ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Yellow - Male - 80 lbs.  Heartworm Negative.  Est. Available date Early Jan

Claus is currently getting settled in with us.  Please check back often for updates. 

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Yellow - Male - 50 lbs.  Available now.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow (Red) male  - 70 lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available date - early Jan

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Chocolate - Male - 70 lbs. Heartworm Negative.  Est. available date Early Jan

My name is Tobie and my foster mom says I am one sweet boy!  I am just a young guy, and am still a puppy. I love to play, fetch, and chase my foster brother around the yard (and the house!) and my foster mom said that I behave very well for my age. I have puppy energy, but I am a pleaser and will try to do my best to behave. Foster mom told me on the first day that I cannot jump on the kitchen counters and so far I am listening!

I like my crate, but prefer to only go in if you give me a treat or a toy and I have slept in my crate all night and don't make a sound. When foster mom lets me sleep in her room, I sleep well in my dog bed too. She says I snore pretty loud, but that doesn't bother me and once I get rested, I am ready to play again. I don't get on the furniture, but I do like to jump and put my paws in my foster mom's lap. She says I am spoiled rotten already (that’s good right?) and I really like to snuggle and give kisses. 

I like to take long walks and would be a great running or walking partner. I only pull a little, mostly when I want to stop and smell everything. My foster mom says I am doing well with walking, but thinks I would be best for a jogger to keep me moving and burning the puppy energy. 

I love playing with the foster(dog) bother and sister and so far I like every dog I see. I have seen a few cats when out walking but don't really know if I like them or not so I really haven't paid them any attention. I do still jump a bit, I am still a puppy, so they say I may not be a good fit for really small children. 

I would love to find a home where I can play and get lots of love and where I can give you lots of love back. Who needs a fun guy with tons of potential!?

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Female - 80 lbs.   Available now.

ADOPTED

Molasses is a one of five special puppies whose Mother was hit by a car and passed away when she was only a week old.  She and her siblings were surrendered to us and have been placed with one of our wonderful fosters who bottle fed them around the clock until they were transitioned to eat puppy food.   We anticipate, at this time, for them to be available around the beginning of Jan.   

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 99 lbs - Available now

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Black - Female - 84 lbs.  Available now.

Hi, my name is Poppy and while my age and my very beautiful gray may make me look middle age, my foster mom and dad think I act like a younger girl. I still have lots of energy to look for food, eat food, beg for food and maybe look for some food on the counter. I came into the rescue weighing over 100 pounds but now I am 84.  While I still need to lose a little bit of that some nice long walks or runs will help me trim down some more.

I really do not jump high. I can’t jump up to get much off the counter, I can’t jump into bed with my foster parents (foster mom just cheered at that one) and if you have a high SUV, I may need a tiny boost into the back. I am more of the English Lab so I have shorter legs and ummmm…. a wider body. I have a beautiful black coat and I love to cuddle. I like to play with my toys, but I do not play fetch. I was learning to swim but now it is too cold to continue my lessons. I crate very nicely and I walk ok on “SQUIRREL” a leash, but I could use a “SQUIRREL” little more work on that because I get distracted by those pesky varmints and I am a strong girl. Anyway… I am a very sweet girl and I have been getting along great with my three male foster Labs.

I am looking for my own forever and ever home for the Holidays because every dog needs a nice cozy bed and a stocking from Santa!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Male - 73 lbs - Available now

Meet Gordy the Great!  We call him that because he is a great in every way!!   

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 54 lbs - Available now.          

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Male - 73 lbs - Heartworm postive - Est available date - TBD

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Yellow - male - 42 lbs.  Available now. 

This is Bryan!  He's a happy boy that we believe has modeled everything about him after a guy named Kris Kringle. Why? Because we know he will give his adopting family the gifts of devotion, companionship and joy. Bryan, is a playful puppy who holds his own with his larger foster brother. He will need continued training but is very responsive to basic commands. He likes long walks, cookies (without milk ☺), his Wubba, antlers to chew and a soft bed to curl up on. He has no issue going into his crate when you cannot supervise or need to leave the house. Bryan has not had much exposure to cats but we feel he would be fine with a controlled introduction. Overall, Bryan is just an awesome puppy with typical curiosities and will be a great addition to his forever home.

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Chocolate - Male - 86 lbs. - Heartworm Negative.  Est. Available date TBD after arrival in foster home. 

Hello! Do you love sweet chocolate? Are you looking for a foot warmer on cold nights? Do you want a sweet, gentle boy who loves a good meal, brisk walks, and snuggling? If so, look no further because I’m your guy. My name is Big Al. I love to be around people and get along well with my 4 legged foster sister. My mom says that I haven’t met a stranger. I love meeting new people and assume that they will love me (who wouldn’t?!?).

From Al’s foster mom: Al is a handsome, sweet and mature boy.  He is very calm, fully house trained, doesn’t chew, and only barks when he wants to go out. He loves his crate and often goes into it for a little nap. He doesn’t mind being crated when we leave the house or go to bed. Al loves to snuggle and give kisses. Most nights he will sit with his head on my lap while we watch TV. Al will be a wonderful addition to any family. Ideally, I would love to see Al in an active home where he will get plenty of exercise and affection. I think he would love to have a canine sibling to keep him company. He would love a fur-ever home where he will go on long walks, go for car rides, and get lots of attention, snuggles and ear rubs.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Male - 61 lbs - Available now.

Hey there friends, I’m Goblin! Don’t let my name fool you, I’m a total sweetie - your typical happy Labrador! I get along well with my three foster siblings, ages 3, 5 and 10, and 40-70#. I like to romp in the yard with them, somewhat fetching but more just grabbing a ball and running around like a goof! Inside, I am pretty calm and just want to be by your side, although sometimes I will throw my paws out in front of me to try to get my youngest “sibling” to chase me around. I am pretty good on a leash and ready to go for a car ride whenever you are. Initially I tend to fuss when riding in a crate, but mainly because I’d rather be up front with you! Speaking of crates, I go into one with ease.

I like all people and dogs I've met so far. My foster parents have not seen me around cats yet, that is still a question mark. I do know I saw a weird feathered thing on a perch at the vet and I got REALLY excited about that so it’s probably smart to keep me away from any birds….I’m a lab…what do you expect?!  I am well behaved in the house and figured out the dog door in a matter of minutes. I like to chew on nylabones, kongs and balls, so far nothing I am not supposed to! I’m a bit underweight and seemingly always hungry. That being the case, right now I get VERY excited when food comes out. My foster pawrents feed me separate, but only because it’s easier. They’ve also been giving me extra food to try to bulk me up…..YESSSSS!  I have been caught counter surfing a couple times however, but I’m getting better and working to control myself. That said, probably best to keep an eye on me when I first join the family. Human food smells TOO GOOD sometimes!

I’m eager to be with a family that I can love and loves me back. I’m also eager to please and pretty smart so training me shouldn’t be terribly hard. Right now I mainly just know sit, but I know I can learn much more.  I look forward to meeting you and showing you how sweet I am.  See you soon!!!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Female  - 48 lbs - Available now 

My name is Tonya and while I'm still fairly young, I don't have much more growing to do. Therefore, I have been pronounced a perfect little dog for someone looking for a permanent, pretty, puppy face!  I am a huge snuggler with my humans on the couch or in the bed but I also sleep in my kennel without issues..(maybe a bark for a little while to remind my humans that I love them but I stop after a few minutes). I love to run in the back yard and love the ball but still am working fetching with great gusto and potential. Did I mention snuggling is my strongest suite? I curl up into a small ball when humans are busy and I feel tired. Where I curl up depends on where my humans tell me to sleep. I love to lay on my foster dad in his lap or laying on his chest or at his feet on the couch if he invites me. But, if he’s not into snuggling I lay at his feet on the floor. I love belly rubs and when I’m really tired I like to be cradled like a baby in foster dad's arms.

I have mastered the art of going to the back when I need to tinkle and even paw the leather thingy with Bells hanging from the door knob. Whatever it is I do, my foster parents always know when I have to go potty. I do get very hungry and am a little under weight so I can be a little scrappy when it comes to eating around other dogs. So my foster parents feed me without anyone else around and everyone is happy that way (I'm a growing girl) and it's the same with treats but I am getting better. I have never met someone I didn’t like and I have been good with all humans and larger kids. I haven’t met any cats, small children, or other household pets but I’m very curious and have loved everyone I’ve met so far. I really like my human foster dad. I think I’m perfect for a family with no dogs so I can spend as much time as possible with my humans, but I will be happy with others too. I love to ride in the car and prefer back seat with the windows down.  I do like to chew on toys when I’m bored.  Anytime I show interest in something not authorized by my humans they said no and I stop and chew on the toy provided.

I am a very sweet little girl and like to describe myself as forever puppy because of my small size and cute face. I have a lot of love to give and receive!

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Yellow - male - 45 lbs. - Heartworm Negative - Available after getting settled with foster family

Owens is a happy, goofy boy who loves to be with his humans. He is ready to do whatever the day calls for. Whether it be a walk or just curling up on the couch on a cold winter day for some kisses and movie watching. For a young one, Owens is a calm boy. Owens and his brother were banished to the backyard and then off to a shelter on the Texas coast because they were “the ones that didn’t sell”. Luckily, the shelter contacted the rescue to help these boys live a life that they deserve.

This red fox Dudley loves to play with other dogs. He will play with any toys that are available. A cat in the house might be problematic as he can be vocal when seeing cats outside. Owens is housetrained but does not yet understand that a crate is a safe place to hang out. He has been very good in the house. No chewing on furniture, cords or anything else that is not a toy. He sleeps in the living room with the resident dogs or sleeps next to the master bed at night. He is still learning to keep 4 paws on the floor but has come a long way with improvement. Owens might be too much (size and energy) around a small child.

Owens is truly a special boy looking for that special family to call his own. Thank you for wanting to know about this young boy, he will make a family very happy.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Black male - 80 lbs. - Available now

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Male - 60 lbs - Avail now

Howdy everybody! My name is Dakota and I'm a great dog.  As a matter of fact, I think I would be the perfect dog for a large family or even for = someone who just needs a loving companion. I am still a little young so I need to be taught some more basic manners but thanks to my foster family I’m showing great progress!

I do very well being in a crate for several hours without a peep, but when my adults come home, look out because you’re going to get a lot of love from me! I get very excited and don’t want to leave your side. I am potty trained and I love being outside and can watch the squirrels for hours. I’m not sure how I would be around cats since I haven’t had any experience with them, but if they are anything like squirrels I’d probably chase them. At least that’s what my fosters think. Long story short, I’m young, fun, and full of love!

How can you resist a young pup with great manners and great potential!  Get ready for me!!

ADOPTED

Cori is a one of five special puppies whose Mother was hit by a car and passed away when he was only a week old.  He and his siblings were surrendered to us and have been placed with one of our wonderful fosters who bottle fed them around the clock until they were transitioned to puppy food.   We anticipate, at this time, for them to be available around the beginning of Jan.   

Hey there, my name is Cori and I'm very proud to tell you that I am the fluffiest of my brothers and sisters!  You won't believe how soft and snuggly my coat is!  I think it makes me special, don't you?  I'd love to cuddle and warm you up on a cold winters day if we become family. What do you think? Are you as good at snuggles as I am?

ADOPTED

Clovis is a one of five special puppies whose Mother was hit by a car and passed away when he was only a week old.  He and his siblings were surrendered to us and have been placed with one of our wonderful fosters who bottle fed them around the clock until they were transitioned to puppy food.   We anticipate, at this time, for them to be available around the beginning of Jan.  

Hi, I'm Clovis (my crazy foster mom had spices on her mind when she got me but didn't want to get too literal!) I'm a big ball of fun but also love to snuggle with you under a nice warm blanket!  I'm usually the first to fall asleep of my brothers and sisters - I need my beauty sleep you know!! Now if I could just get my brothers and sisters to hush up..... I am excited to find out what kind of sleep I can get at my furever home!

ADOPTED

Basil is a one of five special puppies whose Mother was hit by a car and passed away when he was only a week old.  He and his siblings were surrendered to us and have been placed with one of our wonderful fosters who bottle fed them around the clock, until they could move to solid food.   We anticipate, at this time, for them to be available around the beginning of Jan.   

Cheerio!  I'm Basil - I'm a big boy (almost 12 lbs) and I love playing with my foster brothers and sisters!  They have like a lot of dogs here - it's crazy, but in a good way!  I'd love a forever home where I can run and play and wrestle, I hope there's tennis balls there too!! 

ADOPTED

Rosemary is a one of five special puppies whose Mother was hit by a car and passed away when she was only a week old.  She and her siblings were surrendered to us and have been placed with one of our wonderful fosters who bottle fed them around the clock until we could transition them to puppy food.   We anticipate, at this time, for them to be available around the beginning of Jan.   

Rosemary has some things she believes you should know about her....

You know how they say girls mature faster than boys? I certainly believe its true! I'd like to say I'm the smartest of this little group, and I think my foster mom agrees! Not so say that I'm not adorably cute, but I am really the star student. My foster family and brothers & sisters love to play and cuddle.  Oh and have you even seen my big paws??  I think they are almost as big as my beautiful brain!

ADOPTED

Intital Intake Information:  Chocolate Male - 91 lbs. - Available now

Wanted:  Bestie for life! 

Hello. My name is Pecaso. My foster mom tells me that I am the coolest dog on the face of the earth. I am an amazing chocolate lab & weigh approximately 90 pounds. That’s good huh?  It’s just more chocolate for you to love. I would be a great dog for a family with a lot of energy who wants to play ball and be out doing daily activities, including possibly visiting nursing homes or people in the hospital. I was trained and I had a wonderful daddy to play ball, however, he is in heaven now and I have to find a new daddy. I’m great with people, kids, other dogs and I ride well in the car! I also do well in the crate and of course I am potty trained. Did I mention that I’d love to play ball?  I am truly the whole package!

If you and I are a match, please let me know is soon as possible. XOXO pecaso 

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Black - male - 57.5 lbs. - Heartworm Negative - Est. available date mid-Dec. 

Hi! My name is Jerri and you are going to want to meet me! I am the perfect combination of puppy and adult. I have the playful spirit of a puppy and love to play with humans and other dogs and I have some life experience, so I am house & crate trained and know what toys are for chewing. I’m a happy-go-lucky guy that likes to be with my people. I can’t wait to find my forever people. I do have one requirement, and that is…snuggles. I love to snuggle. Next to you, on your lap (I am tiny enough), I’m not picky. I’ll need a family that is not shy about sharing personal space with a little love bug like me. Black goes with everything right?

Foster mom says: Jerri is the perfect gentleman; his house manners are excellent, and he has been a very easy addition to our family. He settled right in with 3 other labs and 2 cats and is a friend to all of them. He is very affectionate to both humans and other animals and will choose to curl up next to a warm body over a bed by himself.  He is calm in the car and does well on a leash but gets very excited when he sees other dogs. He’s not kidding about the snuggles, he is an A+ lover boy. He loves fiercely and will melt your heart with his sweet disposition and spirited personality. 

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Chocolate Male - 76 lbs - Available now

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 67 lbs - Heartworm negative - Available Now

Sage is a real sweetheart.  She loves to cuddle AND she loves to play!  Sage is a special girl who will follow her people everywhere and just hang out as a good member of the family.  She walks great on leash, is good in the house, crates well and is good with other dogs.  She is unknown around cats and children but she is really just a sweet girl that wants a family to love her and keep working with her training so she can be the best girl she can be!  Who wants to sign up for this sweet love bug?

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Chocolate - Female - 35 lbs. - Available now

Tera is a sweet and typical energetic puppy.  She is crazy wild one minute and sweet and calm the next.  She is learning the typical do's and don'ts for puppies:  do your business outside, do go easily in the crate, do play nice with others, do love EVERYONE and do not jump, do not counter surf, do not bite things you aren't supposed to!  She is really a quick study and learns fast.  Sit, no counter surfing and play nice are all pretty good and the rest are improving.  She has the most beautiful eyes and is naturally very curious and not overly fearful or bold. She is fantastic on a walk for about a mile and the either doesn't want to go home or is tired toward the end and begins to bit the leash.  Once corrected, she finishes the walk just like the angel that started the walk.  She sleeps in her crate all night and runs outside with you in the morning to take care of those outside duties.

Tera is a bundle of fun that will make you laugh and make you fall in love!  Training and consistency will be important to continue the path she is on and will result in a wonderful and sweet dog that will love you furever.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 46 lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available is mid-December

Roxie is a tender sole! She is calm, snuggly, affectionate, and gorgeous! She likes her crate but also likes to roam around the house and lay in the sun on the back porch! She enjoys movies, answering emails, and walks. She will adjust quickly and looks forward to meeting you! 

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 45 lbs - Available now.

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Chocolate - Male - 70 lbs. - Available now.

Hi I’m Goliath and I’m super duper sweet.  I LOVE EVERYBODY!  I love them so so much I just want to kiss all the people in the face all the time!  You see, I didn’t get love before.  So now that I have people who love me I just want to be with them and show them I love them all the time!  My foster mom calls me her sweet little “shadow”, but I just want to be with my people! 

I am pretty mellow and chill.  I get along with my foster dog brudders and sibbies.  I go in the crate really well when my foster folks go to work and I sleep really nicely on a dog bed at the foot of the bed at night.  I am potty trained now but with a small caveat....you have to come outside with me sometimes.  Sometimes I get so nervous you’re gonna leave me out there because I got left outside the whole time where I used to live that I forget to stop staring at you inside but if you come out with me I’m so happy I’ll use the potty.  I just am so so happy to finally have people who love me that I just want to be with them because I have so much love to share!!

Cars are an interesting adventure for me.  I’ve never been in one before so I’m a little nervous getting in and out so you have to help me, but I do ok once inside.  My foster parents are trying to teach me the car is awesome by taking me to this place called Sonic and getting tater tots, which are awesome,   But I just had to go to this place called the veterinarian to get my heartworm shots so I’m not sure the car is always awesome.  My foster mom says I’m learning and she thinks in a few months with lots of love and tater tots I’ll be jumping in the car on my own in no time!  Fingers crossed! I really want to please so I hope I’ll get there! 

I am also learning some basics.  I know sit really well know and am ALMOST there with down.  No one ever told me there was this awesome thing called training to earn these fantastic goodies called treats so I really love training time!  Basically, I’m a SUPER DUPER sweetie pie who never had love before an now I’m thriving and kissing my way into being a really wonderful indoor Labrador Retriever.  I will be available soon so if you’re looking for someone to keep you warm through the holidays and who deserves a home of love he never had, put in your application TODAY!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Black female - 64 lbs. - Heartworm Negative - Available now

My name is Dayzee, beautiful, black 56 pound Lab. I have already lived a life time.  My first home was not so good, I was an outside dog, rarely got a chance to come indoors, so the first chance I got, I ran away.  I joined up with a group of dogs and at the age of one, I found myself pregnant. How that happened I am not sure, but I think the boys spiked the water bowl, a story we are all too familiar with.  My family and I got scooped up and taken to a shelter and that actually turned out to be a good thing! Two meals a day and a roof overhead was the best thing ever. My pups were all able to find a home and now I am told it is my turn.  I am with a good foster that is teaching me how to act in an interview with families looking to adopt Labs. All I thought all I needed to do was look cute.

To be honest, I've actually I got a lot going for me; I ride well in the car, walk great on the leash, I'm house trained, and sleep all night in my crate.  Don’t know about the here command because I am never more than two feet from you at all times. With sit and stay I have a lot of work to do, but hey, I’m still a pup! I got to learn not to jump up on people but I love everyone that comes in the house, especially those little people. Most of all I love all the other dogs that seem to come and go around here and there is a little dog that is my favorite. Even though he bites me a lot, I can’t get enough of him.  

I have a little more time to get it together before I start meeting families, but I will be ready to please. Drop by and take a look, you will love what you see.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female puppy - Available now

Hi!  I'm Rubie.  I am a very curious, energetic puppy.  My foster people describe me as an adventurous gal who is up for anything!  I am already crate-trained and I know some basic commands.  "Stay" is my least favorite!  I'm working on house training too.  I get along well with other dogs as well as kids.  I enjoy being outside and going for walks.  My brother and I think it's fun to run in circles and get my foster mom tangled up in our leashes...good times!  If you're looking for a fun-loving, happy puppy than I'm your girl!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Male - 26 pds -  Available now

ADOPTED

Inital Intake information - Black Male Puppy - Available now

Hi!  Maxx here.  I'm a typical, playful puppy.  My foster people say I'm a people-pleaser.  I am already crate-trained and I know some basic commands.  My house training is coming along nicely as well.  My foster people have other dogs and kids and I like them all!  I enjoy being outside and walking on a leash.  There is so much to see and sniff out there!  I'm a great combination of playful and sweet and will be a great addition to any family!

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Chocolate Male - 65 lbs. - Avail now

Hi! My name is Texas Ranger. I’m a very handsome chocolate male. I have an average build but at 82 lbs, I am a bit overweight.  I am sweet and a little shy. I do great in my crate and I ride in a car well. I have a soft mouth for taking treats, and I know how to “sit.” I like fetch, tug of war, and SWIMMING! I am hoping my new family has a pool. I love to play with my foster lab brothers and sisters. I don’t counter surf, jump up on people, or get into everything.  I will occasionally bark talk to you to get your attention if I want something. I am housetrained and crate trained. I pull some on the leash, but Dad hasn’t been using the EasyWalk and Mom says that’s a magic harness! Children and cats are unknown. I am ready to find my new forever family.
 

