Lab Rescue

Lab Rescue

OUR RESCUE PROGRAM

We occasionally take in Labrador Retrievers or Lab mixes in need of a place to stay until we can find them a new home. We also will take back our own puppies/dogs if the owners find they are no longer able to keep the puppy/dog for whatever reason. We do not want any of our puppies to end up in an animal shelter. We do not want to see any Labrador Retriever in an animal shelter and we will take in any we can from the local animal shelter. All rescued Labs are checked for health problems and given medical attention if needed. We try to find new homes for all our rescued labs. Owners of the adopted Lab must sign a spay/neuter contract and the Lab must be spayed/neutered within one month at their new home. All rescued Labs are free to good homes, however we do accept donations for our rescue program.

SUCCESS STORIES

Hockey Puck was our first rescued Lab mix. A neighbor found him and brought him to us because she did not think the puppy would live. He was about eight weeks old, had mange and was so skinny his hips could be seen through his skin. We took him in and took care of the mange and got him under way to good heath with food and water and lots of attention. He grew up to be what looked like a Lab and Great Dane mix and a wonderful dog. He was neutered and lived with us for several years until we found him a home.

Sandy was our next Lab to be rescued and we took her in as part of our family and has been bred and has had four litters of puppies.

Bridget was another lab we rescued. We found her stopping traffic on a bridge in the country and that is how she got her name. She was a small lost puppy and appears to be full blooded. She was soon adopted out to a wonderful home in North Carolina.

Buster was a rescued lost Lab mix and was brought to Cold Brook Kennel instead of the animal shelter. We found him a home with a hunter who plans to train him for squirrel hunting.

Jake is our latest lab rescued in January 2003. He is a young male about 6 to 8 months old and appears to be a full blooded lab. He was found wandering the country roads and someone took him in and called me to see if I could take him since his owners could not be found. He is about 60 pounds now and is in good health and has a good disposition. He loves the water and retrieves some too. He needs someone to love and care for him since he appears to have been mistreated and is still a little scared of strangers. We are working on improving his confidence with people and other dogs. He has found a home in the country where he can run and swim.

RESCUED LABS AWAITING ADOPTION

We have a small black female available for rescue. She was brought to our kennel by someone in our town who found her lost in their yard. She appears to be a full blooded Lab and is around 50 pounds. She was a scared and timid Lab, but has become a more secure and confident Lab with the help of her new pack and some TLC. She shows some natural retrieving instincts and may make a good hunting partner.