Luvin' Labs

Maya is in need of a new home immediately. Maya is extremely sweet and loves hanging out with her owners.  She is not afraid of dogs or cats; in fact she likes the company.  She has never been aggressive to people or other animals. She is a great companion and will make a wonderful addition to her new family. Maya does need to be an indoor dog. If you can help offer Maya a new home, please call us at 505) 362-0331.

This is Brewster, a 4 year old male lab/great Dane mix, and what a great dog he is.  Brewster is sweet, loving, well-trained (he’s been to obedience training) , and loyal.  He likes to play retriever, go on walks (he can even exercise on a treadmill), play tug-of-war, go to the dog park and box.  He gets long with everybody…all other dogs, cats, kids, the elderly…just loves everyone he meets.  He does not dig, jump fences and is not food or toy aggressive.  He is definitely an inside dog.  If you are interested in meeting Brewster call (505) 362-0331.

Meet Harley & Lincoln, 2 adorable 12-week old black labrador retriever puppies.  They were found on a reservation road in Thoreau and are being fostered temporarily at a rescue in Crownpoint.  After receiving their vaccinations they both came down with parvo.  Harley & Lincoln are now recovering well, but need to find a foster/forever home where they will be kept quiet so they continue their recovery.  If you can  help by offering your home, call Mary Vitt at (505) 480-5978.

Meet Luke, a yellow lab, and Mike, a black lab, neutered male 6 year old brothers.  Mike and Luke are happy, obedient, friendly, willing to please pups who get along with other dogs, kids, and the elderly (their current owner is in a wheelchair).  They may also get along with cats, but that’s an unknown at this time.  They are not jumpers, either to greet or to scale a fence, house trained, and know how to walk calmly on a leash.  Sometimes due to boredom they may dig in the yard, but only next to the house, not under a fence.  Their current owners love them very much, but are elderly with caregivers and believe Luke and Mike are not getting the attention and activity they need.  As these 2 boys have spent their entire lives together, it is their owner’s desire that they be adopted together. If you think Luke and Mike would be your perfect companions call (505) 362-0331.

 Courtesy Posting. She needs a good home before something horrible happens to her on Craigslist.

I have a beautiful 3 year old German Shepherd mix that is in need of a good home A.S.A.P. She must go to a great, loving home with room to run & you must have a good sized fence or wall because she can & will jump over if you have a wooden or chain link fence that is low to the ground. She is a very good girl, she is a little hyper but loves attention! She is very good with other pets, & older kids. She has all her shots, microchip, & she is licensed with the state of NM. She is the one pictured on the left hand side of the crate. If you are interested please call me @ 505-252-0208.

My name is LILY and I am the cutest female black lab.  I’m about a year old and still very full of puppy energy.  I have been to obedience training, am house trained and walk pretty well on a leash.  I love playing with children and am usually good with other dogs.  Well, most other dogs; my sister who is an older beagle and I don’t get along well.  I’ve never met a cat, so they are a mystery to me.  Since I have problems with my sister, I need to find a new home.  My current owners describe me as active, sweet and they think I think I am a lap dog.  I’m spayed and current on all my vaccinations.  If you would like to meet me call (505) 362-0331.

Ozzy needs a new home.  We thought he was a purebred, but it turns out he has a bit of something else in him which explains a few brownish spots and a cute curly tail.  He is about 7 months old and sweet. From his current owner: Ozzy is an energetic and friendly dog.  He gets along well with other animals and is good with kids.  He loves attention and is VERY playful.  He has such a cute personality.  He reaches his paw out to interact and will jump around hoping for some attention and play. Ozzy is a good guard dog.  He alerts us to the presence of people at our home. Since Ozzy is still a puppy, he will need a family that can give him the attention and exercise that all young labs need. If you’d like to meet him, please give us a call at 505) 362-0331.

How cute is this??

