew something was wrong. She wasn't 3 nor was she 12 and she definitely was not dog aggressive going home in the car with another dog.

After some time in foster and a vet visit we knew we were misinformed. One phone call demanding an officer in charge confirmed her turn in paperwork were switched and the she was great with kids and dogs and cats etc. also that she was 8 years, free fed, potty trained and slept in the house -hence the gorgeous gleaming coat.

What we know now is Roxibelle is an 8-9 year old angel who has everything you could ever want - she's obedient, easy-going, funny, trained, loves cats, dogs, children, and has the superpower of being able to nap whilst simultaneously blocking the doggie door. Not the ideal place to nap but it is pretty funny.

Roxibelle came to us at 116 pounds. She was barely ambulatory. A Lab should never be free fed and her smaller frame was unable to carry that weight. Our vet told us her back and knees hurt from the weight. We ran bloodwork and started her on a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory immediately. That, coupled with exercise and diet has brought her to her perfect show dog weight.

Roxi foster mom pampered her in every way to help her get back in shape becoming the happy, healthy girl she is. She even had Roxibelle's teeth cleaned to a gleaming white!

Roxibelle has joy in her heart and a sweet sad funny face to melt your heart. She'll twist you around her little paw in seconds. Be ready to fall in love because it won't take long.

Roxibelle would be a lovely Labrador for those seeking a low energy English Lab who loves strolls and wants company. She's a lovely companion for another dog, big or small who is not too hyper. Roxibelle is easy and fun with the energy we treasure in our Bench Bred Labs.

Roxi is fully vetted. She is up to date on vaccinations, has nice clean teeth and tolerating her NSAIDS well. She will go out on a spay waiver and her medical records shall be released to your vet. Roxibelle is fostered in beautiful Tustin.

Xena adopted!

Meet Xena, A beautiful approx 12-month old purebred Golden Retriever female. This girl is exquisite. Compare her to any Golden out there for sale, and she far exceeds in looks and temperament.

Xena Came to us from a family stating they were moving to an apartment and could not take there dogs with them. We knew this was not true because there were other dogs they were taking. Naturally when we saw Xena, we did all we could to take her. We did not want her to end up in the wrong hands or in a back yard breeding situation.

This little girl who is only about 47 pounds is not full-grown. She is still a puppy and will be for another full year. 

Dogs Typically have their first heat at seven months. Some as young as four months. We believe Xena was bread on her first heat and her puppies sold. Her former owner stated she was over a year old but both of our vets disagreed stating that she was only about a-year-old.

Either way she is still a puppy until she is 2 yrs of age And will continue to grow. We suspect she will be no more than 55 pounds at her adult size.

This little girl is about as sweet as they come. She is wonderful with all other dogs big and small. She wants to have another canine companion to play with. Like all puppies, she loves to play!

Her new home should be one where someone is around much of the time at least in the beginning. We also think crate training would be appropriate for her since she is still a puppy.

Xena Is a very lucky girl to have ended up with our rescue. She was being sold most likely to be bred living in someone’s backyard.

Zena Is fully vaccinated and has been wormed. When she initially came to us she was suspected of possibly being pregnant. Because of that we waited for confirmation that she was not.

Xena will go out on a spay waiver requiring a spay deposit to be returned upon proof of sterilization.

If you feel that you have the right home for this young puppy, and you are ready to commit to all the things puppies require - puppy classes, puppy proofing, buying tons of bully sticks, chew toys, other toys, and ready to Cell phones, wallets, sunglasses, and other things that you leave around destroyed, then puppy ownership may be for you.

April adopted! 

Meet April, a beautiful, cream-colored, AKC purebred English Labrador Retriever. April is about seven years old and absolutely gorgeous. Her coat is so light that it’s almost white.

April came to us via the shelter system, however she came from a breeder we know and recognized her immediately. This breeder had dumped April and we rushed out to get her and remove her as soon as possible.

April is very special. This girl has the purest heart and is so lovely. She is extremely gentle, wonderful with cats and any other critters, loves other dogs, and is a beautiful soul.

April is shy. Because she has lived almost all of her life inside of a kennel, she has not seen the outside world nor has she had the opportunity to meet very many humans other than a kennel worker and her breeder when her heat cycle was time for breeding.

Because of her isolation, and rough treatment by kennel workers, April will need a home with lots of patience where everyone will be very gentle. She cannot go where it is active, loud with kids everywhere or other activities all the time. She needs a slow introduction to the world and a home that understands and wants to do this.

April must have another canine companion - preferably two - to form a pack with well balanced sweet dogs who will teach her by example that everyone is good and there's nothing to be afraid of. No one can teach a dog as well as another dog. April will definitely hang out with her canine companions and as she does, she will learn more quickly all of the things the world has to offer. It will provide her more confidence in getting used to sights, sounds, cars, children and many other things.

April is somewhat housebroken, but not 100%. Initially she did well going in and out an open door to the back yard. Lately she has had a few mistakes indoors. It's going to be a process and must be handled properly. Because she's timid, a new owner must commit to not correcting her for potty mistakes and just clean up. Then when opportunity presents, praise her softly but lavishly when she goes outside. This is the only way to housebreak a timid dog. Remember, she has lived in a kennel her whole life pottying where she lived.

April will do well in a crate to give security and assist with housebreaking since immediate trips to the yard should directly follow opening the crate door. If needed keep a leash ready.

April was bred back to back on every heat cycle to make and sell puppies. When she came to us her mastitis was so severe we had to surgically sample and biopsy to assure all was well. The mastitis was the result of so many babies nursing.

We had her teeth cleaned, a blood panel done including thyroid, a spay, urinalysis, ear packing and pretty much anything else you can think of. She is a healthy girl fully recovered and fur grown back.

This gorgeous girl does not pull on the leash, isn’t destructive, and is lovely to live with. All she wants is to take her time to get past her shyness, be loved and feel safe.

We’re looking for a special home with other dogs and loving patience to let April decompress and learn to be a dog.

April's never seen toys before but is learning to pick them up! She eats right beside other dogs in her foster home without incidence.

This gorgeous girl needs someone who really wants to rescue and rehab a beautiful Labrador. In exchange, you will have the most stunning dog in the neighborhood and a big pay off for your efforts and patience.

Thurston adopted!

Meat Thurston, an adorable, loving, 3-4 year old Labby boy with the best disposition you could ask for. Sweet, easy, and full of love. He is so cute with ears that sometimes stick out a little - especially one and a great tail. He is a sligh mix but we don't know with what. Maybe a Golden Retriever. It's hard to tell. He is really adorable.

This mellow yellow doll baby is not distructive, crate trained, housebroken, and knows some of his commands. He wants to please and learn and we believe he has so much more potential. You could teach him so many things.

He is so beloved by his fosters that they would keep him if they could. We think that’s a pretty big compliment. He's a good boy. He doesn't counter surf and he takes treats very gently. However if the treat is human food that's extra yummy, he's a little less gentle as you can imagine.

Thurston likes the ball but isn't crazy about it. He'll retrieve, but he won't drop it. He will however bring it to you and let you have it.

He likes his walks and is a good walking buddy. At first he can pull on his lead, but then eases into the walk with you. He's learning. He especially would like to jog with his human even though he is so calm. When on leash he gets a tad excited seeing other dogs so he probably has never met other dogs on walks or even gone on walks at all. He is so easily corrected this is not a problem. As he gets used to the leash walks he will do great meeting other dogs. But we don't want him to do that in a excited state as other dogs could be aggressive. We don't know. he however is not aggressive and is very sweet.

When Thurston first came to us from an Inland Empire shelter, he had a growth on his side. It appeared to be a small lipoma but within days grew to the size of a grapefruit. Thurston had emergency surgery to remove what ended up being necrotic tissue below his dermis.

We don’t know how we got it or when it happened, but at some point in his life he had an injury that left dead tissue inside. When we got him that tissue area became infected. It was surgically removed and Thurston was neutered at the same time.

Thurston has been recovering very well and although his fur is still coming in in his surgical spot, he is ready to go to his new home. He has dissolvable stitches and they are almost gone.

His blood panel was very good. And he has been cleared for adoption.

Thurston is great with humans. He loves to be with you and is great with the two older daughters he is staying with. He doesn't jump on people either. But loves his pets. He would enjoy weekend hikes and nice daily walks but would do just as well watching a movie on a rainy afternoon.

If you’re looking for a sweet dog, Thurston fits the bill. He'd be a great dog to take to work with you or to run errands with on not too hot days.

We think he may do very well with children, and would probably like a home where someone is home more than not, at least in the beginning as he adjusts. He will do beautifully as an only dog and may even prefer it. He loves getting all the attention, is good in his crate when no one is home, and has no separation anxiety.

Marigold adopted!

Meet Marigold, an adorable, 4 1/2 month old purebred Golden Retriever female puppy! Yogi's family claimed they could not longer keep their dogs because they were moving into an apartment. We know this is a lie because they kept others. They fully intended to sell 2 girls as breeding stock and we know it. Lucky for this little bunny, that will never happen

Marigold is a sweet a beautiful, playful and mellow wiggler. She loves sitting in your lap and she loves playing as well. She will grow to be a playful, fun, hiking buddy but one who can lay with you to watch a movie. She has a nice easy going attitude.

Marigold loves to explore and everything is fun for her. She will play with it all. So make sure you explore on hands and knees so you will know what she will see and go for and be certain the toy supply in your home is overwhelming. Throwing lots of toys about the house in each room is a wonderful way to be sure something fun is always available.

Marigold wants to please and learn. She has one more booster round of vaccines and will be ready for a nice puppy class. Until then, you can teach her the basics and she will love it! She is great with kitties and other dogs and just happy as any puppy is.

Marigold had a buddy, another puppy who is a bit older. The girls enjoyed playing non-stop. It's important to socialize puppy as soon as they are fully vaccinated. Puppy class is the best way to do this. Be sure your puppy remains great with other dogs.

Marigold requires a crate and must be crate trained. She is not housebroken yet and the crate will be the main tool in this endeavor. You will also want to take her out all the time because puppies have small bladders and drink a lot. That means they have to go about every hour when they are awake. As time passes its less and less but this is what you are in for.

Look at puppy's eye level to see what they see because that's what they'll grab. Nightlights or anything plugged in should be unplugged when not in use. Books, wicker baskets, fireplaces, anything on the ground is fair play. 

We recommend you purchase a crate or two with dividers so the divider can move as puppy grows. It's more economical. Having a second crate is nice if you want a safe daytime place. Make a crate a happy place by giving a bully stick when they go in.

Be ready to invest in a few baby gates, x-pens, etc and be certain puppy knows how to get out of your pool if you have one.

Marigold will need a mountain of toys and lots of chew toys toys too. Thick 12" bully sticks can't be beat. They will make life so much easier. Buy in quantity because they are cheaper and you need them. The investment is well worth it. 

Marigold is vaccinated with 2 rounds of 5 in 1 vaccines. She has had her rabies and a parvo snap test. She's been seen two times by the vet and wormed twice. She is cleared to go!

Marigold requires the most puppy proof magical home ever. Please be sure you are already approved to adopt with us before asking about her or you will not receive a response back.

Yogi Bear adopted!

Meet Yogi Bear, an adorable, 4-month old purebred Golden Retriever male puppy boy! (please note, we have another ittle 4 month old purebred Golden Retriever puppy female who will be available soon)

Yogi's family reached out when they realized the commitment a puppy required. Purchased from a breeder with the best intentions, poor Yogi Bear was alone all day and getting into trouble. Also they did not know how to crate or care for him.

Yogi wiggles his whole body. He's curious about everything - kitties, flowers, butterflies, shoes, trash, etc. This is both adorable and dangerous. Please read about crate training below.

Yogi Bear loves learning and is eager to please! He's a great candidate for puppy classes and we at 4 months of age, he is ready for leash work, basic commands, and socialization. Puppy class socializes young baby puppies and starts them out learning to pay attention to you while other dogs are present. Puppies need socialization in their lives as early as possible after leaving a litter.

Yogi Bear is already crate trained! He is almost house broken too! He sleeps the entire night through in his crate. Be sure to continue crating him for reinforced housebreaking, sleeping and most important, safety.

Look at puppy's eye level to see what they see because that's what they'll grab. Nightlights or anything plugged in should be unplugged when not in use or under supervision. If you can't do this you need to prevent puppy's access. 

He's still a little baby but will grow quick to 1/3 bigger in a week and so on. By 8 months he will be the size of an adult almost. For this reason you must prepare to clear counters of EVERYTHING other than toasters etc. When a Lab jcounter surfs and find a reward, that reward reinforces the behavior. Never have food or especially gum (toxic) anywhere they can get. 

Be ready to invest in a few baby gates. Keeping puppy in a specific puppy-proofed area when you can't watch is a must and will make your life much easier.

He will need tons of chew toys and big thick 12" bully sticks.  Make the investment in the big thick long ones. They are cheapest overall and can be given and taken multiple times. Try antlers and nylabones too. Toys should be rotated enough to prevent boredom  and pup should never be left unattended without being crated.

This little one deserves the best puppy-approved home - attention, time, dedication, and love! Yogi Bear requires a neuter deposit and is current on his vaccinations.

Harriet adopted! 

Harriet is an adorable chunky female chocolate Labrador of approx. 6 yrs old.

Harriet is incredibly sweet, quick to wag her tail and wiggle her butt. She is very Velcro and follows her foster mom everywhere. She wants to be near people, touched, petted, scratched and talked to. She loves to be brushed and will just melt into you as your give her love, she is a leaner. Continued brushing will help bring her coat back to a shiny beautiful luster.

Harriett came to us from a family that was breeding her, she produced many gorgeous puppies and now it is her time to be pampered, loved and adored as we are sure all of her puppies are doing. Because she was used for breeding, very little training was done with her. She is learning while in her foster home, but will need training for basic commands. She is treat motivated so training will be a breeze.

Harriet is overweight and is already on the road to a slimmer physic, and will need a family committed to make sure she continues to lose the weight. So when training, low calorie treats should be used not the typical dog treats. Using a single piece of kibble will work for this.

Harriet will walk on a leash but does pull some. A martingale collar will help with this and is required with all of our adoptions. She love her walks and even trots alittle bit. She is playful and curious about everything. Harriet probably lead a pretty sheltered life, she didn’t know what toys were and is starting to play in her foster home. She is not shy or timid and has a personality to match her cuteness.

Harriet also lived most of her life as an outside dog, she is loving being inside at her foster home and is using the doggie door, she is completely house trained, however, we always tell adopters that a dog can have an accident in their new home as they begin to understand their new families routine. A doggie door is great if you have one if not , attention will need to be paid to learn her signals for needing to go outside.

Harriet is also loving her new doggie bed and sleeps all night along side her fosters bed. She's not destructive, and just an all around angel to have around.

Labs love to eat and most will counter surf in a new home. If they find something, it's a reward for their effort. Rewards always create behavior. It they surf and get nothing every time, it's not worth the effort so they stop. Nothing edible should ever be on a counter, end table, coffee table or nightstand. It's a surefire way to put your dog at serious risk. Medication, some foods (sugarless gum, chocolate, chewable dog meds, your meds, grapes, etc.) will kill a dog. Put everything away and keep trash cans completely inaccessible.

Harriet was recently spayed, she is microchipped and up to date on her shots. Harriet deserves the very best home that will never allow her to live outside again and will include her in all of their daily activities.

Hattie adopted!

Meet Hattie, a darling, yellow,5 year old female purebred Labrador Retriever with a gorgeous face and a delicious disposition. She's the epitome of Labrador loveliness. Hattie is easy going gal who is the perfect mix of fun and easy. She has super soft Labby coat and fat otter tail that wags every time you look into her eyes. Hattie is a Labrador! Enough said!

Hattie came to us from a family that just found they couldn’t give her the attention she needed and deserved, that were we came in a promised that we would find her the perfect home that will dedicate the time and love this girl deserves.

Hattie is 100% house broken. She is a good girl about doing her potty outside and she sleeps the night through, Hattie is crate trained as well. She also loves her food as most Labbies do! She will use her sensitive Labby nose to discover food in trash cans and counter tops, so its important to keep yummies out of her reach.

This angel is as affectionate as the day is long. She likes nothing more then to be by your side or in your lap for pets.

Hattie is great with other dogs, and was introduced to the kitties at her foster home, she was curious and barked at them, we don’t think she would harm a cat , but at this time we would only consider placing her in a home with cats if the cat is very dog saavy and would have a place to get away from her if she played too rough at first.

Hattie does pull on a leash and with some training we know would be a wonderful walking partner, she will need a pinch collar to begin with and a martingale collar for a backup. We will require that her adoptive family come prepared with both collars in order to take her home. Hattie will also need to have some basic obedience classes. She is learning in her foster home, however continued training will be fun for her and her new family.

Hattie is a tad chunky in the most adorable way giving you more to hug and snuggle with. This will come off easily with her daily walks and high quality food.

Hattie will do great with another friendly canine companion who is of comparable energy (not a super hyper puppy). She will also do fine as an only dog provided you are around most of the time - working from home, etc. Hattie is spayed, and up to date on vaccinations. She is ready for only the very best fur-ever home. Will it be yours?

