Here is our 2012 Calendar with wonderful Rescued Labs plus a few of their friends.

This is a fundraiser for Lab Rescue.
If you would like one e-mail Jackilab@comcast.net

They are $15. Plus $1.85 for postage and mailing.

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

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 Lucky #2, Rocky, Zuko and Droopy

Please help us save the life of a Lab -- donate using the PayPal link to the left.

PHOENIX

After 15 years in Rescue I thought I had seen it all. This boy was picked up by the Stockton Shelter...he was found running in a vineyard and obviously nearly starved to death. He weighs 43 lbs and should weigh
80lbs. We went straight to the vet where they ran a blood panel....his kidneys are ok. He's terribly anemic and naturally full of worms. Well some IV fluids, antibiotics, worm meds and a warm bed and he'll be ready to go to a foster home. His tail never stopped wagging as he was poked, prodded and examined. He sat patiently with his head in my lap. He almost sighed as he was petted. He will be on 4 small meals a day until he slowly gains the weight back. Now the bad news. Both his eyes are entropean which means his lower eyelashes turn in and constantly scratch his eyeballs. This can be fixed surgically but we have to wait until he is stronger. This is expensive surgery and we could use some help...SO

Send donations to: CCLRR 6642 Cumberland Pl Stockton Ca 95219

AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED THE VOTES ON HIS NAME ….
PHOENIX WHO ROSE FROM THE ASHES…SEEMS APPROPRIATE

Hello Everyone,

I know many of you must be wondering how our "Starving Boy" is doing- so here's the update...

Jackie dropped him off with me (Judy Moglia in Tracy) last Friday afternoon (the 13th) some may think it unlucky- but not for him it's the beginning of his new life...

Saturday morning I gave him a well needed flea bath, he was happy to get rid of the pests. After he was all dry he pranced around the backyard letting the world know how good he felt and smelled.

5 days of a special diet and medications brought Wednesday morning excitement- he had a soft but Formed Stool. Yeah !!!

I've been treating his eyes with the given meds and as soon as he gains the pounds needed he can have the surgery.

Doesn't seem to have any skin allergies. Has nice healthy ears and a tail that won't stop wagging...
He likes other dogs- His romps around the backyard- Is everyone's friend- His Favorite is keeping warm curled up on his Soft Pillows... He is a real Sweet Boy...

I think the photos speak for themselves on how he's doing...

I'll continue to keep you all updated with his progress...

Judy
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Hi There,


It's been 11 days since I gave an update on Phoenix- you can see he's coming along very well.
And only days away from his Vet visit to see if he's ready for his surgery.
This boy has been so good about his eye washes and meds, it's time for it to be over...

Let's all Paws for A Prayer for Phoenix...

Judy

UPDATE PHOENIX

Phoenix now weighs 69 lbs and is SO HAPPY the change in him is simply wonderful to see, even his vet was impressed. Today he had his eye surgery…repaired both entropean eyes. Poor Phoenix will be wearing the dreaded “Cone” for 10 days until his stitches come out. His foster Judy continues to clean and medicate his eyes. Another 2 weeks and Phoenix will be looking for his “Forever” home.

PLEASE HELP LEO

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" or in rescue, "your abused, abandoned or unwanted Labrador Retrievers" yearning for a warm, loving home. It is our mission to save as many of these animals as we can, but we need your financial support to continue. Meet Leo...that's what his rescuer calls him because he has the heart of a lion...we were called to help save this very well mannered yellow male when he was found with injuries consistent with falling out of a truck and landing on his head. He was immediately taken to a vet where his wounds were attended to, given antibiotics and sent home with his new found angel. Suzanne stayed with him, never leaving his bedside until she was sure he was out of danger. She cleans his wounds twice a day, making sure he gets all his medications and takes him for short walks. Now that he is in stable condition, he's been transported to the Sacramento area so that we can get him in to specialists. His people never came for him to save his life, but rescue did knowing it is going to be costly and a long term commitment to get him back to where he can be put up for adoption. He's already captured the hearts of everyone he's met with the constant tap tapping of his tail. This boy has such a will to live and is so happy with every bit of contact, sometimes painful when dressing his wounds, but he gives his caretaker sweet kisses as if to say 'thank you'. Won't you please consider donating whatever you can to help Leo and other labs with their very expensive veterinary bills. Because we have treated so many labs with costly ailments like the dozens of labs with heatworm disease, we are not in a financial position where we can continue to take on the truly needy. We hate to turn them away but without your help, we may have to. Leo is grateful that he is one of the lucky ones. We hate to beg, but we've learned from our labs...please help them with any contribution you are comfortable giving.