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Male Puppy - 20 lbs -  - Available now

This is Dillinger; he will not steal your money but will definitely steal your heart. Dillinger is a loving puppy who holds his own playing with his larger foster brother. He will need continued training but is very responsive to basic commands. Dillinger likes long walks and has the typical puppy curiosities. He
has no issue going into his crate when you cannot supervise or need to leave the house. Dillinger has not had much exposure to cats but feel he would be fine with them with a controlled introduction. Overall, Dillinger is just an awesome puppy and will be a great addition to his forever home.

ADOPTED

Intitial Intake Information:  Black - Male - 70 lbs. - Heartworm Negative - Available now

Don’t ya just love this face? Freeman is a “well rounded” dog. He loves to play with his foster brothers and fit into the “pack” from the first day he entered his foster home. He is house trained and knows some basic commands like how to sit and shake hands. He shows affection, but can be independent, too. He does need some leash training, but hey, what dog doesn’t get excited about going on a walk? He’s not a fan of the crate but his foster mom can trust him in the spare room while she’s away. 

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Male - 53 lbs - Avail now

Mac is such an awesome dog. We can tell you with our wealth of Lab experience that Mac is as easy going of a Lab as it gets. He is very sweet, friendly, quiet and well behaved. Mac is potty trained, crate trained, gentle, does not get on counters, and does not chew on anything he shouldn’t.  He is a little shy but likes to be petted, hang out and gives sweet little kisses. He is recovering from heartworm treatment and is needing to put on weight. Meal times are favorite times of the day for him. Mac is very easy going around other dogs and likes to chew bones and hang out. He will probably enjoy tennis ball chasing and walks when he is feeling better as he wants to chase balls now but has to rest while he recovers. Mac is great friends with our 11 year old human boy and Mac likes to hang out with him while he does homework, watches tv and play video games. Other children in the house have been greeted with a friendly wag, a few sniffs to check them out and a quick sit by them as they play.

Mac is a very sweet, quiet dog who would do well in any situation. He also loves to nap so he would love a warm, cozy couch and bed to snuggle up next to you on. 

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Yellow - Male - 49 lbs. - Heartworm Negative - Available mid November

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Chocolate - Male - 42 lbs. - Avail Now

Kelley is a beautiful boy who was banished to the backyard for the first 10 months of his life with his brother. He is behind in learning the ins and outs of living in a house and will need a structured lifestyle but if you are looking for a furry friend to help stay warm on cold winter nights, Kelley is the pup for you. A loving, happy boy who loves giving kisses, he is a pretty calm boy for his age. I believe he would do best in a home with another well-adjusted dog to help him learn.

Kelley can be vocal when in new surroundings due to be nervous/anxious but he does settle down once he is comfortable. Kelley loves to play with 3 of my dogs and he is also learning how to retrieve. He will play tug and chase after the others to retrieve a toy and while he doesn’t chew on bones much, he does have a good busy bone he loves.

Being a young guy, he will occasionally do some mouthing, so small children might not be the best at this time. He is still learning not to jump or climb on people. Kelley has come a long way in the last 10 days. He has been sleeping in the living room with the resident dogs with no problems and as for a crate, we are still working on that.

Kelley will make a great addition to the right family. One that has someone at home all the time would work the best. He is working hard to make up for those lost months being around people that didn’t show him love.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 87 lbs - Heartworm negative-  Est available is early/mid Nov

Rueger expresses the word “gentle giant” in every sense of the phrase. He is not even two and one of the sweetest and most polite doggies we’ve ever been around. He is 100% potty trained, loves his crate and new bed and will not jump or get on furniture. Rueger loves to play fetch outside and his teeth and bite are so tender when he plays “keep away” with you when you try to get the ball from his mouth!

He has met a few strangers, and he has been so friendly to all of them. He would also be great with children of all ages. He cuddled right up to our 10-month old nephew and was very calm. He let the baby pat his head and pull his hair, and within a few short minutes, Rueger was snoozing on the blanket next to the baby!

The ONLY area he may need a little work is on his leash. He’s very calm when you are just walking, but when he sees other people (especially dogs), he wants to GO! This is the primary thing we will continue to practice so he will be improved in this area by the time he’s ready to go to his forever home.

We really cannot say enough good things about this sweet and gentle boy. He is currently snoozing by my feet ... as I'm sure he will when he is yours.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 30 lbs - Available now

Hi! I'm Hollee, a very sweet and slightly shy girl.  I love every dog I’ve met and I can hold my own with the big boys! I met Klyde and Bucky and Kahlua at a doggie event and loved playing with all of them! I love to wrestle and play chase with other dogs.  I didn’t know what fetch was, but now it’s my favorite game!  I also toss my toys in the air and then chase them.

When I pick up something I shouldn’t have, I respond to the word “no” (just give me a favorite toy).  I go into the crate with no problem. In the morning when it’s time for you to come let me out, I will remind you.  I am pretty close to 100% housetrained (bell trained) and I love to eat!  I was on the thin side but I am gaining weight.  My fur is shiny and silky.  I know how to sit for a treat and I have a gentle mouth.  Even though I was hungry, my foster mom took a food bowl away while I was trying to eat and I didn't protest - turns out it wasn't actually my bowl!  I'm good on a leash.  I like to chew on my Nylabone while lying on the couch next to you.  

I have tons of personality!  I am hoping for a bigger doggie sibling that likes to play alot, or maybe person who will take me running! I am looking to find my furever family. Is it you?

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Male - 65 lbs - Heartworm negative -Avail now

Meet Bucky! Bucky is a handsome black Lab.  Bucky loves playing ball, being active and enjoys interaction with other dogs.  However, he would prefer to have you all to himself and says he likes cousins better than brothers and sisters!  That's because Bucky really loves his humans!  Bucky sometimes likes to try to be in charge, but just remind him you’re the Alpha and he will do great! He will require consistency in his training but he has a bright future. He has the look of wanting to please in his beautiful eyes! And after all, he just wants you and your approval!!

Bucky just came from training camp so he has some commands under his belt and is ready to show you and improve. If you have an active lifestyle, are athletic, and are looking for someone to be active with, Bucky will fit right in and should thrive! He is crate trained, neutered and up to speed on all his shots. Bucky is good on a leash but can be fearful in new situations and will require a slow introduction. Bucky will add fun and love to the perfect family! Bucky is probably a little too interested in cats, if you happen to have them in your home.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 62 lbs - avail now

Hi!  I'm a sweet girl who likes to give lots of kisses if you let me.  My walker said I am great on a leash and don’t pull at all.  Being outside is my favorite, laying in the sun or exploring the yard is the best!  If inside I prefer access to the windows so please raise the blinds high enough so I can see (sorry about the nose prints left behind).  If you allow me on the bed I am the best snuggler.  I sleep like a rock in one spot most of the night but once your alarm goes off I am up and ready to tackle the day.  I do bark although it may take me a few days to warm up before I will share my thoughts with you.

I am looking for a family who will love on me and let me honest its more about the belly rub.  Don’t worry though, I will remind you if you forget!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Chocolate Male - 55 lbs. - Available now

Hello I’m Khalúa! 

I am handsome Chocolate Lab! with shiniest and softest coat you will ever see and I am smart! I am house trained and love to play with my toys!  I sleep all thru the night (I sleep in my crate), but if I hear something, I  will let you know - no need for a security alarm, I’m on alert!  I recently came from training camp were there were several other dogs, we got along great! Even though I’ve been to training camp, I still need to keep brushed up on my manners, so we will need to continue to work on that!  But that’s cool...it’s fun bonding time! The training camp lady also had two children, I did fine with them.  I love to play ball and be active! My foster mom has another foster dog and we get along great! We like to play fetch, play chase and wrestle with each other!  I am not a finicky eater and I don’t mind thunderstorms! I could be in a family with another dog or I would be cool being a solo boy just hanging with my new family! I have a lot to offer, I can’t wait to join the perfect family! 
 

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 65 lbs - Availalbe now

Eagerness is written wide across Cuddles’ lovely face! This black beauty has a long list of loves including taking brisk walks, playing fetch, rides in the car, chewing on Kong toys and gnawing on bones. She's well behaved inside and lying down when needed. Both house and crate trained, Cuddles sleeps well through the night. She may get bored and chew on her bed or toys if not supervised for a longer period of time. She loves all food -- including any treat offered. She is a total sweetheart who would make an awesome family dog since she's past the puppy stage and very well mannered. 

A request from Cuddles:

Hey there...I am very active, gentle, sweet, kind and have a loving personality. I follow my foster mom everywhere and am house-broken (I alert her I need to be outside). I sleep thru the night well in my own crate, walk good on a leash and know the basic commands. I ride well in cars, but am a good size so I prefer back seat. I am on watch and will alert you of strangers and possible intruders at the door or around. I love playing fetch with a ball or other toys. My foster mom says I am great with kids of any age. I was sharing a kennel in the shelter so should not be a problem with other dogs. I have lots of energy and would really love a family who would spend a lot of time with me or have kids to play with. I have all the information you need to adopt me, so who would like in their life? 

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Black - male - 70 lbs. - Heartworm Negative - Est. available date TBD after settling in with foster family

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black  Male - 70 lbs - Available now

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Black Male - 36.8 lbs. - 

Hennessy's foster has met the requirements to foster fail and adopt.  He will be moved directly to Adoption pending.

ADOPTED

Intital Intake Information:  Black - Male - 15 lbs. - Available Date Early November

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 65 lbs -  Available now

Hi. I’m Rayne. I’m a beautiful black Lab who loves to snuggle. My foster mom says I’m super sweet. I’m house-trained and perfectly behaved while she’s away at work. I earned free run of the house my first day at my foster home (that's how well-behaved I am.) I am dog friendly, people friendly and lap friendly! My foster mom is working on things like my leash training, sit and socializing. I am a very shy girl who just wants to know that I can trust you.

Now my foster mom has some stuff to add below!

Rayne will probably be best in a home with another dog that she can bond with. She has made great progress on warming up to her foster mom but will need love and patience to give her the chance to trust again.  It seems that Rayne has never been played with and does not know what a ball or a toy is for. I am sure she would love to learn all that with a patient loving family.

Rayne has a very sweet temperament and once she is yours, you won't find a sweeter dog that just wants to be a part of the family.  Who is going to step up for this great girl, give her a little time to get settled in and then be happy they did!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 66 lbs - Heartworm neg  -  Est available date is mid/late Oct

Hi all my name is Sammy and my foster family says I’m a hunk a hunk of burning love!!!  I’m a big yellow boy who’s as sweet as can be. While with my foster family I’ve learned to sit, not jump up, kennel and heal on lead. My foster dad takes me on 3 mile runs all the time!!! I may be big but I’m only 10 months old so I love exercise, toys, treats, exploring the back yard and just being a goofy puppy! I get along with other dogs but will do best as a family's only dog.  Due to my size, a family with older children would be much better suited for me. So if your looking for a sweet big ole (but young) boy, I’m just the dog you ordered. My foster family just knows I’ll make a beloved and faithful member of your family!!!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Chocolate  Female - 65 lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available date - Mid Oct

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Chocolate Male - 51 lbs -Available now

Hi.  I’m Trent and I'm a 55lb chocolate boy.   I am not sure how I got there but I was in a shelter until the people at DFWLRR got me.  Now I’m in a great foster home with 2 Alumns learning the ropes of how to be a good Lab boy.  I get along great with other dogs and people.  I am learning how to do this crate thing and be house trained.  My foster people got real excited this week when I got in the crate by myself when they asked!  I love to snuggle and play.  I am looking for a family who I can love and who will protect me for the rest of my days.  Please ask for me!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Black  Female - 15 lbs. - avail now

My name is Ginnee and I’m a little sweetheart— that’s what I overhear my foster family saying!  I must have had a rough beginning because I wouldn’t let go of my foster Mom when I first arrived at her house, but in less than a day I gained confidence and am now carefree, happy & living a great life. I love being with people and other dogs, and have even kept my crate clean the entire time!

Ginnee is one of the sweetest puppies we’ve ever fostered. She’s exceptionally smart, too. Without anyone teaching her, she learnt to go up & down the stairs all by herself.  She sleeps through the night in her crate and will even have a nap after breakfast if you need one, too!  She’s exceptionally accommodating! 

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black  Male - 68 lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available date - Mid Oct

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Black Male  puppy - 11 lbs. - Available now

Ray-Ray here. You’re probably wondering how I got this name. Well it seems the resident dogs have names such as Jay Jay (for Jake) and DeeDee (for Dixi). So, they thought it would be cute for me to have a silly name also.

I am a feisty boy, who can take on the big dogs when playing. But I also like to cuddle during quiet times and be scared when seeing the cat. Don’t worry, the cat stays outside so I don’t have scary moments often. I do things most puppies wouldn’t think about doing, like walking on an unassembled wire crate for instance. Foster mom thought that was the true sign of a special boy, especially with my great nose for smells. Maybe a search and rescue dog in the making!

But really, I am just your typical pup learning how to live the special life that the rescue has given me the opportunity to do. Learning the ins and outs of this potty training is taking up most of my playtime. It seems I am always being taken outside where I get to find all the leaves and twigs in the yard. But I also am trying to use the potty pads that are laying out. At night I sleep in a penned area with pads that I use. During the day, I get to be in the living room with the other dogs. I will at times go into my room and seek out a pad, but I still need some training. I am probably about 95% potty pad trained.

I am learning about how to walk on a leash. Since I am a retriever, I like to carry part of the leash while I walk and I am still trying to get used to the crate. Sometimes I will go in a lay down for a nap, but at night I can be a bit whinny if sleeping in room alone, but I do settle down after a bit and the more tired I am, the faster I nod off. I just hate being left in a room alone at night and would love to sleep with the others in the living room.

I would enjoy having another dog to play with and having someone home most of the time to help me with my continued learning. I can be a little nippy at times (like most puppies) which I am working on, so small children right now might not be best.

I am looking forward to finding my forever home!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 73 lbs - Heartworm Negative

Howdy y’all, I’m Edgar! I’m 100% happy and am so excited to meet my furever family. I’m about 70# and exactly what you think of when you think “Labrador”. I love affection and will always be close by. When I hung out with my foster pawrents nephews, about 7yrs and 2 ½ yrs old, I was very patient and gentle with them even though I have typical Lab energy.

Shortly after joining my foster pawrents they noticed my hip didn’t look quite right. After some X-rays we learned I had hip dysplasia in my left hip : ( Fast forward 14 weeks and I am doing great in my recovery from a full hip replacement. Due to this I should tell you my hips and front elbows will need
to be monitored closely throughout my life. While I should be able to do almost anything a normal lab would do but it would be best for you, me and the vet to discuss my hip after adoption.

As I’m young and have been bouncing from place to place I’m still learning what is and what isn’t acceptable for me to treat as a toy, BUT, I’m eager to please and adapt quickly! Before my surgery, I was jumping on the couch, but there is a couch cover so it’s where I’m supposed to lay right? I have
stayed off the bed and sleep in my crate voluntarily, although open. Speaking of crates, not a fan if the door is closed, I need to work on that! We have a dog door here and I figured out in no time. Considering I don’t have to ask permission here, I may need some reminders on potty time if I go to a
home without a door…just a heads up. But again being eager to please this shouldn't be an issue.

Before my surgery, I would play at the drop of a hat, but also am good at relaxing. I like Nylabones and although I have started to play with balls some I don’t have a major retrieving drive. I play/get along great with the other dogs here. They range in ages from 2 to 13, male/female and big /small, so there
aren't concerns with me and other dogs. I’ve not yet met any cats so we aren’t sure about them, but I don’t really seem to have a mean bone in my body. I love the beach entry in the pool and did end up full on swimming once (oops). I swam just fine but don’t tend to swim just for fun. If you
have a pool we should do a few test runs to make sure I can get out if I fall in, of course. I’m not fantastic on a leash and since my walking has been limited this has not been able to be addressed. In short…I’m still a young lab that needs some basic training but I’m pretty much there
on almost all things, this dang hip slowed me down!

Overall I would do well in pretty much any household. I seem to be especially good with kids and other dogs are always good to have around! Please keep in mind I’ve been largely isolated for 16 weeks while recovering so I may be a bit fired up when I’m first ‘released back to the wild’! If we are matched I will let you pet my velvety ears while I lean into you. I hooked my foster mom in minutes with this technique. Look forward to meeting you!

~Edgar

ADOPTED

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Female - 45 lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available date - Mid Oct  (Aretha is the Momma to 8 beautiful puppies, once weaned she will need some time to rest and then will be spayed before being made available tor adoption) 

This sweet little Mama steals the hearts of all who meet her.  Smaller than your normal size lab, she was surrendered to DFW Lab Rescue with her 8 puppies and puppy daddy.  While in her foster home she has added on some much needed weight after giving everything she had to her sweet little family.  While her puppies have happily found their loving homes, she recently had her spay surgery, and is ready for HER forever family.  Could it be you?  

She loves being with her people, and is happy running and catching the ball, playing in the water hose, or just sleeping quietly at your feet while you work!  One of her favorite things to do is run around in the rain.  She is a spunky but submissive Lab who loves kids and other dogs.  She hasn’t been tested with cats, but her foster family has a pet pig and she isn’t concerned with her at all. She is crate trained but would love to cuddle at the foot of your bed if you let her!  She knows sit and takes treats very softly. Who has room in your heart for this fun beautiful little love?

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 69 lbs - Available now

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Chocolate/Silver female  - 49 lbs - Heartworm negative  - Est available date - Mid Oct

My name is Sedona and so far it is the only name I have known. You see I was surrendered to the rescue a few weeks ago as my prior family had some life changes and were not able to care for me any longer. I am a pretty girl, loving, social and appropriately playful for my age. I love playing fetch and I am usually carrying a toy around in case someone wants to play with me. In my foster home there have been many new lessons I am having to learn, some my foster parents are teaching me others my foster siblings are teaching me. We have been working on commands like “off”,”down” ”leave it” “wait” and “potty outside”. I have “sit” down to a science as there is usually food associated with that one. I can learn anything for a treat after all. When I came here, I was not so good in a crate but that is improving everyday. I have graduated to sleeping on a dog bed with my foster siblings at night and I am always in a crate when my foster family leaves which is never more than 4 hours. We still are not sure about those creatures called cats. They live outside and I usually don’t even know they are around. 

I would like my new home to be one with a yard where we can play fetch. I could care less about a pool as after my first fall in to the one here, I was not impressed. Apartment life is not for me being such a youngster and all. Plus I can be pretty vocal if I need to get your attention. I would love to have another dog that would play with me and keep me company when you leave. I would do really well going to school with my new owner so that I can learn to be the best dog ever! I will be interviewing families very soon so let those nice folks in adoptions know if you want to meet up and see if you are the one that gets to take me home!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Female - 52 lbs - Heartworm postive - Est available date -Mid Oct

Who’s Ready to Fall in Love?

Hi world! My name is Mamacita, or as my foster Mom calls me, ‘Cita the super foster!!

Foster Mom says I’m now ready to meet potential new families and boy oh boy am I excited! I’m looking forward to adopt my very own humans and I bet you are asking yourselves…..am I looking for the sweetest, most friendly, well-behaving tiny girl to be your newest family member? If so, then you are the humans for me. I love playing fetch with my foster brother and taking his toys but I also love snuggling quietly next to my human and getting belly scratches. I’m not sure if you heard, but I love taking my foster Mom on her daily walks (I let her think she’s in charge though…humans like that you know). I am fully leash trained and love to spot squirrels and neighborhood bunnies. I will keep you safe from all those little furry creatures by pointing but wouldn’t hurt a fly. I sleep through the night very well next to my foster Mom but am just as happy in my crate with a treat. Speaking of treats, I learned this new word “sit”. Funniest thing……every time I do it, I get a treat from the special cabinet and am told what a good girl I am!

I have been saving up all my love for that special family and can’t wait to meet you.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Black Male - 49 lbs. - Heartworm negative - Est. available  Mid Oct

Barlee is a sweet, slightly small and very good boy. He behaves himself in the house (no chewing on socks and shoes), learns very quickly, takes treats nicely, rides well in a car and loves having people and places to roam around with.  He settles down nicely in his crate after a few minutes and loves just hanging out with others, be it dogs or people.  

ADOPTED

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 80 lbs - Available now

Hi, my name is Polo and I am an 80-pound handsome guy who is wrapping up this Heartworm treatment stuff. It wasn't so bad for me because I am the sweetest guy and very laid back. I'm so happy in my foster home where I don't do most things I shouldn't do and I have the pleasure of enjoying my foster mom’s young grandchildren (3 and 6 years) and playful cat.  I enjoy leisurely walks and don’t pull on the leash even when I see other dogs and cats. I like to keep my foster mom company at home and once I get settled, I really enjoy car rides especially - when we don’t go to the vet.

Because I’m on the tall side, I will glance at the counter and if something’s within easy reach, might try it.  My foster mom’s cat was nice enough to open the pantry so I was able to enjoy a small bag of popcorn one day.  Unfortunately, she’s on to that now so the pantry is blocked.

