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Luvin’ Labs is a Labrador Retriever Rescue located in Tijeras, New Mexico, dedicated to finding loving homes for Labrador Retrievers through rescue and rehoming. We currently do not have dogs on site, rather we rely on donations for boarding and fabulous fosters to keep our labs until they find their forever homes!
Luvin’ Labs works with shelters and rescue organizations throughout the state. We also work with owner’s of Labs who for a myriad of reasons need to find a loving home for their Labrador Retriever.
Click through the pages of our site and check back often for updated posts of available dogs as well as Lab related information.
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Together saving one soul at a time.
For our bark and bubbles dog wash pictures please click here. To get a professional print of your pups picture, or to setup for a professional photograph of your two or four legged family please contact:
Counter Canter
Equestrian & Pet Photography
Owner/Photographer: Meaghan Cavanaugh
Phone: 331-8361
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Thanks Meaghan for the beautiful pictures!
Maimee is a beautiful 8 year old black lab female. She is a wonderful girl that is house trained, crate trained, and a sweetheart. Maimee integrates great with other dogs. She rides in the car perfectly, and walks great on a leash. She is so loving and happy, despite the past neglect she suffered. She is in Albuquerque and doing wonderful in her foster home with her foster’s 4 other labs, she even likes getting her toes wet in the pool! She is a quiet, obedient, mellow girl who likes short walks, and just hanging out on the couch! She is a very sweet girl just waiting to give love and to find her forever home! For more information on Maimee please call 505/362-0331.
Seal, Nestle and Princess wandered on to a ranch in the Santa Fe area a number of years ago. Life was good until the ecomomy wasn’t. The ranch was sold and the owner couldn’t take his 4 legged ranch hands with him. Sad, but too often repeated, story. The three picked up the nick name of the Gray Muzzle Club. Unfortunately, this is a GMC which will not be getting any government subsidies.
Princess has been adopted and is living the life of a ..well… Princess. Now we need to find a home for Seal and his sister, Nestle.
When the GMC were rescued by Luvin Labs it was thought they were ten years old, but we’ve been involved with them of over a month now and, given their teeth and behavior, we would go with closer to 8 years old. They get along with other dogs and kids, no experience with cats. They appear to be, to our surprise given their last few years, to be housebroken. They do not dig, jump nor bark and walk by your side with or without a leash.
The Gray Muzzles are currently in Tijeras in foster with Tom and Jean Payne, founders of Lodestar Dog Ranch waiting for their forever home . We would very much like to have brother and sister finish their lives together but if, in order to find them a loving home, they must separate they will do fine. They are so people oriented a little human one-on-one loving will greatly compensate for lost dog loving.
For more information on Seal and Nestle please give us a call 505/362-0331.
To all you good folks who offered to help with Harmony and Hailey, how about giving Seal and Nestle their much deserved forever home?
Seal, male, 65 pounds, black, (except for the aforementioned distinguished gray muzzle) Lab/Grayhound mix.
Nestle, female (Seal’s sister) 65 pounds, chocolate.(except for the aforementioned distinguished gray muzzle) Lab/Grayhound mix. She is currently recooping very well from minor surgery, so she is wearing very pretty head gear (E-collar). She has arthritis in her left front leg so she, as is Seal, are on Glucosamine.
Here’s a picture of the Gray Muzzle Club at the Ranch!
Kylie Starr, formerly Porkskin on our site is rescued and now a happy girl in foster in the ABQ area. We’ll be getting an update on this sweet girl shorty. Kylie Starr is a spayed female, black Lab/Chow mix. She is about 2 years old. and has been waiting for her forever home for months! From her foster mama … “She is good with other dogs, very excitable, knows how to sit and stay. She needs a taller fence. She is not scared by noises, the fireworks are not fazing her. Kylie does not chew or dig and she LOVES the water. She needs work on a leash. She LOVES to play with the other dogs… would do best with a buddy that she can play with..” For more information on adding Kylie Starr to your home please call 505/362-0331.
Chevy came to us 3 weeks ago from a kind hearted Bernalillo County Animal Control Officer who knew if he took this sweet boy to one of the shelters he would be euthanized. Chevy is looking for a special family with another companion animal who can teach him how to be a dog. He has made tremendous strides while in our care, at boarding in ABQ and is now doing wonderful on walks, learning to relax and enjoy being out of his kennel. He was scared when he came to us (no aggression whatsoever), scared of us, of anything. We’ve had him evaluated by a pet psychologist who says he is a victim of neglect abuse, where he was just left on his own. Chevy is only a few years old, a beautiful honey colored lab/chow mix who we hold very dear to our hearts. If you are able to help foster or give Chevy his forever home, a trainer has wonderfully donated her time to helping him learn to enjoy being a loved and cherished member of someones family. For more information on Chevy please call 505/362-0331.
Jazz needs to find a home by August 4th. Due to her families divorce and moves there is no longer a place for poor Jazz. Jazz is a black lab, 7 years old, spayed, house broken, micro chipped, loves children and is absolutely the most lovely dog ever. from her family … “Please help us find her a home soon. The reason we have to surrender Jazz is because my ex-husband had to move from a dog friendly rental, to a rental that doesn’t allow dogs. I have a 14 year old dog that will not give Jazz a chance. I have to keep them separated otherwise my dog will go after Jazz.” For more information on fostering or adopting this lovely girl please call 505/362-0331
Jordan Adoption Pendingis such a great little boy! He is around 8-10 months old we think. He is crate trained, house trained, walks well on a leash, and rides quietly in the car. He likes to play with my other labs, and is a very mellow little guy and a little bit shy. He loves people, but is a little scared of children because of past abuse. He is not at all aggressive and moves away when is scared – not toward people or things. He does warm up quickly to new people and is really friendly. He just really wants to please. This sweet little boy really wants a family to love.For more information on taking Jordan to your forever home please call 505/362-0331.
Addison
Addison (female) and Aiden (male) are arriving this weekend from our friends at Halfway Home in Kansas City Missouri. They are 3 month old black lab siblings. Both are currently under treatment for a non contagious form of mange and should be doing great by early next week, and ready to go home the end of the week. Addison and Aiden are both very sweet, happy, playful pups looking forward to a future in a home. For more information please call 505/362-0331. 6/18 Update…both pups are in foster and are doing wonderful. The vet checked them over and they are happy, squirmy pups looking for their forever home!
7/21/10Update from their foster mom … “Addison is such a calm lover girl. I come home last night and she is asleep on my roommates chest on the couch. He is the one who is usually pretty hadns off with the dogs. It was really cute. The boy is amazing too. They are GREAT dogs. They mind really well and are picking up “kennel” and “sit”. The girl is not a bold as the boy but does not like to be left behind. As you know, they are great with kids and they are learning not to play too hard with the cats. We have had a few pee accidents in the house but nothing else. They like to chew so puppy proofing the yard is a must. Plants are a favorite of theirs. They are kenneled trained and can hang in the yard. They are not food aggresive and wait patiently for treats.”
Aiden
Anna is currently in foster in the Los Lunas area and doing wonderful! She is really a sweet gal! She learned my dog door fast, gets along really well with the other dogs, and wants nothing to do with cats. She is a real sweetie and so far seems house broken. For more information on Anna please call 505/362-0331.
Simba is coming to us from the great folks in Missouri. He will be here this weekend. His former owner’s job changed caused him to travel and live in a travel trailer. He decided Simba deserved a better life. Simba is a neutered 5-6 year old white male lab who is wonderful with kids, wonderful with other dogs, and all over a great loving boy who doesn’t understand why he isn’t still with his family. Can you help us to find Simba his forever home? For more information please call 505/362-0331.
Bronwyn is a 5 month old black lab girl pup who was found wandering the streets in Artesia by the animal control. She is a very sweet happy young girl. Browyn is housetrained, and great with other dogs. She is very playful, and is looking for her forever home. For more information on Bronwyn please call 505/362-0331.
Sarah is a wonderfully sweet little girl. She is house trained, crate trained, rides well in a car, and does great on a leash. She is still a pup and around 9-10 months old, our best guess. She loves to run and plays a great game of fetch. She knows basic commands, is incredibley smart and listens well. She gets along well with other dogs, but has a tendency to want to be in charge. She does great with food and is not food aggressive. She spent several months at the shelter with a very aggressive dog next to her, so we are working on some crate issues with other dogs. She is responding really well, and just barks at other dogs in crates – but never at people. Sarah really wants a home to call her own! For more information on sweet Sarah please call 505/362-0331.