The Central Valley Chapter of CCLRR is now an independent rescue with a new name

click here to see more information about
the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno

www.cclabrescuecvc.org

Won't You Help Us?

Not only has rescue been taking in more dogs than we comfortably have room for, but we are getting dogs that need extra care with astronomical vet bills! We don't want to turn away any adoptable Labrador, but without the finances and foster homes, it is becoming a reality. Since the first of the year, we've had a lab with a broken leg, one with a disconnected kneecap, 3 dogs with ACL injuries, 2 heartworm positive dogs, a dog hit by a car with a severely lacerated leg, a sweet female with pyometra, another brood bitch dumped because she is 'old', and a pregnant girl whose owner dumped her at the shelter where she gave birth to 7 puppies--only 1 survived and momma is fighting for her life. We, in rescue, see the ugly side of humanity, but we also have wonderful volunteers whose hearts are as large as the moon and open their homes and their hearts to give another's 'trash' a second chance for health and happiness. What keeps us all going is the love and compassion these Labradors give in return and the absolutely wonderful homes you adopters give them in the end. I know not everyone can open their home to a foster dog(exactly the same reason we fosters all have a house full--but the rewards are worth it!), but if you could open your wallets just a little, it would mean a world of difference to a lab in need.

Save A Life, Adopt A Labrador!
www.cc-labrescue.org

See More SUCCESS STORIES and IN LOVING MEMORY STORIES here

ANNIE #2 --

ANNIE#2 is a young 1-1 ½ year old 67 pound yellow female lab mix. A rural shelter asked us for help with Annie because she is so sweet. We saw that she's a mix, but she is worth saving. She's been in quarantine with Gus and they have a great time playing together. She is shy at first, but once she gets to know you, her silly side comes out. She adores her current foster dad and goes running to him to give him kisses. He has her sleeping in a crate and she goes right in it at bedtime. Annie is currently waiting a foster home to open up so we can see how she is in the house, but we think she'll be fine. If you are looking for a sweet, nice young girl, give Annie a look.

BAILEY #3 --

BAILEY#3 is a 50 pound, beautiful 6 year old chocolate female. I just LOVE to retrieve anything! Toys, balls, rocks, you name it! I am house trained and I love my new hooman friends. I am looking for my forever home so I can settle in and give you all the labbie love and devotion you want!

BARNEY --

BARNEY is a 10 year old, 80 pound black male that had been adopted to an older gentleman, and returned as Barney really needs another dog for company. He would do well with a family with children 5 and older. Barney loves people, dogs of any size but we are not sure about cats. He is crate trained, housebroken , and will sleep on a dog bed in your bedroom as he likes to be with his humans. Barney has lots of energy, he loves to go for his 2 daily walks for about a mile or so. He also loves going for rides in the car.

BEAR --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

BEAR is a 2 year old black male. This “drop dead handsome” boy came to us from the Tuolumne County Shelter. He stayed in quarantine and has finally gone to a foster home. We find he is housebroken, has great manners, good with other dogs and is just an “all around” gentleman. That’s the good news, now the bad news…he has come down with kennel cough again…we don’t know how or where he picked it up but he will not be receiving visitors for another week. His foster will be happy to answer questions and take names of interested adopters.

BRANDON --

BRANDON is a mature about 8 plus year old 85 pound yellow male. He was adopted this spring, but his adopters decided that he wasn't the right dog for their family dynamics so returned him to rescue. So, poor Brandon is again looking for a forever home where he can finally hang up his leash for good. He is an easy going older fellow who puts the mellow in fellow. He has excellent house manners. He needs to lose the extra 15+ pounds he gained in the last 6 months snacking on people food to take off the extra pressure on his aging joints. Daily walks are just fine with Brandon and he looks forward to them along with car rides and scratches behind the ears...all great and typical lab qualities. Brandon came back into rescue understandably bewildered but he is settling into his foster home where they love him, and he is ready to settle into your home next.