I will go into my crate to sleep but prefer to sleep at the foot of the bed.  I’ve been left alone for up to 5 hours at a time in the house and patiently waited for my foster mom to return without accidents.  I don’t like thunderstorms too much so I just quietly move into a corner of the room or the bathroom to wait it out. 

I would love a family with other pets to keep me company and share the love.  Please won’t you bring me home?

ADOPTED

Initial intake information:  Yellow Male - 48 lbs. - Available now

Hi! My name is John Boy. I came in from the streets. I’m an energetic and sociable boy who enjoys spending time with my loving foster family. I like going on long walks, listening to the sounds of my neighborhood and sniffing everything around me. I’m very curious when it comes to other dogs and don’t like when they bark so I bark back. I know that is something I need to work on. I have not had much training but do walk pretty well on my leash all things considered. My foster family got me my own kennel. We call it “Johnny’s House”. I have no issue going in with a couple treats at night for bed or when I’m not supervised. Sometimes when my family is gone, two furry creatures that are not dogs (aka cats) come out and visit. When I’m outside my kennel they run from me (hey, I’m a bouncy guy) but I know with time and patience we all could easily get along. Overall, I just need  some additional obedience training, daily exercise and many toys to chew on to occupy my time and I promise you will get lots of love back in return. I look  forward to meeting my forever family. See you soon!!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Female - 65 lbs - Available now

Hi, I'm Summer! Somehow, I found my way into a shelter. One of the sweet ladies from DFW Lab Rescue saw me and decided I needed to get out and that is how I made my way into my foster home. I love my foster mom. One of my favorite things to do is stick by her side. My foster mom has given me some soft toys that she calls my baby. Whenever I follow my foster mom around, I like to carry my baby with me. I'm very gentle. My foster brother isn't so gentle, he sometimes chews by baby until the stuffing falls out. I still love him. I get along great with my foster sister and foster brother.

Some of my favorite things are as follows: breakfast, dinner, lying with my foster mom, chewing on a bone, sitting outside when the weather is nice. I don't get to go on walks with my foster mom and siblings because I've had treatment for something called heart worms. I'm on the mend and soon I hope to experience walks.

Overall, I'm a pretty sweet girl. I am really excited to have a family of my own because I have so much love to give!!!

ADOPTED

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Chocolate  Male - 62 lbs - Avail Now

Hi! I'm Harris, a gorgeous chocolate male pup!  I'm doing great in my foster home - I've learned to "sit" and I LOVE to play fetch.  I am not an alpha dog - I submitted quickly to the other dogs in the house, and now we love to play together.  We like to wrestle and play chase. I'm pretty good on a leash, and don't mind the crate IF it is properly placed.  My foster parents can tell you my preferences. They will also give you the "right" toys, which (no surprise) are BALLS!  If I get mouthy (I'm a puppy-remember?) then give me a ball and I am absolutely obsessed with it.  Mom says it's like a pacifier for me (so keep some in your pocket). I am not always interested in my dog food, but I am very interested in anything you are eating.  If I do get into the wrong dog food bowl, Mom can remove it with no issue.  Mom gave me a bath and I didn't mind.  I don't have a mean bone in my body - but I do like to chew a bone!  Nylabone, that is.  Mom said she wouldn't mind keeping me, but then she wouldn't be able to foster more dogs. So I'm guess that means you can have me and be my furever home!

ADOPTED

Initial Intake Information:  Yello - Female - 60 lbs. - Heartworm Negative - Available Early Oct

My name is Isabelle and I am what they call “owner surrender”.  My first owners moved out of their big house and gave me to the new owners, because where they were moving was not big enough for me. Problem is, the new home owners have three dogs, and they did give it a good try, but there was just not enough time to give everyone the attention we all needed. So I got my walking papers, but I could not ask for a better group than DFWLRRC that has taken me in to find my next forever home.

So, let me tell you all the good things about me, first I am an average sized yellow/white lab. I am a very good car rider, very good on the leash, house broken, crate trained, and actually I go in on my own and never make a sound.  I am very sweet and love little people, all dogs, big and small, very good in the house; you don’t even know I am around. Now for sort of bad ….. I have an addiction to the tennis ball, really bad for you if you can’t throw the ball.

Ok, let me explain the process, anyone that comes to see me is going to fall in love with me, so what I am looking for is a large back yard and I like to swim, so a pool would be nice. Got kids I am good, got other dogs, I like them all.  So when you come you will be asked by me to throw the tennis ball. Can’t throw it 20 yards, get back in the car or we will have to talk about an exercise program for you. Throw it 30 yards, ok and if you do 15 times, I might not care if you even have a pool. If you can toss it 50 yards, get out a leash and your checkbook because I’m thinking soul mate!

ADOPTED

Intake information: Black Male - 63 lbs - Available now

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female - 55 lbs - Available now

ADOPTED

Hi I’m Sultan.  I’m a big boy at 90 pounds so I’m told I can be a lot to handle.  It’s not that I’m overly energetic because I can be chill and be a big teddy bear.  It’s just that I don’t realize my size and I am sometimes quite playful.

At night we are free to sleep on the dog beds or in the bedroom although I’ve been caught sneaking out to enjoy the couch. Now I just do that when no one is around. 

During the day I’m free to roam the house, even when no one is around. I have been quite trustworthy.  Yep, I totally made everyone feel bad about making me stay in that crate. It just wasn’t for me. I like to go on runs, play and chew up my toys, and go for a ride especially if I get to stick my head out the window.  That’s my fav for sure!  I do like it inside but really want to be with someone all the time whether its inside or out.  I’m also good at entertaining myself outside. Whether its splashing around in the pool or keeping squirrels out of my yard!  

Most of all I want to be with you, and play with you and be with you.  Let me know if you think you may be right person for me! 

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female  - 55 lbs - Available now

Blakely is a spirited and small (about 50 pounds) loveable Lab!  She loves to run, dunk her toys in water, swim and play fetch over and over again.  She is potty trained and crate trained.  She has even had some puppy 101 training but still needs work on a leash. She is a happy student and very eager to please, but honestly, she wants to swim, run and play ball.  She would love a family with a big yard, a pool, and lots of humans to play fetch with.  Blakely is ok with other big dogs but little dogs are a little tougher and take longer introductions.  She probably would do best as an only dog until she is a little more mature.  This girl is going to grow into a great dog with the right active family to help her burn off this puppy energy!

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Yellow Female - 60  lbs - Available now

Dear friends,

My new name is Mauna and I am so happy to be safe with this great rescue. See I had a family once and they took very good care of me. So I am not really sure how I found myself astray and at the shelter. Either way, you should know that I am the perfect gal. I am of beautiful English decent as you Lab folks refer to us. I have the softest fur that my foster mom says feels like cotton. I am gracious in the house and have no need for a crate. I can walk on a leash but right now I am a little uncertain of where you are taking me. I would not even consider begging while you eat. I do however, get excited about my own meals. I take treats gently and never challenge my foster siblings for their food. I am not crazy about that swimming pool like the others are but do like being wet and participating in the play with them.  I do have a bit of a stiff walk and my age is just a guess.

So if you are after a young pup, well that is not me, but if you want a quiet and peaceful girl with loads of love to share, we may need to meet. In the meantime, my foster mom says I can stay as long as I like cause she likes me that much.

ADOPTED

Initial intake information: Black Female (Mix)  - 40 lbs - Available now

Hi!  My name is Amara and although I haven’t quite learned to respond to this rescue name, I am responsive to my foster parents requests and commands. Considering I was without a home for a little while, I am very responsive to training and always attentive to my foster parents and am very curious. Personally, this foster thing with a roof, good food and lots of love is awesome! I love to chew but I haven’t chewed on anything I wasn’t supposed to because I always have lots of toys to play with. I love people and other dogs and always let them know this is their house.  Everyone says I’m submissive with other dogs at first but pretty soon they always warm up to me.

I like my kennel during the day while my parents are gone and don't mind periodic kenneling throughout the day if my parents are busy. Some times I bark a few times when put in my kennel but that’s just to let my parents know I'm good and will be here when they are ready.  Then I lay down and go to sleep or play with my toys. I am potty trained like to go out out to do my business 30 minutes after eating and have found a favorite spot to go potty.  Sure I smell everywhere but go back to the same spot.

I love to snuggle especially with my daddy (men). My best quality is how well I behave on a leash. I don’t pull on the leash and I always look back at my foster parent to see how I’m doing.  Oh and I love to go running along side my parent. I am great riding in the car and love the back seat but like to observe what’s going on.  Overall, I guess you can say I'm a pretty awesome girl.  Who wants a great girl to come be part of their family?

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - puppy - Available now

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - puppy - Available now

Hello Folks! My foster mom wants to talk (more like bragging) a little about me and besides, she can write better than me.

First, this pup, Smokey, loves to snuggle.  He is on my lap while I am writing this which tells you a lot about how calm he is.  He will come over to me while I am sitting and put his little legs on mine to try and get my attention.  As you can imagine, he is hard to resist with a face like his!  He is doing great to do his business outside and has his favorite poop place which helps me with the cleanup. He will bark in front of the gate of his pen to let you know he has to go outside and although he's not 100% , he is learning! He loves our big dogs and has no fear of their size. He is very playful with his little sibling and loves balls, rolling them around, plays tug of war with his little rope, and enjoys stuffed toys.  If you are looking for a "cuddlebug" I would say he is right here asking you for his furever home.  As with most puppies his age, he will need someone who is at home most of the time.

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 67 lbs 

Hi – My name is Floppy, I know a funny name for a Lab. About me – I am a small black Lab. I was very underweight when I arrived at my foster home but I am filling out nicely. I love to eat! I was neutered and had heartworm treatment. I am recovering well from both and I am on my last few weeks of resting from the heartworm treatment.

I have been a very good boy in the house – I am potty trained, I haven’t eaten anything, I don’t get on the counters, etc… I know sit and shake. I was very scared one night when it stormed outside and stayed right by everyone. I am learning to accept time in my crate but I am known to voice my objection for awhile when they put me in.

There is another Lab here that I like to rastle with now. I was unsure about this whole playing thing in the beginning but I am learning. I am also not sure what this ball retrieving thing is about. There is a 10 year old real boy here but I am not too sure what to do with him either.  I do like to be petted under my chin but I'm not ready of pets on my head. Since food was scarce before, I am not so gentle with food and/or snacks just yet. My foster parents say it has taken some time for me to get used to being around people and the other dog, I am just unsure of things, how to play, that people want to pet me, but I have warmed up and learned a lot in the past few months.

Floppy would probably be best in a home without really young children. He is also not well suited for apartment living. He has made great progress on warming up to everyone in our house while he has been in our foster home. Floppy will need just love and care and he will continue to blossom into a great dog!

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Initial intake information: Yellow Female Puppy - Avail now

Hi my name is Sade! My foster mom says I am a typical Lab puppy. I don't know what that means but I know I love to run, explore the yard and kiss. I'm doing really well at potty and kennel training but someone home with me much of the time will help. I'm very smart and have learned to come when you call my name and have even learned to sit, especially for a small treat. I love to snuggle with my foster mom especially when I'm napping, don't tell anyone but she sneaks me in the bed sometimes. I will do best with someone home or a perfected puppy plan in place and a backyard for me to run. I would also need an active family who likes to exercise me daily. If your looking for a sweet baby girl I'm just what the doctor ordered. My foster mom just knows I'll make a most wonderful addition to your family.

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Initial intake information: Yellow Female Puppy Est available date - Available now

Hi I'm Etta and my foster mom says I'm the most chill/loving puppy she has ever fostered. I have no idea what that means but I am super sweet and inquisitive. I love belly scratches especially if you let me flea your arm during them. I am doing good at potty training and will come running when you call my name and even sit for a treat! I am very good in my kennel, don't tell anyone but my foster mom sneaks me into the bed sometimes and I will sleep over 5 hours straight snuggling with her.  When I am up I love to explore the backyard and run. I adapt very well to a routine and would do best in a family with a backyard and older children. I also need an active family that can exercise me daily. Best fit would be to have someone at home or a family with a great puppy plan for helping me learn. If your looking for a baby I'm just the ticket, my foster mom knows I will make a wonderful and loyal addition to your family!!!

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - puppy -avail now

Hi everyone Wilson here.   I’m your typical your puppy.  I’m very curious and love to play.  I’m a pretty calm as far as puppies go.   I’m still working on my potty training but doing well if you can  get me outside every few hours   I keep a clean crate and sleep all night. I’m doing well with my crate training, I may cry for a few minutes but settle right down after a few min. I hope you like to snuggle, because when I get tired, there is nothing better.  

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - puppy - Available now

Hi everyone, Denny here.  Just wanted to let you know a little about me.  I’m pretty much your typical puppy, although my Foster Mom said i’m a pretty calm for being a puppy.  I’m working on my potty training and as long as you get me out every 1-2 hours I’m doing really well.  I keep a clean crate and can sleep all night.  At this young age, I really need to be with a family that is home a lot.   I’m pretty darn cute if I do say so.  Can’t wait to meet you, Just so you know, I give really good puppy kisses.

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Hi everyone!  Madalin here - I am just chilling and relaxing at my foster mom's house while I wait to meet you. I spent some time living outside and inside is soooo much better!! I have soft things to lay on and lots of toys to play with and a dog friend that I love!  She is great but very big! I like to follow and chase her in the back yard and bite/play with her and sometimes - like all sisters - annoy her.  But we LOVE each other!

I'm doing great and learning to do fun dog things, like go on walks, sit for treats and I'm totally into smelling or trying out everything new.  I'm working on potty training and if you take me out a lot, I am very good.  If we get behind, I am good and tend to use the puppy pads I learned on. I go in my crate with a little help and sleep in my crate overnight.  I'm very good for about 6-8 hours and my foster mom is so proud of me!  I let her know when I wake up but not very loudly....I'm very gentle at waking her up.

My foster mom says I'm super sweet and learning not to bite like any typical puppy. I'm getting better every day and mom says a good family that is well versed in Puppy 101 training, lots of toys and patience - will be best for me. Mom says you need to take me home before she keeps me and that I'm going to make a great and loyal dog for someone! My only question is....Is that someone you?

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male (Mixed) - 66 lbs - Available Now

Looking for a calm, mature boy? One that doesn’t jump on people, takes treats nice, rides well in the car, stays off the furniture? You’re looking at the boy for you!

I was adopted from DFWLRR as a pup, around 5 months of age, but my family was having to do a lot of traveling out of the country and didn’t have the time for me anymore. Luckily, I found my way back to the rescue but not without a few scary moments.  I am very fortunate now to be safe once again in a foster home with new doggy friends to play with and a huge yard to run in.

I can be a little shy at first, but that might change once I get out and socialize a little more. I ride great in the car. I got right in and stayed sitting or laying down on the floorboard in the backseat. I know sit, down and stay (to a point, anyways). At around 60lbs., I do need to work with walking on a leash, I just get excited when I see the leash.

I am totally housetrained and trustworthy in the house. I only chew on a few dog bones, and really don’t know anything about other dog toys.  I haven’t really learned to retrieve but love to chase the other dogs while they play frisbee.  I don’t do any mouthing, nor do I counter surf. I know, 2 bad habits that I don’t do, right!

Cats. Let’s talk about those little pesky furry animals. Is see one through the window sometimes and start barking. I might not be the right dog for you if you have one of those, just to be on the safe side.

I can’t wait to start looking for my forever home and meeting some wonderful people on the next leg of my journey.

Foster mom here. After being here for 2 weeks, Keaton has settled in and is really opening up. He enjoys running out the doggy door and barking at whatever is out there with the other dogs. He has been so good, not one thing to be corrected for. We are still working on leash work with a gentle lead. He will be a great addition to any family.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 54 lbs - Available now

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - puppy - Avail now

Hi, I am Isaac!  I'm as cute a little puppy as you can get. I an told I'm a typical puppy! I like to chew on things like soft toys, crate etc. and I like to talk, so I bark sometimes to gain attention. My foster Mom calls me a smart boy as I learned to use training pads in a short time and started looking to the backdoor for potty breaks. My foster mom says I can be trained easily. I am really good with kids too. I like playing and jumping around them. Initially, I  am a bit shy but get along fairly quickly. I need your love and care and love time with my humans so I would prefer a family who has the patience to train me and spend time with me. I know that once you pick me - we will be best friend and the perfect companions for life.

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Initial intake information Chocolate Male - 115 lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available date - Mid Sept 

Hello-my name is Berkeley, my foster says I am a gentle giant, so don’t let my size scare you. No lab is better with kids, I don’t jump up, or steel their cookies, and I have all around good manners. Want one that is good on the leash, that’s me, a five year old can walk me. What is best of all is I can be trusted in the house for as long as you need, I don’t touch anything. I don’t try to bolt out the door when open, I like to lay on the floor when you have dinner and work at your desk. I could go on and on but it would begin to sound like I am bragging. Ok, to be totally honest I got two issues, one, I can’t stay out of the swimming pool, no way, I would swim every time I go outside if I could. Second, I will eat anything you put in front of me and my last owner did just that. The vet put me on a diet, but I am doing well.

Two most favorite things to do is, go on walks, and retrieve the tennis ball. I am looking for my next forever home, I can fit in with just about any family, kids, and dogs, big or little, cats I am not very fond of. I would like a yard big enough that you could throw the ball, and my dream home, would have an Olympic heated swimming pool.

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 65 lbs - Available now

Hi.  I am Lebron.  A bit about me.  I had a family with other dogs and small kids but my people moved and dropped me off at a shelter.  I am not sure why as I am a great young Lab.  I spent a month there and then the wonderful volunteers from DFW Lab Rescue got me out!  I am now with a great foster family who tells me I'm great and showers me with love. I am house trained. I can sit. I do ok in the crate. I get along great with other people and the other two foster brother Labs. I love to play and am trying to figure out this swimming thing.  I am learning how to play ball.  I love walks and am pretty good on the leash too.   At home, I love to follow my foster people around when I'm not playing with the other Labs. I love to snuggle with them and have them hold my paw and scratch my back. 

I am looking for a family that I can love and that will love me back for the rest of my life.  If you are looking for a fun, outgoing, playful, affectionate, wonderful and loving lab - I’m your boy!  Ask for me and let me love on you. 

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - puppy - Available now

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 68 lbs 

Hi! My name is Messi! I want you to know that my name is nothing like my personality! I am cute, laid back handsome guy that can't wait to get to my furever home. I like my 3 foster brothers, but honestly, I would love to be in a home where I get most of the attention! I love to play fetch with the mini frisbee, and can out run all 3 of my foster siblings. I know how to sit and love to go for walks. My favorite thing is to just be outside. I roam the yard, and the heat doesn't bother me at all. My foster mom says that I'm good in the crate, but it takes 10-15 minutes for me to settle in before I stop barking. I just like to be with the pack! Oh, and by the way, watch the food on the counter as I've been known to surf for left overs. I am house trained and haven't had an accident yet!

My foster mom says that I'm so much cuter in real life than the pictures she took of me. I'm 68 pounds of pure lab cuteness. I can't wait to meet you!

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Initial intake information: Black Female - 40 lbs - Available now

Lil Lady, checks all the boxes on the Lab checklist. She is loving, playful, smart and can be high energy.  She is great in the crate and it’s the best place for her to chill.  Lil Lady likes to swim, play fetch, is very good on the leash for walks. Still a pup at 8 months old, everything is fun to her and she is a happy dog.

Lil Lady adapts quickly to routine and would probably do best in a household with a yard so she can play off some of her puppy energy. As a result of that enegry, she would do best in a home with older children as well. Lil Lady has not been exposed to cats but she has no problems with other dogs. Lil Lady is a fun dog that with good training and lots of love will turn out to be every bit the Lady in her name!

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RJ is a sweet, gentle and loving boy.  He is very good with children and other animals. RJ was living in a back yard since he was a young puppy and was an outside dog with minimal protection from the weather.  For the first year he had a group of children that came over that played with him, but that stopped. 

RJ has been in our home for almost a month and is doing great! He has enjoyed a constant supply of grandchildren of all ages and he just loves playing with the kids. He is fine with our babies, our cat and our Yorkie. RJ is very submissive in his dealings with other dogs and doesn't mind them around his food.  Because he spent so much time outside, he is getting some beginning obedience training consisting of crate training, waiting at the door and leash training.

RJ is very good on the leash and LOVES to go on walks. RJ had a limp but with proper rest and meds that appears to be healed.  His walks are not as long as frequent as he likes while we make sure he has the proper time for the best possible results.

RJ is doing GREAT in a home and is ready to meet his forever home and family!  Who wants a handsome boy that needs some spoiling?

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Hi everyone.  Browning here, just wanted to give you a new update.  I'm doing great and have settled into my foster home.  Here's a few things I think you will want to know about me. First and foremost,  I'm adorable, at least that is what my Foster Mom says.  I'm a pretty typical puppy with puppy behavoir.  I love to play, jump, bite and run.  We are working on the jumping and puppy bitting but its a work in progress because I keep forgetting Im not suppose to do that.   My potty training is going well, still have a few accidents but I'm now running to the back door when I need to go outside.  I love my crate and sleep all night.  I also sleep in my crate for my naps throughout the day and never complain.  My foster Mom lets me out every 1-2 hours to potty so for now I probably will need to have someone who is home a lot so they can continue to work with me and also give me plenty of play time or have a solid puppy plan in place so I can get out frequently.   I'm really social, love every dog, and human I meet.    I love to explore and there is not much that scares me.  If I sound like the perfect puppy for you, please get me on your want list.    Can't wait to meet you.

