Labs Available Through CCLRR
A Home for Your Lab, A Lab for Your Home

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24 May 2013

CCLRR ADOPTION EVENTS!

Bidwell exit off Hwy 50 at Folsom

 

NOTICE A new PetsMart has been built off Bidwell and is visible from Hwy 50.. WE ARE NOT THERE   we are at the old PetsMart in the shopping center on the left side of Bidwell next to Home Depot

 


Folsom Petsmart
2705 E Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA

11am to 2pm
**NOTE HOURS**


Look for us the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

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Robinson's
Feed Store

1150 E Victor Rd
Victor Road/ HWY 12
Lodi, Ca. 95240

Please come see us on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month between 9AM and 1PM

 

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From Hwy 99 take the San Andreas exit (just North of Lodi) East toward Lockeford the road is marked Victor Rd but is also Hwy 12 East....approx 3/4 mile on the right.

come see Inga, Arlo, Gemma, Cheddar, Sandy & Toby#2

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Adoption events at Pet Food Express are between 11AM and 2PM

Pet Food Express is located at
2158 Contra Costa Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Corner of Monument Blvd, on Contra Costa Blvd and CrescentDrive, at the corner of Monument Blvd., in the RiteAid/Staples shopping center. The store is in between Wolf Camera and Blockbuster Video.
Pet Food Express has a store locator on their web site.
   
Look for us the 1st Saturday of each month 11 to 2

 

Live in the Greater Fresno Area?

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the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno

www.cclabrescuecvc.org

 

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PLEASE NOTE
The web page is updated once weekly. The most current source of information of which dogs are still available is the CCLRR Updated Dog List, which is given to PREAPPROVED adopters. If you see a dog on the web page, but it is not on the adoption list, that means the dog was adopted between page updates and is no longer available. The CCLRR Updated Dog List is the most current info!

SUCCESS STORIES
From time to time, our Adoptive Families "report back" on their four-legged family members. It is so wonderful when we get these great stories and pictures from our adopted families. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we do.
(click on the link to see our Success Stories)

IN MEMORIAM

An unavoidable part of life is the passing of those we love. Some of our Labbie Families have sent us   "In Loving Memory" stories about their Beloved Labrador Retrievers.
(click on the link to see them)


ADOPTION FEES
as of 1-1-2013

Due to the rising costs of care, we have raised our adoption fees for the first time since Jan 1, 2009


Puppies 6 months and under $400.

Adult dogs 6 months up to 9 years $300.

    
Senior & Special needs $150

Returning Adopter $250 (SORRY - *NO* DISCOUNT FOR PUPPIES)

Labs Available through CCLRR

SENIOR and "Special Needs" DOGS
CCLRR has a special place in our hearts for the senior Labs we rescue. They are such sweet, smart and gentle souls. We are seeing an unfortunate and alarming trend in "Senior Dumping" Older Labs are simply discarded at local shelters because the are "too old". Imagine how it must feel to be in your golden years, having devoted your entire life to your family, only to be taken to a shelter and dumped. Their chances of being adopted from a shelter at their age are slim and none. They are frightened, confused, and grieve for their family. We want them to live out the rest of their golden years in comfort, surrounded by love as these special dogs have so much love left to give, and ask so little in return. Are you that special family that can give a loving home to a wonderful Lab in their golden years?

 Our Senior and "Special Needs" Dog Adoption Fee is $150.00
SENIOR and "Special Needs" DOGS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:

Stitch

 

Chloe

  Koko #2  
     

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ALEX #2 --


ALEX #2    2 year old yellow male Lab/Golden Retriever cross. This boy just came to us from the Yuba County Shelter. So far we know he is just a sweet happy kid. He loves people, pets and his ball in that order. He comes when called, knows sit and is just so happy he is a joy to watch.
UPDATE: Sad news, poor Alex tested positive for heartworm...happily it’s in a very early stage. He was treated and will be confined for 4 weeks then he’ll be good as new. He is with a foster and we find he is housebroken and has good manners for such a young boy. We’ll keep you updated.

ARLO --


ARLO is a fun, playful 10 month old yellow male that loves to play with other dogs. In fact, he really needs to be in a home with kids and other dogs. He is insecure but is working out of his shell. We are working on the housebreaking but the insecurity in the house and around people is making it a little slow. Arlo loves go for walks on a leash and is very well mannered. He loves to play chase around our backyard with our dog and our daughter. He needs a new home that is willing to show him lots of attention.

"It comes to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog and I will become as generous and loving as they are."

BAXTER --

BAXTER is an adorable, lovable 75 pound yellow male approximately 7 to 8 years old that was rescued from Oakdale Animal Shelter just before Christmas. He was extremely underweight but tall and lanky. Under foster care he is being nourished back to health. He has put on 15 lbs. and counting. He loves every one and if he was not so tall he would be in your lap. He is very loyal and follows you all over; he loves to play ball but he likes to keep it away from the person he is playing with. He loves other dogs and wants to play all the time, so he should be with dogs that have a high, playful energy level. Because of his size and energy, he would do best with kids 10 and older. Baxter understands the commands sit, leave, down and off and we are working on stay. He is also good on a leash. He loves to chase squirrels and go for car rides, too. He will be a great addition to a family that will give him a lot of love, attention and walks and a big yard to run in.

BROWNIE --

BROWNIE is an approximately 6 year old, 73 lb. chocolate male from the Yolo Co. shelter. This is what the shelter volunteer had to say about him: “Brownie is a handsome and easygoing guy who likes to be near people but isn't too clingy. He does pull on the leash so he will need to be with someone who can help him learn some leash manners, easy fix! In our office, Brownie was happy to meet our volunteer, and when she encouraged him to jump up on her lap, he sat nicely instead! So someone did teach him some manners. He enjoyed some ear and butt scratches, and was very tolerant as we wrangled him onto her lap for some pictures (he does not appear to be a lap dog by nature!). He is all around a nice boy. We introduced Brownie to a large male dog through an outdoor fence. Brownie came straight up to the other dog, which sometimes doesn't go so well, but the younger dog wasn't offended, and after Brownie got to sniff him he just ignored him. He was very tolerant of invasive handling. When tested with some yummy treats, Brownie tensed when the testers tried to take the treat away; it was difficult, but possible, to push his head out of a bowl of wet food. Brownie will need a little help learning to share. It is recommended that Brownie goes to a home with older kids (12 plus) just because he doesn't like to share his treats, and as all people who have little kids know, kids don't like to share either!” He likes to ride in the car, does fine in the back seat and enjoys looking out the window.

CAL --  ADOPTED! Thank You!!

GOO yellow female, GIGGITY yellow male and CAL yellow male are 10 week old bundles of love. When we first got the pups they were Small, Medium and Large. They’ve pretty much kept their relative sizes, but their personalities have developed differently. Goo is a smart and feisty little girl, a spitfire, intense with her love and her play. The boys are bigger, more mellow, but so very affectionate. Like all puppies they enjoy a good dig and some chewing, and will get into mischief. They will need a lot of attention and patience to help them grow into wonderful canine citizens. Please consider seriously the commitment a puppy takes before calling for an interview.

CHANCE --


CHANCE is a 4 year old, 105 pound black male. Chance used to spend most of his time in a kennel with a big plate of food, so he is overweight…but who wouldn’t be? He's a loving, handsome, shiny black Lab. He's house trained and gets along great with large and small dogs. He has awesome eye contact and sits beside me while I watch TV. And, Lab that he is, he LOVES water!

CHEDDAR --


CHEDDAR is a 57 lb yellow female approximately 10 months old. Although initially fearful of humans, she has made great strides in the last month in getting over her fears. She is still a little skittish and unsure but with a little time and patience, she will trust you and start to bond with you. She is a great snuggler and loves cuddle time on the bed and couch, as well as spending time at your feet. She loves being outside and playing with other dogs, but even though she is still essentially a puppy, she is not high energy. She’s curious, but not destructively so – she is truly a “mellow yellow.” If you are looking for a low-maintenance lab, then Cheddar is your girl! She has not gotten the hang of fetch or other games yet, but she heels great on a leash and would make a great running companion. Although she has a crate available to her, she prefers not to spend time in it. She is trained to go outside using a doggie door, but also can hold it for a long time if needed. She hasn’t been around small children, but I would guess that she would be okay with them once she got used to them – however, the sudden movements of toddlers and preschoolers may scare her at first. She’s used to running and hiding from the world, and needs some love and patience to learn that people aren’t so bad after all! She has a lot of love to give and once she begins to trust you, she will make the most awesome pet.

CHLOE --


CHLOE is a 2 year old AKC yellow female, and still all puppy at heart. Chloe loves to play ball, run, and loves the water. Just like any lab, Chloe has a lot of energy, because she is still a growing puppy. Even though she has a lot of energy, Chloe settles down when needed or told. My little Chloe does have a medical condition. She has seizures and she needs meds given to her twice a day but even though she has seizures this does not hold her back from being a normal dog. Chloe needs a forever home, and someone to make sure she gets her meds. Chloe is house and crate trained. She has been in the house for lengthy periods and we have had no accidents or chewups. Chloe will let you know when she needs to go potty. She has so much love to give someone that will take good care of her. Did I tell you that she also loves to sing in the car, when you sing she will start to sing with you (howling) she loves car rides, and she can stay in the car for hours and still come home and play or chew on her raw hide bone. She plays well with other dogs & children. She will sleep at the foot of your bed, the crate or on the floor. I think Chloe will do well with any family, Chloe is a special need dog and will be discounted at a special rate to help offset the price of her special needs. Is your heart big enough for this wonderful special little girl?

CLARA --


CLARA Super sweet, 5 yr. old yellow female mix. Clara is mixed with what the vet thinks might be Weimaraner as she doesn't have the soft lab coat but the shorter more coarse kind. She also has a mid-length tail, which we aren't sure if it was an attempt at docking it. Clara was adopted at 9 mos old by a wonderful family, who very sadly and reluctantly must find her a new home. She has been raised with a Rottweiler and has always gotten along great...until recently. She and her housemate have had a few squabbles that escalated to the point where they both want to be the alpha, neither backing down, resulting in the need to re-home one of them. Since Clara is the youngest and came along second, she needs to find a new place to call home. Clara is wonderful with all people, big & small, kids 5 and up would be her favorite so they could play together. She knows all her commands and is completely housebroken. She also walks well on leash, and loves having the neighbor kids come by and take her for walks. She is also fine with cats! Clara is such an easy, happy, good-natured girl who loves all the attention she can get. She'd be best as an only dog.

CRYSTAL --


CRYSTAL (Crissy) 6 year old large black female, 95 lbs, but not fat, playful and smart. Here is one wonderful dog. She does not get on the furniture or beds, sleeps next to you on her bed on the floor. She gets along well with her foster home buddies, large and small. Shares her food and toys and loves to walk and play ball. She does not care for a crate or water, but does well riding in the car. She is a good watch dog and will alarm when strangers come, but shuts up when told to. She is house trained and will whimper when she needs to go out. She takes her treats well and likes to spend quality time with you when she can. I would like to see Crissy go to a home with a big back yard or land. She is as large as most big male Labs, but is truly a lady. She likes kids and her former family had children, but because of her size I would suggest the kids be 8-10 years or older. Crissy’s parents didn't have the room or time that Crissy needed so they brought her to us. Six years prior she was an adoptee of our rescue, and was provided a loving home with them. As their life changes occurred, it became obvious that they just couldn't provide a nurturing home for her, so they graciously returned her to us for placement in a new loving home. Do you have the forever home our Crystal needs? She is waiting and hoping to be your dog.

DOG HAIKU:

Sleeping here, my chin
On your foot - no greater bliss - well,
Maybe catching cats.
Look in my eyes and
Deny it. No human could
Love you as much I do.

GEMMA --

GEMMA 1 year old yellow female. Hi, my name is Gemma, and I came to CCLRR from a home with way too many dogs, where my owner could not give me the human love and attention I needed. I have a lack of confidence, but with some time can build trust and become your best companion. My foster has been very diligent with our routine, so it was easy for me to learn potty training, and I haven’t had any accidents since my initial move-in. I am crate trained, and happy to walk right into my crate at bedtime. I prefer my crate to be in the same room as my humans, I get lonely all by myself. I am very gentle and sweet and very calm for a one year old. I like car rides and walks and am quite cooperative on a leash. I used to be strictly an outside dog, but now that my foster has incorporated me into her home, I have acclimated very well and actually prefer the indoors. However, when my dog companion is with me outside, I will go and do my business, and am a good girl (but can’t wait to get back in to hang out with the humans). My favorite place to be is with the humans, so my best forever home would be with someone who is home most of the day. I still getting used to people/kids with a lot of energy, as I am skittish around the 10 yr. old I live with now. However, I am eager to learn and please, and a calm approach assures me that everything is ok. I am low-key, the type who likes to lay low so I can watch and learn and take it all in. Once I see there are no threats, I come out wagging my tail, looking for acceptance and affection. As you can see, I am a beautiful dog with pleading brown eyes, and still have the soft furry coat that likes to be pet. I have made great strides in my foster home, but am looking for a forever home, so I can show you what a great girl I am.

GIGGITY --

GOO yellow female, GIGGITY yellow male and CAL yellow male are 10 week old bundles of love. When we first got the pups they were Small, Medium and Large. They’ve pretty much kept their relative sizes, but their personalities have developed differently. Goo is a smart and feisty little girl, a spitfire, intense with her love and her play. The boys are bigger, more mellow, but so very affectionate. Like all puppies they enjoy a good dig and some chewing, and will get into mischief. They will need a lot of attention and patience to help them grow into wonderful canine citizens. Please consider seriously the commitment a puppy takes before calling for an interview.

GOO --  ADOPTED! Thank You!!

GOO yellow female, GIGGITY yellow male and CAL yellow male are 10 week old bundles of love. When we first got the pups they were Small, Medium and Large. They’ve pretty much kept their relative sizes, but their personalities have developed differently. Goo is a smart and feisty little girl, a spitfire, intense with her love and her play. The boys are bigger, more mellow, but so very affectionate. Like all puppies they enjoy a good dig and some chewing, and will get into mischief. They will need a lot of attention and patience to help them grow into wonderful canine citizens. Please consider seriously the commitment a puppy takes before calling for an interview.

INSTA (Inga) --


INSTA (INGA) 10 month old 46 pound yellow female. She came to us from a home with way too many dogs and the owner could not give her the love and attention she needed, resulting in a lack of confidence. It's taken time to introduce her to many things she's never heard, seen or smelled before, but she's accepted so much and is doing OK with it all. She can be shy at first meeting you, then warms up. Even though Inga plays well with other dogs, she does intimidate small dogs. She seems uninterested in cats. She is OK with children and has been around a 3 year old and done well. You can pet her when she's eating and she takes treats gently. She sleeps in a wire crate at night and hasn’t had any accidents in the crate, house or outside kennel. Inga loves to play ball (not always bringing it back, still learning), likes car rides, walks nicely on leash, and likes to cuddle. She does have a bit of a stubborn streak and 'needs to be told' who's boss. Obedience classes are a 'must'. She loves to help you with gardening, sometimes taking off with your gloves. Inga is looking for someone special to give her a forever home with the love and understanding she deserves and would do best with someone who could stay home with her. She will make an excellent family pet, or companion for a couple or single person. If you are that special someone, come meet this sweet little girl, she'll melt your heart. UPDATE: Inga has come a long way since her foster family took her in. This girl is finally comfortable with her routine and is not frightened of the many things she was so at first. Inga has learned to: go get the ball or toy, brings it back and drops, it's her new favorite pastime. She also barks to alert. She is happy and more confident in accepting people into her world. This last week her foster took in another rescue, she has stayed at his side comforting him and showing him all the ins and outs of his new foster home. Inga is a wonderful companion to her kind as well as her humans. Originally coming from a large group of dogs, we feel she will do better in your household with the companionship of another dog (not small).

Concerned about combining a Labrador with other animals? You just need to find the *right* Lab(s). We added two Labs to a household with cockatiels, lizards, rats and a bunny ... And they get along *just fine* ... and the birds walk around on the floor -- and sometimes on the dogs!                                                                        ... comment from a new Lab Parent

JD --


JD is about a 6 year old 90 pound dark yellow male. Originally rescued last year and quickly adopted, he was recently returned because he smells. Yes, we agree and took him straight to the vet where we found he has a skin infection. He is being treated with medicated baths, oral antibiotics and being fed grain free dog food so hopefully he'll be smelling like a rose in no time. Other than that minor speed bump, JD is the happiest, easy going boy. He's house trained, crate trained, knows basic obedience, gets along with other dogs...he's just that perfect ol' yellow dog! You tell him 'give kisses' and you'll have a tongue bath. And he has a catlike use of his front legs...he will swat at you with them. And if invited (and we're working on only if invited), he will put his front paws on your shoulders (so much easier to give kisses that way!). If you can't tell by now, we really adore JD and would really like to find him a home where he can just hang out and follow you around the house.

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KIVA #2 --

KIVA #2 is a sweet little 43 pound about 8 month old black female. She was picked up as a stray with another dog and taken to a rural shelter. Owners re-claimed the other dog leaving her so rescue was called to find this little girl a wonderful home. And she is going to make a wonderful addition. She already knows sit, sleeps quietly in her crate, is good with other dogs, and now that she is in foster care is getting house trained (if she wasn't already). Shelter staff called her their little sweetheart and said she interacted well with small children. She is not the typical out of control puppy, this girl has a gentle demeanor about her...but don't let that fool you...she's still a puppy and needs her mind and body exercised to make her the best possible dog she can be.

KODA --


KODA is a 6 or 7 year old chocolate male around 50 lbs. Koda acts much younger, and is very affectionate and loving. He is long and lean, built like a deer and just as fast. He is high energy, and loves to run and play fetch (he would be a great bird dog). His speed is impressive, often catching the toy before it hits the ground. When inside he mellows out and is happy just to be in the same room with you, coming over every so often for a hug and to "check in." He sleeps at the foot of my bed and uses the doggie door to go outside to go to the bathroom. He is housebroken, and has done nothing wrong inside the house. Koda was surrendered when his owner passed away. We hear from the family that he loves and gets along with other dogs, cats and children. Koda had some bad habits when I got him (getting on the furniture), but learned quickly what not to do, and what was ok. He is very smart and wants to please. My only recommendation is that he needs to go to someone willing to exercise him, walks, trips to the park or river. He is high energy and needs to be worked. Also Koda would be best around children 8 years or older. Koda's only shortcoming is that his coat has suffered from possibly the lack of a proper diet. The vet said his blood panel showed everything normal and that he is healthy. We are hoping with a good diet his loss of hair on his tail will improve. To date we have seen signs that his coat is getting better.

KOKO #2 --


KOKO #2 is about a 70 pound just turned 9 chocolate female. Chained in a yard and used as a breeder her entire life, Koko is looking for a cushy retirement home...and she deserves it! She is enjoying the easy life in her current foster home where she is now house trained, sleeps on her dog bed next to her foster mom's bed. She now knows what toys are and she never misses an opportunity to carry them around. She enjoys the company of her foster friends and she will do best with another dog since she has NEVER been an only dog. She is learning to walk on a leash...remember being chained up means she knows how to go in circles...but she enjoys walking in a straight line. Having been neglected for so long, it will take time for her coat to recover from being sunbleached, but she is getting fish oil daily to help. With any dog who has had little previous attention and training, she doesn't come without some faults...but who can blame her for counter surfing...she is a lab and loves her food!

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LUKE --

LUKE
This is Luke, a 7 year old purebred big yellow guy who is an owner surrender. Luke is sweet, sweet, sweet and very gentle. He is extremely smart and knows his obedience. He will let you know when he wants to go out by ringing the bells that are hanging on the doorknob. He's great in the car and quiet when he's outside by himself. He makes himself at home by your feet or on the couch, your choice. He's a little big for toddlers but would be great with kids 8 and up. Luke is on a grain free food since he tends towards itching with grain. Other than that, he's ready for his new home.
By the way, Luke likes other dogs and is up for a playmate!

