Please Read Before Filling out an Application
Because we are a volunteer rescue organization, we rely on fosters to provide homes for our labs. We are not able to “hold” a dog for a potential adopter as that prevents the foster from providing a place for another dog we have the opportunity to save.
To adopt one of our labs we require the following:
___Application submitted
___Interview
___Meet with foster and dog(s) you are interested in adopting
___Home Visit
___Adoption: To finalize, we require all dogs be altered
___2 Week follow up period
We require contact with adopters. The pending period allows the labs to have time to transition into a new home, learn your routines, acclimate from any trauma encountered from transition and ensures that we have placed the right lab in the right home with the right family.
Adoption donations are between $125.00-$150.00 payable to Lodestar Dog Ranch. Donations offset medical costs averaging $300-$350 per dog for vaccinations, altering and micro-chipping, boarding, additional medical expenses, and general care of our Labrador Retrievers. 100% of donations are used to treat and house dogs in our program.
All our adopted animals have, or will have within 2 weeks of adoption the following (unless recommended time line differs per our vet):
Heartworm test
Rabies vaccination
Spay or Neuter
Current Vaccinations
Vet Exam
Microchip
Please read A Rescued Dogs Prayer by clicking here, there’s many helpful pointers that were put into the poem by Luvin’ Labs Volunteers, Adopters, and sister rescues.
We have an emotional commitment to every lab that we work with and ask that if you are ever in a situation where you need to re-home a lab you have adopted from us that you allow us to help in finding their perfect home.
Click below for our Adoption/Foster Application. Once you’ve filled out the application please email to: colleenjwyatt@luvinlabs.com
Luvin’ Labs Adoption Application & Contract
Ten Commandments for Responsible Pet Ownership
1.) My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.
2) Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3) Place your trust in me-it’s crucial for my well being.
4) Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up for punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I HAVE ONLY YOU.
5) Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice when you are speaking to me.
6) Be aware that however you treat me , I’ll never forget it.
7) Before you hit me remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.
8) Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I’ve been out in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old and weak.
9) Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.
10) Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, “I can’t bear to watch it,” or “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you.
Laura Michaels
Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved.