Monthly Archives: December 2023

Adopted: Juno, a 4 year old Black Female Labrador, who is looking for her forever home.

Here is a bio from her foster family:

"Juno is a beautiful girl, high energy, but settles down eventually. She doesn’t bark, only heard her once or twice in 4 weeks. She will eat anything, we feed her with a slow feeder (to come with her). We are currently trying to get a few pounds off her. Sleeps well, and will go in her crate if we need to leave for a couple hours during the day. She sleeps in a crate or on a dog bed next to me. She loves to chase a ball, once she starts, she doesn’t want to stop. Walks on a leash like a pro. We always use a Martingale collar or harness. Knows sit and stay commands, however will usually lay down if in a sit very long. Juno understands no and off, usually complies, but she is a tease. Gets along with all the neighborhood dogs, as well as our own. She is a lover, not a fighter. Uses a dog door, and has never had an accident in our home. She is not destructive, leaves things alone. A pile of Kongs helps ensure this. I wouldn’t leave food out, however. I believe all bets would be off. Rides great in a car, we put her crate in the back of our SUV and she lays down and is quiet the whole way, 4-5 hour stretches. She is a fierce chewer, so Kong toys are best. We put low cal, low fat powdered peanut butter inside her Kong and she entertains herself her a long time. She loves playing and interaction with her people, so an active couple with time to play would be her Christmas wish come true."

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Adopted: Mud Pie, a 5 year old Male Silver Labrador, who is looking for his forever home.

Here is a bio from his foster family:

"Mud Pie, nicknamed Muddy, is a 5 yr. old Lab male. He is a big boy, but don’t let that fool you. He gets excited when first meeting people, but calms down fast. He is one sweet, well-behaved, lovable boy, who listens and showers his humans with kisses, loves to cuddle and sleeps through the night on his human’s bed. He knows the commands of sit, down and stay. He can be a little mouthy at times, but will stop when told no and doesn’t grab anything around the house. He is potty trained and will also let you know when he wants to go out. He is an excellent walker, who stays by your side and doesn’t pull and will benefit from daily walks to lose some weight.

Muddy is such a pleasure! He will make a wonderful addition to a family with children and other pets. "

See a list of Available Labs here

Adopted: Canyon, a 1 year old Black Male Labrador, who is looking for His forever home.

Here is a bio from his foster family:

"Canyon is 1 year and 2 months old.  Still a puppy in lab terms.  He has adjusted well and loves to cuddle and get scratches.  Canyon is very enthusiastic about life, active and loves to play ball and, he brings the ball back to you.  He crates well, and sleeps through the night.  Canyon is house broken and doggie door trained.  He is learning commands and knows, "sit", "down" (lay down), "off" "come," "leave it," "do your business," "outside," and we are working on "stay."  Canyon is doing very well at commands considering he knew nothing when he arrived.  He walks on a leash, but that is a work in progress.  We are working on socialization, which he is doing well at.  Canyon does go on hikes in the desert off leash and does very well.  Canyon also responds out in the desert to a whistle.  He is a counter surfer, when you are not looking, mostly following a feeding; looking for that additional meal or treat.  Canyon is a very loyal, lovable dog, loves belly rubs and will crawl up in your lap given the invitation."

***Canyon has a follow up appointment with our vet for neutering***

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Adopted: Hunter, a 9 month old Black Male Labrador, has found his furever home.

Here is a bio from his foster family:

"Hunter is 9 months old and very much a puppy.  He has a puppy's enthusiasm for life and has adjusted well.  He is still investigating his environment through his mouth, and he can get a little mouthy at times.  Hunter loves to cuddle and get scratches.  He is very enthusiastic about life, active and loves to play ball and, he brings the ball back to you.  Hunter crates well, and sleeps through the night.  He is house broken and doggie door trained.  Hunter is learning commands and knows "sit", "down" (lay down), "off" "come," "leave it," "do your business," "outside," and we are working on "stay."  Most commands are a work in progress, cause he has the attention span of a puppy, but he is doing exceedingly well at them considering he knew nothing when he arrived.  We are working on socialization, which he is doing well at.  He walks on a leash, but that is a work in progress.  He does go on hikes in the desert off leash and does very well.  Hunter can be a bit timid at times with new experiences, but with patience and calm, works through them rapidly.  Hunter also responds out in the desert to a whistle.  He is a counter surfer, when you are not looking, mostly following a feeding; looking for that additional meal or treat.  Hunter is very loyal, inquisitive, loves belly rubs and wishes he was a lap dog."

***Hunter will require a follow up appointment to get neutered with our vet***

See a list of Available Labs here

Adopted: Doug, a 5 month old Male Yellow Labrador, found forever home.

Here is a bio from his foster family:

"The first thing you should know about Doug is he is named for the mascot/CEO of the 15/10 Foundation, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge the day before LVLR brought Doug in their care. As the foundation helps shelter dogs with medical needs get adopted, we found it only fitting to honor Doug in this way.

Our Doug can be very timid when meeting new people, but is gaining confidence every day. He rides well in a car and sleeps almost all through the night. Doug is still young, and doing great with house training, with scheduled breaks outside. Doug will continue to need guidance and structure to get fully house trained. He loves to chase a ball, run & play, and is doing well with bringing it back. Doug is doing well in a crate over night, and we're working leaving him alone in crate during day, so he gets more comfortable. He is still unsure of leash walking, and can get scared quickly, but with more time & repetition, he'll be good. Doug is very smart, quick to learn, and loves people.

As he gets more comfortable, Doug is showing his puppy traits, the mouthy, chewing, mischief side. Socks everywhere should be on high alert! Doug will need a family committed to his ongoing training, teaching Doug appropriate behaviors with a gentle touch. Doug really just wants to be loved, and is such a sweet boy with humans. He loves other dogs as well.

Doug will make an excellent companion for the family willing to continue training him, and showing how to grow into a well mannered dog.

*Anyone considering adopting Doug will be required to schedule his neuter with our Vet within 30 days of adoption.*

See a list of Available Labs here

Adopted: Briggs, a 2-3 year old Male Yellow Labrador, who is looking for his forever home.

Here is a bio from his foster home:

"Briggs is such a joy! He rides well in a car, gets along with other dogs and is house trained. Briggs is an absolute sweetheart, very loving and affectionate. He loves to take walks and is excellent on leash. While he is strong and athletic, he is also gentle taking treats and loves to snuggle. We have no cats so we don't know how he'd be, but he doesn't seem to have much interest in the birds he sees.

Briggs will make an awesome companion for the family looking for their 'buddy' dog."

See a list of Available Labs here