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MILO --

MILO 1 year old purebred yellow male. This boy found his way to the Sacramento SPCA and they called us. Poor Milo was one of 4 large dogs growing up and no one had time to train him. He learned to survive his “pack” by being tough. There is not an aggressive bone in his body but he found body slamming and toy grabbing to be great fun. Milo has been with a trainer for two weeks and now comes when called, is housebroken and has some manners. He is still a tough independent little guy and will need a firm and consistent hand. Did we mention he loves to retrieve and get belly rubs? Milo is probably too active for children under 8 but he would love some older kids to run and play with.

Milo's Video

NENA --  ADOPTED! Thank You!!


NENA 2 year old Fox Red female. Nena has a STORY. We have a friend who does international rescue with Golden Retrievers in Taiwan and Mexico. She called saying she had taken a lovely female from the Cabo San Lucas SPCA who turned out to be more Lab than Golden and would we take her. Well when we met her we fell in love. Nena is sweet, mellow, has lovely manners, housebroken, walks on lead and has the sweetest face you have ever seen. She moved right into her foster's home, greeted her male Lab and promptly got up on her foster's bed for a nap. She is gentle with children and takes treats with a soft mouth. She really couldn't be more perfect.

"Labs like to play on waterbeds. Its something about the squishiness. They romp and twirl, chew on each other. Its really wild."                                                      ... a new Lab "Parent"

PATRICK --

PATRICK (Paddy McCoy) 3 month old black male. Here I am all you wonderful wannabe lab families. I am full of energy, tolerate cats (just like to play but I am ruff, ruff, and Foster Mommy says "No." I have a good appetite and always clean my bowl. You bet, I let you know when I need to go potty and will go on or off a leash. I love being outdoors to run, jump and play. Water, yup, love that too, Sometimes I act light lightning, now you see me, now you don't because I am fast…so fast I make myself dizzy. I am looking for a forever home with people who have plenty of love and time on their hands. Nap time is a breeze and after I have been playing, I go in my crate and sleep for a couple of hours, then play with my toys.

REMMIE #2 --

REMMIE #2 is a 5-6 year old BIG yellow male weighing in at 100+ pounds. Remmie was found as a stray with a wound on his rear leg. Some good samaritans kept him and cared for him while trying to find his people. Nobody came forward for him so he was taken to a shelter and they called us to help! Remmie has settled right in with his foster brothers and sister, and for as heavy as he is, all he wants to do is run around the yard. He loves to run and sniff, and run and sniff! Remmie is crate trained, house broken, and has great house manners. He knows his basic commands, but he will only sit for a second, then he is off again! He knows out, come, and off too! Remmie is a big love bug, he is just the cutest lion I have ever seen. He needs to lose about 10-15 pounds, so we are working on that. At his current size, he might be a little big for toddlers, especially since he loves to run. He is going to make the best companion! Come fall in love with this big boy!

DOG HAIKU:

The cat is not all
Bad - she fills the litter box
With Tootsie Rolls.
Dig under fence-why?
Because it's there. Because it's
There. Because it's there.

SADIE #3 --  ADOPTED! Thank You!!

SADIE #3 2 year old yellow female. This obviously purebred and well bred girl was found as a stray and no one claimed her. She is simply wonderful. Gentle with a toddler, great with other dogs...she will, however chase a cat. Sadie is housebroken and has lovely house manners. She doesn't dig or chew...well maybe stuffed toys, but not human items. Sadie alarm barks but that's it...no "recreational barking." Did we mention she's simply beautiful?

SANDY --

SANDY This little 8 month old yellow girl has spent her entire life (so far) basically without any socialization and she is making progress towards becoming that dog that fills your heart with joy. It will take her quite a while to come full circle and meet your expectations. She most likely will need up to a year to come around and be that dog you want her to be...so if you have the time to invest in the best return of your personal investment, Sandy wants to be your girl. Please only consider adopting her if you can help to reach the other side.

SPENCER --


SPENCER 4 year old yellow male. Spencer was found as a stray and no one claimed him. A good Samaritan took him in and called us. Spencer is small, probably only 55 lbs but so sweet. His time "on the road" has made him suspicious and wary but with treats and "silly talk" he warms right up. Spencer is a gentle soul who would prefer cuddles and pets to rough and tumble play. He is good with other dogs...don't know about cats. We have not had him around children but we suspect as gentle as he is that he will be fine.