 Charlie is a 3-1/2 year old chocolate male lab mix who is playful, curious and energetic.  Having another dog around to play with would be ideal.  He gets along with everyone except cats, but is especially partial to women when he first meets someone he doesn’t know.  Charlie pulls a little when on a leash, but quickly calms as the walk progresses.  He is house trained, might jump up to say hello, and is not food or toy aggressive. Charlie loves being outdoors to play and fetch.  His owners say that he might jump on the fence to greet the dog next door, but has never tried to go over it.  He even waits at the door if you open it, and has never tried to escape.  If you think you would like to share your home with Charlie call (505) 362-0331.

 These 2 handsome guys are Buddy and Boo.  Buddy is a 3-1/2 year old neutered yellow labrador retriever and Boo is a 10 month old neutered black labrador retriever mix.  Both dogs are up-to-date with their vaccines, on heart worm preventative, house trained and micro-chipped.  Buddy and Boo are good with other dogs and kids, but cats are an unknown.  Buddy’s current owner describes him as a love bug, very easy going, playful and a dog that loves his crate.  Boo is typical puppy…happy and always in motion.  They love to take walks, Buddy in his walking harness and Boo on his gentle leader.  While not something that happens often, both dogs can jump a 4′ fence if something on the other side gets their attention.  Due to a family emergency Buddy and Boo’s owners needed to leave town quickly so Buddy and Boo are now with Second Chance Rescue near El Paso, Texas.  Please contact them at www.secondchancerescuefarm.com if you can find room in your home and family for these two wonderful family dogs.

The reason so many of us do what we do. A former LL rescue with a current LL foster, pulled off death row when his time was up. Does it get any better than that?

A Rescued Dogs Prayer

Thank you for rescuing me … I know you’ve thought long and hard about a new friend
Something about my soulful eyes and soft fur touched a very special part of you.
I wanted to share with you a bit of me,
and what might help me to be the best pup for you.
Up until a few weeks ago I had the perfect dog life,
and then one day, a day like every other,
Ended with me being abandoned.
I’ve been at the shelter, on the end of a chain,
In a field, or sitting on the side of the road
Waiting, scared, moved from place to place
With no idea of who to trust or what is going to happen.
Thankful for the fresh water, food, a warm place to sleep and sometimes kind people.
And then you chose me …
Please give me time to adjust to you and to learn your expectations of me.
All I want is to please you, I just do not know how to yet.
I ask you to please give me patience and understanding.
I don’t yet know what you want of me.
Teach me softly, consistently,
Outside, down, fetch, sit, good dog!
If you don’t understand my behavior,
It may be because I have been abused, abandoned, neglected.
Sometimes I may be afraid of you, of other people, of loud noises or sudden movements.
Time and patience will help me learn to trust again.
Please forgive me if I am protective of my food.
I was so very hungry for a very long time.
Someday I’ll understand that my food bowl will never again be empty.
Adopt me because you want me,
Because under my faults and flaws you see who I really am,
You understand that each of us is not perfect,
That our imperfections actually show our individual beauty.
And last but not least, please give me the precious time
I need to adjust to your house, to your home, to you.
I will bond to you … be it today, or tomorrow … or next week
And I promise with all that I am that I will be
Your most loyal, loving, forever friend.

By Luvin’ Labs

A Rescued Dogs Prayer was written with input from all of us at Luvin’ Labs to try to help new owner’s understand that their newly rescued lab needs some time to adjust.  Thanks to each and every one of you for your input!

Pictures are of Sir Lancelot, a 3 year old yellow Labrador Retriever rescued from the Garland, Texas shelter by many rescues working together.  He was an owner surrender who knows sit, shake, and lie down and was just left there, and rescued hours before being put to sleep.  The “Sad Lab” picture at the top of post circulated all over the internet waiting for a rescue to commit to him.  The “Happy Lab” picture at the bottom was after he was rescued, and safe, in boarding.  We are happy to say that Sir Lancelot is living his happily ever after with his new family in Albuquerque, NM!

Maisey is a sweet little 8 month old lab and beagle mix. She LOVES other dogs, and loves to play. She’s still a bit shy, was found as a stray as a baby puppy in Burns Flats, OK. She’s waiting patiently in foster for her forever family. For more information on Maisey please call 505/362-0331 or email Dion in Clovis at nashbubby@hotmail.com.

Special thanks to Robert Moore. Robert, big puppy kisses and kudos!

“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 ~