Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue (CCLRR) was "born" in July 1998 due to the great need to find loving homes for abused, abandoned or unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the Central Valley. We are an all-volunteer organization. Our dogs are in foster homes or with their current families; we do not have a central facility or shelter. We adopt to homes north to Redding and south to Fresno, and from the S.F. Bay Area south to Monterey County.

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Fighting To Save Charlie

UPDATE - 5/11/26

Charlie continues to show gradual improvement and is happily spending most of his time taking big naps and resting comfortably. Today will be working hard to get him in with a neurologist as soon as possible for further evaluation.

Seeing the progress he’s made in just over 48 hours gives us so much hope — especially considering he was initially unable to eat on his own and required syringe feeding and sub-q fluids. Every small step forward feels huge for this sweet boy.

We are incredibly grateful for this amazing community. Whether you’ve donated, shared his story, offered support, or simply sent well wishes — thank you. It’s because of you that we’re able to continue helping dogs heal, recover, and eventually find the forever homes they deserve. As long as this sweet boy keeps fighting, we'll keep fighting for him, but we need your help. His medical expenses will be substantial and we want to give him the best shot we can at a happy life. Donate toward Charlie’s veterinary care.

Please also keep in mind the young female believed to have come in with Charlie — 9-month-old Galetta — is still at the shelter waiting. She looks terrified If you can foster, foster-to-adopt, or help get her to safety, please reach out: 925-303-0509.

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FOSTER Galetta

05/09/26

Hello Lab lovers! As many of you know, it was truly a team effort yesterday, but we were able to secure sweet Charlie from the shelter where he would have been euthanized due to there being no medical resources available to help him over the weekend.

Charlie was picked up by Animal Control a few days ago after it was believed he was hit by a car. He was found laying in the grass, clearly unwell, unable to get up, walk, eat, or drink on his own. When staff tried to stand him up, he walked in circles and he was fed by syringe.

Fast forward to last night, our amazing foster met him at the ER last night and we honestly didn’t know what today would bring. Charlie was minimally responsive, and the next recommended step was an expensive MRI or make a tough decision. While he showed some interest in food, he couldn’t quite make all the pieces work to actually eat.

We decided to try medications to help with vertigo, pain, and nausea, then send him home with the most loving foster family to see what the next 24 hours would bring. (see video)

This morning, Charlie ate some turkey meatballs and drank broth. A few hours later, he wanted to meet the other dogs. A few hours after that… he got up on his own, followed the other dogs around and drank water from a bowl on his own.

While we are thrilled with his progress, which is such a testament to being in a home and safe, he is not out of the woods yet. Charlie still very obviously has neurological symptoms happening. He has to turn right when changing direction and his gait is still off, but we are cautiously optimistic. We will continue forward with a neurology consult and possibly an MRI depending on how he progresses.

Thank you to every single person who came together to help get Charlie to this point — from networking, pledging, transporting, fostering, donating, and simply cheering him on. We are so grateful.

You Get A $29 Discount

We Receive A $10 Donation

To Our Veterinary Care Account

Foster Requirements:

• Must be within 1–2 hours of Sacramento

• 6ft secure fencing

• Not away from home more than 4 hours at a time

Contact: Cathy 925-303-0509

Foster application: Foster Questionnaire

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CCLRR
P.O. Box 2912
Fair Oaks, CA 95628