BRITTNEY#2 --

is a sweet 9 year old yellow female who would love to have her very own person. Brittney was rescued by a young woman and her family from a situation where she was not taken care of very well. Unfortunately, I think the family over compensated by feeding Britt WAY too much food. As you can see, she is overweight, causing her elbow with dysplasia to be painful when she walks. Britt is on a serious diet, the Vet's recommendation is for her to lose 30 lbs. It helps we have a pool, so she swims every day. Once she starts shedding some of those pounds we'll see how she gets around. Britt also has low thyroid function, this may be part of her weight problem, again time will tell. She has some fatty tumors, the biopsies came back NOT cancerous; these are very common in older dogs. Brittney has ear infections and has lost the hearing in one of her ears. She has a growth on the top of her right front foot which becomes inflamed when she fusses with it...this too is NOT cancer. With all of this going on, Brittney remains the sweetest girl, never complains, she walks around the yard with my dogs or hangs out in the house. She’s not pushy for petting, food is important to her but she happily waits for her breakfast and dinner...1/2 cup protein and 1/2 cup steamed mixed veggies. Brittney will not disappoint you. She touches my heart every time I see her whole body come alive when you touch or talk to her. This is a special, special girl.

UPDATE: Brittany’s looking much slimmer and is ready for her new home. She has lost most of the weight recommend by her Vet, and with time she will firm up some, especially if she swims. She's such a beautiful girl, I've been calling her Marilyn. Her ears and joints are on going maintenance, right now she's on Metacam for her joints. Britt loves to be with people, will follow you where ever you go. If the weather is nice, she likes to sleep on the porch, but most of the time she likes to be in the house on her Orthopedic bed and will sleep in your bedroom at night. Britt can't get enough pets and belly rubs, she actually rolls on her back, and shows off that trim new belly. If you would love an easy by your side companion, Britt is the Labby for you.....

CASSIE --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

CASSIE is a 7 ½ year old, 90 pound black female. An alumna to rescue, she was returned recently because of family allergies to the dog. Cassie has been with boys 3 and 8 years old and was raised with kids all her life. She's been a well loved family pet her entire life so we know she is good with kids, dogs, cats...she is what we in rescue call bomb proof. Nothing phases this sweet girl. Well mannered, easy going, house trained, sleeps on her dog bed. She will make a marvelous addition to any family.

CHESTER --

CHESTER is a 6 to 8 year old, 81 pound chocolate male. Come and meet Chester, one of the sweetest dogs in the world. His tail wags back and forth like a windshield wiper, he is just a big happy boy! Chester is house trained, and loves his hoomans. Chester's only problem is that he has arthritis in his legs. He can run and play, but also takes it easy some of the time. Chester takes medicine for his arthritis. Because of this he is classified as a special needs dog.

CIDER --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

CIDER is a 7 year old, dark chocolate female. Cider comes to us from a well known breeder of top show Labs. Cider has been a brood bitch producing beautiful Lab babies but now she is retired and ready for a career change. As with all breeding dogs her hips, elbows and eyes have been certified clear. Cider is great with other dogs, loves children and ignores cats. She was bred to have a wonderful mellow temperament. Cider would love to have a family with children to take care of.

CODY #2 --

CODY#2 is a 10 year old yellow male weighing in at a fit 90lbs. Cody is a victim of foreclosure. He came from a busy home with several other animals and therefore we want him to go to a home with at least one other dog. Cody loves to hang out with his Chocolate Lab girlfriends, go for walks, car rides and easy hikes. Cody does not jump on furniture, sleeps in his own bed, loves toys, especially stuffed animals he can decapitate! He has arthritis and is on meds to be more comfortable. One look into those sweet brown eyes and you'll be in love!

CODY --

CODY is a 7 year old yellow male. This boy is a love. He is just out of the Shelter and is in quarantine in a kennel. Poor boy, but not a peep out of him. We don't know what his former life was like but being confined in a crate makes him very nervous...he goes around in circles and pants and whines. We think he'll relax in a home. So far we know he's fine with other dogs, loves his humans. We'll update as we know more about him. Oh did we mention he is "drop dead" handsome.