Jake was set to be put be euthanized today, July 19, and saved in the nick of time by a wonderful rescuer. He will be arriving in Albuquerque this coming weekend and we would love to put this sweet boy directly in foster. Jake is a 4-5 month old chocolate lab mix who is an absolute sweetheart. He loves to play with other dogs and is currently around 35 pounds. For more information on Jake please call 505/362-0331.
Luke is a wonderful fox red lab who is on his way to ABQ from Kansas via a wonderful group of rescue transport folks. This beautiful boy is looking forward to spending the next 10 years of his life in a loving home, off the chain that kept him since he was a pup. Luke is very sweet lab who does great on a leash. He does great with other dogs as long as they like him too. For more information on Luke please call 505/362-0331.
Shadow is coming in this weekend, saved by a wonderful rescuer before being put to sleep. She is a 1-2 year old female black lab, already up to date on her shots and spayed. Shadow is beautiful, she has a super model’s figure with her long, sleek leg. She would do best in an active home with plenty of time for play and exercise. Shadow’s favorite thing in life is a long nap after a quick run. She is great with other dogs and has tons of energy. She has no sign of aggression with cats. She is crate trained and housetrained. Currently she is around 50 pounds. For more information on Shadow please call 505/362-0331.
Babe (Ruth) or “Boo” is a doll. Boo is a middle age 7-8 year old dog who deserved much much better than to be dumped at the shelter by his owner. Why would someone turn in such a great dog? He is the quintessential house dog for lab lovers and anyone else for that matter. Even the pound went rooting for him to be taken on by a rescue This grand dog was heartworm positive and needed dental surgery but he is healthy and ready to go now. Boo, quite the gentleman, is quiet, loyal, patient and extremely affectionate. Boo is obedient and very focused on his handler. He loves to go in the car, snuggle at night and just be nearby. His gentle, easy-going way has endeared him to all the other rescue dogs at his foster home, even those who don’t always like everybody! Speaking of meows, Boo is also great with cats. We dare you not to love this handsome chocolate boy with a huge heart! If you are that special person who would be willing to take in a good boy for the second half of his life, give us a call. You won’t be sorry. Do you have a young dog that needs an older well behaved mentor to calm him/her down, then this is your boy! For more information on Babe please call Karon at 505-281-0330 (home) or 505-844-8283 (M-Th days).
Special thanks to everyone who made this such a wonderful event! So many people pulled together and worked so hard to make Bark and Bubbles such a fun filled day. Thank you to everyone who came out and had their dogs washed, or simply showed up to show their support. Thank you to for your lab loving donations! What a great community of dog lovers we’ve been blessed with!
Please click below on the link for a wonderful video of the event created by one of our volunteers Chris
Pictures will be coming soon!
Shelter staff named me BODIE and I am a neutered male, black Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 06, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old. For more information about Bodie call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Westside at (505) 768-1975 Ask for information about animal ID number A0910543
Shelter staff named me CARLY and I am a spayed female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 21, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. For more information about Carly, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at (505) 768-1975
Ask for information about animal ID number A1547846
Luvinlabs.com site mission is to expose our visitors to all the fine Labs looking for homes. Our sister site lodestarlabs.com fills in the picture of one of natures finest creations, the Labrador Retriever, and of the people who live with them.
Check out lodestarlabs.com for stories, links, quotes, pictures, videos designed to aid in a better understanding of the “fine mess you’ve gotten yourself into” and wouldn’t trade for anything… topics and stories such as …
Luvin Labs would not be where we are and able to do what we do without the continuing support, guidance and mentoring of Lodestar Labs. On behalf of all the labs we’ve both helped everywhere, thank you : )
Jacob is absolutely beautiful, and a perfect age or a family! From a volunteer he is totally housebroken, he waits for his walks once every few days to go potty, poor boy. Jacob is great on a leash too! He really needs to get to his forever home soon.