Dove adopted!

Meet Dove, a gorgeous female purebred chocolate Labrador. Dove is an English lab, meaning she is a compact blocky girl with a nice conformation, an otter tail, and beautiful round cat paws. Dove is 4 years old, and is an AKC registered Labrador from show lines. Dove came to us from a questionable situation where she was not getting the care she deserved.

Dove is slightly shy and timid but warms up quickly. She is a sweet girl and has a darling smile. She is a very dark rich brown color with brown eyes. She really is an absolutely gorgeous English Lab.

Dove is wonderful with other dogs and she will do beautifully with another friendly canine companion. She is lightly playful but is not a boisterous playful dog. Dove is still learning her commands and so far she knows sit. She is learning all of the other basic commands and is eager to please. She is also learning to walk on a leash – something she has never done before.

This adorable munchkin, as calm as she is, has moments of pure friskiness! Dove is learning how to be loved, treasured and adored and as this happens her confidence and playfulness will come out.. It's absolutely adorable. Then of course she always comes back to being the com, laid-back, Dove.

Dove never had toys and so she is only now learning what they are. She doesn't know the difference between certain toys and certain human objects. As she is learning, it's a good idea to keep an eye out and to put things that might be mistaken for toys safely away. Dove is now pretty much housebroken. She is letting us know when she needs to go potty, as with all rescue dogs she could have a mistake as she gets into a routine at her new home. Frequent trips outside and praise when she does her business outdoors will help reinforce the progress that she has already made.

We would prefer to place Dove in a home without young children so that she could learn what it is like to be part of the family without the added stress of young active and often loud children. She was never exposed to loud or sudden movements and until she is more secure in her new home care should be given to her.

Dove loves to lay on her back and get her belly rubbed. She will smile at you while you do it. She really is one of the cutest labradors we have seen. Dove is crate trained and sleeps soundly throughout the night. We are sure that she would also love to sleep on a big cushy bed along side her new family.

Dove was recently spayed and had a dental, and unfortunately because she was not care for in her previous home, she ended up have to have several teeth extracted. She is now doing fine and in great health and ready for her new home which will never allow her to be ignored again. Dove is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccinations.

Duke the Great adopted!

Meet Duke the Great, a handsome chocolate of Labrador. This boy is a purebred Labrador Retriever of 2 years.

Duke the Great came from a home that couldn’t care for him any longer, they had two very young children and poor Duke the Great was ignored, the family reached out to use to help find Duke the Great the home he deserved.   

Duke the Great is a total snugly lover boy despite his former lack of attention and he shows us he is forgiving, gentle and loving. He is so grateful to be loved. Duke the Great is happy wiggly boy. He has the trademark tail that rarely stops wagging, What a love!

Duke the Great is completely house broken but as with all rescues he could have an accident or two as he learns the routine in his new home. He settles well in the house after his exercise. He's a good boy! He is a Velcro Labrador who wants to be right next to his person. He sleeps soundly through the night.

Duke the Great is non-destructive so long as he has had his exercise and has appropriate chew and other toys.

All labs can counter surf and should not be able to reach any items that could be dangerous to them. No food or medications can be left on your counter. Duke the Great is young and likes to check things out.

Duke the Great is a medium energy boy. He really enjoys playing fetch. He will drop the ball nicely and bring it back as many times as you like. What a great Retriever! Playing fetch is a great way to get Duke the Great the exercise that he needs along with a good brisk walk or hikes. Duke the Great is very social and loves going to the dog parks and visiting other pups.

He loves his walks and will pull a bit at the beginning of a walk then settles into your pace very quickly. He will need some work not to ZIGZAG and stay next to his owner.  A martingale collar is a must for him. He'd be a nice walking companion for sure. He is gentle on leash with a Martingale , This is a requirement for his adoption.  His ideal new home will provide hikes, runs on the beach, jogging with his owner, dog park, retrieving with a chuck it and more.

Duke the Great  knows sit and would be easy to teach other commands as he really wants to please his person. He is treat motivated so training should be an easy thing for this boy. This is a dog that wants to learn it all and be your buddy.  Duke the Great is good with his foster sister – a female Labrador. Duke the Great would love a home with another canine companion or as your one and only true love if his family is home most of the time. Duke the Great is cat friendly and was raised with cats in his previous home.

Duke the Great jumps right in the car and is happy to go for a ride. He would love to accompany you on errands and prefers a window seat!

Duke the Great is neutered, up to date on his shots and microchipped.

Bailey White adopted!

Meet Bailey Boy, a gorgeous 12 month old puppy yellow male Labrador with a smile to melt your heart. This beautiful boy is a dudley, which is a yellow Lab with a liver nose and eyeliner typically seen in chocolate Labs. It's unusual as it is out of the standard, however a dudley lab is a very interesting and beautiful dog and many people wait for years to find one. In this case you can see how beautiful Charlie is with his unique coloring. He's really a beautiful dog!

Bailey Boy’s family reached out to us when they realized the commitment he required. Purchased from a breeder with the best intentions, Bailey Boy was alone all day and getting into trouble. For safely and quality of life, the family contacted us and we promised to find the best home.

Bailey Boy wiggles his whole body. He's curious about everything - kitties, flowers, butterflies, shoes, trash, etc. This is both adorable and dangers so please read below about crate training.

Bailey Boy loves learning and is eager to please! He's a great candidate for puppy classes and we think he absolutely requires puppy training for leash work and basic commands, as well as socialization. Puppy obedience teaches a pup to obey around other dogs when they are distracted. Unless you are a fully licensed trainer, Puppy obedience class is an excellent way to go.

Bailey Boy’s family reached out to us when they realized the commitment he required. Purchased from a breeder with the best intentions, Bailey Boy was alone all day and getting into trouble. For safely and quality of life, the family contacted us and we promised to find the best home.

Bailey Boy wiggles his whole body. He's curious about everything - kitties, flowers, butterflies, shoes, trash, etc. This is both adorable and dangers so please read below about crate training.

Bailey Boy loves learning and is eager to please! He's a great candidate for puppy classes and we think he absolutely requires puppy training for leash work and basic commands, as well as socialization. Puppy obedience teaches a pup to obey around other dogs when they are distracted. Unless you are a fully licensed trainer, Puppy obedience class is an excellent way to go. Puppies must be crate trained for their safely, easy housebreaking, and keeping your home and things from being destroyed. Safely for pup is the most important of all. Counters must be cleared of EVERYTHING other than uninteresting items like blenders, etc. If it's on the counter, it's not only free game, it is actually a reward for his counter surfing. This is very bad because it reinforces the behavior by rewarding it. It teaches the dog to continue doing it and expending the effort. Just as we reward our dogs with treats for sitting and staying, the counter behavior is rewarded with treats, fun things to do, etc. by giving easy access to them when jumps up. Counter surfing is one of the primary causes of death in dogs and it is always the owners fault.

His ideal new home will provide hikes, runs on the beach, jogging with his owner, dog park, retrieving with a chuck it and more. He is gentle on leash with a Martingale and a pinch collar. This is a requirement for his adoption. He responds beautifully to this collar combination and is learning quickly. Training collars are not forever. But they are necessary for young untrained strong fellows until they get it.

Bailey Boy is very mouthy like most young Labbies. After all they are bred specifically to use their mouths for the work they're meant to do! Just because you don't duck hunt, doesn't mean your Lab puppy comes without a mouthy attitude! So...most Labs are taught as puppies not to be mouthy with humans by toy trading, finger in mouth deep or other method. He was not. It's imperative to teach this as it is never acceptable for a retriever to be mouthy unless he is working retrieving a duck or goose. The good news is it's an easy fix! Correction, trading toys instead, and other methods will work great. It's OUR job to direct how they use their mouths and toys are usually the answer! If you find you have trouble let us know and we'll direct you to someone who will show you the training to do

Bailey, like all Labbies will need tons of chew toys - especially bully sticks. You can try antlers and nylabones too. Toys should be rotated enough to prevent boredom or a pup may move on to your stuff if it's interesting enough. Bully sticks are pricey. But so is your sofa. We tell people to buy the THICK 12" Bully Sticks regular (not odor free) and by them in 50's from Best Bully Sticks which is online. It's the best price. If you have these around, your crate training, house and object damage, and almost everything else is solved. When you look at the cost, divide it by the day and realize it's less than a Starbucks but worth more than a wallet full of Benjamins.

Bailey is a puppy. He MUST be crated. He must be crate trained which we are starting but you must carry forward. Start reading about this. Ceasar Milan has good info regardless of what animal rights activist say, there are other sites too. The cream cheese lined Kong (Large)and LINED not filled (filled means too much and poopy problems - make him work for the lining, the Bully stick, and the Starmark Everlasting Treats size large with their holder are investments that PAY OFF like no other. You have a puppyhood period to get through. Spend the dollars and get it done.

Don't leave puppy with a bully stick if you go out unless it for only a 1/2 hour or so. A 12' THICK LARGE bully is safe. But as they get smaller if you're out longer or reuse too much, they are dangerous if swallowed. They can choke a puppy although it's rare.

Puppy MUST sleep in his crate EVERY night. It is HIS crate. His safe happy place even if he barks and howls. He'll get over it after a sleepless night or two. In time he'll go in on his own because it's the only think in the house that is safely HIS and his alone. Dogs love crates. They are den animals and the crate is a den. Dogs avoiding crates are doing so due to teaching them a different way which is unnatural. It's ok but if you have a newbie, start out right.

Prepare well for temper tantrums and sleepless nights in the beginning and you'll end up pleasantly surprised if they don't occur. Plan for the worse, be happy if you get the best. Meanwhile cotton balls are the bomb. And one tip: NEVER let a dog out of it's crate when it's telling you to by crying. When you do this, you have taught the dog to command you rather than you commanding him and this is very hard to break.

As he gets good at kennel training, attach the "kennel" command and the "good kennel" when he goes in. That seals the deal

Bailey Boy is working on his housebreaking, but could have an accident while adjusting to his new home and environment. This is also part of why crate training is so important. He's sleeping in his crate already. When you wake in the am do NOT let him out until you yourself have used the restroom and are able to take him directly from crate to yard without one single stop. This is the same routine used if you go to the store. Don't take him out when you come home unless you make a direct march to potty time.

Crate training also helps with separation anxiety. In the beginning we recommend a little benedryl which your representative will discuss with you. And you will learn to never use and shake keys only before leaving but rather randomly throughout the day. Also you should never make any fuss other than completely ignoring your dog when you return.

That is home you teach it, and if you do not, you teach the opposite. :-)

Bailey Boy loves to play with other dogs. He would love a young canine companion and lots of adventures. He's a true family buddy. Bailey Boy could be an only dog if his owners are home a lot and committed to dog parks, hikes and play dates with for socialization.

This boy deserves the best puppy-approved home with all the attention, time, dedication, and love every little Labby deserves and since there is only one Bailey Boy, there can be only one home.

Bailey Boy has been neutered, vaccinated and ready for the perfect Indilab home, will it be yours?

Dylan adopted!

Meet Dylan, This adorable Labrador Boy is 11 months old and is the cutest boy around. He is a light cream color almost white and has a beautiful shiny coat!

Dylan has all the traits to be a truly extraordinary dog! He listens to his person and really wants to please. He loves to be pet and will give affection back in return. He is still a puppy, so will need continued training, but is very easy to train!

Dylan is lab puppy, which means he will need good daily exercise! He really enjoys the walks at his foster home and loves the attention He gets along the way. Trips to the dog park, a good long hike or the dog beach is something Dylan would love to do with his new family. Dylan is also good in the car and loves going for outings

Dylan is good with all other dogs big and small. We think Dylan would love to be in a home with another playful companion or a family that is home all the time and can give him the attention he deserves.

As most puppies, Dylan can counter surf and investigate your trash (if left out) and may chew the wrong thing. he will need lots of fun chew toys like Nylabones, Kongs and Antlers and such, and will need reminders to not search on counters or in trash cans. His new family will need to be vigilant about not leaving food, gum or any medicine on counters so she doesn't get into something he shouldn't.

Dylan is completely housebroken and uses a doggie door to go potty, but he could have an accident or two in his new home until he learns your routine - especially if you do not have a doggie door since you won't know his "alert". He will learn quickly if you take him out often and praise him for going where you want him to go. Using a leash can help him learn the spot then say good potty high and happy and provide a reward. Some people effectively transition doggie door to no doggie door by starting with an open door. This at least gets the dog used to the area and smell of their pee pee. Dogs like to go in the same spot so once that is accomplished, you will have it easier transitioning. There are also doggie doors requiring magnets on collars to get in. So you can have securing when you are at work with you have one like this as no one can get in but your dog(s)

Dylan is looking for a patient committed family to show him love, provide lots of puppy required exercise, and puppy training. This is without question a PUPPY. Puppies cannot possibly be expected to behave properly without training. Starting with a basic inexpensive obedience class at petco or the like is easy. If you need a trainer in your area contact us. If you are on the West side, we have outstanding solutions for you. Basic obedience is always a fun activity and teaches puppy obedience in the presence of other dogs. This way when you are out and about, your dog will be inclined to listen.

Between training and socializing, decompressing and exercising, watching your new dog jumpstart his shining excellence is extremely rewarding.

As always, we require a new adopter to bring a correctly sized Martingale collar with them so PLEASE ask the representative listed in the bio at bottom the size of the collar to pick up. Large is typical but medium is required for petite dogs. Size matters, as injury is likely when collars are too large as they catch on to the jaw and can cause massive injury.

Dylan walks well with a Martingale Collar required at the adoption meeting., appropriate chew toys and training will allow this boy to reach his potential as he grows into the wonderful dog he already is inside.

Dylan is ok with cats but may chase for fun as puppies do. Dog savvy cats will give him the correction he needs to end the chase game. That said, we will not adopt to a family with cats unless they're committed to keeping him through the kitty settling. This can be a good two week event or longer.

Dylan is neutered and up to date on vaccines.

Freya adopted!

Meet Freya, a pretty female black Labrador Retriever of just about 6-7- years of age. Her sweet expressions and constant lovely grin will steal your heart every time! Better still is her sweetness goes right along with her darling temperament.

Freya came to our rescue through no fault of her own. This lovely girl was found at a local high kill shelter where she sat waiting for her family to take her back home. This never happened and thats were we jumped into action. Our team of volunteers made sure this deserving lab made it out of there and now are safe with one of our fosters.

Freya would be happy as your one and only family dog provided she gets a lot attention. She is a velcro girl and loves people, but she is not annoying. She is easy to be around and never gets in your way. She has already attached herself to her foster mom, following her about in her daily activities. She's such a good buddy.

Of course, Freya loves having her belly rubbed. Freya will sit and wait patiently for the perfect moment when she catches your attention and if you are willing, then it's game on! Let the belly rubs begin!

Freya is completely housebroken. That said, any dog can be confused in a new home environment and her new family should be sure she goes outside very often in the begging week or so and gets a new routine established. If you like her to go in the same spot, you can guide her there. Dogs like to go in the same area.

Freya is a perfect lady in the house. She is non-destructive when left alone and very trustworthy. We think she enjoys napping and carrying a toy or too.

Freya loves her dog bed, sleeping soundly through the night and since she is housebroken, you won't have those late night wake-ups. But we imagine she would also love to snuggle up on a couch with her new family and chill watching TV or hanging out.

Freya is now an indoor dog and we won't have it any other way in her forever home. This sweet girl deserves so much more than being left in a backyard during the day. She needs a home where she will be indoors during the day and night, of course with outdoor access for potty breaks and walks. If you have a doggie door, she would be fine using it during the day. And using a dog walker is always nice.

Freya is your typical happy, wiggly, tail wagging Labrador! This is especially so when her foster mom comes home from work. Freya does the Lab happy dance with excitement!

Freya is a mellow energy girl enjoying a couple walks or strolls each day. And Freya has had leash training too! She doesn't pull at all when walking on a leash preferring to be along side you. She goes with the flow. She'd be a lovely Sunday morning café partner too.

Freya has been spayed, microchipped and is up to date on her vaccines. Now all she needs is a family to call her own, will it be yours?

Lola adopted!

Meet Lola, a darling, yellow, purebred Labrador Retriever with a gorgeous face and a delicious disposition. She's the epitome of Labrador loveliness!

Lola is 5 – 6 years of age, lightly playful and beautifully calm. This easy going gal is the perfect mix of fun and easy. She has soft Labby coat and perfect thick otter tail which wags every time you look into her eyes. Lola is all Labrador! Enough said!

Lola came to us when her family decided they didn’t want to breed her anymore, Lola had produced several litters of puppies and was a great mommy. Well, now its Lola’s turn to be taken care of. While she has been in our foster care, she has shown us so much love and deserves everything!

Lola is 100% house broken. She is a good girl about doing her potty outside and she sleeps the night through. She’s a very good house buddy and is wonderful to have around as you watch TV, cook, lounge or stroll the neighborhood.

Lola also loves her food and like most Labradors loves to eat! As her previous home allowed her too much food and gave too little calorie -burning exercise, Lola is a tad over weight – or pleasingly plump – whichever you prefer. We like to say that there is just more of her to love as she loses her chunk! Her foster mom had been keeping her on a strict diet and the pounds are dropping off. Her new family will want to continue with a diet so that she can get to her optimum weight.

This angel is as affectionate as the day is long. She likes nothing more than to be by your side or in your lap for pets. She is as close to a real life teddy bear as we've seen! Most nights, she sleeps in a dog bed at her foster moms feet. But she’d be quite happy to snuggle up right next to you all night long.

Lola is great with other dogs, although she loves to be the center of attention and get all the loving she can get. She really enjoys playing fetch and loves doggie toys too. She is a medium energy girl who loves her walks and is a very calm dog in the home. Lola does pull on a leash, but is learning and just love her walks. She is a tad chunky in the most adorable way giving you more to hug and snuggle with. This will come off easily with her daily walks and high quality grain free food.

Lola rides nicely in the car she will hop right in like a co-pilot. She would be happy to run around town with you and be part of the action. She would even love sitting at your feet at Starbucks or a cafe. She's just a great take-along dog.

Lola isn’t crazy about cats or little critters, so no kitties for her. She will very much enjoy chasing kitty around your house.

She will do fine with children over age 8 and with another friendly canine companion of comparable energy. A highly hyperactive dog or pup would not be a fit. Lola is chill and if she has a partner, they should be relatively chill as well. Lola will also do fine as an only dog provided you are around most of the time - working from home, etc.

Lola is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. She is ready for only the very best fur-ever home. Will it be yours?

Bickford adopted!

Meet Bickford, Bickford is THE sweetest chunk of chocolate Labrador Retriever. He is 6-7 yrs young and will steal your heart immediately!

We rescued Bickford along with another dog he lived with named Freya who is listed below. These darling Labs were at a high kill shelter where they sat for waiting for their owner to come claim them and take them home. That never happened so we got them safely out and into a wonderful foster home right away. We love to show them that there are good humans who will adore them fur-ever.

Bickford and Freya are a tad "pleasingly plump". More to love for now but easy to lose as well. Both are spunky, wigglers who are medium energy kids. They are going to love hikes and walksl. Currently they are a tad out of shape and build stamina and loose weight very quickly with walks and a limited diet. Until then, activity should be slowly increased to avoid overdoing it. Once in shape these sweeties will be such fun to run the beach with and dive right into the waves.

Bickford would love another canine companion in his new home since he has probably always had one with him, however, he is also so motivated by playing and getting attention that if a new home dedicated a lot of time to playing with him and socializing him with doggie play dates, doggie day care etc he would be a happy boy!

Bickford has discovered the pool at his foster home and seems to enjoy taking a swim now and then. Bickford was introduced to the cats that reside at his foster home and he was curious and wanted to chase them. We don’t believe that he would harm the cat even if he could catch it. However, only a home with a dog savvy cat that will teach him how to behave around a cat would be acceptable.

Bickford is housebroken however, any rescue dog could have an accident while they get adjusted to their new home. Bickford has had some training as well, Bickford is a dream to walk on a leash, he does not pull and his foster says it’s like he’s not even next to her when she walks him, he’s that good on a leash. Bickford also love to go for car rides, he would make a great buddy to go on errands and just hang with his person.

Bickford sleeps through the night on his doggy bed near his foster mom and is non destructive. This guy just wants to be loved and cherished.

Bickford is neutered, up to date on his shots and microchipped. 

Patrick adopted!

Meet Patrick, an adorable, purebred 9 year old purebred Labrador Retriever. This beautiful boy is just as sweet as they come and we love his happy expression and smile. His sugar face is to die for! Patrick is just a wonderful easy going, typical Lab who loves everyone!

Patrick came to us from the shelter where he was listed a “Stray”. No one came looking for him leaving him confused and alone. He was a shelter favorite and even shelter favorites have their time limit. Sadley Patrick had to go and that is when we received a call to step in and help. One look at his sugar face and you can see why we did.

One we jumped in to rescue this gorgeous boy we became aware of how fabulous is really is. His temperament dispite his horrible journey was intact and friendly. He wanted to please, love, and be a Lab. We knew someone out their would be extremely lucky to bring this angel home.

Though we already knew he was a prize, so friendly, wiggly,  happy and was the best car ride buddy, we found out even more about his sweetness at his iinitial vet visit where he was perfect for his bath, grooming and ear cleaning. Everyone commented on how easy and cheerful Patrick was. He has stolen the hearts of eveyone who's met him.

Patrick is exceptional. He's well behaved, and such a loving boy. He is calm but a lot of fun and has an infectious charm. He loves attention and being adored, pet, and snuggled by his humans but he equally loves meeting and being with all the other dogs. He is wonderful in the house, non-destructive, potty trained and using the doggie door. He is really such a good boy and will make a family so happy.

Patrick is great with other dogs and shares toys, beds, and is not food or toy possessive. We think Patrick would do great with another dog that is a good match for him. He'll also do great as a one and only in the right situation.

Patrick is very good on the leash and passes other dogs nicely, knows some commands, and is eager to please his people. He is really a pleasure to walk. Not to mention all your neighbors will comment on his adorable good looks!

Patrick has been fully vetted and given a clean bill of health. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. He's all clean and shiney like a new penny just waiting to be picked up and adored! He is ready to come home with you!

Summer May adopted!

Meet Summer May, the sweetest Golden Retriever girl around. When we tell you she's good as gold, believe it!

Summer May is a 2 year old darling purebred Golden with a gorgeous coat and pretty feathers. She is a perfectly size female with nice conformation and an even better temperament. She is a special gal.

Summer May can be shy and timid at first but after a few days of love in her foster home she had shown her beautiful personality. She is fostered with 3 other dogs and a cat gets on with all of them. In fact she loves her foster siblings and the feeling is mutual. She will do perfectly with another canine companion and will be a wonderful girl to take to dog beach this summer. Summer May loves playing fetch and tug of war with her foster siblings.

Summer May knows how to sit, lay down, and stay. You'll need to teach more if you like and it would be easy as she is so eager to please and be close. Summer May walks nicely on a leash, and would love the long walks to the local coffee shop or gathering spot to gather up all the attention that she will surely get, she is that beautiful and well behaved. Summer May is a medium to low energy girl and loves playing but also loves being a couch potato. She’s the perfect mix for a family that is active and will make sure she gets adequate exercise but also will cuddle and chill with her family.

Summer May is a wiggle but and so adorable. She is not food or toy possessive and she is not a big food hound either like most retrievers and Labs. Summer May will counter surf occasionally out of curiosity but doesn't steel anything - so far anyway. Her new owners will want to keep goodies out of reach and put away.

Summer May seems to like the pool at her foster parents home. They have a beautiful pool and Summer May jumped in when she first got to her fosters home, we are not sure if she has ever seen a pool before.

Summer May is completely housebroken, however, she could have an accident or two while she is adjusting to her new family and establishing a routine and a signal with her new family that she needs to go out. . A doggie door always works well for dogs, once they see the other dogs use it, they use it too. Her new owners will want to take her out frequently if they don't have a doggie door until they see how she lets them know it's time.

Her foster has used words to describe Summer May as “Perfect and a joy to have” “ Beautiful” and a “Great Dog”. Now all Summer May needs is a family to call her own. Will that be you???

Summer May is current on her shots, microchipped and will be spayed soon.

Caleb adopted!

Meet Caleb, a sweet buttery dolly baby of 6 years. Caleb has an adorable face and the sweetest eyes that look at you so lovingly.

Caleb is a big teddy bear of a Labrador. He would make the best body pillow when you watch movies! He is on the larger side of the Labrador standard but you wouldn't notice due to his gentle nature and easy going personality.

Caleb loves to be by his people and what he love's more it's just gazing into your eyes letting you know he is there for you and wants to please you and give you love.

Caleb came to us when his owner had to leave her rental house. Devastated, as she'd had Caleb since he was a little puppy, not finding pet friendly housing forced her to let her best friend go. I was the worst decision she ever had to make, but she knew that Caleb would find an amazing home through our rescue.

This sweet boy is slightly shy when you first meet him. It doesn't take long to be his best friend as he warms up in a short time. Even when he first meets other dogs, he is submissive and shy at first. But boy in not very long, this guy is loving his new buddies!

Caleb is fostered with two lovely dogs. There is a grouchy yet fun la Chihuahua-Jack Russell mix who Caleb ran away from at first scared of the littles guy, and a snarky yet loving and playful the female chocolate Labrador who can be bossy but is sweet as sugar. The three dogs are all best friends and love being together. Caleb loves other dogs but he is on the submissive side.

Caleb seems to not be bothered by cats, however he has not been in a home with cats so we cannot guarantee that he won't chase kitty. As much as Caleb loves being close and settled, he similarly loves his exercise! He is still a young boy after all and he loves his walks. He meets other dogs and humans and enjoys seeing what is going on in the world. We think he'd love sitting with you at a cafe, or on the beach too.

When you first begin walking Caleb he pulls on the leash. He wasn't walked that much in his last home so he is learning his leash manners which include mostly being attached to a human by a leash. So far so good! As he can pull, Caleb should be walked with a pinch collar in the beginning as he learns. A pinch collar allows for even pressure around a dogs neck and give more control. It looks scary but it is the more humane option for collars. Choke chains and collar damage a dogs trachea. A pinch collar correct in the way a mother would correct her pups and as such works very well.

Indi Lab always requires our families to bring a Martingale collar when they meet a dog. A Martingale prevents a dog from slipping out of the collar and is safest for dogs, especially new dogs who don't know their owners yet or where they live.

Caleb is a wonderfully gentle and mellow, yet fun and active 6 year old. He is the perfect mix of fun and easy and will be a wonderful non-aggressive family dog or best friend.

Caleb will do fine as an only dog though we prefer he have company. He'll do great with another friendly canine companion who can be his buddy. If you work from home or someone is home a lot of the time even better. His previous owner worked full time and we'd like to see Caleb live the rest of his life being part of his humans or family's life.

Otis adopted!

Meet Otis, a darling 5 yr year old jet black English Labrador. He's a nice sized boy with a blocky head, this is truly a beautiful boy.

Otis came to us when his family reached out asking if we could help find him a great home. They found that they could not commit the time to train Otis and provide the exercise and attention he needed. We immediately took Otis into our foster program and promised we would find him the perfect Indilab home for him.

Otis is a jet black, beautiful black male Labrador. He is a playful and excitable boy and still very much puppy like. He will need good daily exercise such as a hike, a jog, multiple long walks or even swimming each and every day. Did we mention that Otis loves the pool!  Once at his foster home he jumped right in.  This is a great source of exercise as well.

Otis would love a home with another friendly canine companion who likes to play. He is also a great candidate for dog park and dog beach because he loves to play and is amazing with all other dogs big and small. Otis could be considered to a home where someone is home most of the time but will socialize him at the dog park or friendly neighborhood dogs, or where he can go to work with you or have a very good dog walker.

He's still an active, young boy who loves to chew and enjoys bully sticks, antlers, and other nice chew toys. Bully sticks have a higher price point, but you can't beat then for the integration period of welcoming home a new dog. Splurge. You'll be glad you did.

Otis is not destructive and settles beautifully in the house after his exercise. He's not a stroller. He wants a good fast paced walk of around an hour. He wants a light jog, or retrieving time. Easiest is to find a dog park with the most dogs you can. Some are empty. Find a good one with nice dogs. Otis will love it and get worn out!   Remember with all new dogs that putting away things like remotes, sunglasses, and other curious chewable items away is important! If they can reach it, they can destroy it. If it's a shoe, underwear, sock, etc. and smells like you, they will love having it all the more. Make sure you totally puppy proof your home as you transition Otis into it. Don't give free access or assume no accidents or destruction. It can and does happen and puppy proofing as you do with a baby puppy is a life saver until you know your dog well.

Otis is well on his way to being fully housebroken but he is likely to make a mistake in his new home. Insecure dogs typically feel a need to mark so they know where to go if they get lost. It's ok and normal. Just clean up and let it go. Any behavior like this will stop.

On the same note, it will also be important that his new family show him his new potty routine by taking him outside often and monitoring how much he drinks. A good rule of thumb is set your timer for 20 - 30 minutes after a big drink and then take him out and praise. Male dogs will always go, so this affords you the opportunity to praise and reinforces the behavior. And remember, if you don't have a doggie door, you are going to have to be the one to look and recognize his "tell". Every dog is different. Some nose you. Some come over and stand looking at you. Some bark. Some stand by the door. And some have extremely subtle "tells" so be aware and as you work on your discovery go out all the time and give lavish praise.

We'd be remiss in saying that a doggie door is a pretty great thing to have. If a doggie door can work for you in your area and set up, consider one. They're easy to put in and free you up tremendously. Unless you have an unfenced pool and don't want to hear your Lab belly flopping in the middle of the night. If you're worried about other critters visiting, there are doggie doors requiring a magnet to open. The magnets are on your dogs collar and automatically allow your dog to enter. No magnet, no entrance. Finally almost all doggie doors come with a part which closes and locks the door in place. When you're asleep or away, the door is secure.

Otis is also crate trained. He loves his crate! Crating a dog is the best tool to keep your dog safe and feeling secure. It's also great for housebreaking reinforcing a new potty pattern. And best of all, a crated dog is happy and secure while you guarantee your belongings and hone remain in order.

Otis wants to please you. A good training class would be wonderful. He has commands to learn, manners, all the things dogs should do. Please give him the training he needs. He is too beautiful and loving a dog to not reach his potential. Labs - especially those who want to please, love training and train up like champs!<

Otis is also very, very smart and he takes correction well. He knows sit and down and is so cute when listening for addition commands. He may already know more commands in Spanish perhaps. Either way it's easy to train the basics and it's easy and fun to do a class.

Otis is still learning to walk well on leash and can pull quite a bit!  His new owner will want to have both a pinch training collar to make training fast and easy as well as a martingale collar to prevent him from slipping out. Indi Lab Rescue only uses martingale collars and we ask our adopters to bring one with them. In this case we also want you to bring a pinch correction collar. Visit your pet store and pick one up. We can help you fit it or you can bring Otis back with you so they can help you fit the collar in the case you require more links. Pinch collars work beautifully and are very safe. And they do not damage the trachea as a choke chain does. Again, a training class or even a very good dog walker can assist you with walk training. It's easy!

Otis is really a wonderful pick for a family dog. He will treasure you forever and will be such a good dog with training and exercise. This boy is so handsome he will get compliments everywhere you go.

Otis is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped.

Marvin adopted

Say hello to Marvin, a super sweet, cheerful, loving 8-9 year-young Chocolate Labrador Retriever boy who has the body and spirit of a much younger dog!! He is in amazing shape, healthy, playful and fun.

Marvin is a good looking purebred and is not very large. He is a nice more medium size for a male Labrador. He has an adorable grey muzzle which lets us know he's not five, but without it, you would never know. He is a very fit and beautiful boy.

Marvin has an adorable smiling face and he constantly looks at you with love in his eyes. He loves to receive and give affection and be close to his people. He is a true companion dog in every sense.

This truly wonderful boy was listed as a stray at a local high kill shelter where no one came to look for him, he was obviously a welled cared for boy and had owners that trained him, so how does this happen? Unfortunately, this happens all too often, Marvin was depressed and lonely at the shelter missing his owner and it was very sad. Our friend at the shelter contacted us and needless to say, we got there immediately to rescue this sweet, sweet boy.

Marvin is a formerly owned and beloved dog and it shows. He is housebroken and great in the home. He is wonderful with all other dogs and fits right in. He is in fantastic shape and loves to go on walks with his foster mom, doing well on and off leash.

Marvin an easy going Labrador and just so happy to be out of the shelter. He will make a fabulous walking companion for walks but can still lay at your feet calmly and be your best bud. He needs his good daily exercise and he likes retrieving the tennis ball too. 

Marvin loves his walks and meeting everyone with his infectious smile and his wagging tail. It will be easy to travel through your neighborhood with this friendly fella. He does tend to pull in the beginning as he loves to walk with a great pace and does well on the leash. He responds well, listens, and wants to make you happy. Marvin also loves car rides making him a perfect companion for errands or trips to the dog park or doggy beach!

Marvin is strong and fit but has a "got milk?" smile. A family who likes casual walks, playing fetch, or just socializing would be perfect. He is completely housebroken, although an accident could happen getting used to his new forever home.

Marvin will do best in a home where he will get lots of attention and daily exercise. He would be great for a fit retired couple or person or a family who loves to do things with their dog. We would love someone who is around more often than not and will provide him lots of walks, ball throwing and serious affection. He just loves being close.

Marvin had an exam with our vet and blood work that came back great!

Marvin up to date on his shots and neutered! All that's needed now is you! 

Reid adopted!

Meet Reid! Chocolate doesn’t get much better or sweeter than our boy Reid. This adorable 3-year-old male Lab is as good as you can get!