CONNOR --

CONNOR is a 4 year old chocolate male. This poor boy doesn’t know what has happened to him. He found his way to the Sacramento Shelter and then he was scooped up by our volunteer and dumped in another kennel on kennel cough quarantine. Needless to say he’s a bit shell shocked. So far we know he’s gentle, a bit fearful but warms up with pets and cuddles. We think when he finally gets into a foster home he’s going to blossom. We’ll keep you posted.

DROOPY --

DROOPY is a 3 to 4 year old black male. This wonderful boy has been well cared for and well loved but due to a family change, poor Droopy needs a new home. Droopy is great with other dogs, ignores cats, loves children and knows basic obedience. Droopy is a "Velcro" Lab...He is at your side constantly. We're looking for a family with children and someone who is home during the day, poor Droopy really hates to be left alone.

EBONY --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

EBONY is a 6 year old, 45-50 pound little black female. This beautiful girl found her way to the Oakdale Shelter and no one came for her. Ebony is housebroken and knows how to use a doggie door. She is learning her manners with sit, down and heel. We have found that Ebony can take or leave a ball, she is happier being with her human hanging out. A cat free home is recommended.

ELLIE --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

ELLIE is a 3 year old chocolate female. This pretty girl came to us from a Shelter. So far we know she loves pets and cuddles, is great with other dogs and hates being quarantined in a kennel. We’ll know more in a week or so.

DOG HAIKU:

GUS --

GUS is a 2 year old purebred black male. This very handsome boy has been a ranch dog....always free to run the acreage as he pleases. Well he gets bored and has found some REALLY LARGE friends to play with. The family's cattle. So far the cows and Gus are just having a good time but someone is going to get hurt so Gus needs a new home. Gus is sweet and would love to have a family and kids to play with.
Obedience school is an absolute requirement...Gus needs work on his manners. He is smart, wants to please and will be really wonderful with some training.

GUS --

GUS is a big 5 year old black male tipping the scales at 93 pounds. This boy ended up as a stray at a rural shelter, but from the looks of Gus, he's NEVER missed a meal. And by his personality, he's never missed a belly rub either. Gus is a big loveable, huggable teddy bear. It was impossible to take an upright picture of him except for the trip to the vet so you'll have to go on my word, Gus is a nice looking lab except for the 10-15+ extra pounds on him. He is very well behaved, does pull a little on a leash, jumps right into his crate in the car or rides like a gentleman on the seat. He sleeps in a crate at night without a peep. He's just getting over his doggie cold he caught at the shelter, so he hasn't had house time yet, but we just know from everything we do know about him, he's going to be wonderful. This is a dog that was obviously well loved. He loves his belly rubs and he will be on his back the instant you make eye contact!

JACK --

JACK is a 5 year old 115 pound black male. Described by the shelter staff as 'the most outrageously AWESOME lab in the world'--how could we say no to rescuing him? Jack came in as a stray to the shelter, found the owner via microchip, and owner surrendered him because his gate was broken and Jack kept getting out. Everything about Jack is big except for his energy level (thank goodness!). He has a huge head, the biggest paws I've ever seen on a lab, and a big pudgy mid-section that can be slimmed down with daily walks and no more 'free feeding'. Jack is truly awesome. He walks well on a leash with no pulling, knows sit, LOVES car rides, lived with other dogs and just sniffs cats that allow him to. He's been raised around children and with his easy going nature, he'll be fine with all ages. Jack is a super mellow, loving lab looking for a home where he'll be a big part of the family. Did I mention, Jack gives BIG kisses too.

JACKSON --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

JACKSON is a 5 year old, 70 pound black male. Jackson is a handsome, fun-loving guy. Jackson loves to play with other dogs, he acts like a 2 year old when he gets going! Today, a terrier actually climbed up on him! Jackson would make an awesome jogging or hiking partner as he's strong and healthy with lots of vim and vigor. He's an inside outside dog.

JET --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

Jet 4 year old purebred black male. This beautiful boy is really pretty perfect. He is housebroken, good with other dogs, has had puppy training (a refresher course would be good) ignores cats and inside birds. Jet is really beautiful and rather small at 57 lbs. What more could you want?