STITCH --

STITCH is a 10 year old, 74 pound, big ol' yellow male. Stitch was adopted last year but his owner is seriously ill. He is a mix...he has small ears which look funny on his big head and he's a bit overweight and has a touch of arthritis. Hey, not to be sensitive, but old, fat and ugly are what happens to most of us! Stitch is a house dog, house trained, knows sit, down, and shake. He likes car rides and an open car door is an invitation. Owner said he was not good with cats, but he was fine with the cat at the vet clinic so it may be cat specific. He is a big baby, a real teddy bear...it is obvious that Stitch has been well loved and it had to be heartbreaking for his owner to have to give him up. So now Stitch is looking for a new home where he can curl up by the fireplace and warm his aging bones and get loving pats on his head and daily walks with his new master. Stitch is aptly named because he will have you in stitches. This boy is a character! He has so much personality--if he sees you looking at him, he'll roll over for a belly rub, so don't make eye contact unless you can take the time to give him a good belly scratch!

TOBY #2 --

TOBY #2
6-7 year old chocolate boy. Toby is showing just a little grey under his chin. He is a Chocolate Labrador/Irish Setter mix. A beautiful chocolate red color. You can see both breeds in him. He has the calm, laid back attitude of a mature Lab and the prancing run of an Irish Setter. Toby has a little longer fur about his neck and shoulders than a Lab but not as long as a setter on the rest of his body. He also doesn't shed as much as the Labs that I have known. He is great with other dogs, gentle with children and so mellow. Toby is one of those dogs that does everything well. I haven't found any thing bad about him, no counter surfing or trying to steal food off the table. He takes treats with a very gentle touch. He doesn't chase the cat and is not interested in horses or the neighbor’s goat. Toby knows the basic commands, sit, stay, off and down and comes when he is called. When he comes in the house he goes straight to his doggy bed and lies down. At night when it's bedtime he will go in the bedroom and sleep on his dog bed all night without any noise out of him. Toby will let you know when he has to go outside and do his business. He gets along with both of his foster sisters and brother. Toby rides well in the car, gets in and lies down with no trouble whatsoever. I think that he likes to go for rides because when we go out to the yard he runs straight to the car and acts like he wants to get in. If someone wanted to adopt a dog that will fit in with very little or no training Toby is your dog. He is the complete package. He was fitting in with us like he was always our dog after the first day. I think that Toby is the best dog that I have ever fostered.

TULE --  ADOPTED! Thank You!!


TULE is about a 6 year old 75 pound chocolate female. She was picked up as a stray by animal control in W. Sacramento and her people never came for her. She had a small growth removed and has endured heartworm treatment and she's better than ever. This girl is drop dead gorgeous! She has the shiniest deep chocolate coat. But more importantly, she has the wonderful lab personality! She is friendly, happy, easy going but with some energy, good with other dogs, perfect house manners. After heartworm treatment, dogs have to be kept quiet for 4 weeks, and through the first 2, Tule has been an angel. We want to thank all our generous donors who unselfishly donated toward her treatment. Tule could fit in to just about any home but we really want to see her in the forever home where she will be cherished for being the special girl that she is. Update: Tule has completed her heartworm treatment and is ready to go home. Because she has been so calm and quiet, she has been given free reign of the house, choosing to sleep in the dog bed just outside her foster parent's bedroom. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs but she would also make a fantastic only dog as well. She just wants her people's attention and she will sit right next to you and look up lovingly into your eyes...that's all it takes to fall in love with Tule!

TUCKER --  ADOPTED! Thank You!!

TUCKER Our new yellow boy Tucker is about 4-5 years old and is also a gentle giant. He weighs about 95 pounds, and yes he is as gentle as they come. He takes treats with a very soft mouth, he is very good around kids, he loves to play with his toys and retrieve his tennis balls. If he doesn't drop the tennis ball right in front of your feet, he will let you take it out of his mouth. He appears to be house trained, crate trained and he doesn't mind going for a car ride here and there. Despite his size, Tucker is a very sweet and sensitive boy, he gets along with other dogs, appears to do well with cats and he would love a family to call his own. It will be very hard to let this boy go especially since both kids in his foster home are voting to keep him. You better hurry up!