Reid was rescued from a high kill shelter waiting for his family to come take him home. The story is the same that we have told you so many times, this beautiful boy sat waiting and waiting, no one came. Luckily our local volunteer was there when he needed us the most. Poor Reid had come down with Kennel Cough while he was there which automatically makes him a candidate for euthanasia. Now out of jail and into our foster care, Reid is recovered from his doggy cold and loving his new life as an IndiLab dog.

Reid is a joy to have around. His foster says he is so smart and just a great all around dog. Reid loves everything and everybody, saying “hi” to all with a tail wagging and a smile on his face. He can pull a little on his leash doing great with a good training collar. A training collar is necessary for this fellow until he gets additional leash training. He’s a strong boy but so happily eager to learn.

Reid is fostered with another Labrador and loves to play, wrestle and play tug-of-war. These two Labbies have become fast friends! Because of his absolute enjoyment of his Labrador foster brother, we think a home with another friendly, active dog would be great for Reid.

Someone who is home most of the time and would commit to long doggy play dates, dog park, pack walks, and dog beach would also be good for Reid. He is extremely social and needs his dog socialization and play to be a happy dog. Reid could make a great jogging partner or power walking buddy too! After a good long walk, he is happy to relax at home.

Reid is completely house broken and sleeps throughout the night on a dog bed next to his fosters bed. As always, a dog may have an accident in a new home. Until he learns his new families schedule, eases into comfort, and he and his new owners learn the potty routine, it's best to go out often. Most dogs will let you know they have to potty. It can take a bit to learn how they communicate it. Every dog is different. If you have a doggie door, no worries there.

Reid takes treats gently right from your fingers. He is just a big gentle soul looking for a family that will cherish him and give him the very best home he deserves. He is a gorgeous dog with so much potential and still a very young boy. His new family that must continue build his trust, bonding and working with him on leash training.

Reid is a total gentleman in the house. He plays and is a good boy who hasn’t destroyed or ruined anything. Lots of chew and other toys are his thing.

Labs love to eat and most will counter surf in a new home. If they find something, it's a reward for their effort. Rewards always create behavior. It they surf and get nothing every time, it's not worth the effort so they stop. Nothing edible should ever be on a counter, end table, coffee table or nightstand. It's a surefire way to put your dog at serious risk. Medication, some foods (sugarless gum, chocolate, chewable dog meds, your meds, grapes, etc.) will kill a dog. Put everything away and keep trash cans completely inaccessible.

Reid is neutered, current on his vaccines and microchipped.

Chuckie adopted!

Meet Chuckie aka Charlie, a beautiful male yellow Labrador Puppy of about 1-2 yrs old. Don't forget, Labbies are puppies for 2 full years so don't be fooled buy a bigger cutie. Chuckie is still a puppy and he's unbelievably sweet and handsome.

Chuckie Pup is a playful as can be yet has a mellow temperament and settles nicely. He's the type who will melt your heart with  adorableness and then take a nap. Just look at this guys face! He's so darn cute it's rediculous. Chuckie is a big puppy - as goofy and as they come and with his easy going mellow demenor we can see he will grow into a very calm dog.

Puppies like Chuckie like to have their play time and then settle down. He's not the type of puppy to go go go all day long. He's not hyperactive or challenging. But he is still a baby and needs a truly puppy proofed home. Puppies have a tendency to chew or swallow all sorts of things like socks or paperclips. Get on your hands and knees at his eye level to see what he'll see and then imagine him getting into something unsafe - like a sock which won't show on an xray and requires expensive surgery. A swallowed sock will usually kill a dog.

Chuckie came from a high kill shelter. His  previous owners turned him in stating they could no longer provide for him. They paid a lot of money for him and he was a cherished family member for sometime. We are so thankful we knew when they turned him in as relinquished dogs are property of the county and can be immediately euthanized for space. We are greatful we got him quickly but saddened that he had to spend even one night theree afraid and confused on dirty concrete. Nothing makes our hearts glow more than getting a dog out of that situation. Especially a dog like Chuckie.

Chuckle loves his toys and naturally his retriever nature has him wanting to play fetch. His also just loves just being with his foster family and included in their daily activities. He loves hanging out with you and he loves to run and run playing chase like the puppy he is. 

Chuckie thinks walks are the best thing ever. He is so cute with his leash in his mouth waiting to go. Look at the photo of him with his leash! Who could resist that?  He does great but can pull a little especially when he sees other dogs or people he wants to say hello to. A martingale collar will be helpful for him. 

Chuckie sleeps all night on a bed in his fosters home, not making a peep until the morning time. Chuckie is housebroken but all rescue dogs could have an accident when they get to their new house. His new family will have to watch his mannerisms and praise him when he goes outside for his business. 

Chuckie is non destructive, and not a barker or digger. He's a good boy all around. The big challenge with a puppy is that they will pick up or even swallow things that he shouldn’t - even rocks. This is behavior goes away but new owners needs to puppy proof as they would with a tiny tot. Not one thing he can swallow or eat or chew that is harmful and lots of chew toys and other sturdy doggy toys to keep him busy. Kongs are great for this and we recommend trying a big hard Kong and lining it lightly with cream cheese. Bully sticks are great too.

Chuckie recently had exploratory surgery after possibly swallowing a rock. Thank goodness it turned out fine, but puppies need to be watched at all times and crated when you cannot watch then. We can't say it enough. Crate train your dogs. They love it, it feels safe to them. It IS safe for them. It keeps your stuff from being destroyed. And it gives peace of mind. In short, crate training is the only responsible way to own a young dog. Without it, you put your baby in harms way.

Chuckie would love an active family who will exercise him daily with a Chuckit®, dog park, long power walks, light jogging and hikes. He would love trips to the park and doggy beach. He will surely get lots of attention wherever you go, as he is really gorgeous and unbelievably friendly. 

Chuckie would love a home with another playful canine, we would consider a home where someone is around most the time to take him around or where you work from home or can take a dog to work. He really will do best with a buddy. And please do get a crate.

Chuckie is up to date on his shots, recently neutered and microchipped. 

Macy Red adopted!

Meet Sweet Macy Red, a pretty, extremely petite fox red Labrador of 4 years. She has the sweetest personality and temperament and her small size is a delight making her so easy to handle and oh so darling.

Macy's loving nature and gentle demeanor make her a wonderful companion. She's a mellow girl, and as you can see, she loves being in the home relaxing and being a very good girl. She personifies sweetness and could even be a therapy dog!

"Fox Red" is a vernacular term for a shade of yellow which ranges from fox red to cream. There is no such thing as a white Labrador, Silver, Charcoal or Champagne Labradors. Labs come in only 3 colors - Black, Yellow, and Chocolate.

Macy Red's loving nature and gentle demeanor make her a wonderful companion and as you can see, she loves being in the home relaxing and being a very good girl.

She was thrilled to exit the high kill shelter when rescued by Indi Lab. She had become depressed, lost weight and caught a horrible a cold. Once vetted, and into a loving Indi foster home, her depression abated, and her cold disappeared allowing her to gain weight. Once healthy, we had her spayed and she's recovering beautifully.

Though very mellow in the home, Macy Red is quite playful outside and has great energy for walks, hikes and jogs! She is not a barker or chewer and is non-destructive. She is also housebroken and knows her commands telling us someone loved her before she was lost.

Macy shows interest in small critters - lizards, squirrels, cats - so we will not place her in a kitty home at this time.

Macy Red loves her walks!. She doesn't pull and stays in step. She would love to run but she calmly waits so she'll enjoy off leash hikes and dog beach once bonded to her family.

Macy loves her doggie bed! When your'e busy, she'll lay on it quietly. She sleeps on her bed the whole night through. Her new owners should provide a few nice soft doggie beds around the home so she can be where you are. We bet she would sleep on her owners bed if allowed!

Macy Red would love a new home with another friendly canine companion for companionship and play, however, she's also content hanging with her person so if you work from home, can take her to work, are retired, or can provide lots of fun in the am and pm with an afternoon dog walker, she may work for you as well.

Like all Labs, Macy counter surfs. This is due to former owners leaving food on the counter for a big payoff for her effort. Never leave anything other than a toaster or blender on your counter and this behavior will disappear. It's work to counter surf and without a payoff, a dog stops doing it.

Medications, food, gum, should be stored safely away in cabinets. Some foods, dog and human meds, and even sugar free gum will kill a dog. Anything with sorbitol will kill a dog. That means bath trashcans too must be stored under the vanity or out of reach. Dental floss is deadly.

Macy Red is vaccinated, spayed and microchipped.

Brandoni adoped!

Brandoni is a truly beautiful, 6 year old Male Labrador who will love you up and make you snuggle your life away. He’s a gorgeous yellow with a wiggly tail. What a pretty fellow! !

Brandoni came to us when we were contacted by a high kill where he was up for euthanasia. He as a shelter staff favorite and they knew that he was a great dog who deserved a great home! He’d been impounded as a stray and sadly was never retrieved by a family caring enough to look for him. Hard to believe given that this gentleman is a star. !

Brandoni is a medium energy boy while playing outside. He loves playing fetch and tug-of-war with the other labs he is fostered with. He gets so happy, excited and puppy like during playtime. He loves to play with other dogs. Then, once he’s had his play games and romping he settles nicely indoors. !

Brandoni is housebroken and sleeps all night on a dog bed in his fosters bedroom. Remember though, all rescue dogs could have an accident in a new home. The smells, schedule, noises, and environment are different from his last home and now his foster home so while getting adjusted he may have a mistake. Brandoni is using the doggy door at his foster home which is great and is likely why has hasn’t pottied once indoors. If you don’t have a doggy door regular trips outside to get a routine are a must. !

Brandoni is sweet, easy going, nondestructive and just a great all-around. Brandoni will need some leash work as he currently pulls. A Martingale collar will help with this training. Brandoni also will jump when excited, a very easy fix with a knee in the chest or simply turning your back to him will make jumping up an unrewarding behavior. Basic training will be recommended. He is a smart, wants to please, and would love to learn more! !

We think Brandoni would love a home with another canine companion to play and hang with. If someone works from home, we’d consider a home without another dog. But we’d want to be assured that Brandoni is regularly socialized with other dogs After all, his favorite thing - tug-of-war, requires another dog and he is happiest with other dog. !

Trips to dog park, hikes, doggy beach are just a few things that Brandoni would enjoy. Brandoni is so easy going that he is a great dog to take along on errands or the local coffee shop on the way back from a good long walk or hike. Brandoni is a gentle soul and is looking for a family to cherish him with the attention, exercise and happy activities he deserves. !

Amazing Brandoni is neutered, up to date on vaccines and ready for the perfect! !

Bronco adopted!

Meet Bronco, a handsome, chocolate, male Labrador Retriever of 3 years who's just a gem!

Bronco is a purebred Labrador with a beautiful shiny chocolate coat and intense golden eyes. This fella was purchased from a breeder at 8 weeks of age and has had the same home since then.

Unfortunately his owner had a change in living arrangements making it impossible to keep Bronco or give him the time and attention he deserves. His owner wanted more for him and that is where we came in. We promised to find Bronco the very best home where he will be provided everything a young Labrador needs - love, dedication, attention, exercise and play, and training to make him the best boy ever. Bronco is incredibly sweet and loving and will melt your heart.

He's a medium sized boy and could gain a few pounds. He's a little shy at first but warms up quickly to people. He will make a wonderful pet.

Bronco would love going on family hikes with other dogs or just with his owner. He meets other dogs beautifully as a submissive gentleman. He is a medium energy Labrador and after a nice round of exercise, he settles very well in the house. Bronco will do well with another friendly young canine companion to play with and be best friends or where someone is home a lot for hikes, dog park, beach time, walks or jogging. He's young, and medium energy dogs at age 3 need daily vigorous exercise. They are not couch potatoes by any means and deserve getting out each day. Once exercised, he's mellow and relaxing and at times he can be seen adorably passed out as well.

He sleeps throughout the night on his dog bed or in his crate. He should absolutely stay with his crate as his bed and private safe space. It's secure and keeps new dogs you don't yet know safe. If a dog is already crate trained, it's a gift.

Bronco is housebroken but could have a potty mishap as he learns his new families routine. He should go out all the time and praised to reinforce his potty manners. A doggie door allows him to potty himself once he goes through it a few times. But if you don't have one, take him out every a lot at first to the same place. It can take awhile to learn he's "alerting" you he needs to go. Learn to clean up mistakes using an enzymic cleaner like Natures Miracle and move on.

Labs love to eat and most will counter surf in a new home. If they find something, it's a reward for their effort. Rewards always create behavior. It they surf and get nothing every time, it's not worth the effort so they stop. Nothing edible should be on a counter, end table, coffee table or nightstand. It's a surefire way to put your dog at serious risk. Medication, some foods (sugarless gum, chocolate, chewable dog meds, your meds, grapes, etc.) will kill a dog. Put everything away and keep trash cans completely inaccessible.

A new dog means a commitment to being inconvenienced for a while. It means you do what you need to to fit the dog into the home. When you don't, you guarantee problems and we have even seen death.

Bronco has a great temperament and enormous potential to be an amazing family pet. Bronco is doing well with sit and down and he is eager to learn. Bronco pulls slightly on a leash, but corrects easily with the use of a martingale collar.

Bronco is up to date on his vaccines, and neutered. 

Diesel adopted! 

Meet Diesel, an adorable creamy, Labrador boy of 2 years. He is very cute and still a puppy in looks and mannerisms. He is a happy and very sweet and he loves to carry a toy around

Diesel was surrendered to us when his owner became a single parent and had no time for Diesel between children and work. He was not getting exercise needed and he was living a lonesome life.

Diesel is an active medium to high energy youngster. He loves his walks and gets excited when you pull out the leash. He is using a pinch collar on his walks and doing great. Diesel will also love dog park and long hikes. He might even do a jog with you! He needs a lot of exercise so the Chuckit®, dog beach, and jogging will go a long way to making him a happy settled dog. He's learning to "drop" the tennis ball so working with him on that will mean a Chuckit® can help you exercise him too. After exercise he settles nicely.

Diesel was an only dog and is learning to play with and share toys with other dogs. He's doing so well! he knows some basic commands but must take basic training classes to be where he should be for excellent behavior. Diesel gets very excited when you show him the leash and will jump up and will also nibble at your hand when playing because of the nibbling he can not be placed with children.

All dogs could have a potty accident learning a new routine and home, however thus far, Diesel hasn't had one. Doggie or open doors make this easier obviously. Otherwise new owners will need to learn his alert to go out. He should go out every hour until you know his "tell".

Diesel is crate trained and sleeps throughout the night without a peep. His new family must be committed 100% to crating him as this is his safe place and he loves it. It would be unfair to hi to change this now

Diesel gets very excited when you show him the leash and will jump. He love walks and is so well using a training collar. He also loves car rides.

Diesel didn’t experience much left in the yard in his previous home so naturally he can be a tad apprehensive to new things and noises. This is not a major issue at all and will resolve in time as he builds security in his new home. Every adventure is a new one for this boy.

Diesel loves snuggling with his people on the couch while watching TV. He'd probably love to snuggle up in bed with you as well. He is very affectionate and sweet.

Diesel, like most Labradors loves to eat and he eats fast. He requires a slow feeder to slow him down. He's using one in his foster home. He is taking treats gently and his foster will show you how she is helping him do that.

Diesel will do best in a home where he gets lots of attention and exercise. Another friendly canine companion would be nice for Diesel too.

Diesel is neutered, up to date on his shots and microchipped.

Comet adopted!

Meet Comet, an adorable, 5-month male cream colored Labrador puppy. He is purebred and a sweet scrumptious delight!

Comet's family reached out to us when they realized the commitment he required. Purchased from a breeder with the best intentions, Comet was alone all day and getting into trouble. For safely and quality of life, the family contacted us and we promised to find the best home.

Comet wiggles his whole body. He's curious about everything - kitties, flowers, butterflies, shoes, trash, etc. This is both adorable and dangers so please read below about crate training.

Comet loves learning and is eager to please! He's a great candidate for puppy classes and we think he absolutely requires puppy training for leash work and basic commands, as well as socialization. Puppy obedience teaches a pup to obey around other dogs when they are distracted. Unless you are a fully licensed trainer, Puppy obedience class is an excellent way to go. 

Puppies must be crate trained for their safely, easy housebreaking, and keeping your home and things from being destroyed. Safely for pup is the most important of all. Counters must be cleared of EVERYTHING other than uninteresting items like blenders, etc. If it's on the counter, it's not only free game, it is actually a reward for his counter surfing. This is very bad because it reinforces the behavior by rewarding it. It teaches the dog to continue doing it and expending the effort. Just as we reward our dogs with treats for sitting and staying, the counter behavior is rewarded with treats, fun things to do, etc. by giving easy access to them when jumps up. Counter surfing is one of the primary causes of death in dogs and it is always the owners fault.

He will need tons of chew toys, especially bully sticks. You can try antlers and nylabones too. Toys should be rotated enough to prevent boredom or a pup may move on to your stuff if it's interesting enough.

He should never be left unattended or alone without being in a crate with something fun, like a semi-filled kong or bully stick. And he must sleep in that same crate even if it takes awhile to learn that his temper tantrums won't get him out. Plan on sleepless nights in the beginning and you might end up pleasantly surprised if they don't occur. 