JODY --

JODY is a 6 year old chocolate female. This pretty girl is so scared…she will bark at you when you walk up to her kennel but then lean against you when you have made friends just shivering. She spent some time at a Shelter and we think it just scared her to death. You can tell her former owners bred her and she has had more than one litter. With a patient gentle family to love her Jody will blossom back into the lovely Lab she has been. Oh did we mention, she is simply “drop dead gorgeous”.

Watch Jody in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGjMINro4kI

JUSTICE --                                   Adoption Pending!

JUSTICE is a 10 month old, 70 pound chocolate male. His people lived in the country with no fenced yard and they worked all day leaving him to go visiting. He visited the neighbor's flock of sheep...NOT hurting them but he got jail time for his offense. Justice deserves a second chance. He is a big puppy! Friendly, happy, just wanting to be around his people. He's just come into rescue, so we are still getting to know him, but we have a feeling we won't have that opportunity...because he won't last...he's wonderful! He is learning to tolerate his crate, though he'd prefer to help you drive (a big no-no!). He walks nicely on leash with little correction needed. He knows sit, we're guessing he's house trained (no accidents so far but no guarantees) and he doesn't jump up on you. He will definitely need some time for adjustment...poor guy has gone from the happy wanderer to a home with lots of rules and restrictions...but he's a smart boy and he will adapt, but having someone or another dog around will definitely make his transition easier.

KONA --

KONA is a 3 year old black female. This lovely girl just came to us from a Shelter. So far we know she rode like a pro in the car, gets along with other dogs and thinks dog toys are great. Kona is on kennel cough quarantine and we'll update you in a week or so.

LEO --

LEO a 3 year old yellow male. Leo was turned over to rescue by the shelter because he had fallen from the back of a moving truck on his head. The shelter vets did a wonderful job patching together what remained of his scalp, before turning him over to one of our volunteers. With a lot of tender care he was nursed back to health, then transferred again down to the Sacramento area to be readied for adoption. Through the whole ordeal Leo has been a brave prince, giving kisses even when some of the treatments were painful. Leo loves people, has pleasant house manners, enjoys other dogs, and would like to chase cats if given the chance. His wounds are almost completely healed, so he is looking for that lucky family who will bring this wonderful boy home.

LIBBY --

LIBBY is a 6 year black female who was surrendered to rescue because the owner’s Jack Russell Terrier did not get along with her. She is a very energetic dog who likes to run around the yard with her bone or ball in her mouth...she would be a great dog for a runner. Libby gets along with other dogs and loves to go to the dog park to visit. She is very quick retrieving a tennis ball but doesn't always bring it back to you. She knows some obedience like sit and down. She is housebroken and crate trained but gets excited when she first comes into the house. Most of all, Libby craves attention and loves to have her tummy rubbed.

LUCKY #2 --

LUCKY#2 is a handsome 9 year old, 99 pound, big black male. Lucky is just a big smoogie boy, he is the perfect lab, gets along with everyone that he meets! He is house broken, crate trained, he knows sit, down and stay. Lucky sleeps on his doggie bed in the bedroom with his foster siblings, and he loves to go for adventures in the car! He lets you know when he needs to go potty, and when he is ready to come back in. Lucky has a food allergy, so he is on a grain free food that is available at Costco, very reasonably priced too! He really is the ideal dog, he adapts wonderfully to any situation, and he just wants a home and humans to call his own. If you are looking for the perfect big lab, Lucky is for you.

MAX #1 --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

MAX#1 is a 9 month old chocolate male. Maxs’ owners moved out of the country, so now Max is looking for a new home. He is adorable, purebred AND A PUPPY!!! Max is a joyous bundle of energy…he leaps in the air, wags his tail and his whole body in total joy for any human who just might play with him. With patience, love and training he’s going to be a great Lab.