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Ok, let me guess, you are looking for a dog that does not bark, does not chew up anything, sleeps in his dog bed all night, good in the house all day when you go to work, comes when you call him and stays at your side.  Probably want one that is good with people, kids, grandma, little dogs and big dogs. Let’s throw in one that has no anxiety of any kind just to make it even more difficult. Well look no further, I just described me, Cecil, a five year old yellow, good looking guy.  I am a surrender, why did someone give up a perfect dog, good question, they told me their work schedule was changing and there was no time in the day or night for me. I’d be lying if I said I was perfect, not good on the leash, I do pull a lot, not good at sit, shake or down, why, because no one has had the time to teach me.  I am looking for the family that has the time for me, and pretty sure it won’t take a lot of time to get me ready. I’m coming soon, so better get ready and ask for me, because I am ready to learn!

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Jaina here...... Look into my eyes.....you know you want to adopt me....

I am a little cutie patootie... That's what my foster mom says. I'm also a Velcro girl and great at helping with yard work and minor repairs. I follow my foster dad everywhere in case he needs a hand and have become an expert at moral support and hanging out on the couch while he chills with his book and a glass of wine. I'm a quick study and have mastered this sit thing (food helps) and the dog door in no time at all.

I love to play with my foster siblings when they will and when not, no problem, I will go find something that squeaks to keep me busy. I had this thing called heartworm treatment so my activity has been limited but these nice folks have just started to take me on short walks. Being a country girl, you can't expect me to be perfect on that leash like those city dogs, but I get it that they do not want me to pull and I guess I'm not supposed to talk to the neighbor dogs too much. There are two cats that live in the garage and I love to chase them away. My foster parents scold me for it all the time, but I still think it's fun. One cool thing about this foster home is that they have the biggest water bowl in the back yard ever! My foster siblings think it's great fun to swim in it but not me. One day they held me in their arms and got me all wet but while it helped me to cool off, it's not my thing.

You can see this foster place is a nice place to hang out but I really want my own people and I'm pretty sure another dog needs this place on their journey. A few things I'll be looking for: I'd like another dog around. If not full time than at least often. I'll hang in the crate but please no more than 4 or 5 hours at a time. I'm patient but every girl has her limits. I'd really prefer a yard even if it's not a huge one after all, I'm a small girl so I don't need a lot of room. I want to go with you places and do things. Walking, hiking, camping all are fun and if there are little people, I'm great with that. I will take treats pretty nicely and when I do jump up, I will do it gently. Not sure about having cats inside, they don't always like my chasing games. If you think of any thing else just call my foster mom, she will tell you. 

I know you want me, just look into my eyes....

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Hello! My name is Nelly Belle and I am a sweet, playful, well-mannered girl!  I absolutely love being around humans!  In fact, I follow my foster people around the house and want to hang out wherever they are.  I am fully housebroken and crate trained.  My foster people have kids and I like them very much.  I am friendly with other dogs, but would be ok if I was the only dog in the house too.  I LOVE playing with toys, especially balls, squeaky toys, and ropes to pull.  I am very respectful in the house and haven't chewed on anything I'm not supposed to.  Although I love to play, I like to chill and snuggle too.  

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Hi everyone! My name is Shazzam. The vet says I am about 6, but my foster mom isn't so sure. She says I have something called "joie de vivre" that you might usually find in a younger pup. I'm a curious fella and love love LOVE my chew toys, bones, balls...you name it! I love to play with people and pups, especially fetch. I’ll even play with the cats if they’ll let me, but the ones here are scaredy cats so I just let them be. I’m really good in the house and usually don’t mess with anything that’s not mine. But sometimes the goodies on the kitchen counters are just too tempting and I need a gentle reminder. I am excellent in my crate and don’t make a peep, in fact, I’m a really quiet boy. You know what else, I love to snuggle. I’ll gladly be your couch buddy, but I like to sleep in my own bed. I’ll go to the door when I need out and can be trusted in the house. Foster mom says I’m super sweet and easy peasy but I’m not sure what that means. All I know is I’m up for any adventure and am ready to love my new family fiercely. 

So if you’re looking for an affectionate, playful and loyal companion, add me to your list and let’s make a date!

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Lorena is a sweet, very obedient Lab. She has bursts of energy, but has absolutely no problem lounging around the house all day. She absolutely loves car rides and meeting new people! She does great with kids and other dogs, after the proper introduction. At first she can come on a little strong to new dogs, but give her a little time and she settles down. Lorena's foster mom is a super dog trainer so he naturally has great manners.  She has had extensive crate training to over come some kennel anxiety and is doing great!  If you have another dog, great, Lorena would love to hang with them. 

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Hello there! My name is Sherry. I was adopted 2 years ago from DFW Lab Rescue. My mother loves me very much. Sadly, her life is changing and she can't keep me or my buddy any longer. She cried a lot but promised me that she would make sure I found a great family.

I had a little trouble with my back legs when I was first adopted, but I had both knees repaired last year. I run a little funny, but it doesn't slow me down! I had a pool and loved to swim all the time. The doctor told my mom it was good for me. I don't like to go up lots of stairs though and I need help getting in the car but I love to go for rides and to take walks around the neighborhood and say hello to everyone.

They say I am beautiful and sweet. I love to play with kids and run around. I lived with cats and was curious at first, but now they are no big deal. I am house trained. I am crate trained, but after I settled in I didn't need to be crated. I am a really good girl. I hope I find my new family soon!

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Hello, my name is Ina, I am back and although no one explained why, I know it's not my fault. I am a little lab by some standards, but 56 pounds looks good on me. And I've been told I'm the best dog ever. I prefer to sleep in my dog bed at night so you don’t have to crate me and I’m very good alone all day in the house.  I walk great on the leash, ride great in the car, am too short to counter surf and don’t bark. Most importantly I get along with little dogs and big dogs and all people of any size. I like to stay close to my humans but never under foot and I have no interest in running off when you open the front door.  I guess my only problem is I am too good!  So line up at the front door, I come available very soon.

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 UPDATE: Hey Minni here, thought I would give you an update to let you know how i’ve been doing.  I’m over half way through my heartworm rest period and I’m doing GREAT.   My foster Mom is still saying I have been a great house guest so guess that means I’m a pretty good girl.  Never have had an accident in the house, don’t touch anything I’m not suppose to and happy to just to chew on  my stuffed animals and chew bones. I am definitely a velcro dog.  I will be right next to you at all times, if you leave the room, I will go with you.  I’m not anxious, just want to be where you are.   There are also foster puppies in the house and a doggy Brother. I get along fine w/them but really could care less if they are around, in fact I think I would be happier if they weren’t so I can get all the attention…you see, i’m really an attention hog and want it all lavished on me.  If you are looking for a dog to be a companion to your current dog, it’s not me, I just don’t care if they are around or not.  There is a cat in the house and we do fine together, only took us a few days to size each other up.   I LOVE car rides, I’m a great traveler and love to hang my head out the window.   I’m a big girl, I’m down a few pounds and probably my perfect weight will be around 80 lbs.  I do bark just a little when my foster mom leaves the house but I’m just letting her know she forgot me.  I settle down quickly though when I realize she is not coming back.  I also bark when i get excited when I know we are going to do something fun.  I guess I should tell you to that I’m pretty obsessed with food (hey I’m a Lab after all). I’m still trying to understand why I can’t eat when you eat or that I don’t get a treat everything we go in the kitchen.  My foster Mom said I’m not a counter surfer but wouldn’t  put it past me if something left out.   I think I would do best in a home w/out other dogs, or at least dogs that don’t expect me to give them the time of day.  If you want a dog to be your loyal companion and be near you all times,  willing to take me on lots of car rides then get me on your want list.  Cant wait to meet you. 

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Sal is a sweet, silly, youngster with tons of energy! He has come to us when his people had to move and found they couldn't take him with them. Still growing, Sal weighs 41 pounds right now. He loves to splash in the shallow end of the pool and play fetch in the back yard. He is great with other dogs and older kids. He is working on potty training but is improving daily! He will easily go into his crate with a little incentive and keeps it clean.  He will just need a little more training to help him avoid accidents while out of his crate.  Since he is younger he will need a family that has time to work with him and give him the attention and exercise he needs. Sal is an awesome dog that needs you to help him become the best buddy that he wants to be! 

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Carol is a beautiful and very confident little chocolate girl who is into everything and is so very smart.  She has just found her running legs and everything is done very fast with her! Right now, she is not a big snuggler as she's just too busy checking out the world and all those wonderful toys she loves playing with. Carol is super sociable with other dogs and with people. She is ready to have a forever home of her own and explore what you have to offer up!   

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Betsy is generally calm and gentle and will make someone a wonderful companion. She travels in the car calmly and walks on a leash with minimal pulling. She wants to be with you all the time. She keeps her crate clean and has had no accidents in the house. In fact, she has learned to stand at the back door to signal a need to go outside. She sleeps all night and has exhibited no chewing or similar behaviors. She and our resident lab have become good buddies  eat next to each other nicely. She is so gentle, you can move her food bowl around while she's eating or even put your hand in the bowl. She has been with one six year old and was chiefly indifferent.

She does need to learn some manners, and most important she wants to bolt at the front door, so she will for now need restraining or restriction to a separate room. However, she wants to please you, so she can learn manners and to refrain from bolting. She is an absolute sweetheart who will adapt quickly to a new family.

Here's a short video of Betsy playing with foster sibling Bailey -> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzZzCo5BHc

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Cruise is an amazing young love bug and beautiful yellow boy with a pink nose.   He is great on the leash already and has blended well with our 3 other dogs.  He had his first swim last night and loved the water.   He just wants to be loved and to cuddle with you.   His ideal home will have a big brother/sister dog and an at home or work from home human who can give him lots of love and time.  You will fall in love with this boy once you meet him.

Cruise meeting foster -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edo1zCxK2BY

Cruise in yard -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0RNFHBDznk

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Hi I’m Dilly. Don't be distracted by how cool my name is...I'm cooler than my name even! Speaking of distractions, my foster Mom says I’m easily distracted by leaves, squirrels, and anything that moves - you name it, I'll investigate! I think I’m just curious, like any young guy would be! I like other dogs, but I’m also fine exploring on my own with my humans! I’m almost potty trained (clearly I'm super smart), and am looking for a place to call my forever home.

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Boje (pronounced Bo Hee)  is your typical puppy.  He is very playful and loves to snuggle. He plays hard and sleeps hard. He loves the big dogs in the house but if they growl at him, he is happy to leave them alone.  He ignores the cat since the cat is bigger than he is.    He sleeps all night in his crate and snuggles right down when you put him in.   He is being fostered with his sister, Madi, and is the follower  of the two. He loves all his chew toys and to play tug-a-war. We are working on potty training and its a work in progress.  Because He is so young, he will need to be adopted to a family/person who is home a lot or has a firm puppy plan in place so he can be let out for potty breaks and play time every few hours.  Boje  will be available after his 2nd round of puppy shots so check back soon, it wont be long. 

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Keith is a handsome and sweet chocolate boy who is a little shy at first but is coming out of his shell and determined to be quite a charmer.  He likes to play with his sister but is just as happy snuggled up with you and getting all your attention and those amazing belly rubs!  He is sociable with other dogs and with people and working on perfecting his potty training. He is ready to have a forever home of his own. Who needs some chocolate love!?

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Hi! My name is Billie and you can clearly see I am adorable, right?  I’m looking for a forever home with another big dog (yes I will grow up)! My foster mom has 2 big labs, and they are my best friends. I love to nap and play, and Mom says I’m a bit shy. I’m treat motivated, and still trying to figure out this potty training thing but I just know I'm almost there!  Please think about it and if you want a super sweet girl...I'm all about that.  Maybe we can meet.

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Madi is your typical puppy.  She is playful and loving.   She has great confidence and is very curious. She loves to be around the big dogs in the house and follows them all around.  She ignores the cat since the cat is bigger than she is.   She sleeps all night in her crate and she is the one who will let the entire house know she is awake and ready to start her day. No alarm clocks needed.  She is being fostered with her brother Boje, and is the leader of the two. She loves all her chew toys and to play tug-a-war. We are working on potty training and its a work in progress.  Because she is so young, she will need to be adopted to a family/person who is home a lot or has a firm puppy plan in place so she can be let out for potty breaks and play time every few hours.   Madi will be available after her 2nd round of puppy shots so check back soon, it wont be long. 

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Bently is a big, 90 lb, sweet love bug (very fitting for a guy born on Valentines Day!).  He was surrendered due to a knee issue that this owners could not afford.  Lucky for him, there are wonderful people who help us to help dogs just like Bently! Bently's surgery went well and in he has started some home physical therapy, will soon start more intense physical therapy and in another 2 months, should be able to run and play like all the other dogs.  Right now, his only job is to heal and lay around. Bently says he likes laying around but not being able to chase birds, balls and get excited is getting boring.

Bently gets along well with other dogs, does his business in the right places and crates very nicely (although he does not need it and other than SOCKS, can be fully trusted).  Once he is back to normal, he would love someone who will take him for good for a walk (he misses them terribly) and will play some ball wih him.  He's equally content with just some love behind the ears and snuggling.  He will sleep on the floor, in his dog bed or would love to be invited to the bed.

If you are wondering about his color - his birth papers say black.  He is really more of a charcoal color with some hints of some brown but he is 100% lab and would be happy to spend time retrieving, lounging in the pool with you and being your best friend to prove it!  

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It's me Maverik, as you can see I'm very handsome! I'm house & crate trained. And walk good on a leash. I'm still a young guy, so I still can be a little just a wee bit naughty. By that I mean, I like  to help you keep the place clean so...I like to pick stuff up for you. But you see my Foster Mama, is not always happy where I put it.  Don't worry..... I don't chew it, I just like to move it! I do enjoy my own toys also! 

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Arabella is a spunky, loving pup FULL of energy and personality! She LOVES playing with her foster sisters as much as possible. Her favorite is wrestling or running around the yard with them! She gets SO excited when new people come to visit and shows that enthusiasm with lots of jumping, so we are still working on her manners there. She knows how to sit and will do so for her treats or dinner. She keeps her kennel clean during the day when her foster momma is away, but loves cuddling up on the bed at night. Once she's all worn out from playing all day, she's a total cuddle pup and will snuggle with anyone who will give her some lovin'. Since she's still a baby pup, accidents with pottying in the house and a shoe casualty or two are still being worked out, but she's going to get the hang of the house rules soon! Arabella would LOVE a home with other four legged brothers or sisters! She's great on a leash and walks calmly with you take her out and about! ​

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Pablo is a typical puppy that is learning and growing quickly!  He is coming along on potty training, played great with his brothers and loves other dogs.  He is just enjoying exploring life, loves his toys and needs a home that will help him to grow and mature to be his best self.  He is super cute, loves to lay next to you and has a great time smelling, sleeping and eating. Pablo is a super easy puppy to love! Who needs a sweet boy with lots of love and years ahead of him?

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Meet Duque!  He’s a fabulous, beautiful, energetic, and big puppy!  This happy boy is ready for your forever stamp of love and direction. Duque needs a leader who wants an all the time sidekick! Do you like to run? Duque does and is super great on a leash! Do you like to throw a toy for an hour or so every day? Duque loves to retrieve a toy for your approval and keep the game going! Do you like a dog that potties outside?  Duque is an expert!  Do you like a dog that constantly barks?  Too bad-Duque doesn’t do that one! Duque likes other dogs and is learning gentle play, rides nicely in a car-and is crate training, too! If you’d like to meet Duque-send in your interest inquiry today!

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Brittany is a gorgeous chocolate girl who is ready for hugs and kisses!  She is dog friendly, kid friendly, lap friendly, and fetch the ball friendly!  She has a sweet disposition and wants to know where her people are at all times.  She will go in a crate with encouragement but would much rather be roaming about.  

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Lady of the morning
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling, clear and lovely
You’re my lady….

So now that you have the wonderful music and melody of Styx in your head, let me introduce you to this chocolate lady.  She is the sweetest girl ever. She is house trained (no crate for this good girl), sleeps on a pillow in our room at night and she loves to play with soft stuffed toys but she doesn’t hurt them. She likes her two foster lab brothers but she really loves people the most right now. She really wants to be wherever her foster dad is.

Lady Godiva weighs about 75 pounds. She eats her kibble but likes a little something mixed in with it. We assume she may not have had kibble at her previous home. She walks nicely on a leash, but she does like to stop and sniff along the way. She is also a swimmer! She isn’t so much a retriever in the water, she just likes to swim around. We just can’t say enough good things about this special girl. Well actually we could, but then we would run out of room on this page and your eyes would start to glaze over and then you would forget to add her to your list. We can’t have that happen because she is the perfect dog and she even gives kisses! Hopefully she will be your lady or the morning, noon, and night!

Here's a little video https://youtu.be/htm0M715-h0

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Tillie is currently getting settled into her foster home, please check back soon for updates.

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Hello! My name is Gordo and I am a fun-loving, people-licking, awfully handsome, little pup!  I'm having a great time with my foster people and am doing well with potty and crate training.  My foster people have kids and I like them very much.  I also have a foster brother and we like to play and wrestle ALL day. I LOVE toys and balls and have buried many bones in my back yard.  I'm doing some teething now.  I haven't chewed on anything I'm not supposed to, but I do need chew toys or bones to keep me busy. My foster parents say I have been a relatively easy pup and I would make a great pet.

Also, thanks to DFWLRR and a great medical team, I had surgery recently to close a hole in my heart.  It was successful and since my surgery I have felt SO much better!

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Hello, there! My name is Shadoe, although I'm picking up all sorts of goofy nicknames in my foster home. I’m a young chocolatey silver boy full of typical crazy puppy antics. Actually, if I do say so myself, I’m really pretty good as far as puppies go. I’m house trained, crate trained, and know my basic commands. Sometimes my Lab nose and stomach get the best of me and I just have to see what’s on the counter, but I’m working on it. Who knew self control could be so difficult?!

When I’m not sniffing around, I love to play with my canine foster siblings. It’s so thrilling to chase them around and shred a toy together! I also really enjoy playing with the little humans here, especially when they get the hose out. I like to chomp on the water as it comes out and jump through the spray. Water really is an amazing creation!

Even though I am on the younger side, I calm down pretty easily. I am just as happy getting belly rubs while snuggled up with my foster mom as I am playing with roommates. I’ll be one laid back dude when I get older, but you can still have the pleasure of watching my awkward, clumsy playing now while I’m still young.

All in all, I have to say I’m an amazing pup who will offer my forever family an endless supply of love and laughter. I can’t wait to meet you!

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Erin is a special dog.  She was adopted from DFW Lab Rescue 6 years ago and found her forever home with a very loving family.  The people she was devoted to passed and through no fault of her own, she has come back to us. 

Erin has aged a bit and put on 40 lbs and has already lost 10 lbs on her new diet.  Stay tuned for new pictures, as she continues to make progress to her new svelt summer body!

She is a constant companion, laid back and a sweet and loving dog.  She loves her walks and likes playing with toys.  Erin gets along well with other dogs, cats and children. She sleeps on her dog bed at night and does not need to be crated as she is trustworthy and calm with the run of the house. She will bark when someone comes to the door or gets too close to the house, but that’s what good dogs do!

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Aric is super sweet young pup who is playful and goofy, loving and frisky, and eager to learn. He gets along great with his foster brother (an 8 year old Lab) and loves romping with his foster sister (a 2 year old Lab). He enjoys a good chase in the yard, but is gentle with our guinea pigs and chickens. As a young dog, he is learning manners and basic obedience. He walks well on a leash and has pretty much got the bathroom and crate training mastered. He is good with people, both young and old. He likes to be near yet can play happily with his Nylabones and other toys. He is still gaining weight and has great big puppy paws to fill out. He will make a terrific addition to your family for years to come!

Check out his video...  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg7Q4__wh0U

Aric is a Labradoodle and does not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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My name is Pualena, which is a beautiful name - it is Hawaiian for yellow.

My foster Mom says she’s never had two girls in one litter look so alike that she wouldn’t be able to tell us apart, except for our different coloured collars. Luckily, our personalities are also quite different: one of us sleeps the entire time, one of us never sleeps & is go, go, go all day, and one of us is right in the middle!

I would be the one in the middle. I enjoy having fun, but a girl needs her beauty sleep!  Apparently, I’m quite stunning!  I’m also the best behaved, unlike my other two sisters who keep escaping by squeezing through the slats in the puppy gate. Of course, that has nothing to do with the fact that I looove my food so much, I can’t fit through those slats!

There are two boys & two big Labs who live here. We love our boys— they play with us, feed us, give us the best belly rubs and make sure we always have clean beds and lots of toys!  The Labs are nice, too.  One of them likes to pretend she’s mean, but I’m smart & just know not to mess with her. All in all, I’m the perfect lab puppy!

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My name is Kailani, which I think is a gorgeous name - it is Hawaiian for sea and sky.  My foster boys tell me all the time that I bring them good juju ; )

My foster Mom says she’s never had two girls in one litter look so alike that she wouldn’t be able to tell us apart, except for our different coloured collars. Luckily, our personalities are also quite different: one of us sleeps the entire time, one of us never sleeps & is go, go, go all day, and one of us is right in the middle! 