Comet is working on his housebreaking, but could have an accident while adjusting to his new home and environment.  This is also part of why crate training is so important..

Comet loves to play with other dogs. He would love a young canine companion and lots of adventures. He's a true famiily buddy. Comet could be an only dog if his owners are home a lot and and committed to dog parks, hikes and play dates with for socialization.  

This boy deserves the best puppy approved home with all the attention, time, dedication, and love every little Labby deserves and since there is only one Comet, there can be only one home.

Comet requires a neuter deposit and is current on his vaccinations. 

Lab Puppies adopted!

Puppies-Puppies and more Puppies! We are happy to introduce 6 purebred Lab Puppies - 4 females and 2 males. They're 8 weeks old so available to go to fur-ever homes now!

A backyard breeder had a large litter. This is who was left. She became very ill and puppies very annoying. Some close by contacted us to ask her if she wished to turn them over to us. After selling all the rest, she turned this kids into us.

We have great and long-waiting approved applicant. Only 6 families will get puppies. Puppies may NOT go together as placing litter mates is bad for the dogs. If you are open to sex, you are move likely to get a pup. If you only want a female or a male, your changes go down.

Puppies are a huge commitment. They disrupt life, cry, chew, dig, destroy, keep you up, and eat everything. You have the 6 month age to look foward to when more effort begins. It is 2 years until they are adults so expect giant puppies ruling your life.

Puppies don't know what's yours or theirs. They'll chew everything including things that can kill them like plugged in electric cords or twist ties. Puppies require a crate to keep safe. X-Pens are helpful if they are the tallest ones and they are locked at the end of the sides. The lower ones they will get over. X-pens will scratch your hardwood floors up tremendously. Cheep Rugs temporarily can help.

Kongs, antlers and bully sticks make your life easy. Buy as many bully sticks as you can afford. They are pricey but without them life will be hard. Be sure to get the thickest longest ones and don't buy the oder free. These will provide the best value and are least dangerous to the puppy.

When available you can't do better than Starmark to keep them busy. See link and remember to buy tons of refills. They are hard to insert but easy using a spoon to assist. These keep pups active for hours in their crates.

https://www.chewy.com/starmark-everlasting-treat-bento-ball/dp/45443

The second that can reach, they'll counter surf and take everything off your counter that they can reach. Counters need to literally be empty. Counter jumping is an effort. When they exert the energy enough times with no payoff, they will learn not to do it.

Everything where your puppy is must be unplugged. They will chew through wires. If it's plugged in, it has to be impossible to get to. Electrocuted puppies loose most of their tongue or all of it. They can also die.

Until ALL THREE vaccine boosters are complete, puppies can't go anywhere. And shoes must be taken off outside away from puppies and hands washed before handling EVERY time. Parvo is hearty and easily spread. Most puppies die from it and treating is a fortune. Avoid it by doing the right things. From now until especially toward the end as they grow, you will go out of your mind with a pretty large hyper puppy needing jogging and dog park. So if you don't have a large yard for running, playing and retrieving for that beginning isolation time, a puppy won't work for you. Apartments and Condos are a no.

All exercise must be in your yard with only your personally owned and fully vaccinated dogs. If your dog is just due for vaccines, DO NOT give them until final puppy boosters are complete since vaccinated dogs shed the Parvo virus. And if you walk your dogs, remove your shoes and use a 20% bleach solution to wipe their paws afterward before bringing them back in. This goes for visiting dogs too and this is why no shoes worn outside may come inside. You must puppy proof by getting on your knees to see what's a puppy's sees and can get to. They you must modify your home extensively until puppy is older.

They chew everything from electrical cords to wood doors, cabinets, rugs, glasses, books, you name it. Any laundry, particularly socks and undies must be put away as if they were razor blade. Socks kill an enormous amount of dogs and they do not show up on x-rays. ALWAYS crate your dog when away and ALWAYS crate your dog for sleeping. You cannot crate train a dog who doesn't sleep in their crate. And housebreaking takes three times longer when dogs are not crate trained. Puppies exit the foster home healthy, wormed, and vaccinated. Should they contract Parvo or Distemper after exiting, this is your responsibility including cost.

A neuter/spay signed contract and deposit are required. Until a puppy is sterilized, your adoption contract is not fulfilled. The foster will discuss this with you.Proof of sterilization is required before a deposit is refunded.

Milo Adopted! 

Meet Milo - a scrumptious purebred Labrador Retriever puppy who is completely adorable! This 12-month old baby boy is a black male with a shiny coat and burnt sugar eyes.

Milo came to us from a family who bought him from a breeder. He was very well loved and cared for, but due to a death in the family, they were unable to keep him. Luckily, we were able to take in Milo right away. And we are committed to finding him the best forever home.

Milo is very, very sweet. He is a wiggle-butt Labrador who loves everyone he meets! In fact, he will jump up on you with excitement - very typical of young lab pups. He will just need to learn to greet people with all four paws on the ground. Milo takes his treats gently and is food motivated. This will make it easy to train him. He is already learning his basic commands. You should see him sit! Good boy!

His new owners will need to commit do a puppy obedience class so he can continue to learn all the basics. Not only that, Lab puppies always pull on the leash, so this guy will need nice treat based leash training as well. After all, he's a puppy! We will be requiring a training deposit on Milo to insure his new family gets the necessary training to make him a great dog!

Milo is fabulous with other dogs and very playful. Lab puppies his age all require lots of exercise and attention. He would love to play fetch, be a jogging partner, go to dog park or even enjoy a hike with you every day! He will also need lots of fun chew toys like Kongs, Nylabones, Antlers and more. Remember, all lab puppies are chewers and he may chew the wrong thing, so he will need redirection to his own chew toys.

While Milo will do well with children, but we will only consider homes with kids over age 10 for him, he could easily knock over a child with his current habit of jumping. His new family will need the time and dedication to provide the training and exercise all young pups need.

Milo is already housebroken and crate trained, but keep in mind any dog could have a potty accident in a new home until they learn their new family's potty routine. His new family would do well to continue using a crate to keep him safe when they are away and to reinforce good potty behavior. No little puppy should be left to roam the house when no one is home.

Puppy families also need to prepare their home for the new addition, puppies can not only chew but and find themselves interested in items left on tables, counters, trash etc. Items such as, remotes, eye glasses, cell phones are just a few. In addition, Milo has not demonstrated that he is a counter surfer, but all counters should be cleared of any medication, candy and gum, and garlic are just a few that could potentially kill a dog.

This darling lab puppy has superior temperament and will grow up to be a wonderful dog who is great with everyone and all dogs!

Milo is on the chunky side, as he was not getting the exercise with his previous family and gained a few pounds. Now that he is getting exercise and eating a good quality food the pounds will drop off. His new family will want to make sure is getting the right amount of food and the necessary exercise to help Milo get back into the tip top shape that a young pup should be in.

Milo is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. 

Sasha adopted!

Meet Sasha, a handsome purebred chocolate male Labrador Retriever of just 4 years old!

Sasha was rescued from a home that for the several years of his life left him outside tied up on a chain, with little to no attention and love. Fortunately a loving family member came to his rescue and took him in. This very caring person had him vetted and has been caring for him for the last several months. Sasha had been living in a home and getting all the wonderful attention and love that he should have had all his life. Now he is ready for his forever home, a home that will never treat him poorly again.

Sasha is very, very sweet. He is a wiggle-butt Labrador who loves everyone he meets! Sasha is happy to be hanging with his person all the time, he will just sit at your feet waiting to be petted. He loves giving you his paw as a sign of affection. This is not a habit that is usually encouraged in most homes so his new owner will decide if they are good with it or will work on breaking his habit of giving you his paw. Sasha takes his treats gently and is food motivated. This will make it easy to train him. He is already learning his basic commands. You should see him sit!

Sasha is working on his leash training as well, he has responded to a Martingale collar and his new family should be prepared to bring on with them on his adoption day. Continued leashing training will be a must for this boy.

Sasha is good with other dogs and very playful. He would probably enjoy the dog park, doggie friends and romping around. He is fostered with another big lab and a little Chihuahua they love being together. Sasha was cat tested and did fine with the cats, however, all dogs should have supervision when first introducing them to each other, Until you are sure that all is good between them, they should not be left unsupervised.

Sasha is a young 4 year old who loves exercise, he would enjoy a hike with you every day! He will also need lots of fun chew toys like Kongs, Nylabones and more.

Sasha is working his housebreaking and is doing well, he will need reinforce training and diligence by his new family, taking him out often watching for the signs that he needs to go out until they learn their new family's potty routine Sasha is crate trained, and sleeps all night in his crate. His new family would do well to continue using a crate to keep him safe when they are away and to reinforce good potty behavior.

Sasha would love to have another canine companion to learn and play with however he would probably be happy as a one and only if he has someone who would be home most of the time and take him out to socialize every day and give him all the attention he deserves would also be a great fit.

Rocky Boy adopted!

Meet Rocky Boy. This stunningly handsome AKC registered Labrador Retriever puppy of about 18 month old,is still a baby. Labradors are considered a puppy until the age of 2. Rocky Boy has a beautiful shiny golden chocolate coat with intense golden eyes and He is just gorgeous! And even more so in person.

This fella was purchased from a breeder at 8 weeks but his former owner did not Understand what having a puppy and working full time entailed which is never a good idea, unless you work at home and he’s your best buddy! Needless to say, Rocky Boy didn’t get much attention, socialization, training or exercise which he needs and wants. His purchaser wanted more for him and that is where we came in. We promised to find Rocky Boy the very best home that will Provide him with everything he will ever need, love, dedication, attention and training to make him the best boy ever.

Rocky Boy is incredibly sweet and loving. He will melt your heart. He's a medium sized puppy and still growing for 2 full years so we expect he will get a little bigger and fill out. He is built like and athlete and is at a good weight. He is truly a gorgeous purebred Labrador!

Rocky Boy is still a puppy and needs his daily exercise. He would love going on family hikes with other dogs and meets other dogs beautifully. Rocky Boy is a medium energy Labrador and after a nice round of exercise, he settles very well in the house.

Rocky Boy would love a home with another friendly young canine companion to be best friends with and play with. He would love a home where someone is home a lot and would like to go on hikes, dog parks, dog beach and good long power walks or running companion. This young boy will need his exercise! After his activities, Rocky Boy can be seen passed out and so cute. Rocky Boy sleeps throughout the night on his dog bed or in his crate.

Rocky Boy is working on being housebroken, but young Labs can make mistakes of course. Some might have a potty mishap and many counter surf for food and fun. Rocky Boy will need to be taken out all the time and praise lavishly when they go to reinforce their pride in good potty manners! They love it! More important is that nothing be on counters EVER. Counter surfing is a one surefire way to put your young dog at risk. All medications, food, gum, etc should be stored far, far away in the cabinets. Certain foods and things – like, grapes, chocolate, garlic & onion, plus sugar free gum - will kill dogs.

Rocky Boy has a great temperament and enormous potential to be an amazing family pet. He needs a committed owner who is up for the standard puppy training for a Lab his age and where he will get lots of play and exercise time. Rocky Boy is doing well with sit and down and he is eager to learn. Rocky Boy pulls slightly on a leash, this to be included in his basic training. He is a really good boy working towards being a great adult dog!

We will be asking for a refundable training deposit for Rocky Boy. Rocky Boy is up to date on his vaccines, microchipped and neutered.

Victory adopted!

Meet Victory, a darling, 2-year old chocolate female Labby girl who is just so unbelievably cute and sweet that she will melt your heart!

At only 2 years old, she is a young doll baby who will love her walks and outings, she is a Velcro girl who wants simply be close and hang out with you while you watch tv or take a nap. This girl loves to be close and snuggle. She is a love bug with such a gentle personality. She loves being cuddled and pet or putting her head into your lap. She will make a perfect companion for most anyone.

This little sweetheart stole our hearts when we met her. Victory was found wandering in the desert, for how long we do not know. We just knew we had to help this sweet girl. Her gentle nature captured us so and we couldn't resist her charms. We feel certain you won't be able to either. She is just lovely.

Victory was slightly timid and very submissive when she first came into our foster care, but she has now come out of her shell and is a happy girl. She is also underweight and has been enjoying the regular wholesome meals she is now accustom to getting in her foster home. Some good nutritious food, time, love and wonderful care is all she needs to be as happy as we know she can be.

Victory presented with bi-lateral entropion eyes - a condition where eyelids turns in causing extreme pain from constant eyelashes rubbing against the eye. It is tortuous and the fact that she lived with this since birth is abominable. Though the surgery is very expensive, it is curative. And certainly Victory deserved it. Can you imagine this sweet girl always feeling like she had multiple painful things in both her eyes? Well she will never know that discomfort again. After one of the best entropion surgeons in the area did her surgery, it is not notable at all. It's like plastic surgery! She has recovered from the procedure, stitched removed and is ready for new family to welcome her home.

Victory does well on a leash having never been on one before. She most certainly never had training. Wanting to please, coupled with unbelievable sweetness make additional training a snap. This is needed to help her learn not to pull on her walks.In short order she will make the perfect walking companion!

Victory listens well and she wants to make you happy. She is very young - practically a puppy. Her young age and loyal personality make her ideal for future training and learning. She is going to shine like a new penny in no time.

Victory is completely housebroken. She does her potty outside like a good girl. However, with any rescue dog, and frankly any dog visiting at all, she could have an accident in her new home while acclimating to the new smells, sounds, and routine. After all, dogs, like humans, take a bit of time to get comfortable in a new place.

Whoever adopts this special angel will surely blessed. What a treasure she is!

Victory is currently fostered with other dogs and a kitty. She will do fine with cats. She loves being part of the pack and the family more than anything! We think Victory would love to go to a home with another canine companion or if someone is home most of the time and will take her out to dog parks, hikes, dog beach and other social pup parties that would be perfect. and if you have cats, she is a good candidate.

Victory is spayed and up to date on vaccines. Her teeth have been cleaned, her surgery done, she's been wormed, bathed, and is flea and parasite free. All that's needed now is the very best furever home. Will it be yours?

If you have already been approved to adopt and would like to be considered to adopt Victory, please send your email to 

Rusty Boy adopted!

Meet Rusty Boy, Rusty Boy is a sweet and chunky fox red Labrador of approx. 5 yrs young! This big guy will steal your heart immediately! He is just so cute with his funny expressions, you will swear that he is understanding everything being said!

We rescued this guy and his girl, Roxie Fae(Roxie Fae bio is listed below) from a high kill shelter, where they sat for weeks waiting for their owner to come claim them and take them back home. That never happened so we were able to take them into our foster care and show them there are good humans that will adore them and never let this happen again.

Rusty Boy is a tad overweight but he is an active boy and loves, loves, loves his tennis balls, if he isn’t walking around with one in his mouth he is dropping at your feet to tell to you it’s time to play fetch. He is also a tad out of shape and will need some time to loose his weight and build up his stamina! Once he gets his exercise with playing fetch he settles down nicely and will relax and lay at your feet for hours at a time.

Rusty Boy would love another canine companion in his new home since he has probably always had one with him, however, he is also so motivated by playing fetch if a new home dedicated a lot of time to playing with him and socializing him with doggie play dates, doggie day care etc he would be a happy boy!

Rusty Boy has discovered the pool at his foster home and seems to enjoy taking a swim now and then. Rusty is fostered with several other Labs and even some small King Charles Cavaliers and plays great with all of them. Rusty was introduced to the cats that reside at his foster home and he was curious and wanted to chase them. We don’t believe that he would harm the cat even if he could catch it. However, only a home with a dog savvy cat that will teach him how to behave around a cat would be acceptable.

Rusty Boy is also working on his housebreaking and doing well, however, any rescue dog could have an accident while they get adjusted to their new home. Rusty Boy has had some training as well, he will sit, laydown and stay, he does pull on a leash and some additional leash training would be suggested.

Rusty Boy sleeps through the night on his doggy bed near his foster mom and is non destructive. This guy just wants to be loved and cherished.

Rusty Boy is neutered, up to date on his shots and microchipped. If you think that Rusty Boy would be a good fit for your home and have already been approved to adopt please send an email to

Roxie Fae adopted!

Meet Roxie Fae Oh Roxie aren’t you a beauty! This sweet girl is 3 yrs old and a jet black female Labrador. Roxie Fae came in with her pal Rusty (listed in separate bio) from a high kill shelter. Both dogs were found as strays on New Years Eve. That were they sat at the shelter waiting for their family to come get them and take them home. That never happened, luckily our volunteer was waiting there as soon as they could be rescued!

Roxie Fae is a sweet gentle girl, who loves to play fetch, she will run and run and run as long as you are willing to throw the ball! A chuck it is definitely a must purchase for her! Once you are done playing she will settle in and relax at your feet or on her dog bed.

Roxie Fae would love a home with another canine companion or someone who is home all the time and will play fetch and also socialize her with other dogs, Trips to the dog park, pack walks, even doggie day care are all great ways to socialize dogs! She has a top grade A temperament and we think would get along with all animals. She has met the cats at her foster home and totally ignored them. She is also fostered with several other Labs and smaller dogs.