MAX #3 --

MAX #3 is a yellow male that’s 11 going on 12 and acts like he's full of energy and still loves life! Max is an exuberant Lab, even though it appears he injured his leg at some point in his life. He doesn't let that stop him from running, going for walks, playing with my Labs and now that swimming season has started the pool is his favorite toy. Max walks well on leash, but he is very strong and you will need to have him heel when you take him for walks. Max is great with big dogs but is seriously aggressive with small ones....no Toy Poodles or Yorkies for him please. He plays and swims very well with my labs and any other large dog that visits. Max is a wonderful dog in the house, is very loyal, has never had an accident and has nothing but love in his eyes for whom ever feeds him. Max sleeps on his doggie bed at night or by the fireplace in the winter and yes he does snore. Max knows how to open gates so an extra bolt on your gate is a must but he has had a few lessons on waiting at the gate for us to say OK before he enthusiastically opens and runs through, the same for coming in the house, he's a little pushy and has learned he gets the first treat if he sits and waits for the OK. Max is such a happy Lab, enjoys everything and always has a big smile on his face. This is a very special boy.

MAX #5 --

MAX#5 is a 7 year old, 90 pound, purebred dark yellow male. Max and his buddies had been kennel dogs but are very sweet and well socialized. What we discovered with his kennel mates is that they adapted to being house dogs immediately and love it and we expect the same from Max. WOW--we didn't expect him to be perfect immediately though, but that's what he's been in the house...NOT one accident! And he's having fun with all his new dog friends, both male and female, though a little basset hound female 1/3 his size scares him! Yep, this boy is a big baby and we love him dearly! It's so much fun to watch Max blossom...house time is a new experience so he is learning what is appropriate and what is not. Sticking your head into the oven because it smells good is NOT appropriate. He's catching on quickly. And yes, the tail is still clearing coffee tables, but he's a big boy...not his fault. Max will need a cat free home--we can't fix everything. We are so grateful we stuck it out for Max...he is such a great dog!!!

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OLIVER --

OLIVER is a 7 year old black male. He is overweight at 110-115 pounds and should probably drop 20 lbs. His owner says “Oliver has a very good temperament; he is great with my son and with other dogs (he lives with a fox terrier). He is not a dominant kind of dog. He’s strong but walks fine on a gentle leader. He has a tendency not to know his limits, and would swim or chase a ball until he hurt himself.” Oliver has arthritis in his hind legs which makes him sort of creaky. Losing weight and being put on glucosamine and an anti-inflammatory would really help. For that reason, we are offering this happy, loveable boy as special needs.

RENO --                                 Adoption Pending!

RENO is a handsome, 2 year old chocolate male with lots of personality, charm and very nice manners. He LOVES to retrieve and play with his toys, he is good with other dogs, house trained, crate trained, and rides well in the car. Reno does well on the leash, he knows sit, down, stay, no, and also knows some hand signals. Somebody spent some time with this wonderful dog and never looked for him in the shelter...hard to believe. Reno tested positive for heart worm while at the shelter, he has been treated and he is doing very well. He will be ready for his new home soon, but he is ready for visitors now.

ROCKY --

ROCKY is a 7 year old yellow male. Rocky is the victim of a not so friendly divorce. His humans couldn’t decide who would keep him, so they returned him to his breeder who called us to help place him in a loving home. Rocky’s breeder specializes in field trial Labs, so he is the taller, thinner looking Labrador. He gets along great with other dogs, but likes to chase cats and small critters. A cat free home would probably be best. Rocky grew up with a family with children, so we are sure he would do well with a forever family with kids. Rocky is housebroken, crate trained and knows basic commands. He is a bundle of love and fun, an active family or a person that runs would be perfect for this boy, he just loves to be with his humans, no matter what they are doing! When he is really happy, he does continuous pirouettes, so he likes to dance too!

ROCKY #2 --

ROCKY#2 is a handsome, purebred 4 year old, 75 pound chocolate male. Along with Snoopy, they are looking for a new home since the family's baby is allergic to the dogs. Once inside dogs, they are now outside only and the owners know they deserve better. Though they are not related, the owners want to keep them together because they are bonded. Rocky is good with other dogs both large and small and is fine with cats. He loves the water and you can't keep him out of it. Rocky has hunted in the past. He's big and strong but loveable and friendly too so an active family with older kids would be perfect for this happy pair. Two dogs keep each other company so they will be content to be in your back yard while you are at work during the day.