I would be the one that doesn’t need much sleep & is go, go, go.  How could I sleep all the time when there is so much to do, see & explore?  Plus, I’ve been introduced to soccer balls & those things are just fantastic!

I should explain that the reason I escape our room so easily is because I’m the smallest of the three and I accidentally noticed I easily fit through the doggy gate bars. I don’t mean to break the rules, but once I was on my own exploring, I just couldn’t stop myself. I’m curious about everything!

There are two boys & two big Labs who live here. We love our boys— they play with us, feed us, give us the best belly rubs and make sure we always have clean beds and lots of toys!  The Labs are nice, too.  One of them likes to pretend she’s mean, but I’m smart enough to know when to back off. All in all, I’m the perfect Lab puppy! 

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My name is Mahina, which is a lovely name, it is Hawaiian for moonlight.

My foster Mom says she’s never had two girls in one litter look so alike that she wouldn’t be able to tell us apart, except for our different coloured collars.  Luckily, our personalities are quite different: one of us sleeps the entire time, one of us never sleeps & is go, go, go all day, and one of us is right in the middle!

I would be the one who enjoys her sleep, her naps & all other dozing off in the name of beauty sleep!  How else will I grow up into a gorgeous, smart & talented Lab?  I will confess to having squeezed through the slats in the puppy gate a few of times, but the last time I did it was 3am & I was petrified because the house was all dark!  Thankfully, my foster Dad woke up with my crying & came to my rescue!

There are two boys & two big Labs who live here. We love our boys— they play with us, feed us, give us the best belly rubs and make sure we always have clean beds and lots of toys!  The Labs are nice, too.  One of them likes to pretend she’s mean, but I’m smart & just know not to mess with her. All in all, I’m the perfect lab puppy! 

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Hey there folks! Meet one cool dude, a Labradoodle released from a breeder.  Notice my beautiful wavy fur and my cute whiskers.  My foster mom thinks I am one of a kind, handsome and cute.  Notice how long my legs are.  I am fast, fast, fast.  I can outrun 3 of the 4 German shepherds I am living with.  Did I tell you I love to play chase with them?  While I am definitely still very much a puppy, I am very smart.  I have had NO accidents since coming here to my foster home. That’s right, you heard it right “NO ACCIDENTS” although I am still very much a puppy.  I need a little bit of a nudge and a treat to get into my crate, but once in, I am quiet as can be.  I sleep with my other foster brothers and sisters in the bedroom as I like being close to people and dogs.  I sleep from 9pm to 7am, STRAIGHT, no whining or need to potty. I follow my foster mom all over the house and she rather likes that because I still need supervision (she calls me her Velcro “buddy”).  I sometimes don’t know what are my toys and what are not. I didn't get to play much as a youngster so I am learning how to chew on my chewey toys and I am loving those peanut butter filled kongs. YUM! I am looking for my furever home.  Want to check me out?

P.S.  Oops, mom just proofread this and reminded me I am not perfect and have the following things to work on: not chewing shoelaces (well, mom was wearing them and she didn’t say a thing while I was “working” on them, and I hate to say this, but I spill water and food all over my crate.  Mom feeds me elsewhere now. I'm sure I can get better at this too!

Bret is a Labradoodle and does not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Sergio is a typical puppy that is learning and growing quickly!  He is coming along on potty training, plays great with his brothers an is just enjoying exploring life.  Sergio will be available for adoption after his 1st set of puppy vacines (given around 8 weeks of age).  Please check back soon for updates.

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Mateo is a typical puppy that is learning and growing quickly!  He is coming along on potty training, plays great with his brothers an is just enjoying exploring life.  Mateo will be available for adoption after his 1st set of puppy vacines (given around 8 weeks of age).  Please check back soon for updates.

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Hello, my name is Dutch Chocolate but my foster calls me DC. I am an 81 pound seven year old chocolate male. Don’t let my age fool you at all, my vet thought I was about four after my physical last week.  I’m what they call surrender, and I have not had much attention for the last few years. It wasn't all bad considering I had 2 acres in my back yard and a swimming pool to entertain myself, but I was missing the love and attention Labs need.

Last week a foster came to see me, he tells me my life is about to change for the better. He dropped me off at his vet where they poked, prodded and snipped on me all day, and I must say, I had my doubts about life getting better.  But once at my foster house, I got love and treats just for being good. I’m so good that by the third night they just left me out of the crate to sleep on the floor by them. Now I am fully trusted to have the run of the house even when they are gone, I just sleep by the back door until everyone returns.  I got two friends that live here, a female red lab and a little terrier that sets the rules and boy will he put me in my place if I get in his space. But I pride myself with getting along with everyone and everybody.

I am looking for a family that will continue my training, and love on me as all I want to do is please.  Oh did I tell you how good of a swimmer I am, if you don’t have a pool just take me to the country club once in a while. I'm sure to make you proud!

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Hey, Morrison here. I am an awesome and sweet boy! I have a heart of gold and I love dogs, people (big and small) and am learning so many things!  My foster mom is working on things like my leash training, sit, jumping and how to take treats nicely. My old home didn't teach me much, so I have some catching up to do.  I am really good in the crate and sleep great all night!  I want to be a good dog like my foster brother and sister so I'm learning as fast as I can! 

My foster sister and brother and I play a lot and I do confess I like girls a little more than boys.  But I really do like them all!  And then we train together!  I'm getting better on training but mom says it's important that I find a home with a firm hand and someone that will be consistent with me so that I can be my best me.  

Mom says I can be puppy and make her laugh when I do goofy puppy things. I am guess that's good.  She sometimes makes me laugh too so I guess we are learning things together.  I'm such a great dog and can't wait to find my furever home!  You really should come meet me!  I'm sure I will love you too!

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Adam is a sweet Lab that came to us from a breeder that didn't socalize him at all.  As a result, he will appear shy at first.  But don't let him fool you, once he is comfortable, he is just like a member of the household.  Speaking of the house and household, he is house trained and gets along well with other dogs.  Cats - well, that might be another story.  Hi is super smart, learned site in 24 hours and is great on the leash.  He LOVES to swim and run around and play ball with his foster brothers and sisters.  Adam has a very sweet temperament and once he is yours, you won't find a sweeter dog that just wants to be a part of the family.  Who is gonna step up for this great boy, give him a little time to get settled in and then be happy they did!

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Ghiradella's foster family has qualified to adopt her and has been approved. She will move directly to Adoption Pending.

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Zera, meaning “new beginnings”, has done just that. Not once, but twice - once from being dumped and once from parvo!  But Zera is now fully recovered from her past and ready to start her best life.

Zera learns so fast and in a week has declared her distain for potty pads and love of going outside!! She has also learned to use the doggy door and take herself outside when she needs to go.  For such a young girl, she might be declared a potty prodigy!  In addition, she is learning come, sit and how to walk on a leash. Her love of treats is a strong motivation for her steady and rapid training progress.

She loves playing with the other resident dogs, which are all adults labs, and loves when the larger dogs dragging her around the floor while playing tug. 

Zera enjoys laying on your lap (or chest) and giving kisses and she’s quite the little snuggler. She loves being outside, playing in the water (kiddie pool), and exploring her outside world with all the fun wonders of sticks, rocks, leaves, etc.

She goes to bed very nicely at night, but when the house starts to get active in the morning sheis more than ready to join in.

When no one is home, she stays in the pen with a Kong, busy bone or something else to help keep herself busy. Most of the time she will happily stay continent. She has learned to leave certain things alone, like cords and furniture, but is still too young to be left for an extended amount of time loose in a house.  Zera needs YOU to get her on to her forever home and her best possible future!

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Smart Smart Smart!  This baby chocolate will sit for a treat (most of the time) and is learning to give a paw!  He is full of energy first thing in the morning -  ready to play with you and eat a good breakfast after quietly being in his crate from 11:00pm-6am.  He is happy to be your shadow all day long..this will be a loyal friend.  We are working on potty training and ready to try some leash training.  Chaco has been around kids and many different types of dogs and he likes them all!  His teeth are sharp and is still learning what is appropriate to nibble on. 

We think this boy will be large so early training, as with any puppy, will bring out the best in this beautiful baby boy!

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Counte is a beautiful chocolate boy.  He is potty trained, crate trained and rides great in a vehicle.  He gets along well with other dogs and loves people.  Counte does pull some on the leash when he’s chasing grasshoppers or if he spots a rabbit, but otherwise he walks well on the leash.  He does like to pick up socks or shoes, if he finds them, so it is important to keep the closet doors closed and remove that temptation. He sleeps nicely through the night in his crate next to our bed.  He has the energy of a typical 2-year old Lab and would benefit from a home with a nice yard to play in and owners who will take him for walks to burn off that extra energy. While he does like to sit near the pool as others swim, he has no desire to go into the pool. He has learned the basic sit and stay commands. This handsome boy is affectionate, smart and very eager to learn, especially when treats are involved.   

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Poe is a sweet, loving 60 lbs boy! He loves retrieving his ball and playing with his two and four legged siblings! He brings you his toys to play with him when he is looking for fun. He’s probably better with older kids and adults rather than young kids as he is still young and learning. He’ll put his paws in the pool but won’t jump in.  He would probably swim if you want him in pool with you and work with him a little. 

Poe is potty and crate trained. He was surrendered by his owners because he kept climbing their chain link fence. There were just too many temptations on the other side of that fence! He has done well with a wood fence but he needs to be watched while outside until he is comfortable in his new home. Poe is super smart and learns routines quick. He knows many commands-sit, stay, shake, lay down, no, and drop (to drop the ball). He’ll be a great dog for a family willing to work on his outside manners because he’s got down all the in house stuff. Poe is waiting for you to realize what a great guy is is!

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Sebastian is a stellar gentleman!!  He is calm, courteous, and loves his toys!  He gets alone with everyone, dogs, kids, grown ups, furniture, food.... you get the picture. He is young still but he can sleep quietly on his own bed and enjoy laying down next to you.  He will be ready to pick his family soon, so get your requests in now!!  DID YOU SEE HIS GREAT SMILE!  

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Are you looking for a tall, dark, and handsome companion?  If so, let me introduce myself.  My name is Jakey.  I am a 95 lb, hunk of sweetness. I love to be around people and get along well with my 4 legged foster sister. I am learning what it means to live in a house. Prior to rescue, I had spent my life stuck in the backyard. I am really learning to love the comforts of a home and family.

I am nearly done with my 30 days of rest. Woo hoo!! I can’t wait to go for a walk and play tug-o-war with the rope toys. For the past month, I have been recovering from these pesky things called heartworms.  I’ve been spending my days lounging in my crate or on my dog bed. After my rest period is complete, I’ll be ready to find my fur-ever home.

From Jakey’s foster mom:  Jakey is a big, handsome boy. Since he had been a “backyard dog”, Jakey has been learning how to live in a house. He is smart and learns quickly. In just over a week he learned to ring the bell on the back door to let us know when he needs to go outside. Sometimes he rings it when he wants attention. He has trained us to respond to the bell. When he first arrived at our house, the crate made him very anxious. We worked with him to slowly get him comfortable in the crate. Now he will go sleep in his crate even when we’re home.

Initially, Jakey seemed to “guard” his toys & bones from other dogs. To prevent any issues between him and his foster sister, we introduced toys slowly. We haven’t had any trouble. He is happy to sit right by her while chewing on his favorite toys.

He will do best in a home with a laid back dog who can keep him company when his humans leave. He has done very well with the children that he has met. He really is a gentle giant who just wants to be loved. He would love a fur-ever home where he will go on leisurely walks and get lots of love and affection.

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Sandra is a sweet girl that is quiet and gentle natured. She wants nothing more than to enjoy life with her people. Living with other dogs in her foster home has been a good experience for her. It's likely that her prior home had no other dogs and she would be happiest in a home where she wasn’t forced to share the attention of her people with another dog(s). However, she will still be social in public as she has no issues with others.

Sandra will stay quietly in her crate and be ever so happy to see you when you come home. In her foster home, the most she has been left is 4 hours.  She loves the independence of the dog door and will go outside just to check out the sunshine and get some fresh air!  While she loves to run around the pool as the others swim, she obviously has no desire to get in on her own. This pretty girl appears to be devoid of the crazy retrieving gene and instead loves to steal the toy and start a game of “chase me”. If you are looking to adopt a companion that will be an integral part of your life with lots of love and cuddles, then Sandra is ready and waiting to become your girl.

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Hi I’m Baylee and foster mom calls me her sweet chocolate chunk. I spent my first 6 years with a family that really loved me but couldn’t care for me anymore so now I’m looking for a new forever home. I’m a happy girl and they say I’m full of personality. I’m not sure what that means all I know is I love life and being with my family. Yes, I’m a velcro dog. I’ve got some life experience so I know how to go potty outside and go in my crate. I love the treats and all food really, so if you leave any out I promise I will let you know if I like it. But it also motivates me, I know sit, down, wait and I’m learning to walk nicely on a leash.

The world out there is so exciting I just want to take it all in at once. Don’t let my age fool you, I’ve got a lot of energy and I like to play fetch, take walks and play with my foster sister.The cats here won’t play with me so I just let them be. Exercise is necessary for me, I’ve got a few pounds to lose, from all those counter treats I mentioned.

I’m really excited to find my new family and start my new life. I’m most comfortable with structure and boundaries and someone to show me the rules so I can be the best version of me. And because I’m a high energy girl, older kids and adults would be the best kind of family for me. I will love you to the moon and back and promise to keep you entertained, so if you need a sweet chocolate chunk in your life, add me to your list.  

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Brennan's foster family has qualified to adopt him  and has been approved. He  will move directly to Adoption Pending.

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Goldfish is a handsome yellow boy who weighs 78 pounds. He is potty trained, goes nicely into his crate and rides well in the car. He sleeps comfortably in the crate each night beside our bed with no issues and randomly goes into the crate during the day just to lay down. He does bark and whine some when he is placed in the crate and we leave the house but we are working on this and he is getting much better.

He is very eager to learn and does well with the basic commands (sit, down, stay), especially when treats are involved. He walks well on the leash until he spots a rabbit and then he is ready to give chase. He loves to play with other dogs and gets along well with people. Goldfish is very affectionate and loves to curl up on your lap to cuddle. He likes all of his chew toys and loves to chase the Kong out in the yard. We are still working on him to actually drop the Kong when he brings it back instead of wanting to play tug of war!

The ideal family for Goldfish will be active, willing to exercise him daily and continue to work on his training. Goldfish has the sweetest personality and is looking for his forever family.

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Blanca is an absolute beauty. She seems to be kennel trained as she goes into it very nicely. The leash seems to be new to her but she seems to enjoy walks. She’s curious.

She’s a love bug and loves being by your side. She is getting along well with her foster's male and female labs.

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Lucky Girl is full of the fun and adventure of a young Labrador. She loves new things and has almost boundless energy with which to explore it all. Lucky Girl is as smart as she is cute and is quickly picking up on commands. We’ve been working on puppy basics like sit, down, off, leave it, and walking on a leash – everything a young Lab needs. She is crate trained and may whine just a bit, but quickly settles down, especially if she is tired. So far, her favorite pastimes are chewing on sticks, chasing the ball or playing keep away from her foster sisters. Lucky Girl is definitely all puppy, so she will need a home where someone will follow through on her training.  It would probably be best if she is in an active home with older than toddler-aged children, just because she is young and still likes to jump up on people. Lucky Girl is a super excited, fun-loving puppy who will grow into an amazing dog with proper guidance.

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Admiral is a sweet, special boy and is very, very handsome. He has the face only a mother could love!

He does have hip dysplasia so he will need special attention for diet, daily meds and activity to stop muscle atrophy. His eating is kind of finicky - he doesn't really like dog food too much except for Gravy Train but does loves all sorts of meats - so he may appreciate a personal doggie chef if you have aspirations!

Admiral is versatile and enjoys both inside and out.  Though not a big fan of the crate he is trained to lay down on his bed and stay. He loves to be "with his people". He does have quite the "howl" and will howl at the fire station siren going off in the neighborhood. It's hysterical!

He's also potty trained and does well with other dogs, cats and humans.  Children are an unknown. He hasn't really played with toys too much.  Of course, he also loves to be petted and loved. Who doesn't?

So if you're in the market for a great, calm older dog, Admiral is "your guy".

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Eve is a shy, sweet, Labby girl. She currently weights 47 pounds. She was surrendered to the rescue after her owner decided to retire from the breeding business. Eve spent several month roaming the breeder's farm with her brother and received little interaction with humans.  As a result, she is very shy but has gradually gained confidence while with her foster family.  Eve will need a family that is patient and willing to work with her to gain more confidence. Eve is super smart and learned how to use the dog door her first day at her foster family's house. She gets along  well with other dogs and would thrive in a house that already has a dog. Because of her shyness she will need to be in a home without children. Eve loves being outside, splashing in the pool, and is almost 100% potty trained and crate trained.  

ADOPTED

Addie's  foster family has qualified to adopt her and has been approved. She will move directly to Adoption Pending.

ADOPTED

Mia is a wonderful girl that gets along with other dogs and children. She is a very happy girl and as a result, her very happy tail wags a lot! Being as it's a good tail, it can be a little strong for smaller children.  She is best recommended for children over 6 years of age and for a home without cats.  Mia is not bad with cats, but she is a little more curious than most cats care for.  Mia would love a home with a pool and a pal to play with. Her former family didn't have time for her and as a result, she has gained some weight. The pool, the pal and your special touch will be important to help her at her best happy self! Who is up for a sweet girl that just wants to have some summer fun!

ADOPTED

Soloman is looking for an experienced owner or family with kids that are comfortable and confident with large dogs. He will do best in a secure environment with moderate exercise and crate time as well.  He loves other dogs but could be by himself as well. He is very well behaved, walks great on leash, kennels nicely and knows a lot of obedience commands. He will make a great family member!! 

ADOPTED

Why, hello there. My name is Eggsy, and I am a 14 month old, 90 pound goofball. I know the saying is good things come in small packages, but in this case, bigger is better!

I came to DFWLRRC after my family fell upon some difficult times. I was the only dog in my old house, but I am loving living with other canine buddies. I just can’t get enough of playing with them. Although I am the biggest in the house, I am also the youngest, so they tend to tire out a little faster than I do. Fortunately, I have mastered playing by myself. I thought about trying out for the Cowboys because I can throw a ball pretty far, but I decided my talents are best reserved for my family.

As much as I love playing, I love being outside. I love everything about the outdoors, and the rain won’t even stop me from exploring. When my humans are playing in the front yard without me, I am fairly certain that my world is going to end. Apparently, I am known as a “ball hog,” so the humans have to practice soccer without me. But, I really know they are just jealous of my mad skills.

Despite being relatively young, I am pretty well-behaved. I know how to sit, shake, stay, and lie down on command. My foster mom thinks it’s funny to watch me drool as I patiently wait for my breakfast and dinner. I’m still working on not jumping up on people. It’s just that I get so excited, it’s hard for me to contain it. I try hard. I really, really do, but sometimes just need to show my family how much I missed them.

If you need a jogging partner, a soccer/baseball/football teammate, or a friend, then I am definitely your guy. I promise to give you lots of love and laughter.

ADOPTED

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Tanker is a very happy sweet young boy.  He loves to rest his head in your hands to get some good face petting.  He is full of energy and loves to be moving around all the time.  The good thing about that is that he takes long naps and sleeps through the night!  He loves to have a strong and sturdy toy to chew on and will play tug with a rope like the best of them.  He is used to being around other dogs, he just wants to play and do and be with you!  He listens well when given commands.  He is crate trained and goes in there without a struggle. He does however, talk a lot once he is in there.  He does settle down and is very quiet all night long or when riding in the car in a crate.  He does well with kids that are of the larger size; he may be a little much for a toddler.  His furever family should be willing to keep him disciplined and focused on what he should be doing. He responds well on a leash, being young and very strong, he needs a firm hand until he gets the hang of it a little better.  Tanker will make a great addition to a family with kids.  

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

ADOPTED

Hi! My name is Hobie. I am a gorgeous raven-black male. I am house-trained and I like my crate. I go in my crate when my foster mom asks me to, without any problem. I even go in there to nap sometimes with the door open. I am friendly and I get along well with my new doggy pals. I love to play fetch! I am a dream-come-true walking on a leash. Like many labs, I am a “power chewer” so make sure to buy the toughest chew toys on the market. I will test them out! I don’t chew anything that’s not a toy, except some sticks in the backyard until my foster mom told me to stop. I stick close to my people - I just want to be where you are!

I came into care underweight and with hair loss. My hair is growing back, and I am working on gaining weight. I could do well with or without other dogs in the house, but a doggy pal is nice to have. I have met a 2 year old (with large dog experience) and I was good with her. I am not as good with chickens! I carried one around the yard and my foster mom told me to drop it, so I did. (The chicken was fine.) I don’t counter-surf or get into the garbage. My one flaw is that I am a sloppy drinker!