Shelter staff named me JACOB and I am a male, black Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 21, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. For more information about Jacob, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at (505) 768-1975 Ask for information about animal ID number A1593964
If your family has`been waiting for the “right” black lab, Baily is the one! She is about 5 years old, loves adults and kids and is extremely devoted. She was abandoned and left to die by her old “owner” after she was picked up by the shelter and the owner didn’t want to pay the fines to get her out. How VERY sad! But, Baily would like a home that is as committed to her as she is to them, and she deserves that! She doesn’t jump up, is a little lazy, likes to eat and likes the water. She will swim in a baby pool all day if you let her and LOVES to play ball. Throw a tennis ball and she brings it back, barks twice and wants it thrown again! She would love a backyard of her own to play in! Please e-mail us to adopt Baily, the $100 fee includes her shots, exam and spay surgery! Baily is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered. For more information on Baily please email the City of Tucumcari Shelter at quaycountyanimals@yahoo.com
Shelter staff named me BLACK BIRD and I am a female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 22, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. For more information about Black Bird, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at (505) 768-1975 Ask for information about animal ID number A1594068
PÁIDÍN: Adoption Pending, yea Paidin!!! Diminutive form of Irish Gaelic Pádraig, meaning “little patrician” or “little noble. Our little Paiden is certainly a prince among pups!! Abandoned twice – left first by his graduating owner in a frat house and second by his owner who could not see him through his distemper diagnosis. But this smart and enduring little boy has beaten the odds of this fatal disease. He has been through 90 + days of doggie quarantine and homeopathic treatments – appropriately his Independence Day (day 91) is July 4TH!! He has survived all of the tough symptoms with a happy and joyful demeanor and has even gained 12 pounds! Paidin is great with kids and very friendly and sweet. He loves playing, chasing butterflies and bugs, and has made his new best friend my cat Cornelius, as he could not play with my labbie crew. He knows basic commands and is even learning tricks! He loves his crate, walks well on a leash, is totally housetrained, and loves riding in the car. This little boy just loves life! He is a wonderfully happy little labbie boy who has been through the worst life has to offer and now deserves the best! Our now healthy little 10 month old labbie boy just needs a chance and some luck for his new start in life. We love this little guy to death and are looking for the perfect home for our perfect little survivor boy….For more information on Paidin please call 505/362-0331.
Takoda Adoption Pending is just a calm, mellow, relaxed, sweet, big boy! from his foster mom … “He met my packwith no effort or trouble at all. He is not aggressive and recognizes that he is the new kid on the block, and defers to the pack hierarchy. He loves water – and headed for the kiddy pool first thing! He actually ran with the big boys with the Dog Runner and enjoyed a swim in the ditch. He loves being inside and is totally housetrained. He knows basic commands and is very gentle with treats and food. He was dumped at a outside pen at a shelter over a long weekend after being hit with pepper spray – so had no food for 2 days! Despite that – he is just a friendly, happy big goof of a guy who loves people and harbors no ill will toward anything or anyone! For more information on this big hunk of loving dog, Takoda, please call 505/362-0331.
Shelter staff named me BRENA and I am a female, black Labrador Retriever. I have been available for adoption since Jul 14, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. For more information about Brena, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Westside at (505) 768-1975 Ask for information about animal ID number A1593418.
My name is DAIZY and I am a spayed female, tan Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 03, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. For more information about Daizy, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Westside at (505) 768-1975 and ask for information about animal ID number A1571733
I was picked up on Seville Dr. in Moriarty on July 12, 2010. I am a female lab mix, about 2 years old,m wearing a pink collar with Princess printed on it. If I am your dog, you left me behind, or you knoe who I belong to, please call the shelter at 832-9597. If you are interested in adopting me I will be available July 17.
Folks we have labs coming in from Missouri, plus we have a few of the labs and Lab mixes who we may need to get from the city shelters before they run out of time. If you can help, even for a few days, please give us a call at 505/362-0331.
Shelter staff named me SISSY and I am a female, blond and white Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 08, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 7 months old. For more information about Sissy, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Westside at (505) 768-1975 Ask for information about animal ID number A1592852
Missing from: Home, near Hiway 55, between towns of Manzano and Punta de Aqua. This is about ten miles from Mountainair. When: Sunday evening, June 27. Mose’s Description: Large yellow lab, neutered, about 2 1/2 years old. Muscular, but quite tall. Mose is friendly and energetic. Wearing, or was wearing: a red cord collar with a rabies tag from Bryan Bowker, DVM, in Edgewood. Contact information: If you have seen Mose at anytime or anywhere, please call Nancy Stone at 1-505-979-1787. The owner is offering a substantial reward for Mose’s return.
Due to a recent family medical issue Nevada is finding herself looking for a new home. The stress of 2 kids, hubby, job and 2 dogs plus the medical issue means life is just too busy and Nevada doesn’t get the time she so deserves. Nevada is a lab mix that is 6 years old. She has been with her current family since she was a puppy. She is current on all shots, fixed, and micro-chipped. She has no medical problems. For more information on adding Nevada to your home please cal 505/362-0331
Here’s a great program put on by the Red Cross, First Aid Training for Pets!