DOG HAIKU:

SADIE --

SADIE is an AKC registered, 5 1/2 year old, beautiful yellow female. Sadie's family could no longer care for her so they did the right thing and surrendered her to rescue. Sadie is very chubby at 100 pounds. She is on a diet, she should be 75 pounds. Luckily, Sadie is VERY toy motivated, she loves to retrieve. She didn't have many toys, so she made do by retrieving rocks. She loves her rocks. Despite being outside for the past year, she came into her foster home, got along with her foster brothers and sister, slept in a crate no problem and had no accidents in the house. She came in and was so overjoyed to be in the house, rolling around on her back, talking to everyone and generally just happy to have the love and attention. She was raised in a family with children, and has been around cats for the past year or so. Sadie appears to be possessive of her food, so if she is adopted into a multiple dog home, she should be fed separately. She is so full of love and joy that she will make anyone a wonderful companion!

SNOOPY --

SNOOPY is a handsome, purebred 4 year old, 75 pound yellow male. Along with Rocky, they are looking for a new home since the family's baby is allergic to the dogs. Once inside dogs, they are now outside only and the owners know they deserve better. Though they are not related, the owners want to keep them together because they are bonded. Snoopy is good with other dogs both large and small and will chase cats for the fun of it. Unlike his buddy, Snoopy prefers to remain dry. They are both described as gentle and they are just perfect lab brothers. They both have had basic obedience training but could use a little refresher course. Snoopy is big and strong but loveable and friendly too so an active family with older kids would be perfect for this happy pair. Two dogs keep each other company so they will be content to be in your back yard while you are at work during the day.

SPARKY --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

SPARKY is a 9 week old chocolate lab mix who came to us through a good samaritan. Sparky is a typical puppy: plays hard, sleeps hard. He's not a big chewer, but he does like to wrestle with his animal buddies. After a rumble he'll hit the dog bed for some zzzz's, then he's back at it. Everything is a plaything to this little guy. He's a smart boy and is eager to please so figuring out the crate and potty training will be a snap. He'll do best in a family who has time to spend with an active, impressionable pup. Please consider before you take the plunge of adopting a lab puppy that they will dig, chew, jump, and chew some more for several years, long after they lose their puppy cuteness. Make sure you are ready to invest considerable time and patience into this new family member.

SPIRIT --

Spirit is a 5 year old black female. What a pretty girl. She didn’t much like having her picture taken, she wanted to go PLAY. Spirit came to us from a Shelter so she is on kennel cough quarantine. We’ll know more in a week or so.

STITCH --

STITCH is an 8-9 year, 84 pound, big ol' yellow male. We get these sad stories in rescue, but this one really grabbed us. Stitch's elderly mom became seriously ill, husband had to leave to be by her bedside and there left Stitch. He took him to the local shelter where, because he does not like his feet touched, would have been put down so the owner took him to his vet to be humanely euthanized. The vet staff knew of us, asked him if it would be ok if they could try rescue and boarded him at no cost, another rescue helped with transport, and here is Stitch with a second chance. We were called his Christmas angel, but honestly, it took several Christmas angels all working together to save this boy. 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.
Update: 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!
Update: We were told Stitch didn't like his feet touched...and we believed it. It couldn’t be farther from the truth. He has NO problem with us handling his feet and though he doesn't particularly like his nails trimmed (what dog likes it?!), he tolerated it with little fuss. Stitch is one of a kind in looks and personality--you will not find a more loving dog.

TUCKER --                                   Adopted! Thank You!

TUCKER is a 9 month old black male. Aside from the fact this boy is AKC registerable, he is “drop dead gorgeous”. Tucker is really mellow for his age, he walks on lead, comes when he is called, great with other dogs. He is not yet housebroken but that is so easy with an adult Lab…takes about 3 days. Tucker is really special.

ZUKO --                               

ZUKO is a 6 year old black male. This super handsome guy came to us from an owner who could no longer keep him. He moved right into his foster's home perfectly. He is so sweet you could eat him with a spoon ... they just don't come any better than this boy. He is housebroken, knows most commands and loves everyone. Zuko would be perfect for a family with small children. He is a real pleasure to have in my home. If I had room for one more Lab, I would be calling Zuko my own.
UPDATE: Zuko was adopted and his family adored him, but unfortunately although Zuko loves children 5 and up, toddlers crawling on the floor terrify him…he runs away and growls at them. So we are looking for a family with older children.