ADOPTED

Hello, my name is Missy and I am here to tell you a bit about my wonderful self. OK, here is the lowdown. I am a petite yellow girl and I weigh just under 60 pounds. I know you are thinking that is small for a lab, but my foster dad calls me a city lab. I guess I fit better in smaller places (like your lap or bed!) I am a good girl that has never had an accident in the house. I get along great with my two BIG foster brother labs and even the foster cat. I love fetch and will even bring the toy/ball back to you half of the time. I also LOVE to swim. The minute I arrived at my foster home and saw the pool, I was in it taking a few laps. I have since learned that I can only swim with my special swim collar on. Boy I love that collar! I take walks, but I am a work in process there. I crate when my foster parents have to leave me but at night I sleep on a dog bed in their room. I would prefer to sleep on their bed though .

I am just a sweet girl that loves to be near my people and get tummy rubs as much as possible. My foster mom put a video on here too, so check it out. I will be ready to meet my matches soon so put me on your list and maybe you will be my forever home!

Here's my video! -> https://youtu.be/oeazcd3eVQQ

ADOPTED

Jacob is a happy boy and ready to please.  He enjoys time with his people, and is good with older children.  Jacob would be best in a family with children that are school age and have been raised with large dogs.  He loves playing fetch, likes to play in the hose water, and go on walks.  Jacob is crate trained and potty trained.  He can sit on command and loves to play in the water!   So, if you are have a pool or enjoy time at the lake, this dog is saying, "PICK ME, PICK ME!"  

ADOPTED

Hello, they call me Pedro, I was found as a stray. I told them my name and how they came up with Pedro beats me.  Not to brag but, I am one gorgeous 92 pound yellow lab without an ounce of fat on me. Prior to recent developments, I would have demanded a huge stud fee.  Unfortuntatly that is no longer going to happen.  

I may be a little on the lazy side, so if you’re looking for a runner I may disappoint you. I am more like a Dallas Cowboys lineman: forty yard dash and I need a two hour nap. Don’t expect me to do yard work or clean house, but I am a smart dog that knows all the basic commands and I am good with people and dogs of all sizes.  Be sure and buy me a lot of toys, I love them, and I can entertain myself if you don’t join in. I am coming available very soon, so you better put me on your wish list or you’re going to miss out! 

ADOPTED

Nikki is a sweet 60 pound black Lab with a beautiful, soft coat. She is a loving dog with a playful personality.  Nikki is house trained, uses a dog door and is learning to enjoy her crate. She is a typical young Lab with tons of energy. As a result, Nikki needs a family who has plenty of time to play with her and continue her training. She enjoys playing fetch with a tennis ball, going for walks and splashing in the shallow end of the pool.  She is doing great working with her foster family learning sit and a few other commands. She is a quick learner! Nikki is good with other dogs and children 8 years and older. 

ADOPTED

Laine is currently getting settled into his foster home, please check back soon for updates

ADOPTED

Hi, my name is Cece! I did great on my car ride to my foster family. They have three kids whom I get along with. My foster mom or dad walks me and I like more peaceful walks away from high volume traffic. I get along with other dogs I meet on my walks. And I get along with cats, but sometimes I want to play when they don’t. I even like hamsters but keep an eye on me though.

I love going outside. I love to sun bathe, play ball, frisbee, hedgehog toy, and tug-o- war. I do not like to play in the water or have a bath (my foster mom says I have to say that treats help me like baths). Being patient with me and a treat helps me know everything is okay and I learn super fast. My foster dad has taught me to sit, paw, and works with me on my walking manners.

I do well in a crate, I like dog beds, and I would love to have a brother or sister dog to play with.

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Bogie is a 90 pound chunk of chocolate love!  He is a Velcro dog that just wants to be with you and loves to play ball, go on walks, ride in the car and lay by your feet.  Bogie is trustworthy in the house in your absence and is crate trained, loves kids and other dog friends.  Bogie knows sit and stay and is super food motivated, so he’ll be easy to train as he just wants to please you.  Are you the perfect playmate for this gentle giant?

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Hello everyone, permit me to introduce myself. I am Leeo. That’s been my name since I was a just a little pup.  That was eight years ago and now my life as I know it has changed. I am looking for a real forever family that will commit to me for the rest of my life. I am a healthy 90+ lb boy with many wonderful traits. I like people, big and small, although I am a little shy at first. I’m very calm and trustworthy in the house and I’ve learned to use the doggie door at my foster mom’s house. I am good with other dogs, even that little chi-weenie diva at my foster home. My best trait is my loyalty. I’m happiest when I am near my person. Soooo, if you are looking for a distinguished, well mannered, slightly older gentleman to join you in your life, I’m your guy.  

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Hi! My name is Bunnie. I am so thankful that DFW Lab Rescue found me. My previous owner bred me for my puppies and left me outside all day long. I also got these pesky things called heat worms but I’m told I’m getting better every day. I didn’t get much human interaction in those days so I find it wonderful now when someone loves on me. My foster mom says I’m a typical 4 year old lab who is very loyal. I like to make sure she never has to worry about my whereabouts so I make sure I’m always at her side. I’m told I’m very smart, I know how to sit and stay really well. I am also crate trained. If you are looking for a loyal lab to join you on your everyday adventures, I am your lab.

ADOPTED

Psst! Janey here. I’ve got to be quick as I just took over my foster mother’s keyboard. She’ll be back soon but I want to tell you a little bit about myself before she discovers I’m here.

I have a shiny black coat with a trace of white under my chin and on my chest. I think it makes me unique. I’ve heard people say my coat is soft and I’m glad about that because I really like to be petted. I’ve been told I am about two although I know my foster mother thinks I must be a little older than that given how calm and gentle I am. She also says I’m super sweet. I like other dogs and if I had my way, I’d love to chase squirrels and rabbits.

I’m completely house-broken and wouldn’t even think of messing with any of your things. I will sleep in my crate if you wish but I’d much rather be free to roam through the house. I also enjoy being outside as long as you let me know that you are nearby.

While staying with my foster family, I’ve been happy to spend lots of time at the feet of my foster mom as she works at her computer. We also have taken some long walks which are good for me because I am a little out of shape. My foster mom says that I am a dream on the leash. I hope that means I will get to continue to walk lots. It feels good to be getting exercise!

Even though I am thrilled to be out of boarding, I am going to take some time to get used to being in a new home. While I am eager to be part of a forever family, I’m frightened by people and things that aren’t familiar to me. Frequent reminders of love and care are what I need most and in return you will definitely gain a best friend.

I hear the footsteps of my foster mom returning, so I need to sign off for now. I hope you’ll consider meeting me. If you do, I think we’ll become life-long companions.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

ADOPTED

ADOPTED

Digby's foster family has qualified to adopt him and has been approved. He will move directly to Adoption Pending.

Hello!  Digby here! My foster mom had trouble writing this bio because I am so amazingly awesome that she didn’t know how to fit it all in a small paragraph. I am 5 years old and the happiest waggiest Labrador around. My foster mom says I’m the best foster she’s had in 15 years of fostering! I love people and dogs. I do great in my crate but I don’t need it as I just hang out in the house when mom’s at work and do just fine.  At night I rest on a dog bed next to my foster parents. I only get up on the furniture if invited and I know sit and am learning down. If my foster mom had to say anything bad about me it would be that I seem to walk all over the place on leash and I do kind-of like to use my voice and bark at squirrels, mailmen, and generally anyone in front of the house. I LOVE my toys and basically carry one around with me all the time making me extra adorable. 

I am one lucky Labrador Retriever because I was shot in the neck but luckily DFW Lab Rescue got me to a great veterinarian who saved me. I also was heartworm positive but I had my treatment and have rested enough to be ready for adoption. Because of my injuries I will never be able to wear a collar, I will always need a harness like the awesome blue one that will come home with me when I’m adopted. I also will not be a good running partner. Building up my stamina for walks will be important. There are also a few considerations that will be needed to be taken into account for my future to keep me healthy and safe after being shot in the neck.

ADOPTED

Blessing is sweet girl who is growing up fast and looking for her family.  She's a typical Lab puppy who loves to eat, play and nap.  We are working on crate training and potty training.  If you are looking for an adorable baby (puppy breath!!) to call your own for the rest of her life then I hope we get to meet you.  

ADOPTED

Hi there.  My name is Oliveoil.  I am a super cute yellow Lab puppy that loves cuddling, kisses and hugs.  I get along well with other dogs and can take or leave a cat, but if they run I will chase them.  

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I am a two year old yellow male Lab, looking for a new home.   My family moved into an apartment and they wanted me to be happy. I used to have a back yard with an acre to run and play.  It was a tough decision by the entire family but I voted to enter the DFWRRC group that finds good homes for good Labs.

I am well trained, good in the house and can be left alone or ask me to crate and I will.  I walk wonderful on a leash and I don’t run off if you happen to leave the front door open. I know all the basic commands and am friendly with other dogs big and small. I have not been around cats but I slept in a room with the family rabbit and I moved my bed right next to his cage! I love to play fetch with the tennis ball and I will retrieve until your arm gets tired. After a good work out I love to jump in the pool and cool off no matter what the outside air temp is. I only have two bad habits, first if anyone jumps in the pool, I will jump in and try to pull them out. Sorry I am a retriever and that comes natural.  Second, you tall people bend over to pet me I automatically raise up and kiss you on your lips. Something I am working on not to do.  But I’m a two year old and still have the puppy energy.  Because of my size, I sometimes knock down the five year old kids but I'm very good with the older ones.

I am healthy, good looking, well trained and I will make any family a proud Lab! If interested please send pictures of your back yard.

Mr. Sam

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Tate here. I am called Tate, Ta-Ta, TaterTot, and any other funky name in the world. Guess when you have a cool name, you humans have to change it up!

I am a sensitive boy, generally only one “no” is good for me to learn from. Like when I pulled the bathroom rug into foster mom’s bedroom, tried to eat one of the dog beds or checked out the counter top. I am still very much a puppy, even if I am a very calm one. I will still need to be watched, but I learn quickly.

One of my favorite things to do is go in and out of the doggy door. It is a great way to kill time when the resident dogs don’t feel like playing. There’s one dog foster mom calls “grandma”, and grandma has taught me that not all dogs want to play when I do. There is a cat that I see out the window and foster mom is teaching me to be nice and not bark at it.  I can be taught to live with a cat.

I sleep and eat in my crate and have never done my business in there.  I have gone 7hrs in my crate and kept it clean. I might whine a little bit when put in, but will normally stop after a few minutes. I do get a treat when I am put in, so that does help.

I really enjoy being around the other dogs. It would be great to have another dog to play with and to teach me the ropes.  I can hang with any size dog. I have found that I love swimming!  It is a lot of fun to swim in the pond after the other dogs, but I’m not allowed to go far. I try to help bring the toy back and am getting so good at retrieving.

I am doing great on my potty training and like getting praised and rewarded. I am calm, laid back and I rarely jump up. I even take treats easy so I would be great with a small child.

I can be a little hesitate around new surroundings but, as long as I am with you, I can over come anything!! If you are looking for a young pup that is calm and doesn't jump up, puppy bite or mouth, put me on your list!

ADOPTED

Hey! I play well with my foster sibs who are both big and small. I don’t really know what a cat is but when a squirrel’s in the yard I join in on the chase. Everyone I meet tells me I’m a lovey-dovey. If that means I like being petted and hugs…then I guess I am. I’m dog-door house trained, walk well on my leash, and love to retrieve any type of ball that’s thrown. I know it’s wrong to chew on anything except bones (and tennis balls). And I quickly learned that we have to sit for meals and treats. I haven’t met anyone I don’t like and could quickly fall in love with a new family. I’m patiently waiting for the right one to come visit me. Thanks for checking me out… ~Nemo

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Hi, I'm Fauna & I'm being fostered with my sister, Flora.  My foster Mom says we are the sweetest puppies, though I'm definitely the laid back one.  I'm fairly certain that translates to mean I am the smartest & prettiest!  I love to snuggle with my Mom while she tries to read or work. 

There are two 3yr old labs in the house & I get along super well with them— I know how to respect my boundaries even though they try to steal my food every day. You’d think they would have learnt by now that’s against the rules of the house, but they're probably not as clever as I am! 

There are also two boys we live with and we can’t wait for the time they come home from school. I love to snuggle and play with them and we are both so clever we actually taught ourselves to climb the stairs one day to find them! We impressed everyone with our outstanding exploratory abilities. 

I do have to brag: my Mom says that after the 30+ puppies they’ve fostered, they’ve never, ever had puppies who can hold it all night long in their play pen without going #2. Apparently, we’re quite gifted!  

ADOPTED

Hi, I'm Flora & I'm being fostered with my sister, Fauna.  We look very much alike, except I have a white chin & three white hairs on my chest.  My foster Mom says we are the sweetest puppies, though I'm definitely the fearless one and I have two speeds: play non-stop or sleep.  I'm fairly certain that translates to mean I am the smartest & prettiest! 

We live with two 3yr old labs & I get along very well with them— I know how to respect my elders even though they try to steal my food every day. You’d think they would have learnt by now that’s against the rules of the house, but they're probably not as exceptionally intelligent as I am! 

There are also two boys we live with and we can’t wait for the time they come home from school. I love to play with them so much that we actually taught ourselves to go upstairs one day to find them! Everyone was super impressed everyone with our outstanding exploratory abilities. 

I do have to brag: my Mom says that after the 30+ puppies they’ve fostered, they’ve never, ever had puppies who can hold it all night long in their play pen without going #2. Apparently, we’re quite gifted!  

ADOPTED

Hi! I'm not sure how I got here, but I'm sure glad I did because I'm learning a lot. I had a nice family and training as a hunting dog but I think they just got too busy for me. 

With my foster mom, we are working on the leash, sit, drop it and stay. I know them all, but I can do better. I just get very excited to play with you and chase the ball and sometimes forget. I also am super trustworthy in the house, in my crate or wherever you take me. Mom says I'm quite the charmer with my sweet kisses and the way I look into her eyes.

I like other dogs and have learned how to play with them although I admit, I'm still getting better at it with my foster sister. My favorite is chasing the ball and I love going for walks. Rubs and cuddles are super nice too.  As for those car rides.....well, I like them but I am so excited that I have a hard time not telling you how excited I am.  My foster mom says I whine, but I am SO excited.  

My best life would have a someone to play with, some structure and lots of love, walks and balls. My foster mom says I'm very sweet, good and handsome. I guess it's true because I had a beauty wart removed from my tail recently! Most of all I just want a family that will love me as much as I love them.  Do you think you can be my family?

ADOPTED

Piper is a very well mannered and affectionate puppy.  He is potty trained and crate trained but would much rather play with another dog or play fetch!  He is gentle and will be great with kids.  At 41 pounds, he is still a growing puppy and loves to wag his tail!  He's learning very quickly and even can sit on command, a true scholar!!!

ADOPTED

Hi All,

 I am Roger. I know that so many of you have looked at my previous photo and wondered if I was ever going to be available. Well your wait is over!  I have been so busy learning about this being a housedog/good pet thing for the past several months and I get it now. I was pretty scared when I first came to DFW Lab Rescue and was so lacking in confidence. In those days I never smiled. Now I smile all the time. I am much more settled and confident. I went to school and learned about sleeping in my crate. I have this leash walking thing down to a science. I know how to fetch and I love playing with other dogs. I am still pretty hungry all the time so I will admit, I am a counter surfer. My foster parents don’t leave anything out as a result. I am pretty curious about my environment and love to smell and look over everything.

In my dreams, I have imagined my life in a very active household. I would love to go hiking and adventuring with my people. I can see myself running along a beach and chasing  those silly birds. I can be your best running partner and will never complain about how slow you two legged creatures are. I really need my family to build in a budget for tennis balls too and BTW I love the squeeky ones. If you are a person that is not home much or works long hours, I am likely not the dog for you. See I would miss you too much I need a home where the people have time to enjoy my company. If you think you are that home, please email adoptions and let them know as I will be soon interviewing my potential adopters.

See ya soon

Roger

ADOPTED

Hi guys! I’m Shep, but you can change my name if you like. I am a black and brown male with the cutest face and floppy ears you’ve ever seen. I am crate training and house training and leash training right now, and making lots of progress.  Last night I slept in my crate all night and it was dry in the morning. Yay! I like to play with my doggie pals that are much bigger than me.  I’m ready to find my forever family.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

ADOPTED

We have had sweet Blitz with us in our foster home for two months now. He had heartworms and has finished his 30 day treatment. We have kept him in foster care after his heartworm treatment as Blitz needed to regain his trust in people again,  strengthen his social interactions and  help him feel better being around people again. After 2 months he is a very different dog than the one who came and didn’t want to stay with us. He is a happy, sweet, loving boy now. He now LOVES to be petted, plays with our Labrador, loves to be snuggled on by everyone and is a joy to have around. He is very smart and well behaved, he knows sit, stay, down and heel. He is potty trained and does not try to get food off of the kitchen counters but will try to get into the trash if the pantry door is left open. He is a very messy drinker so we put extra towels down in the kitchen. He walks well on a leash and when we pass by the outside tables at Starbucks he happily lets everyone pet him now. We would not recommend him to a family with very small children as he is still a 84 pound puppy who is very mouthy. He still tries to chew on hands but he can be redirected with chew toys. He is young still, he will grow out of that behavior. He loves to carry tennis balls around but isn’t good with giving the ball back so you can throw it again. He loves to play chase but his favorite thing is just being loved on. As he got over his fear of people, he has been a joy to have in our home. Blitz will be a loving, wonderful addition to his new forever family.

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Hi! My name is Brogan, or "Little bear" and I'm a really cool dog.

I've come a LONG way since I first came to live with my Foster mom & dad. My coat was kind of dull and I was kind of "mopey". Then I started getting love, attention, play and a good diet and man, does my coat shine!!!!!!!!! I'm very handsome! Mom tells my little face is very sweet too, so she tried to capture my little 'stare' in my pictures. She also says that I look like a little brown bear so she calls me, "Little bear", too.

BTW, I LOVE TREATS! I do need some training, but no worries, as long as you have treats, we're good to go!

I really like to hang w/ my person/people, follow them around and be in the middle of all household activity or I'll just chill out. I don't bark or cry. I'm very versatile.  I'm totally unreactive with other dogs, however, not so much with cats. I really don't like cats too much.

I'm sweet, calm, affectionate but most of all, I just want to touch you, shake hands and just snuggle all day with you.

Will you be my snuggle bug?

Luv, Brogan

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Hey there! I’m Ursulla! Although my past isn’t all that great, I don’t let that stop me for being the most amazing dog I can be. But some choices I’m not all too proud of, I ended up very pregnant in the shelter. I gave birth to some pretty cute puppies, if I do say so myself. Now, I know this may be terrible to say and I may catch some flack for it, but motherhood just wasn’t my thing. You see, I’m basically still a puppy myself, being just around a year old.

However, I refused to be another statistic of teenage pregnancy. Once my puppies were old enough to find homes, I enrolled in school. I was determined to turn my life around. And now, I am proud to say that I’m an official graduate of a rather prestigious doggie academy.

I crate well, am potty-trained, walk nicely on leash, and know all my basic commands. I respect boundaries at doorways and work hard for everything. I even will sit before getting food, getting in and out of the kennel, and going inside and outside.

Now that my life is on the up and up, I enjoy spending my days playing with the little humans in the house and my canine foster siblings. When  I’m taking a break from play, I love to cuddle with my foster parents. I’ll I need now is a forever home that will love me and appreciate my awesomeness.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Kaden's foster family has qualified to adopt him and has been approved. He will move directly to Adoption Pending.

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I am a very busy boy - I am super curious and love to play every moment I am awake!  When I am not playing I am happy to sleep on a dog bed close to my brother.  I am doing well on puppy kibble and love my food. I am not very interested in the dog toys my foster mom got for me as the yard and sticks, stones, and pieces of bark are way more interesting. I am being fostered with my brother Reginalde.

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I am a very laid back boy unlike my brother - I am very happy with a chew toy but when I am in the mood I do love to play and my brother is wanting to play every moment he is awake!  When I am not playing I am happy to sleep on a dog bed close to my brother but what I really like is a cuddle with anyone in my foster family.  I am doing well on puppy kibble and love my food. I am being fostered with my brother Mr T.  

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Bess's foster dad has qualified to adopt him and has been approved. He will move directly to Adoption Pending.

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Hello there!  My name is Windston; it sounds so dignified, doesn't it?  I am fortunate to be placed in the same home as my sister. I hate to say this and I don't think she would mind, but I am so good looking. And smart....My bathroom record is the greatest and my sister shares this record with me.  You wouldn't believe it, but we go to bed around 7-8pm, wake up around 7am, and we have a CLEAN PEN!!!  No pee, no poop, nothing!  We both rush right outside, do our business, and then we are free to play, play, play.  We have this great outdoor patio and yard to play in. When the grass is high, I like to play hide and seek with my sis.  It is like a jungle to us.  I have some big foster brothers, German Shepherds, and we get along just fine.  I am not afraid of big dogs. I will be honest and tell you I don't like to share my food with my sister. So, we each have our own bowl.  I want to find a family that wants me as the center of attraction.  If that is YOU, please check me out and add me to your list!

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Update: The Duke of Earl is currently with a trainer who is working with him on his leash skills and basic manners. 

Hello!  I’d like you to meet The Duke of Earl (that’s ME)! I am hanging out with a wonderful DFW Lab Rescue foster, in search of my new “Kingdom”, or maybe “Dukedom”!

Let me tell you about myself… and then if you like what you hear, I’d love to meet YOU!