Roxie Fae sleeps through out the night on a doggy bed next to her foster mom and doesn’t make a peep, Roxie Fae appears to be completely house broken as well, however, all rescue dogs could have an accident in their new home until they establish a routine.

Roxie Fae needs a home that will love her, cherish her, and make her part of the family! She love sitting right next to her person and will stare at them just waiting for a simple petting of her head, once she gets she will lay down at their feet.

If you like traveling with your pets, Roxie Fae may be the one for you, she settles nicely in the car and since she is well behaved she could be a great errand buddy, she would love to go to the local coffee shop and just hang with her people.

Roxie Fae is non destructive and just a jewel waiting for the right family to include in their lives! Roxie Fae know some basic commands, and pulls slightly on a leash.

Jaxx adopted! 

Meet Jaxx, an adorable young male purebred Labrador with the looks and temperament we love! Jaxx is a 3-4 year old Labrador with darker beautiful red coat.

Jaxx is very affectionate He is completely a Velcro dog, Jaxx has been fostered with 4 other Labs, 2 small dogs and 2 cats! Jaxx gets along with everyone, however, Jaxx wants all the attention right now and possibly always will. We think he was not given much attention in his previous home and now he just craves it! Sitting right next to you and touching you is his favorite pastime. He is learning his boundaries.

Jaxx came to us from a high kill shelter where his owner surrendered him not wanting him anymore. Jaxx was pretty happy when we rescued him, and hasn't stopped wiggling since. We are so grateful we were able to snatch him up before facing a horrible fate.

Jaxx is great in the car, just jumping right in. He is a great buddy rider!

He loves to eat like all Labbies but he is a tall boy and can easily be found checking out the counters, he could easily reach the counter if something looks good. All counters, tables, night stands should be kept clear of anything that could harm a dog. It is important that nothing be on counters EVER. Counter surfing is a one surefire way to put your young dog at risk. All medications, food, gum, etc should be stored far, far away in the cabinets. Certain things - like sugar free gum - will kill dogs.

Jaxx is very treat and food motivated taking treats gently, making training a breeze. Jaxx knows some commands, sit, down and he loves to give you his paw! Some additional training would also be needed for this boy, learning not to crowd his persons space, and learning to share his toys would be helpful. Jaxx has shown some resource guarding but has been in training for this and doing great.

Jaxx is currently overweight and will need to be on a good diet to loose a few of the extra lbs.

Jaxx loves to walk and is pretty good on leash but pulls a little bit when excited but certainly nothing serious,and responds to his corrections. He will be a perfect walking companion and will be fine passing other dogs on lead once he has a little more training. Jaxx would love to go to dog park and dog beach! Jaxx will need exercise, at least a good hour or more of good brisk walking, hiking will do this boy wonders and get some of the insecurity he currently has with being left alone. A good dog is a tired dog that has had a good amount of exercise each and every day.

Jaxx is nondestructive, and is just starting to pick up toys and balls, he must not have been exposed to toys at his previous home.

Jaxx currently sleeps in a crate and does great all night long. We think he would also be happy sleeping in his bed nearby or with you in yours once he is trust worthy, Jaxx wants to please. He picks up everything about the house and environment quickly and wants to fit it. He is a great dog.

Jaxx is housebroken and sleeps throughout the night. Jaxx will do fine with older kids, perhaps another dog, or even as your one and only provided you are around a lot and will take him to dog park and dog beach.

Jaxx loves to be with his person, if you work from home he would love to be your office companion as long as he gets his exercise and playtime.

Jaxx is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his shots.

St. Nick adopted!

Meet St. Nick, just in time for The holidays! St. Nick is the lightest of light cream, purebred male Labrador puppy of 24 months.

St. Nick and his mate, Rudolf came to us from a high kill shelter where their owners never came for them. We brought them to safety as soon as we could. Someone paid a lot of money for these gorgeous Labs. It's a shame they did not treasure them. Dogs like St. Nick seldom have any training. Once they are bigger puppies and no longer little buddies of cuteness, they end up in a yard ignored. All a dog like St. Nick needs is a bit of typical puppy training to be the most gorgeous, behaved dog in town.

St Nick and Rudolph can be adopted together or separately. But training will be easier with one than both. Since they would need to be trained separately

St. Nick likes car rides and running errands if it's not too hot. And he would love to go on hikes, the beach, dog parks, camping, anywhere. He is a beautiful star and such a head turner.

St. Nick loves hanging with his foster pack - cruising and playing before a morning nap after which he enjoys a his day following foster mommy and the Lab brigade around. He also loves playing with a ball or other toys. In the evening, he enjoys his walk and then sleeps through the night in his doggie crate.

St. Nick should continue using a crate as part of his training to keep him safe and housebroken.

St. Nick's crate-training is going great. Pups crate to keep them safe. That is very important. Plus it keeps your home from destruction. The added bonus of potty training reinforcement is great too. St. Nick is still a puppy so leaving him unsupervised could lead to injury, destruction, or worse.

St. Nick is looking for a patient committed family to show him love, provide lots of exercise, and of course, basic training required for his adoption. Basic obedience class is a good start for the basics like obeying even in the presence of other dogs. This should always be followed by an intermediate class and then the sky's the limit! Most adopters take their dogs all the way to Canine Good Citizen! Classes are fun for dog and owner! A training deposit is required to ensure training is followed through.

St. Nick is working on leash training and doing well, a Martingale Collar is a requirement and will help with this. Exercise, appropriate chew toys and training will allow this boy to reach his potential as he grows into the wonderful dog he already is inside.

St. Nick rides nicely in the car and shares his space with other dogs well. He loves other dogs so he can go anywhere.

St. Nick is ok with cats but may chase for fun as puppies do. Dog savvy cats will give him the correction he needs to end the chase game. That said, we will not adopt to a family with cats unless they're committed to keeping him through the kitty settling. This can be a good two week event or longer.

St. Nick will do best with a canine friend he can play with or hang out with since he's never been an only dog. He'll be fine as an only so long as you crate train for safety if you have to be gone a bit or if you work from home or take him to work. He could even do doggie daycare.

St. Nick is a typical puppy who was never given toys. He's just now learning about toys and bones. His toys used to be rocks and sticks. Labrador puppies LOVE to chew and this, coupled with his lack of knowledge of what is and is not his will be a challenge. He needs lots of exercise, TONS of sturdy toys, bully sticks or antlers and even nylabones or kongs. He WILL chew. Its up to you what he chews.

St. Nick is working on potty training in his foster home which has outdoor access. His new home will need to fully housebreak him using his crate. A doggie door home is easiest or even a home with an open back door is great. Boys especially housebreak quickly and if you are using your crate correctly, this alone will seal the deal. If you don't have a doggie door, remember to take a new dog out often as you learn their cue to tell you they need a potty break.

New owners must puppy proof their home. Get down on his eye level and look around. What you see, he'll see and he'll help himself to it. Make that not happen by putting things away and removing dangerous things or things you don't want destroyed. Electrical cords are also a danger so unplugging them when not in use is a good idea. Counters must be clean. No food, sugarless sorbitol gum, or medications within reach as these can kill dogs. Remotes, wallets, sunglasses, phones should be in drawers or you can expect him to get them and it will be your fault not his.

St. Nick is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and ready for his forever home. This Prince Charming could be yours!

Rudolf adopted!

Meet Rudolph, just in time for Christmas, a darling, yellow almost white, purebred male Labrador puppy of 12 months. He is bursting with adorableness!

Rudolph and his mate, St. Nick came to us from a high kill shelter where their owners never came for them. We snatched up both boys as soon as we could to keep them safe. All too often we see this, families adopt the cute little 15 lb. lab puppy and fall in love never thinking about the 70 lb puppy soon to come. What's worse is these dogs seldom have any training. Beautiful dogs like this end up in the high kill shelters when all they needed was training!

St Nick and Rudolph can be adopted together or separately. But training them will be far easier with one than both.

Rudolph would love to go on hikes, the beach, dog parks, camping, anywhere. He is so handsome he'll be a star wherever he goes. He loves hanging with his foster pack - running and playing before his morning nap followed by a day of following his foster mom and labs around or playing with a ball. Later in the evening, he enjoys a walk and then is quiet - sleeping through the night. Rudolf sleeps in a crate and should continue to do so.

Rudolph's crate-training is going well. Puppies are crated to keep them safe and your home from destruction. Safety is the most important thing when a puppy can't be observed all the time. Crate training has the added bonus of potty training. Rudolph is still a puppy. Leaving him unsupervised could lead to injury, destruction, or worse.

Rudolph is looking for a family to show him love, patience, provide lots of exercise, socialization and of course, basic training required for his adoption. Basic obedience class is a good beginning to learn the basics, including obeying even in the presence of other dogs. This should be followed by an intermediate class and then the sky's the limit. Most adopters take their dogs all the way through to canine good citizen! Classes are fun for dog and owner! A training deposit is required to ensure training is followed through.

Rudolph is working on leash training and doing well, a Martingale Collar is a requirement and will help with this. Lots of exercise, appropriate chew toys and training will allow this boy to reach his true potential as he grows into the wonderful dog he already is inside.

Rudolph rides nicely in the car and would enjoy doing errands with you on not-too-hot days. He's dog friendly so you can take him with you anywhere.

Rudolph is ok with cats but will probably chase for fun as puppies do. Dog savvy cats will give him the correction he needs to end the chase game. That said, we will not adopt to a family with cats unless they're committed to keeping him through the kitty settling. This can be a good two week event or longer.

Rudolf will do best with a canine friend he can play with or hang out with since he's never been an only dog. He'll be fine as an only so long as you crate train for safety if you have to be gone a bit or if you work from home or take him to work. He could even do doggie daycare.

Rudolph is a typical puppy, but never given toys so he's learning about toys and bones. Puppies LOVE to chew - especially Labs and this, coupled with his flimsy knowledge of what is and is not his may create a challenge. He needs lots of exercise, lots of the right toys, bully sticks or antlers and even nylabones or kongs. He WILL chew. Its up to you what he chews.

Rudolph is working on potty training in his foster home which has outdoor access. His new home will need to fully housebreak him. A doggie door home is easiest or even a home with an open back door is great. Boys especially housebreak very quickly and if you are using your crate correctly, this alone will seal the deal. If you don't have a doggie door, remember to take a new dog out often as you learn their cue to tell you they need a potty break.

New owners must puppy proof their home. Get down on his level and look around. What you see, he'll see and he'll help himself to it. Make that not happen by putting things away and removing dangerous things or things you don't want destroyed. Electrical cords are also a danger so unplugging them when not in use is a good idea. Counters must be clean. No food, sugarless sorbitol based gum, or medications within reach as these can kill dogs. Remotes, wallets, sunglasses, phones, etc. should be in drawers. When they aren't, you can expect him to get them.

All trash must be in a latched closed cabinet or in a truly dog proof trash can - not a can with a swing lid. Dental floss can kill a dog. it tangles their intestines, tears organs and is coated in sorbitol which kills dogs.

Rudolph is neutered, up to date on his shots and ready for her forever home. He is gorgeous with a wonderful disposition and darling charm.

Glimmer adopted!

Meet Glimmer, a truly gorgeous and gentle 5-year-old purebred Golden Retriever girl. She has a beautiful reddish coat and lovely feathers. She is a nicely bred Golden, and really is very pretty.

Glimmer was found wandering the streets in horrendous condition. She was completely matted, had ear infections, all the fur on her tail was missing, and she was 20 pounds overweight. Lucky for this sweet angel getting picked up ended up being her chance at a good life.

By the Glimmer ended up in our hands and made it to our vet, she had come down with a urinary tract infection so bad she was dripping blood.

It’s hard to imagine a dog this beautiful and sweet being so badly neglected. And it’s hard to imagine a dog so approachable and sweet on the streets long enough to get this sick without anyone helping her.

In true Golden Retriever fashion, Glimmer doesn’t hold a grudge and is as sweet as she could ever be.

Glimmer loves all dogs big and small and even likes cats. She is an extremely mellow girl with a darling personality and a low key temperament.

We feel certain that Glimmer could be an excellent therapy dog for someone who wanted to visit hospitals or elder assistant homes or even college campuses during exams. She has a peaceful demeanor and you cannot help but feel stress-free simply by holding her and stroking her fur.

This beautiful girl has lost her excess weight she after treating her ear infection and urinary tract infection, we ran a blood panel to find out more. It was discovered that Glimmer has low thyroid and so she is on medication which is very inexpensive and tolerates it very well. Since low thyroid can cause weight gain and hair loss, it's no surprise her fur missing from her tail is already coming in!

As beautiful as Glimmer already is, we can see she will be even more so in the weeks and months to come. Glimmer's outside beauty is nothing however, compared to how beautiful she is inside. She is truly a special girl.

Glimmer likes to be close to where you are and is always gentle. She loves the spoiled home life and especially likes to get up on the bed and couch. So if your home is like a museum with designer furniture which must be free of hair, this snuggle bug is probably not the dog for you. Once she discovered the couch and bed, a whole new world opened for Glimmer!

Glimmer is housebroken and not destructive. She loves her food doing great on under a cup in the morning and under a cup at night. She is not a beggar, chewer, digger, or barker. And if you are looking for a guard dog, look elsewhere. Glimmer will welcome the burglar right in and probably willingly leave with him wagging all the way.

Glimmer loves her walks and does very well on leash, passing other dogs and humans with delight. She has a smile, wiggle, and wag for anyone in her path and is a pleasure to cruise the neighborhood with. She barely needs a leash staying right with you.

Glimmer also likes to ride in the car and is a great errand buddy on not-too-hot days. She pretends she can’t jump into the car even though she can.

Glimmer is obedient and knows her basic commands and doesn’t really require much more training. She’s so easy-going and mild that obedience training is almost superfluous in her case.

She does great with the little male Chihuahua and the Labrador female she is fostered with and seems to be fine left alone with the other dogs and she uses the back door to let herself in and out to go potty. She will do best in a home with another canine companion and a doggie door or as an only dog where she is at work with you or you work from home. She would even do great with a family where mo is home during the day.

Glimmer is a treasure. Dogs like this do not come around that often. She has everything one could want. She’s beautiful, kind, loving, easy-going, friendly with all, wants to please, and is the perfect mix of easy and fun.

Glimmer has not yet been spayed and as she is just regulated on her medication and over her infections, we would like to wait at least two more weeks to spay her. That said she is available for adoption to an approved home who will bring her to her spay appointment. Depending on the situation there may be a spay deposit required.

Glimmer is up-to-date on vaccines including rabies, she has been wormed and is current on flea control.

Riley 5 adopted!

Meet Riley, a gorgeous 8 year old cream male Labrador Retriever. This nicely purebred boy has outstanding temperament making him a wonderful companion.

Riley is a very beautiful dog. His big blocky head, sweet expression, well set otter tail and gorgeous creamy coat make him quite handsome indeed. Riley was purchased as a little puppy at 8 weeks of age from a very good breeder and he was owned by a fairly famous football player. He has has a dream life - lovingly cared for from the time he was a baby until now. And we have promised that he will continue to receive that love and care for the rest of his life.

Riley lost his home through no fault of his own and no fault of his owners. This is one of those rare situations where a great family and wonderful dog each need a bit of help and we are here for both of them.

Riley loves all other dogs big and small. He is unbelievable in his personality and sweetness. He's just a mellow guy who knows his basic commands and does beautifully with the other Labradors in his foster home. He's easy going and calm and loves to be pet and cuddled.

Riley previously lived with another dog. He has never been an only. We think he will do best in a home with another friendly canine companion to be his best buddy. He could be a one and only but only if he person works from home or takes him with. Or even a younger retired couple would be great. We would like him to not be alone all the time since he is losing his doggie friend and his home.

Thus far, he is doing great in foster so we know he will transition well. He is loving being with the other dogs so we know that other dogs will be great for him.

Riley is lovely to walk. He passes other dogs nicely and likes his strolls. Not only that, he's very pretty and looks fabulous in any color collar! He will love hikes and dog beach too or even hanging out around the pool. He goes with the flow.

Riley is housebroken and well behaved in the home. He sleeps through the night on his own bed and is great using a doggie door too!

Riley takes treats gently and shares space very well. He is just a really good boy and some family will be extremely lucky to have him.

This boy is up to date on vaccinations and is neutered. He is a happy healthy boy and just wants his new best fur-ever home!

Lennie adopted!

Meet Lennie Girl, a 5 yr old female Labrador Retriever with an almost white coat who is as cute as they come. She is truly one beautiful girl!

Lennie Girl came us from a very unfortunate situation. She was well loved by her owner who fell on terrible times and was forced to vacate his home and life and move in with family far away. He did all he could to keep Lennie Girl, but when he found no family member willing to help, he reached out to his best friend who was willing to love her and care for her as long as it took to find her the best home.

Though the friend used contacts, craigslist, work, message boards, Facebook and other avenues, he found that he could not approve in good faith any of the homes who expressed interest. Lennie Girl has always been an indoor adored pet and his friend and he both wanted that for her again. We had been in contact with Lennie Girl caregiver who had her for months. We promised to help if he felt it came to that. During her stay in her caregivers home, Lennie lived with a little terrier mix young dog and a little 6 year old girl. She was gentle, happy and wonderful with all.