Whiskey is a handsome yellow lab mix. He is housebroken, good with other dogs and walks well on a leash. Whiskey weighs about 54 pounds. Whiskey is up-to-date with routine shots and house trained. For more information on Whiskey please call Ruisodo Humane at 575/257-9841
My name is MELLO and I am a male, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 02, 2010. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year. For more information about Mello, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at (505) 768-1975 and ask for information about animal ID number A1592878. Our volunteer visited with Mello today and said he is friendly, but cautious, and he is very very skinny.
Angel was found wandering along the side of a highway near Taos, NM and was picked up by her very own angel. Angel is a approximately 8 months old lab mix. She has had all of her vaccinations and is spayed. She is a very loving and loyal girl who is good with other dogs. She is crate trained and loves to ride in the car. For more information on Angel please call 505/362-0331.
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Golda was named her named because of her beautiful eyes. Golda is about a year old and weighs about 60 pounds. She was found wandering close to the highway in Sunland Park, New Mexico. She has been vaccinated, spayed, chipped and has some obedience training under her “collar”. Golda gets along with other dogs who will be submissive to her as she prefers being “in charge”. She would do better with a single dog family. She is a jumper and whoever is fortunate to grab her, should have at least a 6 foot fence. Golda is ready to go home with a family and snuggle! She loves to ride in the car. She is a little hearing impaired in one ear, so sudden moves scare her. But she is a doll. She just needs love and kind words. For more information on Golda please call 505/362-0331.
Duke Adoption Pending is a beautiful yellow/almost white male lab rescued from Las Vegas, NM. He is a wonderful, sweet, mellow, loving boy despite years of neglect from his former owners who abandoned him in a field. He is doing great in Albuquerque boarding and, at three years old is the perfect age for a male lab. For more information on offering Duke a loving, stable life where he can be well fed and cared for please call 505/362-0331. Duke asleep at the vet’s office … poor guy was pooped out from trying to find food on his own.
Update … Duke is worn out from being on his own, and from his neuter, transition, etc. We are going to give him time to rest and recoup before making him available for adoption on the 24th of this month. He deserves a bit of time, and a chance be loved and doted on.
Gomer is a very happy black lab mix. He weighs 67 pounds and loves to go on long walks. Gomer is outgoing and loves people. He is available at the Ruidoso Humane Society at 575-257-9841.
Mako Adoption Pending is an 8 month old beautiful golden retriever pup who just arrived in Albuquerque from Kansas City Missouri. He is a wonderful boy who is up to date on his shots, and neutered. He LOVES toys, and loves tennis balls (well he is a retriever isn’t he??!). His favorite toy right now is stuffed animals. He is a friendly, sweet, affectionate boy just waiting for his forever home. For more information on Mako please call 505/362-0331.
Harley Adoption Pending is an energetic chocolate lab pup around 4-5 months old who came to us all the way from Kansas City Missouri. He is already neutered, upd on his shots and chipped. Harley is always eager to greet you when you get home from work. He loves to play but if he sees you aren’t up for it, he is more than content to lay by your side and relax with you. He needs work on a leash but has made a lot of progress in a week in foster. He loves to run around, independently, outdoors while you tend the yard. Harley appears to be house broken, hasn’t had any problems thus far. For more information on Harley please call 505/362-0331.
Dudley is almost a lab … he is a Black Mouth Cur … and he loves water! For information on the breed click here … Blackmouth Cur. Ole Yeller was a Blackmouth Cur! His long term foster doesn’t feel like he is getting the attention he needs so we helping to look for his forever home. Dudley is house trained, crate trained, and has had obedience training. He is a wonderful, loving, affectionate boy. He loves women and like his breed, is very protective of his home and his people. Dudley is not a jumper or barker. He is microchipped, neutered and up to date on his shots. Dudley is not good with cats and needs at least a 5′ fence. He does great with female dogs. For more information on giving a smiley boy a home please call 505/362-0331.