I am a big, strong boy.  Hey, no one cared to work with me before, so I didn’t know much about this leash thing.  My foster mom has been working with me on a leash, and I’ve made great improvements!  If you would take me to further training, I would love this and I’d work very hard for you because I love to make you happy.  (In return, I’ll teach YOU how to chase squirrels… fair trade, right?)

I love to play with a tennis ball.  I am a good “crusher”, haha!  I am a generally mellow fellow, and have been called a couch potato (hey, is that FOOD?) 

I come in very handy if you want to scare away door to door salesmen… I will protect you and tell them to go away!  No one will break in to your home while I’m on duty!  Who needs a “No Solicitors” sign? I don’t like crates, but I have been very good in my foster home.  I know where to do my business and will not bother your stuff.  I wouldn’t mind some toys of my own, though! 

I have learned to sit and take my food like a gentleman.  I love humans, even kids who will give me scratches and belly rubs. I might accidently knock over little ones, though…   I do not beg from your table at dinner time, but I may sneak a peek on the counter if you leave something up there that looks interesting to me (I may or may not have obtained bread in this manner…).

I wouldn’t necessarily mind another dog around. I would prefer a passive, submissive friend as there are some things I prefer not to share (rawhides, toys, food, water while I'm drinking).  I have played with a puppy at my foster home but when I’m done I just go hang out and rest!  I just need a slow introduction to another dog and to know that it will not hurt me, then I will be fine. (My foster mom can tell you about that in more detail… she’s GOOD)!

I love to chase squirrels… hey, what self-respecting Lab doesn’t?  I LOVE peanut butter, too. 

I am looking forward to finding that special family to love; you won’t find a more loyal friend than me.  You just gotta appreciate the big guys!  We’re just softies…

Love, Duke (THE Duke of Earl)

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My name is Star. I am a black girl with a white star on my chest. I am a good snuggler and I like to be with my people. My cute puppy face and floppy ears will make you fall in love with me! I do like to wrestle with my brother and my new doggie friends who are really big! I am potty training and doing a really good job too!  I only go outside, so my foster dad thinks I’m pretty smart. If you are looking for a love bug, I’m your girl.

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Hello, My name is Dot.  Not very original as I have a dot on my chest which is a perfect circle. I have really found a great foster family. They have several German Shepherds, one being all black and I kinda thought for a second she was my mom.  But she sure didn't want me licking her tummy and looking for milk. Here is some special information about me. (I love to brag about myself!)  I am cute as can be. Look at the picture which shows my eyes and you can tell. I fear no big dogs so if you have another dog, I wouldn't be afraid to play with him/her. I play with the big ones here in my home. I love playing with my brother the best as he is more my size.  We roll around and fall down steps like you wouldn't believe, almost looking like slinkies if you can remember those.  We are very comical.  My foster mom says she is so happy that we play so well together.  It helps keep us entertained and I think her too.  I have the best bathroom record that is hard to believe, but my mom will tell you it is the absolute truth. I can go to bed at 7-8pm and get up at 7am and have not made a mess in my pen.  It is really a nice home as we have our own crate inside the pen. I rush outside, do my business in the grass, and then play, play, play. One of my favorite toys is an empty 2 litter bottle that is so much fun to roll around and it makes a funny noise too.  I am really looking for my forever home. As much as I like all the other dogs here, I would prefer to have all the attention.

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Not much is known about Oso's first ten years of life, but in the rescue world, we focus on the present and future. Presently, Oso is a sweet senior male that gets along well with other dogs and does not bother other little critters. He loves people, both young and old. He is a goofy guy, always wanting to play fetch or go for a swim. He loves Kongs, tennis balls, basically anything he can hold in his mouth. He enjoys leisurely walks and rides beautifully in a car, requiring a little help to get up and in. Since he's an older guy, who probably didn't have the best care in his younger years, Oso is on a certain diet and requires some extra vitamins to help him. He is a smaller Lab, yet his energy might surprise you. As for his future, Oso would love a family that understands his needs as an older dog and help him write his last chapter with love and dignity.

Check out his video and see this special pup in action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlwBJvhWWQY&t=8s

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Fletch here!  I have just told my new foster that my name should be changed to Rock, short for Rock Hudson. She does admit I am pretty darn handsome, but says it will be up to my adopter to change my name. So take this as a BIG HINT.  I am currently getting rid of those nasty heartworms and am on "crate rest."  However, I have met most of my foster's kids, 4 legged ones, that is, and we are all getting along pretty well.  You see, I am very, very shy.  So I have been told to learn a new skill; getting along with others. And.... it is working out quite well.  I weigh about 70 lbs. and have been told I need to gain a few pounds. That really pleases me as I love the food I am being given and get 2 big meals a day! I am a young dude so I need to learn a few commands like, sit, come, down, etc. Since the treats they feed me are so delicious, I am a fast learner.  I hope to find a forever family so I can play and have lots of loving from my new family.  Here is hoping you read this description, see my very handsome face, and want to be that family.

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Hello, I'm Wynnie!  I'm a very energetic girl with loads of love to give my new family.  I love spending time with people and definitely playing fetch or tug-o-war.  I am crate trained and sleep very quietly during the night.  I'm great on long car rides and love playing with other dogs.  I am good with cats and children as well (I may be a little too rough for toddlers, but I love them just the same).  My ideal family would have kids who will play with me for hours in the back yard and cuddle with me at the end of the day.  I like going for runs/walks in the mornings.  I respond well to most basic commands and am leash trained (even though I may get distracted by something that catches my interest).  I can't wait to meet my new family!

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Hello, my name is Nala Bella and I was surrendered to DFW Lab Rescue. I came from the most wonderful family but because the little girls were so allergic to me they had no choice but to give me up. I am just eleven months old but I have been brought up with very good manners. I’m still learning and I am sweet, plus everyone says I am beautiful too.

I am now with my foster family and have met two new four legged friends, and we love to play chase and all sorts of games. I grew up with three small girls and loved them tremendously. I love big families with a lot going on. I much prefer to sleep beside your bed. I will crate while you are gone, expect me to voice my opinion very loudly but I do settle down. I am house trained and will always be at your side whenever you move, I am right behind you. I don’t jump on anyone or anything. I have work to do on my commands but I’m a fast learner. I can’t to meet my forever family.

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Hi, they call me Nigel. I’m the brother of Nemo and Nielson.  I think I heard someone say that I’m the smart one out of the 3 of us. They would be right about that.

It seems that I am already housebroken, due to the fact that there hasn’t been any potty accidents while running around the house or in the crate. Foster mom does take us out once during the night. Also learned how the doggy door works in less than 24hrs. So, I am able to trot my booty outside exactly when I need to during the day.

I love playing with my brother, Nielson, and my foster siblings. I don’t mind challenging them when a toy has been thrown. Dogs bigger than me don’t scare me away. I’ll chase any toy thrown and even bring it back sometimes.

We continue to work on our crate training, manners around the house and learning a few commands.

I am excited that in a few weeks, I can start looking for my fur-ever home.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Nielsen here, sshhhh, sneaked onto foster mom’s paw pad for a quick check in. Settling in here with my brother, Nigel, after we were found playing in the woods by a very nice person who reached out to the rescue. We are lucky to have been saved and have a chance at a happy, healthy
life.

I have mastered a dog door, going potty outside and sleeping in a crate at night. Started working on walking on a leash, a few easy commands and house manners. I love to play with my brother and foster siblings, chasing balls, and chewing on bones, pretty much typical puppy stuff. But I am able to lay on your lap and give puppy kisses when you want them.

Looking for a lover, a cuddlier, a midnight snugglier? I am your boy!

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Hi my name is Meridas! I am a cute little Labrador. I love to snuggle and be with my foster family and would love to share all the love I have with my new family. I love kids… that includes babies as I currently share my toys with a five month old baby boy. I love to go for walks and am great on a leash. My foster mom has started working on my basic training and socialization. 

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Daisy Mae is a beautiful 63 pound, loving black lab that was adopted from DFW Lab Rescue as a 2-month old puppy but due to changes in the family home situation and an additional dog, she was returned.  Daisy Mae apparently had obedience training during her stay with the prior owners.  She knows the basic commands (sit, down, stay) and is crate trained and potty trained.  She walks perfectly on the lease with absolutely no pulling and minimal distraction when we meet another dog or person on the walking path.  She sits nicely while we prepare her food and is very obedient in the kitchen area, i.e. no counter surfing, sits nicely on the outer perimeter when we are cooking, etc.  She goes calmly into the crate and has been left 5-6 hours at a time without issues.  She does like her chew toys occasionally but does not bother any other items that are left out.  Daisy Mae sleeps in the crate beside our bed at night.  She loves to jump up on the bed to snuggle and get lots of belly rubs.  Her ideal family will be active and willing to exercise her daily.  If you are looking for a loving companion with a sweet personality and excellent house manners, Daisy Mae would be a great additional for your family.

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

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Ladybird is a silly, sweet, female chocolate Lab who loves to run.  She is tall and slim and very fast, but gentle with kids.  Her favorite things are a squeaky toy or a ball to chase and she just wants to be where her people are.

She is still learning to be an inside family dog, but she loves to be inside with her people and will follow you from room to room to see what you are doing, and she’ll definitely cuddle on the couch if you let her up.

She has no current health issues and eats well.  She knows sit, stay, come and is pretty good about potty training, but needs some finishing and attention.  She needs her person to take her out and make sure she goes.

Ladybird is good on the leash and loves walks to explore and smell everything and she has good leash manners.

She isn’t too high energy, but she does need to play.  Someone to run with or throw the ball for her would make her very happy.

Ladybird is fun and sweet and ready for a new forever home!

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Lyllie is a super sweet girl who is is very calm and friendly.  Weighing around 58 pounds, she is a true “rescue” pup.  She recently had a litter of pups and is gaining weight at present.  Lyllie knows basic commands ("sit" and is working on “stay”), walks really well on a leash and is submissive by nature.   She will do well with a calm, easy going family who will give her lots of love and attention. 

Lyllie does like chasing bunnies and squirrels, so may not do well with cats that run; however she is great with other dogs and children.  Lyllie knows how to share and gets along with our lab and dogs she meets in the neighborhood.

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Hey Everybody! I’m Yellow, and you guessed it, I’m pretty mellow. I was in pretty rough shape when I arrived but lots of love and special care from the Dr.’s have me feeling great and I’m ready to find my forever family. I love to cuddle on the couch and hang out with my foster family. Sometimes I play with my Lab siblings and I’m still figuring out the cats. They don’t seem to like me but I’m pretty sure we can be friends if they give me a chance. I like to play with all the toys here and foster mom says I have a super power for finding lost socks. Usually I just stick with my toys though. I’ve impressed them with my house manners because I don’t get on the counters or in the trash… which I hear is a rare quality among my Lab friends. I’m a good boy, yes I am! I know to potty outside and even though I don’t really like my crate, I go in there easily; it’s like a magic treat dispenser. I’m pretty good on a leash and I love to go for walks and make friends with all the neighbors. I’m an easy-going guy but I’m always up for an adventure. I like to go in the car or anywhere my people are. It’s my mission to make them happy and make my Yellow love shine bright. 

So if you’re looking for a shadow wrapped in sunshine that likes to cuddle, add me to your list so we can get our snuggle-fest started. 

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Jimbo is a big lug who will steal your heart!  He’s a young Lab and he’s got the energy you’d expect at that age.  When we venture out, he is the hit!  Jimbo loves anyone willing to throw his ball and bounds after it!  He’s a social butterfly checking out other dogs and people and he gets lots of compliments of how good looking and fun he is.  Judging by his escapades in a puddle in my backyard yesterday, he’ll love swimming!  Just a guess but I feel good about it.  

Jimbo knows sit and down and walks well on a leash.  He’s a young, goofy Lab so his new family should have time to dedicate to his training because he needs ‘finessing’.  When we’re not playing or in the backyard, he can be found curled up on the recliner.  Jimbo uses the crate at night and goes right in with a little treat and sleeps through the night.  He’s also in the crate when we’re not home because he does counter-surf given the opportunity.  Jimbo doesn't like to share his food with other dog but it has been easily managed with monitored meal times.  I give him treats at the same time I do my own dogs and don’t have a problem.  He is emaciated and needs ‘groceries’ so we believe that regular meals and a full belly have helped eliminate the need to be protective of food.     

We have 2 dogs and Jimbo gets along great with them.  We also have a cat and while he’s not terrible, I wouldn’t recommend Jimbo for a house with cats.  Because of his size and enthusiasm, we don’t recommend a house with small children.  While he’s a full grown lab, he still thinks he’s a little puppy who belongs in your lap.       

Jimbo and I can’t wait to meet you!

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Chestnut here! I arrived at this rescue around Christmas. I’m a good looking fellow if I do say so myself. Also, I am all Lab. My first day here, I found the pool. I know I wasn’t supposed to but I jumped in and took a couple laps. I really didn’t care it was 38 degrees. It felt great to get in a swim. I also love to play ball which these fosters won’t let me do right now. Something about some silly heart worms. They alway hide the balls from me but I have a good nose and I find the ones under the furniture.

I play great with other dogs. For a time we had 6 of us. We stay in a crate while the humans are away which isn’t very long at a time. I’m pretty quiet in the crate and sometimes I just go in there just because. At night we are free to sleep on the dog beds in the room with the humans. But I like my crate and will sleep there if Patsy doesn’t get it first.

Before the rescue, I had a broken leg/dislocated elbow that my prior humans did not have repaired and as a result I have a dancer’s pose and a limp. It doesn’t slow me down one bit though. The vet did say I should not be someone’s running partner but all other exercise is great for me especially swimming 😊  I love treats and will do just about anything you ask to get one. I share my toys well with the others and we all eat together in the kitchen with no problems.

One thing you should know is that I have way too much interest in those cats. They come and go from the garage and my foster dad keeps trying to let me smell them but I get too excited so he holds me tight. Not sure it would be a good idea if we lived in the same house.
My foster parents adore me. They would keep me but there are already three full timers here so they have promised me that they would find me a great home like this one for my forever home. I’ll be looking soon so let adoptions know if you want to meet me!

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Hi everybody, my name is Dory! 

I am a beautiful 60 pound Lab with a beautiful soft coat. They say I am about middle age, which means I am already potty trained, walk nicely on a leash, ride well in the car and I don’t chew on furniture. I have proven that I can be trusted enough to not have to be crated when my foster mom leaves.  I have never chewed on anything or gotten into anything that I shouldn’t. I am a very shy girl so I would prefer living with adults and bigger kids.

I came to DFW Lab Rescue a bit underweight and foster mom is working on that with some really yummy food. I am slowly gaining weight and feeling so much better since I came to my foster mom’s house. I eat on a regular basis now and I love it! I had a growth on my eye that was surgically removed in the middle of December and will need to have eye drops put in my eyes daily, but I don’t mind.

My foster mom says that I have been a wonderful foster dog and that I will make a great friend to whoever adopts me. I am a very shy girl, who just wants to know that I can trust you. I need to feel safe and right now that means knowing where my foster mom is all the time. I am not sure what toys are all about (foster mom thinks I never had anyone play ball with me) but I am getting curious about them!  My wish for my forever home is that it is quiet and has lots of yummy food, windows for me to look out of, and lots of love!

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Aries is a very handsome, very calm puppy!  He was surrendered to a shelter with his sister/littermate Hakuna (who is being fostered by another family with DFWLRR).   He LOVES to eat, play fetch, go for walks and be loved on!    His prior owner noted they did not take him for walks, but he does amazingly well on a leash for a full grown pup with no prior training.  He loves walks and can keep a slow steady jog as well.  He has pretty good manners and he doesn't seem to get worked up seeing other dogs on walks.

Aries had never been left alone in his previous home, so he is now working on crate training and making great progress!   As you can imagine, he does get upset when we leave but he settles down in his crate after a bit and is quiet when we return.   We have not left him more than 5 hours yet (and we started with just 30 minutes, then 1 hr, etc to build up to that over 10 days).  He settles quickly at night for bedtime though as his crate is in our room and he knows we are right there (and if you are willing, he loves to hear you sing a song or two to help him settle down :)).  Aries will certainly benefit from having his family home with him to minimize excessive crate time!

Aries will do best in a home with kids that are over 10 years old, that can help him adjust to his new environment and help him with new behaviors.  He is still young and has a lot to learn!  At a recent gathering of several families at his foster's house, he was the "hit of the party"!!   Everyone who meets Aries just falls in love with him!!

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Hi All, my name is Kooper and I am one handsome fellow if I do say so myself. My foster parents tell me I am off to a great start. I am housebroken and know how to use the doggie door even if I sometimes forget how to come back in.  I will just go to the back door and let them know that I forgot and I want to come back in. I will stay in the crate and wait for you, but I need a good reason to go in, like a yummy treat. Then I will fuss for a few minutes just to remind you not to be gone too long. When you get home, I am so happy to see you that I will jump up and wiggle from nose to tail. Here in my foster home, I have several other dogs to play with. Chestnut is teaching me how to fetch and Millie is teaching me tug. Old Mollie is teaching me boundaries. Not so sure I like that lesson but sure not gonna challenge her. We have loads of antlers lying around so when I am bored I will get one and chew on it to wind down for a nap. In the evenings when my foster people FINALLY sit still, I will crawl up on their laps and soak up some loving. At night I have earned the right to sleep on the dog beds with the others. For some reason they won’t let me curl up on the bed with them. This entire leash thing is a mystery and can be quite the game. My foster parents think I need to study up on that a little more. Since I love to go where you go, I am counting on my new family teaching me more about that. There are a couple of cats here, but they are not too interesting, they always stay in the garage and run through the gate when I look their way.

What I am looking for is a home with people experienced in raising a Labrador youngster like me. A home where it is understood and accepted that I am young and goofy and full of love. I will be your best lifelong companion, but we will need to grow together.

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Zest for life

Endless love for cuddles

Never a dull moment

Always thankful to be rescued!

That is Zena in a nutshell!  Zena came to our rescue with her 3 sisters who were surrendered from a stressful situation.  They were undernourished, suffering from non-contagious mange that is stress-induced and neglected.  She has bounced back and is loving getting regular meals, medicine for her skin, a soft place to sleep and lots of loving.  We feed Zena and her foster brother and sister in their crates as they are all young labs and have a bottomless pit for a stomach and will steal the older dogs' food because they finish so fast.  Zena will calmly lie in her crate and quietly wait until she is let out after eating or even once we wake in the morning.  She sleeps in her crate and hangs out there while we are out of the house.  She is a typical lab in that she loves to carry around the human's socks and shoes and we are pretty sure she would chew them if left unattended.  She loves to play with other dogs and would be great with kids.  She does jump up and is still learning boundaries so very small kids might not appreciate her enthusiasm.  She potty trained very quickly and has learned the "sit" command.  She is very smart and eager to please so she should be easy to train other commands and continue to teach her boundaries.  She is still learning how great the world can be so an adoptive home that wants to spend time with her and teach her would be wonderful.  She would also do best in a home with another dog.  She has made so much progress and her hair has been growing back well.  Although she may be a diamond in the rough, she is a precious gem in our book!

ADOPTED

Beans's foster family has qualified to adopt him and has been approved. He will move directly to Adoption Pending.

ADOPTED

Patron is a BIG dog in every sense of the word: Big head + big heart + big personality = big chocolate Teddy Bear.  With his bigness comes strength and stamina that would be best appreciated in an active family with activities that would include him. He definitely needs a daily walk or run – good for his body, his mind and bonding with his human.

Patron is exceptionally smart and very loving. He is willing to please and easy to train but he can be strong willed too. Patron will need an owner that has large dog experience willing to invest the time and energy in obedience classes and follow-up. He is a dog that loves other dogs, children and grownups. Patron is an alert dog and protective of his family – always ready to give a warning bark as needed and will keep an eye on the postman.

ADOPTED

Miss Honeysuckle is one beautiful and tenderhearted girl. We get to pick her up tomorrow. She is very loving and great around people and other dogs, once she warms up to them. Not sure about cats yet. Because she’s still a puppy, she does like to chew and doesn’t realize her little bite hurts, but if you give her a bone or toy, she is easily redirected and stops chewing/nipping.  If younger children are in the house, a close eye will need to be on her when playing or interacting with smaller kiddos until she grows out of the nipping phase.  She has adapted nicely to our home and we continue to expose her to new noises and experiences. Getting her to eat can sometimes be a challenge, maybe due to teething or old eating habits, so I usually add a little cooked chicken breast to her dry dog food. We are still working on house training, but she is getting there. She does well on car rides and walks well on a leash, aside from wanting to sniff everything. 😊 Honeysuckle is also crate trained.

ADOPTED

Hi! I’m called Thrall, at least that’s the name the rescue gave me, but I don’t know it, so my forever family could teach me a new name. I’m a shiny black boy who is crate-trained and house-trained.  I know how to sit and shake! I bark occasionally to let my people know if something is happening (like someone approaching the house). I am a big boy (75+ lbs.) so you could take me out on a walk and no one will mess with you! I don’t jump on people or furniture. I like to play tug-of-war and catch.  I play well with my foster doggy pal who is as big as me. I might be overwhelming to an old dog or a very small dog because I like to play so much! I chew raw hides, nylabones, and doggie toys but I haven’t tried to chew shoes or furniture or anything naughty like that.  I’m a good boy and I’m ready for my forever family.