In her caregivers home, Lennie Girl had full run of the house including sleeping on her foster parents bed with them and getting on the couch to snuggle during family time. Although sleeping in her own dog bed is now her trained way, she still likes the couch. Her new home will need to work patiently to train her if this is unacceptable. In our experience using a blanket on the couch is an easy option during this time and Lennie Girl is not the biggest shedder other than this is the season for Labradors to be out of coat (meaning losing their undercoat to regrow it).

Lennie Girl is completely housebroken and sleeps throughout the night on her doggy bed next to her Indi Lab foster mom. She also knows her commands! She likes to do "Paw", "wait", "go get it" (she's a GREAT retriever), "drop", "down", "sit" and "stay". That said, Dogs like horses, know who is boss. They love to be test you out. So new owners will need to reinforce her comments right from the start.

Lennie loves her leash walks! She is easy to exercise if you have a nice Chuck-it® and yard. She will retrieve over and over and wear out quickly. On lead, she walks pretty well. Unfortunately Lennie was well socialized with humans and dogs in the home, but she was rarely walked outside of her home which was not in the safest area. As such, she has shown leash reactivity toward other dogs as she sees and passes them This is uncommon in Labradors and not part of their standard meaning it's not a difficult fix. But it does mean her new owners must commit to training her on lead. If you do not know how to do this, you will need to hire a good and seasoned trainer familiar with this sort of work, or a very good dog walker who walks dogs in packs which is the easiest way to end this behavior.

There are other tricks to help as well which we can discuss with an adopter at that time. We can also recommend trainers who can assist.

Lennie Girl wants to please and loves to learn. If you want to have fun teaching her, there are fun things she could learn like "playing dead" or other crawling on her belly or rolling over.

Lennie would do will with additional training to reinforce the pretty good training she already has. Her naughty leash shenanigans are separate from her former training so need to be addressed. Until then, crossing the street is an easy way to avoid conflict until you or your trainer can resolve this.

Lennie Girl wants a home where she is included in daily activities. Errand buddy, trips to the beach (off leash she's great!), hikes and long walks. She has lots of energy and needs her exercise and she is extremely velcro meaning she wants to be with you all the time so her new home should have someone around a lot or another dog. Her caregiver before had a partially stay home mom and a 1/2 daycare little girl. They had a small pay buddy canine as well. As mentioned she is very velcro and things she's a lap dog so you have to enjoy her closeness. Other more independent or aloof dogs are better for some people.

Lennie Girl is learning what toys are and always We suggest antlers, Kong’s, nylabones and toys that she can will get endless fun with.

Lennie Girl was great about staying off counters until she moved in with friends where she discovered counter surfing. She checks out counters looking for goodies. If none are found, the behavior will end. Nothing but toasters, coffee pots etc. should be on counters and trash must be behind a cabinet. Even bathroom trash must be also out of reach. Sugarless gum, candy, and even dental floss can kill dogs quickly. And if there is damage to your own things like glasses, wallets, remotes and more.

Lennie Girl is current on vaccines, spayed, microchipped and current on flea medication although will be due in another week.

Chloe adopted!

Meet Chloe, A Labradoodle who will melt your heart away with her absolute cuteness. Did I say cuteness overload? She is about 2 years old and will take your breath away.

Labradoodles are sociable, friendly, non aggressive, and extremely intuitive. Their intelligence and high trainability make them well suited for guide dogs, therapy dogs, and other assistance dogs. Their hypoallergenic coats make them popular among people who have not been able to enjoy pets because of their allergies.

Chloe was dumped at a shelter due to a family dispute, Chloe was used as a tug of war between some family members and was neglected over the last few months, but now that is all behind her and she is a jewel and now going to be spoiled and treated like a valued family member.

Chloe is happiest when she's with the people she loves, and she'll shower her family with affection and devotion. With the energy of the Labrador Retriever and the work ethic of both the Lab and the Standard Poodle, she's a joy.

Chloe was just recently groomed and bathed, doesn't she look darling?! She is just a happy, sweet lovable girl, waiting to find the forever home that will shower her with affection and love.

Chloe is a velcro dog and wants to be by her person. She also loves to have a doggy companion close by for fun and playtime. She will do best in a home with at least one other sweet playful dog and where she will have lots of company, or with a human who is at home most the time. Chloe is good on leash, and know some commands, she is doing beautifully at her foster home and each day doing better! She would love a family who is active and will take to on hikes, to a doggy beach and dog parks. Chloe is also great with cats.

She is gentle and has no food or treat or toys possessiveness, she is learning what toys are since she really didn’t have a lot of toys before. She is completely housebroken, but as we tell everyone, going to a new home she could have an accident while she is learning her new families routine. She also sleeps soundly on her bed all through the night without a peep. All she asks for in return is a soft bed and lots of love.

Chloe is up to date on her shots, microchipped, and spayed.

Baya adopted!

Meet Baya, a cute-as-a-button yellow female Labrador who loves to smile! Baya is a lighter cream color with a pretty face, dainty paws and a touch of caramel on her ears and back. She's quite the pretty one!

Baya was rescued from a backyard breeder who bred this poor girl over and over again, having several litters of puppies at her young age. Baya is about as sweet as they come and we are sure she was a good momma, but now it’s her time to be loved, pampered and cherished.

Baya is 3-4 years of age and on the petite size. She is currently just slightly underweight and with some good quality food and good exercise will be back to a good weight. Baya is a love bug and likes to be close to her person. She is basically a velcro dog and stays close. She is very good with other dogs and cats. Because she likes to be close, she is great off leash. On leash she does ok too. But she will require some on and off leash training as she walks with her new person as her former owners never walked her.

We don't like to ever see food, medication, or gun on countertops when Labs are in the house because they will help themselves. We have seen dogs hospitalized and even die from eating medication they have gotten from the counter top. The best way to train a dog to not counter surf is to never have anything up there to begin with. If there is no reward, they stop putting forth the effort.

Baya is great in the car making her a nice errand companion on not-too-hot days. She'd do great on trips with her family too.

If you have kids or grandkids who like to play fetch get cuddles, Baya would love that. She is just as sweet as you could ever wish for in a lab. Baya’s foster mom says she loves hugs! Baya is a good sleeper, sleeping through the night without a peep. She wants to sleep in your bedroom with you and not in another room so a lovely dog bed near yours is needed.

Baya is completely housebroken however care should be given at first until her new family knows her potty routine. Remember any dog - even a housebroken dog - could have an accident in a new home.

Baya also is doing well with her basic commands and is eager to learn, she is treat motivated, which makes training a breeze!

Baya’s foster family says she is the best, and has been the perfect houseguest! We think she could be a great therapy quality dog and a candidate for obedience classes providing her AKC Canine Good Citizen award!!!!

Baya was recently spayed, and is up to date on her shots.

Sam 5 adopted!

Meet Sam! Sam is a gorgeous purebred yellow buttery Labrador Retriever which a wonderful, sweet temperament and a non-egressive, lightly playful demenor.

He is just 2 years old, so at the tail end of puppyhood. Labs are puppies and not full grown mentally or physically until around 2+ years. So adopting a 2 year old lab or younger means you are adopting a Lab puppy!

Sam is a nice, happy, social boy! He gets compliments everywhere he goes on just how handsome he is! He's a happy, friendly boy who always has a smile on his face and a wag in his tail. A true Lab at his core, this fella is everything we love about our breed!

Sam came to us through no fault of his own from a loving family who had a terrible tragedy making it impossible to focus on Sams needs. Sam’s Dad owner passed away only a few months ago leaving his young wife alone to care for their two autistic children, driving and rebuilding her life. Our hearts go out to her and the children.

Unfortunately, this left Sam getting very little attention which he was accustomed to when the family was whole. like his Mom owner, Sam also became depressed. She knew for Sam the best thing to do was let him go to a better home that she could provide. She lost her husband and her dog and God bless them.

We are grateful we were so fortunate that we could take Sam in and find him the best Indilab family possible. We alway say that an Indi Lab intake has won the lottery because our adoptive humans are such wonderful people.

This fun, Labrador youngster is an active boy and needs the usual minimum good hour of exercise each day. He is a young and hasn’t had the required exercise and will really enjoy his outings

Sam is a little out of shape and chunky - especially because the children in his past home were feeding him snacks and people food and Mom was not providing exercise. He loves his walks so exercise will be easy! Sam is getting the appropriate serving of high quality food and already shows improvements in weight and vigor.

Like most Labs, he loves human and dog food which he was getting in his past home. It's important NO FOOD be left (or medication or deadly sugarless gum) be left on any counter including kitchen, bath, coffee table, end tables or any other accessible item. When they look to find nothing, they stop counter surfing.

As a side note, trash needs to be put away. Swing cans don't work. Bathroom trashcans are a danger as well. Toothpaste with sorbital (like sugar free gum) will kill a dog. Fluoride is a neurotoxin as well. Dental floss can destroy a dogs intestines. there are many reasons to put that trash away!

After exercise, Sam settles well in the home. He'd love long walks or jogs, hikes or the beach! But also don't be surprised if he just wants a lazy afternoon napping right beside you after his exercise. He settles very well in the home and is not destructive. But again lack of exercise prompt you Labs to provide it for themselves meaning the occasional dead teddy bear or unfortunately your glasses, phone or wallet. For young Lab puppy exercise is key

Sam's a little shy and reserved when he first meets humans and needs a few minutes to warm up to new people.

He loves all people after his warm up and is great with all dogs too! His favorite reward is snuggle time with his human family. He will clime into your lap if you let him. We guess he doesn't realize he's not a lap dog! Sam is completely housebroken and sleeps soundly on his bed in his foster home. Anytime you introduce a new dog to your home, you want to take them outside often - we typically do every hour the first and second day if we cay (phone alarm!) so they learn their new potty place and potty routine. The idea is to avoid an inside mistake because dogs like habit and a habit of going outside in a certain place establishes quickly. Since he is housebroken already, the 48 hour potty training rule should apply quite easily.

Sam would do well as your one and only or with a doggie or even a kitty companion since he loves both. Sam is also learning to love dog toys! So lots of fun sturdy items will be quite lovely for him.

Sam pulls on a leash because he's not been walked much. He'll need some basic training to learn not to pull.

Sam already knows sit and is eager to learn. He wants to please and is treat motivated making him very easy to train. He loves his walks, getting out with his person, saying hello to any man, woman, child, or dog that he sees and just living the SoCal Labby life!

Sam is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. He's also quite adorable!

Rookie adopted!

Meet Rookie - a scrumptious purebred Labrador Retriever puppy who is completely adorable! This 10-month old baby boy is a black male with a shiny coat and just as cute as can be. He's still a little guy at 55 pounds and will likely grow to be the breed standard 80 pounds at adulthood.

Rookie was rescued from a high kill shelter, shelter staff said they were told his owner had a job change and had to move leaving nowhere for Rookie to go but to the shelter. Luck for Rookie and for Indilab our volunteer rushed out to rescue this boy as this was no place for him to spend even one more night.

Rookie is very, very sweet. He is a wiggle-butt Labrador who loves everyone he meets! In fact, he will jump up on you with excitement - very typical of young lab pups. He will just need to learn to greet people with all four paws on the ground before he gets larger and jumping up isn't as cute. Rookie takes his treats gently and is food motivated. This will make it easy to train him. He is already learning his basic commands. You should see him sit!

His new owners should do a puppy obedience class so he can continue to learn all the basics. Not only that, Lab puppies always pull on the leash, so this little guy will need nice treat based leash training as well. After all, he's a puppy!

Rookie is fabulous with other dogs and very playful. He enjoys dog park, doggie friends and romping around. He is fostered with another big lab and they love being together. Rookie was cat tested and did fine with the cats, however, all dogs especially puppies should have supervision when first introducing them to each other,Until you are sure that all is good between them, they should not be left unsupervised.

Lab puppies his age all require lots of exercise and attention. He has not discovered how to play fetch yet, but in no time he will catch on, he would a great jogging partner, go to dog park or even enjoy a hike with you every day! He will also need lots of fun chew toys like Kongs, Nylabones and more. Remember, all lab puppies are chewers and he may chew the wrong thing, so he will need redirection to his own chew toys.

Rookie is working his housebreaking and learning, he will need reinforce training and diligence by his new family, taking him out often watching for the signs that he needs to go out until they learn their new family's potty routine. Rookie is crate trained, and sleeps all night in his crate. His new family would do well to continue using a crate to keep him safe when they are away and to reinforce good potty behavior. No little puppy should be left to roam the house when no one is home.

Rookie would love to have another canine companion to learn and play with however, if he has someone who would be home all the time and take him out to socialize every day and give him all the attention he deserves would also be a great fit.

This darling lab puppy has superior temperament and will grow up to be a wonderful dog who is great with everyone and all dogs! He loves to roll over for belly rubs and give kisses to everyone he meets.

Rococo adopted

Introducing Rococo, a stunningly handsome AKC registered Labrador Retriever puppy of just 1 year old, he’s still a baby.

Rococo has a jet black shiny beautiful coat, amber eyes and a nice otter tail. He is just gorgeous!

This fella was purchased from a breeder at 8 weeks but his former owner did not consider that having a puppy and working full time is never a good idea. Needless to say, Rococo didn’t get as much attention, socialization, or exercise that he needs. His purchaser wanted more for him and that is where we came in. Sadly he did not remember at all who the breeder was and he was unable to locate them. Most good breeders will stand by their dogs and have approved families of their own. In this case we have no idea who that breeder is and it’s likely a back yard breeder who wouldn’t get a surrendered dog back from us ever.

Rococo is incredibly sweet and loving. He will melt your heart. He's a medium sized puppy and still growing for 2 full years so we expect he will get a little bigger and fill out. He has a very pretty conformation and is at a good weight. He is truly a gorgeous purebred Labrador!

Rococo is still a puppy and needs his daily exercise. He is currently fostered with other labs and loves playing with them.  Rococo is also good with cats!  He would love going on family hikes with other dogs and meets other dogs beautifully. Rococo is a medium energy Labrador and after a nice round of exercise, he settles very well in the house.

Rococo would love a home with another friendly young Lab to be best friends with and play with. He would love a home where someone is home a lot and would like to go on hikes, dog parks, dog beach and good long power walks. This young boy will need his exercise! After his activities, Rococo can be seen passed out and so cute.  Rococo would love a couple of kids to play with and hang out with as well.  Rocco sleeps throughout the night on his dog bed or your bed if you would like to share!

Rococo is completely housebroken, but young Labs can make mistakes of course. Some might have a potty mishap and many counter surf for food and fun. Rocco will need to be taken out all the time and praise lavishly when they go to reinforce their pride in good potty manners! They love it! More important is that nothing be on counters EVER. Counter surfing is a one surefire way to put your young dog at risk. All medications, food, gum, etc should be stored far, far away in the cabinets. Certain things - like sugar free gum - will kill dogs.

Rococo has a great temperament and enormous potential to be an amazing family pet. He needs a committed owner who is up for the standard puppy training for a Lab his age and where he will get lots of play and exercise time.  Rococo knows sit and down and eager to learn.  Rococo pulls on a leash and would benefit from some training for this. He is a really good boy!

Rococo is up to date on his vaccines, microchipped and neutered. 

Tink and Tank adopted!

We are happy to introduce 2 purebred Lab Puppies into the Indilab family. Tink (female) and Tank (male), are 7-week old yellow butterballs, available to go home in just 1 week.

We have many outstanding AKC breeders to refer you to if a puppy is your desire and you miss out. After all, there are only 2 pups and a lot of amazing families.

Mom abandoned them and the owner didn't care. We were informed and helped immediately. They are now healthy and in a loving foster home  handled daily, laying and romping about. 

Tank is chunky and light cream. Tink is petite and creamy light yellow. Coat color can and does change so a light pup may end up being dark and visa versa.

With so many wonderful applicants, choosing is hard. We love you all, but have to choose 2 families and 2 back ups. It's a tough call but we have to make it. That said, there are breeders who all of us must support. Hobby breeders keep inherrant diseases at bay and contribute to the breed in a way few can. They are the solution, not the problem. However back yard breeders are the worst way to overpopulation. Please ask us if you want a well bred, healthy puppy and wish to do the right thing.

Puppies are a huge commitment. They disrupt life, cry, chew, dig, destroy, keep you up, and eat everything. You have the 6 month age to look foward to when more effort begins. It is 2 years until they are adults so expect giant puppies ruling your life. 

Litter mates should always be separated in order to properly bond to you and have the ability to shine.

Puppies have no idea what is and isn't yours or what's expensive or not. They don't discriminate. They chew  everything. This is why y must have your crate and xpen ready. When a puppy gets in trouble it's always your fault and a puppies should never be corrected, especially or potty mishaps unless you want to set back home breaking progress.

Owners need to load up on sturdy toys, stuffed kongs, antlers and bully sticks only under supervision. Rawhides should never be given to dogs as they are dangerous and can block the intestines. If your past dogs did fine with them, it doesn’t mean your new pup will.