Goldie was left at a wonderful families mailbox with food and water. They took her in and she brought a special present, 3 pups! Goldie and pups are now looking for their new homes. They are in the Macintosh area and are available for adoption. Goldie is somewhat shy at times if she is uncertain what is being asked of her. She can be very friendly and sweet, but has moments of distrust, I suspect from a family or previous home that was unsuited for a dog. She can be aggressive about food with other dogs, but if she is being monitored she’s fine and will not attempt to take food. She’ll gorges herself well beyond full. She probably was not fed enough, but more likely she had to compete for food. She is an attentive watch dog and alerts us. When notified that we are aware, she quiets down nicely. She has no other bad habits. Doesn’t run away. What she thrives on is consistency and assurances.
Goldie’s Doberman puppy girl is attentive, alert, first to investigate unusual occurances, barks a bit much at first over it, but when asked to quiet down, she complies. She’s playful with the other puppies but no overly aggressive with them or her food. She will wait for the others to finish eating, before seeking out her dish. Appears to like to eat in quietude. She is quite intelligent.
Goldie’s Shepared puppy girl is somewhat shy, submissive to other dogs readily. Follows Doberman girl and looks and listens. Quiet by nature, but has gotten assertive at feeding time with those encrouching on her dish. She’s has no bad habits I can see so far. This puppy is also smart
Goldie’s Collie male puppy, He is charming and sweet. Very submissive, rolls over on his back and urinates a lot. He spies me and comes running when ever he sees me. He has a slight chewing issue with garden hoses. Friendly, but can get very aggressive at feeding time if any other dog is getting near his food. He has a wide smile all the time, very cute. This little guy is very sharp and a quick learner.
For more information on Goldie or her pups please call 505/362-0331.
Adoption Pending Are you looking for a mellow yellow to add to your home? Well this is guy is ready to come snuggle! Drake is about 4 years old He has the kindest eyes you will ever see. He gets really excited first thing in the morning to be let out and fed but that’s about all the excitement you will get out of him. He does not play fetch or with other dogs (although he LOVES his black lab friend named Tater and his Chihuahua friend Abby who gives him kisses all the time), he rather just have you love on him He waits for me every time I come home with his head through the small doggie door.. He does great with all animals, including puppies, other adult dogs, cats, and kids! He loves my 3 yr old niece and likes to smell my new born baby nephew. Drake likes to sleep in his kennel and if you are too slow to put him to bed, he will walk himself right in. You can tell he has been abused. If you walk with anything in your hands he will hightail it away from you. He gets scared and will go in his kennel or his favorite resting place, under the coffee table. He needs to find someone that understands he sometimes gets scared, and to be patient with him. Drake is a prefect dog. He recently underwent full treatment for heartworm and needs to wait another two months before getting neutered. For more information on meeting this wonderful boy and making Drake a part of your family please call 505/362-0331.
Jenny is a wonderful, young lab mix girl that was dumped in the yard of the wonderful folks who have cared for her for the last year. Unfortunately they are both older and caring for a young lab is just too much for them so they’ve asked us to help find her a perfect home. From her now family … ”Jenny is housebroken, you have to pay attention to her signals but she will let you know when she needs to go out. She is very smart. As a puppy, she spotted a stuffed bear I use to decorate the top of my computer. She sat, looking up longingly at the bear. I told her “Nothing Doing!” Then she noticed the office chair at the desk. She looked pointedly at the chair, and then traced the path to the top of the computer. You could just see the wheels turning in her mind. I moved the chair. She is very good with strangers once she gets over her initial shyness. She walks well on a leash. Most endearing to me, she will try to wake me in the morning. If we wish to sleep later, we will say,”No Jennie“, and she will leave the bedroom. When we do wake up, she will raise her upper body onto the bed (She knows she is not allowed to actually fully get on the bed.), and nuzzle against me to be petted, and then place her head on my thigh and press against it. This display of total affection melts my heart. For more information on adding Jenny to your family please call 505/362-0331.
Logan… Retained by Owner
It’s not that we have too many dogs, they are just in the wrong place. Under My Wings located in Moriarty, NM has arranged for the transport of thousands of unwanted New Mexico dogs from an unsafe place to safe places in Colorado. This organization is a one, senior-citizen, run operation. Saving dogs one at at time is very beneficial, but by the thousands is extraordinary. She can use your help — of all kinds. Each trip to Denver requires a driver, volunteers to help overnight/load dogs and carries about a $200 cost. Any financial help (or maybe you can even sponsor a trip) would be appreciated. For information on how you can help, please call: 505-832-6834 or email undermywing@q.com.
I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.
My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair.
When the doorbell rings, it wouldn’t sound like a kennel.