ADOPTED

Yoda is a sweet and very well behaved young guy.  He still has a lot of energy and with his long legs, he sometimes isn't the most coordinated guy. He gets along well with other dogs but he doesn't quite understand why the older dogs don't want to play!!  He probably would be best in a home with other active and younger dogs and probably best with the ladies!  He loves chasing balls and toys and is very fast.  He also loves to cool off in the pool ... what Lab doesn't?  He crates easily but would just as likely love to get into the bed with you, given time and an invitation.  He can take a little bit to warm up to men, but he is quite a handsome, easy guy who loves walks and loves kids.  He has worked his way seamlessly into my home and is simply an easy dog.  He will make someone a great pal and with continued training will be one of those special guys that is just everyone's best friend.

ADOPTED

Hi! I’m Kenner, and I finally have that pesky cast off of my leg! My foster mom says my leg is as good as new, and I get to act like a normal puppy now. I love to play with other dogs, and I’m especially good at sitting for delicious treats. I know to tell Mom when I have to potty, but occasionally I just can’t hold it until she gets to the door. She says we are still working on that part- whatever that means!
I love my crate, that’s where I go to sleep and when mom isn’t home to watch me play. I’m looking for a fun home to call my own, and if you have older kids- that’s a bonus too!
Mom says she’s not sure about cats, I’ve never even seen one, whatever they are! I hope I get the chance to meet you!

ADOPTED

Beckett is a chocolate Lab that was found running free.  He was most likely in a home before he became a stray, as his house manners are good and he minds very well. He is potty trained, leash trained and crate trained.  His ideal family will be active and willing to exercise him daily.  Beckett loves walks and is great on the leash.  He likes to explore and wants to check everything out, so it is important to keep him on leash anytime he is not in a fenced-in yard area and also to have him restrained in the car before the doors are opened.  He is an unknown with cats but he loves to play with other dogs and gets along well with people.  This handsome boy is trustworthy in the house and doesn’t chew on anything other than his toys.  He's affectionate, smart and very eager to learn, especially when treats are involved.  He likes to sleep on a dog bed in his crate next to my bed.  Beckett has a great personality and will make a great addition to any family.  He’s active like any young dog, but also loves to curl up on your lap and cuddle.

ADOPTED

Baylor is a calm quiet boy.   He does well with kids, other dogs and shows little interest in the cats, but will participate in a game of chase if initiated by the cat.  He is still learning to play with toys.   He walks well on the leash, has mastered sit, and is pretty good at stay.  He likes his crate and often chooses to sleep there.  He will enter when asked but would prefer the door not to be closed.  He rides well in the car but needs a little help getting in.  ​

ADOPTED

Meet sweet Syra.  She and her 3 sisters were being raised in a pretty bad situation. Fortunately for them, they found their way to DFW Lab Rescue.  Her coat is growing back in after suffering from the non-contagious form of mange.  Poor baby scratched herself raw, but the mange is cleared up, and her coat is on the mend.  Syra is a little underweight at just under 50 pounds. She is a small girl that will likely stay on the smaller side other than putting on a few much needed pounds.  Syra is house broken and crate trained and uses the dog door on her own.  She loves to play ball, and she gets along great with the 4 other dogs at the house.  She enjoys playing tug-a-war, chase and wrestling with the other dogs, including her  foster brother Chestnut who is twice her size.  When Syra is ready to relax, she loves to cuddle with her humans.  She thinks she's a lap dog, and with her small stature, it's not too much of a stretch.  Syra is also very interested in our two outdoor/garage cats.  Still not sure of her intentions, but living with indoor cats could take some patience.  While off to a great start, Syra still needs to learn some basic manners. After all she is a young girl.

ADOPTED

Haywood is a sweet boy who needs to lose a few pounds at 109 lbs! He was surrendered and has not had a lot of exercise.

He is enthusiastic about walks and with a bit of time and exercise should slim down nicely and be a very handsome boy. He does not counter surf or jump up and is very gentle and calm.

He is fine with other dogs after careful introductions and loves attention and affection but is not pushy or demanding. So far he has not chewed anything he is not given to play with and is not destructive in the house.  He did get in the pool on his first day in his foster home so we know he can swim but is not very keen to repeat it!

ADOPTED

Hi my name is Gretchen.  I'm super cute and sooooooo sweet!  Everyone that meets me says so.  I was told I'm an English Lab which means I'm a little shorter than other Labs and have a shorter nose.  My foster mom say I still look like a puppy even though I'm two years old. 

I love to play with my foster Lab brother and the two Westies that live in my foster home.  I get along with everyone… dogs, small children, big children, adults.  Not sure about cats since we've not met one.  

I'm a little timid at first but warm up very quickly and can't wait to show you my wonderful personality.  I love to walk around with a toy in my mouth and play tug of war with humans or my Lab brother.  I'm potty trained and crate trained and so easy to take care of. We're working on leash training and jumping into the car but I'm sure I'll pick that up quickly.  I know sit and down and am a fast learner. 

I would fit in best with a family with children or another dog, or both.  Can't wait to meet my forever family. In the picture with my foster brother I'm the cute one on the right.  :)

ADOPTED

Sundari here!   I know my name sounds a little funny for a big ole dog like me, but I actually know it and respond to it pretty well!  My foster family has other nicknames for me, and I respond to all of those too because I love attention.  I love to be with my foster family and anywhere my foster mom is, I am not far behind.  That is, unless I am playing with one of my foster sister dogs.  You see, I love playing with other dogs too.  Pretty much anyone who will play with me is going to hold my attention.  I am told I am pretty big for my age.  I am taller than my foster sister who is 1.5 years old and she is on the large side for a lab as well.  Just more of me to love is what I say!  I have glossy black soft fur because my foster mom gives me great food and a fish oil capsule every day.  She says I am gorgeous even if I do say so myself!  I do like to play and I am big so anyone who wants to meet me needs to be willing to have a big presence in the house and not a bunch of clutter everywhere.  I would do best in a minimalist environment just because there is a lot of me, and I am so curious that I like to take things that are not mine sometimes like socks and undies when my foster mom is doing the laundry.  Great smelling food is dangerous too close to the counter edge -- it's not fair to tempt a guy like that!  I am a curious guy and will sneak off into the teenager's rooms when no one is looking and search for hidden cookies and food wrappers or anything else that may be up there.  The human boys have all kinds of good stuff in their rooms.  I haven't jumped the child gates in the house, but I have learned how to unlock them and push them open and I know how to open doors so food pretty much needs to be up in a pantry or refrigerator to be safe from me.  I like to snuggle and will snuggle on the couch if you let me, but I will also stay down if told and sleep on a dog bed next to the bed.  I know how to ring the bell at the backdoor to go potty and haven't had an accident in the house.  Because I am still so young, I am still learning not to jump up on people and not to puppy nibble the edges of clothing and tips of fingers when I want attention.  I just get so excited to see them after being in the crate for a few hours and want to play and spend some time with them.  When the humans have to  catch up on their own chores in the house, I can keep myself busy chewing on bones, nylabones, Kongs, etc.. but I am a pretty strong chewer so I need the extra tough Kongs, antlers, etc... that will last awhile.  I also enjoy a good game of fetch and will bring you the ball and drop it at your feet for as long as you will throw it to me.  I have had some training and would benefit from a family that would like to continue that training and spend that time bonding with me as well.  My foster mom says I am a  great boy and she would keep me if it wouldn't prevent her from being able to save other dogs in the future.  

ADOPTED

Veronica is currently getting settled with her foster family.  Please check back soon for updates

ADOPTED

Meet Bell!  Bell is the sweetest love bug! She loves to get belly rubs and snuggle with her foster family. She plays great with other dogs and is learning to walk on a leash. Her favorite pastime is playing fetch with a tennis ball. She could do that for hours! Bell also gets along great with her 9 and 7 year old foster humans. She already knows sit and how to go in and out of the doggy door. She is super smart! Bell is about 99% potty trained and just needs to be reminded to go out occasionally. Bell is still young and loves to chew,  so shoes or anything tempting need to be kept out of her reach. She goes in her crate without issue and sleeps peacefully all night in it. Bell will need a family that has the time to reinforce her training and also has time to play and walk with her every day. 

ADOPTED

Caras here!

My human surrendered me along with my siblings to a shelter. I had never left the back yard and didn’t know much about being loved.

Being left in a backyard with my brothers was not the life I dreamed of. I’m a sweet little girl that only wants to please. Foster mom doesn’t believe I have ever been in a house. I am having to learn all of the ends and outs of living inside. I rode well in the car and don’t pull while on a leash. Still learning about keeping all 4 on the floor. I take treats so nicely; foster mom thinks I never had been given any. I didn’t know what it meant for you to hold your hand out with food in it. Everything is so new… I am cautious about a lot of things.

I get along with other dogs, but cats… I really haven’t seen many. The outside resident cats will run when the resident dogs bark. That can make me get excited a little. But I am young enough and haven’t been around them to really have an opinion yet.

I sleep in a crate at night in my foster parent’s bedroom. I do pretty well overall while in a crate. I really love being by my humans. Getting my neck and head rubbed are the best. I am not allowed on the couch, but I might slowly climb onto your lap. Learning how to play is another new thing for me. I am getting more comfortable having a lot of toys to choose from.

I will need a 5’ or high fence due to loving to leap. I am able to get over a baby gate easily, so to be on the safe side, a nice tall fence will do nicely.

For being so young, I am a very calm puppy. When it is playtime, I love to play ball. I have learned to bring it back and drop it, so we can do it all over again. The resident dogs play Frisbee; I like to take it from them because then they give chase. I enjoy playing chase with them. Having another young pup to play with would be nice.

Hope to meet all of you soon,

Love, Caras

Foster mom update:  Caras really likes to be near her humans.  She is a bit anxious when left alone, but is crated when I leave the house.  She hasn’t done any damage, but peers through windows when I am outside.  The best fit for her will be a family that will not need to leave her for long periods of time. She is a fast runner and loves to jump.  If you are looking to do K-9 agility course, she would be perfect! She is a total love bug, wanting only to be near a human.  

ADOPTED

Elton is a sweet, gentle soul who has clearly been through some rough times. He came to DFW Lab Rescue very frightened of people and especially men. However, in the short time he’s been with us he has grown more confident and become the typical Lab.  He just needs a little warm up time to know he’s safe then he’s all yours!  He is potty trained and uses the dog door to go outside to do his business.  He loves to spend time in the backyard exploring, throwing up his favorite toy and catching it, or just lying on the patio watching all the activity around him.  He loves to play with his people, running and chasing and rolling over for belly rubs.  He is learning to play fetch, and loves it.  However, he likes to decide when the game is over.  So if you keep insisting, he’ll take his toys and go inside!  He loves his walks and is excellent on the leash.  He likes to greet those you stop to chat with. 

When inside he likes to stay by his people and enjoys quiet time with you while watching TV, or whatever it is you’re doing.  He really likes to put his head in your lap so you can rub it and love on him, or sit quietly playing with his toys or taking a snooze. He’s extremely calm for his young age, doesn’t jump up on people and is very eager to please.  Now that he’s more confident, he does need to learn the typical puppy lessons like what is a toy and what belongs to him.  He loves soft toys and has a favorite that he carries around with him often. He’s not destructive and learns quickly when you say “no”. 

He’ll make a great addition to a happy home!

ADOPTED

Thanks for stopping by my profile – Magnolia here.  I know I have a long name – but I know when I am getting into things I should not because my Foster Mom uses the whole name – yikes!  You can also call me MP for short.

I was found in a shelter after running loose for a while  – I don’t know why but I was not feeling well and was very skinny.  I am slowly gaining weight and feeling so much better since I came to DFW Lab Rescue and my first 2 foster moms’ houses.  I have a warm (and cool) place to hang out and get to know my people.  I was with my first foster mom for 5 or 6 days and have been with my second foster mom since the end of September. 

I love to hang out with my foster Mom all the time – and I mean all the time.  She uses the term Velcro Dog – I am not sure what that means, but we like to be the same room all the time.  I don’t always cuddle up with her – I just like to know where she is and that she is ok.  I like to cuddle on my terms – but the more I get to know her, the more I like to do the cuddling thing – it just has taken some time.  I have my own toys that I love!  I take care of my toys, especially my candy corn pumpkin and my pink elephant.  I move them to whatever room we are hanging out in so I can have them close.

I am a quiet girl – I only bark at cats and strange noises (but only the really strange noises).  I do have a big bark!  I don’t like cats and I am not sure about other dogs.  I was in the shelter for a while so they kind of make me nervous because we have not been properly introduced.  I love to ride in the car and I do it well!! Lots of good smells out there – the only thing better is going on a walk!!  I walk really well too. 

I know how to sit, go down and stay – especially if there is a treat involved.  I do stay and come pretty well too – it depends on the treat!  Once or twice I tried to find other treats on the counters – but foster mom keeps saying “no” and “down” when I do that so I don’t try that too often. 

I eat on a regular basis now and I love it!  I came to DFW Lab Rescue a bit underweight and foster mom is working on that with some peanut butter (only natural stuff!!) and some really yummy food.  Lots of really yummy food.  I like to watch my foster Mom eat too – just in case she drops anything.  But I don’t bark or whine  – I just watch . . .and maybe drool a bit. 

I have to eat some special food and a take some medicine every morning, but foster mom uses peanut butter for the pills, so yummy!

My wish for my forever home is that it has lots of yummy food, windows for me to look out of (best doggie TV!) and lots of patience and love.   I am still learning …

Foster Mom here: Magnolia has been a wonderful foster dog!   She does cuddle on her own terms.  Her personality is coming out more and more every day!   She needs to feel safe and right now that means knowing where I am almost all the time when I am home.  She is wandering away from me a little bit more lately – yeah!  I trust her enough to not have to crate her when I do leave.  She has never chewed on anything she should not have chewed even when I have been gone 4 plus hours.  Well, recently she chewed on some empty treat baggies – but I left the Food Network on TV when I left, so I think she was inspired by the TV shows.  I have enjoyed having her and would welcome her back anytime. 

ADOPTED

Adorable and Adoring

I've had my eyes done and the look is spectacular, "dahling"… Another great beauty secret is coconut oil for a beautiful shiny coat.  Yes, I AM adorable.

Love to snuggle with my humans--especially Mom who can open the refrigerator! And of course, my boy who takes me for walks-- just need a little more practice. And of course, my dad who plays fetch.  And of course, my foster brothers who let me help them announce visitors and even share their dog beds when I don't prefer my den (AKA crate).

I am potty and doggie door trained. My favorite sport is Tug of War and I can be really sneaky. Love to win!

I'm working on not "borrowing" socks--actually I'm training my family to keep closet doors closed and put folded laundry away.  It’s amazing how quickly they are learning.  All this has been great but I'd really like to have my own forever home.

It’s a little late, but will you Be my Valentine?

ADOPTED

Hi! I'm a sweet 11 month-old named Hakuna.  I have lots of energy and need a big yard to run and play.  I love the other dogs in my foster home and would do best with at least one doggy playmate.  I am crate-trained and housetrained.  I sit by the back door when I need to go out. I am learning to sit for a treat! 

I have spent several stormy nights in my crate and I am not bothered at all by the thunder.  I have a broken tear duct which has been checked by the vet and the stain is just a cosmetic thing. 

I have visited with a toddler, and I am so gentle.  I would be fine in a house with small children who are taught how to treat me nicely.  I am learning not to jump up on people or furniture.  I do like to have toys and chewies available at all times.  I have not chewed up anything that I wasn't supposed to! 

I like women best so I might follow my new mom around the house.  I am very affectionate and loving.  I ready to find my fur-ever home!

ADOPTED

My name is Moana and I’m one of the Disney puppies, along with my brother and sister.  I do know I’m the best pick of the three, though let’s keep that between us! 

My foster mom calls me her ‘fearless leader’ because I truly have no fears. I’ll face the big dogs that live here as if I were bigger than they! I do let my foster mom carry me around but only for a little while. I don’t want anyone thinking I’m a big baby. 

I don't like to be left alone, though, and my family says that's to be expected at my age.

The two boys who live here can’t get enough of me, and I could play with them for hours, but our foster mom is very strict with our schedule. I miss them when they’re at school & jump for joy in the afternoons when they return home. 

My foster mom also says they’re all going to be devastated when we leave. Apparently, we’ve been nothing but an absolute joy! 

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

ADOPTED

Franklin's foster mom has qualified to adopt him and has been approved. He will move directly to Adoption Pending.

This is Franklin. As you can see, I am a gorgeous block-headed Lab patiently waiting for my forever home. In fact, I wait calmly for everything. I was found stray and abandoned and taken to a rural shelter but I was probably someone’s dog at one time. I am potty-trained and crate trained, calm, walk nicely on leash, rode great in car back to my vet in Dallas, and know some commands like Sit and Down. I like other dogs and all people, especially young children. I have been treated for heartworms so I need to take it easy for 30 days so I will be waiting for you. I would be great in any home so please ask for me so you can have a chance on this pretty perfect guy. My foster mom told me to tell you we do not get Labs like me very often, so get in line to adopt me. I cannot wait to meet you and for us to start our life together.

ADOPTED

Hi everyone! I’m Sunshine, but my foster mom calls me baby girl because I’m so adorable. They tell me I’m 10 years old, but I don’t know what they are talking about, I think I’m 5. My favorite thing in the whole wide world is playing ball. I make it really easy on you, you can just bounce it off the wall and I will catch it and bring it back to you! It’s so fun!

I love to be inside and just be with you whenever I can. I love my foster mom, but I love my dad even more, he stays home with me a lot and we get to hang out. I have proven to be great in the house and have never touched anything that wasn’t mine.  I will sleep in your bed if you let me, but my foster parents don't so they taught me to sleep in my own bed.

I need an extra special family, who will love me a lot. I have allergies, so I need special care, and I may be allergic to cats, so no cats. I'm looking for someone who will give me exercise and play ball with me. I’m really a good dog, just need lots of love.

From the foster parents: Sunshine is well behaved with good structure and boundaries. She knows sit, stay, down, drop it, “NO”, and takes food from your hand gently. (She does not always take the ball so gently though, she gets really excited). She would do best in a home without small children.

Here is a video of Sunshine!  https://youtu.be/8-2wsEslJyY

ADOPTED

Hello, my name is Morrie, and yes you guessed it, I am a stray that got separated from my family.  You know they have Amber alerts, Silver alerts, they need Fur alerts, maybe more of us would get found and make it back home.

You would think as much as my family spent on me, and then all the training, getting me chipped would have been a minor expense or a name tag would have helped.  Oh well, my loss can be your gain!

Now about me, I am four years old, know many commands like sit, down, shake, come, working on the stay.  I don’t jump on guests, play gently with the little kids, and I  get along with all other dogs.  I don’t counter surf, and I  take treats softly. I don’t need a crate anymore, I am 100% house trained. Want to leave the house?  Just throw a bed anywhere,  I will take a long nap.  At night, I just like the bedroom floor or my bed, and I stay there all night.  Good on the leash, ride good in the car.  The only time I bark is when someone comes in the house that I don’t know without knocking, so I am also a good watch dog.  If I left anything out, well I’m good at that too.  If I do say so myself, “I’m a dog gone good lab”.

ADOPTED

Marguerite is a love bug!  She is now ready to enjoy life with a family – maybe yours!  

Marguerite gets along with all people she’s met and even all our furry friends, too.  She does love to “hog” the toys (she’s never had them so doesn’t want to share!) but I do believe that’s getting better with time in the house with our two dogs.  Marguerite would love nothing more than to snuggle and be with her person and give kisses!  She loves to play and engage with you, too!  After you've been gone from the house, Marguerite will greet you at the door with a toy just like in the picture! 

Marguerite is good on a leash and takes treats gently.  She sits but needs work with other commands and is a very willing student.  We have a cat and she shows very little interest in him so I’m confident she’ll be fine with your feline friend. 

Marguerite has known love before she came to us and is ready for her forever family to love her, and she will return that love with snuggles and smooches and a lifetime of companionship. 

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

ADOPTED

ADOPTED

My name is Giselle, and I’m one of the Disney puppies along with my brother and sister.  I do know I’m the best pick of the three, though let’s keep that between us! 

My foster mom calls me her ‘princess’ because I’m sweet and perfect. I even respond to my nickname when called! Though I love to play with my siblings, I also enjoy my quiet time napping on my foster mom’s lap. I’m adorable, very well behaved and sleep like a dream!  

I don't like to be left alone, though, and my family says that's to be expected at my age.

I get along famously with the two older Labs in the house— I know how to respect my boundaries even though they try to steal my toys every day. You’d think they would have learnt by now that’s against the rules of the house, but they're probably not as bright as I am! 

The two boys who live here can’t get enough of me, either. I miss them when they’re at school & jump for joy in the afternoons when they return home. 

My foster mom says they’re all going to be devastated when we leave. Apparently, we’ve been nothing but an absolute joy!

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever.

ADOPTED

Krista is a sweet, outgoing playful girl who loves to fetch the tennis ball.  She is house trained, walks well on the leash and is adjusting well to her new life.  She gets along well with other dogs and will make a great family addition.

She has the looks and temperament of a classic Labrador.

Her ideal family will be active and willing to exercise her daily to keep her happy and healthy.  She is currently on a strict diet and exercise regimen to get her back to a normal weight.   

Right now she is lots of Lab to love!