As puppies grow, they'll counter surf, dig and get into more trouble.The tiny cute baby your bring home is a large puppy soon even though they look like an adult. You have 2 full years of puppy only in a larger size. Jewelry, remotes, glasses, wallets, dog & human food, medications, bathroom trash and kitchen trash are dangerous to puppies. They must be out of reach - impossible to get. If a puppy can reach it, they see it as a reward & reinforce the behavior. It may also kill them.

Puppies require the aforementioned toys and chews and naturally lots of isolated exercise until they have their 2nd and 3rd booster vaccines. Taking them out, picking them up without washed clean hands, bringing shoes inside or having other dogs come over are all ways to expose puppies to Parvo, Distemper or worse. Isolate puppy until vaccines are complete.

All fun and exercise has to be in your very clean yard with only your fully vaccinated dogs. If your dog is just due for vaccines, we recommend not giving them until  final puppy boosters are complete since vaccinated dogs shed the Parvo virus. And if you walk your dogs, remove your shoes and use a 20% bleach solution to wipe their paws afterward before bringing them back in.

New owners must get on thier knees to see what's at puppy's eye level to see what they will get to. You must modify your home extensively until puppy is older. They chew electrical cords too. So please, ALWAYS crate or use a pen when not under strict supervision.

When puppies exit the foster home they'll be wormed, vaccinated, and healthy. Should they contract Parvo or Distemper after exiting, it is your responsibility. To avoid even car exposure, purchase a large cat crate and wipe it well with a 20% bleach solution and line with a bleached towel so the ride home in is sterile. Use that crate as your puppy's first crate until they outgrow it, keeping it near your bed.

Each adoption requires a neuter contract and deposit and a signed adoption contract. Your adoption is not complete until your puppy is sterilized. The foster will discuss this with you. Proof of sterilization is required before a depositis refunded.

Puppies are too young to be left alone or outside. Someone should be home most of the time in the beginning and for sure with puppy every day most of the day in the beginning 3 weeks. You must have X-pens and a crate ready so that if you aren’t looking, they are safe. Getting a puppy used to regular confinement is the most responsible thing an owner can do. Crates should be employed always until a puppy is well grown.

or other plans should be made. There is doggie daycare, sitters, and even vet day care once puppy has been fully immunized.

As puppy grows you will need a larger crate. We recommend a larger crate with a divider to keep is smaller until the pup is big enough to move into the larger size by removing the divider. This is how you housebreak. Too much room in a crate means pottying in a crate. Little bladders fill quickly and crate training makes light work of house training! Especially since puppies typically don’t realize they have to go until they have to go. They have almost no warning. This teaches them to hold on longer and helps them develop the skill and bladder strength of waiting.

Brody Lee adopted

Meet Brody Lee, a handsome 3-yr old male Labrador with an almost white coat. Brody Lee is Purebred and is truly a gorgeous boy.

Brody Lee was turned into the shelter when his owners, a young couple, found out they were expecting twins. They realized that Brody Lee would need more attention than they would be able to provide. They contacted us for help and naturally this sweetheart had no problem fitting into the Indi Lab program.

Brody Lee is completely housebroken and sleeps through the night on his doggy bed right next to the other Labs he is fostered with.

Brody Lee walks nicely on a leash as well. He listens and corrects easily as he enjoys strolling with his walking buddy. Brody Lee also knows some basis commands, "sit" and "down". He needs work on "wait" and would do will with some additional training. As he loves to learn, training with him will be a lot of fun. Perhaps a basic obedience class for him and his person to start. We feel certain he will wing best in group!

Brody loved the bath his foster mom gave him and we think he would enjoy a pool as well. Perhaps in absence of a pool, he would enjoy trips to dog beach! He loves being out and about and is a true family buddy.

Brody adores toys and carries one about everywhere he goes. It's adorable. Being barely past puppy stage, he also sometimes chew those fun toys, tearing them apart. Sturdy toys would be best rather than simple stuffed toys with squeakers. Those are always an invitation for a dog to tear them up to get at the squeaky! We also suggest antlers, filled Kong’s with peanut butter, cream cheese, or frozen yogurt. Just remember, not too much or you are asking for a chunky dog. He will also do well with nylabones and other chewies which he can still enjoy but can't destroy.

Brody Lee has been caught checking out the counters in his foster home. That tells us he has previously found goodies up their in his former home. Any edible item on the counter is a reward for the effort and reinforces this dangerous behavior. It is always important to put all items out of reach. Examples include all foods, medications (especially flavored dog meds), eyeglasses, remotes, shoes, candy, and sugarless gum (sorbitol is deadly to dogs) all of these items can kill a dog. Nothing but toasters, coffee pots, etc should be on counters.

Similarly trash cans should always be inaccessible. A trash can with a lid may as well be dumped on the floor. Any dog can get into it and help themselves. Trash should be behind and inside a closed cabinet. Even bathroom trash contains dangerous items like empty toothpaste tubes containing sorbitol and fluoride (a neurotoxin), razors, dental floss which can wrap around intestines, and much more. Again bathroom trash should be in the bathroom cabinet. At least until you know if your new dog is trustworthy. Most Labradors are not.

Brody is still a young boy and will need at least one full hour of exercise or more each day. Hikes, power walking, and swimming are great ways and fun for all involved. He may enjoy a beach walk or retrieving a toy using a Chuckit.

Brody is a velcro dog meaning he loves being right next to his humans. When we say velcro, we mean it. He wants to be RIGHT next to you. He would love to sit in your lap if he could! Clearly this is not an option. He is one giant love bug.

We think Brody would do best with another canine companion but since he is so velcro, he may also do well if his new home has someone around most of the time and will include him in their daily activities, errands, etc.

Brody is current on all vaccinations, has been neutered and is microchipped. 

Morrison adopted!

Meet Morrison. Morrison is stunningly gorgeous AKC yellow purebred Labrador Retriever. He is 2 years, meaning he is still a puppy since Labs are puppies for a full 2 years.

Morrison is Bench bred (English) and has very nice Labby conformation. He's a good looking boy. He is stocky with a thick almost white double coat, bright eyes and blocky head. He has nice round paws and a thick otter tail. He's a happy friendly boy who always has a smile and a wag for all. A true Lab at his core, this fella is everything we love about our breed!

Morrison came to us after his owner took a job that would keep him out of town frequently. He wanted Morrison to have more than what they were currently able to give him. He is a lucky boy and we promised to find the very best Indilab family who will cherish this boy.

This fun youngster is medium energy and playful. He is currently a bit out of shape as he was left alone in a yard most days. A daily walk to get back in shape building up slowly is best. And stocky English Labs should not overdo it or they are prone to injury, so take your time with this guy. Once he's more in shape, he and would love dog park, play dates, long walks, and hikes or the beach on weekends. He is already enjoy his walks with his foster family.

Morrison settles nicely in the house. He is crate trained and 100% house broken. Remember though, as with all rescues he could have an accident while acclimating to a new home and getting into a routine. He enjoys saying hello to any man, woman, child, or dog that he sees. Morrison has a bad habit of taking his fosters socks and shoes. This is an easy fix by putting laundry, shoes and any item that smells like you away where he cannot get to them. Dogs like your smell and love leather as well. A dog eating a sock could mean a $4,000 surgery. So please put laundry and other items away and provide lots of toys and bones for him. Treat filled Kongs, sturdy toys and antlers would be perfect to keep him occupied and will provide hours of entertainment.

Remember this is a puppy. He will outgrow this behavior, but until he does, your home must be at all times puppy proof.

Like most Labs, he is interested in human food. His new family cannot leave ANY food or medication on the counter - including the plastic bags from eaten food like empty bread or other bags. Very few people know all the substances, plants and foods which can kill dogs. If and when a Labrador find a worthwhile item on the counter of the kitchen, bath, coffee table, or nightstand, that item is a reward and reinforces the behavior because it pays off. All edible items get put away. In addition to food, counters and tables must be cleared of medicines, remotes, eyeglasses and small objects which could easily be ingested.

Leaving something as simple as an empty toothpaste tube in the bathroom trash, can kill a dog since many toothpastes contain fluoride (a neurotoxin) and sorbitol (a deadly sweetener to dogs).

Trash should be put where it can NOT be accessed by a dog under conditions.

Morrison pulls on the leash telling us he got few walks in his home. He is best walked with a training collar and will benefit from lots of regular walks and some training. He will be perfect in no time. He loves his walks and getting out with his person so this will be easy!

Morrison has had some behavior training, but being a young lab, additional training is always a great idea. Morrison knows “sit and down” and is learning his other commands. He's easy to train and wants to learn, Morrison is a good boy in the car and will settle in on nice long rides. This fella enjoys saying hi to every man, woman, child, and dog he sees. He gets along with all dogs - big and small and is even good with kitties in his foster home. However he may chase a kitty first to play and cats will put him in his place. He means no harm. He enjoys saying hello to any man, woman, child, or dog that he sees. Morrison loves to play and rough house, so no young children for this boy. Teenagers will be great and he will also do best with a playful canine companion close to his age. He would also be fine as your one and only provided you are home much of the time. He already spent years alone in a yard and we want more for him in the future.

Morrison is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped.

Charm adopted!

Meet Charm, the most beautiful Golden boy ever! This adorable 3 year old purebred Golden Retriever is darling with his sweet smile, wiggly body and beautiful face and coat.

Charm is a very handsome nicely bred Golden with perfect temperament. He's still a puppy in many ways and he's a lot of fun. Charm came to us when his owner was forced by his job to travel all the time. Charm was spending way too much time with a petsitter and his owner had to come to terms with the fact that Charm deserved more. This is a well loved boy and it shows. His owner is extremley sad but knows it is the right thing.

We promise Charm and his owner we would find Charm a home fit for a prince. Prince Charming! 

Charm is excellent on leash. He does not pull and walks beautifully with you and past other dogs. He loves and gets along great with all other dogs big and small and does great with kitties too. He is currently in a home with other dogs and he is wonderful with everyone.

Charm is 100% house broken and non-destructive. However his puppy antics kick in at times so lots of exercise and toys for this guy and for sure valuables put away!

Charm would do best with another friendly canine. Especially one he could play with. He loves other dogs and really enjoys their company. He doesn't like being left alone for long periods and seems happiest with other buddies.

Charm is frightened of fireworks and thunderstorms. Other than that he's a pretty chill dude. Luckily this is Los Angeles so the occasional thunderstorm is a rare thing!

Charms worst habit is that he loves picking up, chewing, and carrying things around that smell like you. Laundry, socks, towels, shoes. ALL of these things must be put away. Not just for your benefit but to prevent Charm from accidentally swallowing a sock or something and needing an expensive surgery or worse. If you leave laundry and towels and shoes about, this isn't the boy for you. He'll outgrow this behavior but for now, this is his thing.

Charms enjoys long daily walks and afternoon walks with a dog walker as well. He loves his exercise and playing. He loves dog park and dog beach and wants to play and enjoy life every day. He would do great as a therapy dog or with a family with kids to play with him, throw the ball and cuddle up.

Charm is a medium energy boy on the larger side. He's very gentle and sweet and though he's a little big (at perfect weight too!) he's so good that he fits perfectly in his owners very small condo. In fact, one Charm is equal to four other more active dogs.

Charm is up to date on vaccines, neutered, microchipped and up to date on flea and heartworm protection. He's also groomed regularly so he is clean and gorgeous. Wait until you see his coat!

If you are looking for a pair of Goldens, Charm has a sibling. He is not yet available for adoption and he's a bit older but very playful and active. Together these boys have a heck of a time. That said, they will do fine split apart but best with other dogs. They are not a "bonded pair" but they do really like each other.

Charm is fostered in Beverly Hills..

Shelby White adopted!

Meet Shelby White, an 11-month-old purebred yellow Labrador Retriever with a cream, almost white coat and a darling curious expression.

She is petite in size at just about 48 lbs. and as she’s been spayed prior to 2 years, it’s unlikely she'll grow much more.

Currently Shelby is slightly shy having lost her home. As she opens up, she’s becoming more playful - wagging her tail more and more. She’s a friendly angel who loves all dogs and humans and looking for a fully committed home. Don’t be fooled by her apparent calm demeanor. She's a puppy in every way at 11 months and will have plenty of puppy energy to work out at dog park, dog beach or other areas. Lab puppies generally require 1 1/2-2 hrs. of exercise or play each day or they will find other ways to get out energy, like chewing your pillows or couch. :-).

Shelby White came to us when her human mother fell and broke her back and neck. After extensive surgery, she was unable to care for Shelby White. Since her human dad works full time, Shelby was left on her own without much of a life.

Shelby White received excellent care from her human parents and veterinarian who, in tandem, made the decision it was the right thing to find Shelby a more suitable home.

Her human parents couldn’t remember her breeder or find her AKC paperwork. We typically don't provide AKC paperwork to adopters anyway so this is of little concern. Shelby White is a trained Labrador puppy who’s housebroken, knows “sit”, “stay”, “down”, “wait”, “sit-stay”, and more. She is trained to walk nicely on leash without pulling and passes other dogs beautifully.

Shelby White will do best in a home with another dog. She is a young, slightly shy girl and will benefit from another young, playful, well-adjusted dog to help impart confidence. At the same time, she could do well as an only dog with someone who has a lot of time to spend with her, could take her to work with them, or a young retired person or couple with the energy and for a young puppy.

If you feel like dog park, the beach, and outings with other dogs cannot be a regular part of your lifestyle, you aren’t the best home for Shelby White. Puppies her age need play and socialization regularly to build confidence and allow then to become solid canine citizens at adulthood.

Continued training is imperative as Shelby must improve her off-leash skills. At present, she is not responsive off leash. For her own safety, she must be kept on leash on hikes and walks. She'll need to learn to come off leash for her own safety should she ever get away from you.

Shelby White is a puppy until two years of age. He loves to chew and will chew anything she can get. She requires lots of supervision as well as sturdy chew toys like filled Kong’s, bully sticks, Nylabones, and more. She enjoys retrieving so that will be another way to get her exercise. And even though she is wonderful with other dogs, puppies her age need continued socialization from 8 weeks to 2+ years to expect a well-adjusted friendly adult dog.

Shelby White has not been tested with cats so no kitty homes for this girl.

Also no homes with children for Shelby as she is slightly shy. Living with loud active will be too much for her during transition. And children tend to leave toys around which isn’t safe for puppies. What’s more, families with young kids are very busy with their children and seldom have time to work with puppies and juvenile Labradors.

Medications and other items should never be on counters in bathrooms, kitchens, tables or areas where a puppy could jump up and reach. Worst are flavored dog medications, sugar-free gum, chocolate, raisins, or other poisonous items which attract dogs. One stick of sugarless gum can kill a dog especially at the size. Similarly glasses, remotes, wallets, pens, etc. must be safely stashed.

Until a Lab puppy is over 2 years, segueing into an adult, any home must be puppy-proof to ensure safety.

Crate training is a must as it is never safe to give a puppy free run of the house when you aren’t available to observe her.

Shelby is wormed, spayed, current on vaccines and flea meds and microchipped.

Salvo adopted!

Meet Salvo, a handsome Yellow Labrador Retriever boy, sweet, playful, quiet and cheerful as can be at 4 years young and medium size.

Salvo was rescued by one of our volunteers at a high kill shelter where he was listed as a stray. Poor Salvo waited for his family to come take him home but they never did. Salvo is never going to have worry about that again, we promised to find him a loving home and a family that will love him and take care of him forever.

Salvo was a little shy when he first arrived at his fosters home, but since then he is blossoming and showing his sweet personality. Salvo would be happy with a family who loves him, and involves him in their daily routine, he loves to lay at your feet whilst you work at your desk!

Salvo is excellent off leash on the trail, checking back and responding to your voice and whistle but you should start him on leash. He loves his long hikes in Malibu at his foster home, being biddable and easy to handle, always staying with the 4 other Labs his foster owns.

Salvo is not food or treat aggressive and loves playing fetch. His new home should have a supply of tennis balls and a “Chuck It”. This will give him great exercise along with walks, hikes, trips to the dog park or dog beach. Salvo also does well in the car and would love to run errands with his new family. He also does well with his fosters cats!. He gets along well with other dogs, meeting them happily and quietly.

We think Salvo will do well with another friendly canine, especially a sweet one who will help him acclimate. Salvo could be your one and only if his new family is dedicated to not leaving him alone and showing him that he is a true member of the family. Salvo spent a lot of time outdoors, and has some callous on his elbows. His new owner will need to treat them with some coconut oil and they will soften with time and love.

Salvo knows sit, stay, down and come and wants to please and be with his family. He does pull on a leash and we will require his new family bring a Martingale collar when they come meet him. He is completely house trained but may mark in a new house so he needs supervision and correcting if this occurs. He sleeps like a rock all night long next to you on the floor or on his bed.

Salvo follows you around always wanting to be close. He will make a loving loyal friend to the family who gives him love and attention. Salvo is a happy loving boy, he is very young acting and will need his daily exercise.

Salvo has all his shots, is neutered and microchipped. If you would like to add this loving boy to your family, please be certain you have completed an application to adopt and have been approved to meet our furries.