When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.
I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, with out taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.
I would have money, and no guilt to go on a real vacation.
I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put their yet unborn grandkids through college.
The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave it ALONE.
My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.
I would not talk ‘baby talk’. ’Eat your din din’. ’Yummy yummy for the
tummy’…
My house would not look like a day care center, toys everywhere.
My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash.
I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L,, W-A-L-K,, T-R-E-A-T,, O-U-T,, G-O,, R-I-D-E,, C-O-O-K-
I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.
I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much.
I’d look forward to spring and the rainy season instead of dreading ‘mud’ season.
I would not have to answer the question ‘Why do you have so many animals?’ from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as they will ever get.
How EMPTY my life would be!!!
Midnight is an active guy who would like to have friends to play with. He is a great guy who needs a firm hand, he comes with 5 weeks of free training. Once you get to know him, he has great potential. He is great with other dogs and sweet. He is 3 years old and if you like dogs that are on the larger size, he is a big boy. He does need a secure yard. For more information on Midnight please call PACA at 505-315-0004 or email pacadogs@aol.com.
6/7/10 Update … “He is a big goof ball but with exercise and training has seemed to settle down a lot and is actually quite easy to walk and handle.”
“I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter…the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. “God,” I said, “this is terrible! Why don’t You do something?” God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. “I have done something,” He replied. “I created YOU.” ~ Jim Willis ~
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She used to be part of a military family, but now she’s been relegated to being a “civilian”… Belinda was with her military people for a while, and she envisioned herself being in the “service” for the rest of her life. She always looked forward to exercising with them, running, jumping — and she loved to play in the snow (but not water)! But Belinda was “discharged” early when her military family moved away, and she was brought to the shelter. Now Belinda is looking for a new family, and it won’t matter to her whether it’s military or civilian, as long as she can stay there through her retirement years! For more information on Belinda please call Humane Society of El Paso, El Paso, TX, (915)532-6971 Ext 7.
Penny Lane is a young lab found wandering in Albuquerque without id or microchip. The wonderful folks who found her are now fostering her while we try to find her forever home. Penny Lane foster mom has this to say about her. ”"She is is the happiest dog who wants nothing more than to be with her people. She is very smart. She has gone from not knowing how to walk on a leash to walking right by your side. She is learning all of her cues, such as sit, leave it and off. I believe that she would be fine in a home with another dog as she has been great with my 2 dogs. She is curious about my parrot but has not made any attempts to “get” the parrot. As for cats, she is still VERY excited around my cat. I am not sure yet of her intentions with the cat but yesterday was the first time that we really attempted to introduce them. So…I will continue to work with her and update you on her situation with cats. My husband seems to think that she would fine with “ dog saavy” cat. I am not sure how she will be with kids, but during our many walks she has seen kids and been excited but not overly excited. I will try to get one of my friends with kids to come over to see how she reacts and will update you accordingly. She is super friendly so I can’t imagine that she would have issue with kids, but she would probably do best with older kids as she is pretty excitable and is a larger girl.” For more information on Penny Lane please call 505/362-0331.
4/7/10 Update Penny is settling into her new surroundings and her personality is really coming out! She is the BIGGEST cuddle bug I have ever met. She really wants nothing more than to curl up with her people! She loves a long walk and is learning to “carry her own toys and water” She will be an excellent running partner and a great dog to take on long hikes and camping! She is great friends with her foster dogs, especially our Ridgeback. They are walking buddies! We have learned that Penny likes kids! She will make a fantastic addition to a family!
4/18/10 Update … “Penny was a bit under the weather following her surgery but has bounced back beautifully is feeling great! She has recently started playing with her furry foster siblings toys which she had not done in the past! We are still working with her on her reaction to our cat!”
Ace is a Lab/Dane mix currently at Great Dane Rescue in Texas, transport available. This is what they have to say about this big boy: ”We’ve had him an awfully long time and we don’t seem to be able to find him a great home. He has been through 2 obedience classes at our shelter (12 weeks) and it shows! Just can’t find the right home. He’s a very strong willed fella that needs a strong owner. Does well with female dogs, no male dogs. He is a fence jumper. Ace is around 90 pounds right now, neutered and up to date on his shots.” Anyone looking for a lab in an extra large package should call Great Dane Rescue of El Paso at 915-852-3462.
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.
She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.
I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.
I rescued a human today.
by Janine Allen