LABBY RESCUE PIE RECIPE

Take one rescued lab, roll and play until lightly pampered, and then add the following ingredients:
1 Cup of patience
1 Cup of understanding
1 Pinch of correction
1 Pinch of hard work
2 Cups of praise and 1 1/2 cups of fun.
Blend well. Heat with the warmth of your heart and mix with owner until consistency is such that owner and labby are one.

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The following dogs are AVAILABLE INDEPENDENTLY of LabRescue.

these listings are added as a courtesy.
CCLRR has not evaluated these dogs and makes no claims as to their health or temperament.
Please use the contact info listed with each dog.

   

KOBE

GREAT FAMILY PET FOR ALL AGES!!!

Kobe (75lbs.) is a beautiful, GENTLE, OUTGOING, goofy 13 yr. old pure-bred yellow English Lab who acts like he's 5! He is an active boy and plays ball without tiring. Kobe had lived with the same family his entire life. After they had 3 children, they decided they didn't have the time for him anymore and turned him over to rescue after his never-ending love and loyalty for them. Kobe greets and loves everyone he comes in contact with - showering them with lots of wet sloppy kisses! He likes and plays tug of war with other dogs. He is also a GREAT companion with cats. Because Kobe had been left on his own quite a lot before we rescued him, we would like him to live with someone who is home most or part of the day, but not required. He is super affectionate, and just wants to be your best buddy. Kobe is healthy, micro-chipped, crate-trained and up to date on his vaccinations. And, he LOVES to swim!!! Donation negotiable. Email Holly at hollystill@sbcglobal.net for a chance at meeting this sweet hunk of love - Kobe! Contact Holly at (650) 322-9888

BELLA

Bella is a 3 yo lab/border collie mix dog looking for a new home when her previous owners became unable to care for her when moving. She has the personality of a Lab in that she loves to ride in the car and play fetch and go walking and jogging. She really needs a family with experienced large dog owners who will help her fine tune her training and give her a fun "job" that can engage her Border Collie mentality to work. She loves to chill out with her people which could include older teenage children as well as adults. Bella would be the perfect walking, running jogging companion for an active family.
Animal Rescue of Tracy, 209-642-4324

SPANKY


Spanky is a 3 year old male lab mix. He is looking for a new home because his owner has health problems and can’t give him the exercise he needs. Spanky is silly, goofy and playful. He loves catch, loves water, he really loves any type of balls, he likes to play tug of war (but he is very strong), likes to walk (but best to let him run first and let out some energy)...he just really likes to play. He hasn’t been around other dogs much but has been to PetSmart several times and so far so good. He has also been around a Shih-Tzu a few times and has been OK. He was raised with a cat but was too playful for her. His owner thinks he would be better with older kids; he’s been around kids 7 and up and is good with them. Spanky can act protective if strangers come to the house, but when introduced he is very receptive. He does better if people are calm and quiet when first meeting him. He does not like loud sounds and doesn't like to be alone for long periods of time (he will cry). Spanky is housebroken, crate trained, neutered and up to date on shots. Please contact labrescue2@gmail.com to find out more about him.

Other Places to Check
  
Check your local shelters, Petfinder
and our LAB LINKS page

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WE NEED YOUR HELP

In 2002 we put 326 Labs through CCLRR.
We finished 2003 with a whopping 439 Labs through the program.
In 2004 we did 409 Labs.
In 2005 we put 355 Labs through the program.
2006 brought us 334 Labs and 2007 brought 338

In 2008 445 Labs were taken into our program.
In 2009 our total was 457 Labbies needing new homes.
2010 brought us 426 Labbies in need of new homes.
329 Labs entered our progam in 2011 and 324 in 2012
We take in Labs with broken legs, Labs with torn knees (ACL) Labs with eyelids that turn in...so painful and potentially blinding, Labs with kennel cough and pneumonia. We need your help. Our vet bills are huge and we don't want to turn away Labs in need.
PLEASE DONATE TO LAB RESCUE.
You can use PayPal or mail a check to CCLRR, P.O. Box 221094, Sacramento, CA 95822. We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization and your donations are tax deductible.

Thank you to all of you who sent and are continuing to send donations, you are what make it all possible.

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