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ASK LUCY

Gentle Labradors, it has come to our attention that many of you and your humans are having little problems. As a mature Labrador, female of course, I have had extensive experience in solving these little difficulties. Please e-mail your distress to moi, LUCY LABRADOR at lucythelab@sbcglobal.net and I will try to help... you along your way. As my paws do not fit the keyboard well, my human has agreed to answer your questions at my direction.

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Dear Lucy, My friend Buck and I went out the other night to investigate a rustleing in the bushes behind our home.....WELL, we found the rudest creature, a black and white thing that, without so much as a welcoming sniff sprayed us with the most awful smell. Our human said it was a Skunk and we cannot come in the house. Please help us. Honey

Dear Honey, Skunks are indeed very rude creatures with none of the manners and refinement of our breed. Please tell your humans to wash you in the following formula and do stay away from these creatures in the future.

LUCY LABRADORS HELPFUL HINTS:

1 qt 3% peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1TB liquid dishwashing soap

Wash the dog , leaving the lather on the dog 5 min. Rinse well and follow with some of your own cream rinse as it dries the hair out...it may take three washes over three days.

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Dear Lucy,
I am a 7 month old male labby and I am a fairly well mannered pup for my age. I have one little issue! I cannot stop chewing my humans stuff. They have provided me with all kinds of cool toys and chew toys for me but I just can't help myself to there stuff! They do a good job of watching me ...so I don't get to actually chew it to pieces like I want. Please help me with my addiction!!!
~ACE

Dear Ace, Although I am a mature Lab I still remember my puppy days. It is SO HARD to keep from chewing those wonderful, great smelling "human toys". When I was your age my humans bought me a Kong and stuffed it with peanut butter. It was really yummy and I liked it even better than their "toys". They were very diligent about putting their "toys" away where I couldn't get them. I also remember my mom putting something called Tobasco Sauce on her shoes......it was awful. It burned my mouth and I never touched her shoes again. She said it was for my own good but I still didn't speak to her for several days. Believe me, peanut butter is so much nicer than that awful Tobasco stuff. I hope this helps you.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-California-Labrador-Retriever-Rescue/168988904423

NEW_DOGS -- look for this graphic -- it will mark the 'new this week' dogs

MARIAH

Mariah is a sweet, loving 6 year old chocolate Lab. When I found Mariah she was skin and bones and basically dying. I rescued her from an owner who did not want to spend the time or money to figure out what was wrong with her. I took her to the vet who diagnosed Mariah with diabetes. I nursed her back to health and have been giving her insulin shots ever since. Mariah should have a healthy full life. Mariah needs a loving home with someone who can spend time with her and give her lots of love. She is such a loving dog and enjoys being around people and other dogs. She is ok outside or inside and just prefers to be around you. She loves getting attention and giving love back. She also likes to go on walks or spend time just lying in the grass enjoying life. She is very laid back and calm. Please let me know if you would like to meet Mariah and see if she is a good addition to your family. Mariah is spayed and is current on her shots.
Sarah 530-388-8831 or smaecox@gmail.com.

SAMMY

Sammy is a 7 year old Black Male. He has a history of Seizures, but has not had one in three years due to him being on a potassium supplement regularly. I temperament tested him with a 1.5 year old yellow male and he walked excellent with him and warmed up to him right away.Although he was a little skittish at first sight of me without the dog, after no eye contact and sitting on the floor for an elapsed 3 minutes, his curiosity brought him over and we met fine. He apparently loves to swim, go for car rides, and take long walks. We do have vet records for him also. The owner is currently in foreclosure and can no longer care for him.

John Davis
10117 Kenton Pl.
Las Vegas, NV 89144
jwd49@mac.com
(702) 569-0907

MARCUS

Hi! My name is Marcus. I'm a big boy, but I'm also a good boy.
I love to be with people, and I get along really well with other dogs, too.

I'm a 3 year old Red-Bone Hound Lab mix. I weigh about 100 pounds.
I'm neutered, current on all shots, heart worm tested negative, and microchipped.

I' m outside during the day and inside at night. I can walk on a leash and sit.

I'm a big bargain at $175.00. Just call my Foster Mom, Kathy at (530) 701-1877,
and we can meet. We live near the Sacramento area.

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