Luvin' Labs

ADOPTED! Hi Folks! Ready to meet Kass? I played with Kass at a local park yesterday, and talk about a people magnet!!  Everyone who walked by asked if they could stop and pet him.  He obliged as any lab would do. Kass has the softest coat with a mixture of gray, brown, and black with some thick curls thrown in for good measure. He likes that he doesn’t look like every other lab mix.  He is  2 years old and is a healthy boy who’s newest hobby is running with his two legged foster sister! Kass is very tall and lanky. He is a happy go lucky dog and loves to play and fetch. Kass gets along well with other dogs but does not like cats. He is loyal, loving, intelligent and eager to please.  Kass is crate trained, housebroken and knows how to use a doggie door. He walks well on leash and doesn’t tug or pull. Kass has big beautiful brown eyes that will melt your heart when he looks at you.  He has blossomed into a wonderful house dog and has a lot of pride and self-confidence.  When we go on walks people comment on how pretty he is. Kass loves being part of a family. He has a wonderful personality and loves to snuggle!  For more information on meeting Luvin’ Labs Prince Charming please call 505-362-0331.

Adopted! 2/4/12 Introducing ZANE GREY, a 9 year old male grey & white labrador retriever mix.  ZANE came to us from the Albuquerque Animal Shelter and we are so glad to welcome him to the Luvin Labs family.  He has an awesome personality, so typical lab…loves people and other dogs.  ZANE is anxious to find that family that he can call his own.  If you are interested in knowing more about ZANE call (505) 362-0331.

 Retained by his owner!!!   Meet CHACO, a male 6 year old neutered chocolate labrador retriever.   Chaco is very loving, loyal and friendly.  He especially loves getting treats after his evening meal and being outside so he can chase his ball.  He walks well on a leash, is house trained, and has completed obedience training.  Chaco enjoys being around people of all ages, including children and does well with other dogs.  Unfortunately Chaco’s current owner is unable to keep him so Chaco is looking for that special home to call his own.  If you think that might be you call (505) 362-0331.

Heading to Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue! Ellie, a very sweet one year old lab.  She get along well with other dogs and doesn’t seem to mind cats.  Ellie is the typical lab, very playful and loves toys.  She only weights 47 pounds and is very skinny; she definitely needs some kind owner to make sure she gains some weight.  Could you help her?  She is located at the Humane Society in Artesia which is very full this time of year so she needs to find a home ASAP, time is critical.  If you can help Ellie call Paws and Claws Humane Society at (575) 703-7297 and ask about  her. ARTESIA ANIMAL CONTROL IS OVER CAPACITY WITH ANIMALS AND THEY NEED TO BE RESCUED OR ADOPTED ASAP!!

Adopted! 2/4/12  My name is Finley and I’m a handsome 1-1/2 year old male yellow labrador retriever.  I’m quite the happy boy and love playing with any kind of ball and with anybody that’s willing to throw it.  I’m very friendly, like most labs, and good with kids, other dogs and cats.  I’m house trained and now I’m working very hard on walking nicely on a leash.  My current family loves me very much, but due to some unfortunate circumstances beyond my control, I need to find myself another forever family.  If you are interested in meeting me call (505) 362-0331.

 ADOPTED 1/29/2012   Hi, my name is MOCHI and I’m just a young 2 year old pup who finds myself in need of a new home through no fault of mine.  I’m house trained, crate trained and walk well on a leash.  I love to play, especially with kids.  My current owner describes me as very smart and loving.  If you would like to get to know me better call (505) 362-0331.

RETAINED BY OWNER – Meet Jack, a yellow male Labrador retriever about 4 years old. His owner recently passed away and he is currently living in a temporary foster home. Jack had a pretty difficult life and is need of a family that would provide him the affection and security he missed in his previous home. He would do best with a female foster/owner who could give him a life that is consistent and has a routine. He is timid at times and needs the opportunity to develop trust, especially with men. Jack’s current foster family has other dogs and children, and he does well with them.  He will require some patience and a lot of love, but the rewards will be endless. Can you be that special person who can give Jack a new life? If you would like to get to know Jack, call (505) 362-0331.

ADOPTED! Serenity was surrendered by her owners to the Socorro shelter for unknown reasons. Left in the shelter she was scared and would not eat. We pulled her into our foster program and expect great things from her with some consistency, love and time. Serenity is a purebred yellow lab, AKC registered although her former owners did not leave her paperwork. By all appearances she’s from a local breeder who breeds the sweetest, most loving, loyal labs. Let’s help find Serenity the much deserved serenity and peace in her life? Update from Serenity’s foster mom: Serenity is a little sweetheart who loves to play and loves just being around you.  She follows me around the house and always wants to be in whatever room I happen to be in. She is interested in new things but is cautious and respectful at the same time.  She thrives on cuddling and reassurances and will lay in your lap for pets if you let her.  Serenity appears to be both house and crate trained and I haven’t had any problems with her in the house alone while I am gone.  She is quite skinny and according to the vet, she should put on another 5 to 10 pounds.  She will do best in a household that has another dog. For more information on helping this beautiful girl please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Buster‘s owner passed away and this sweet boy had no place to go. Luckily Dion in Clovis is fostering him short term until we can find a place for him in ABQ. Buster is a giant boy (about 120 lbs) with a heart of gold. He is very gentle boy who has never met a dog or person he didn’t like.

He does have a few requirements he has asked for with a new home. He has asked for there to be someone at the new house to play ball with and it would be great if there was some water to play in from time to time. This boy is about 5-6 years old and honestly you wouldn’t find a better lab to add to your family. He is used to children and knows how to behave around them. For more information on fostering or adopting Buster please call 505/362-0331 or email colleenjwyatt@luvinlabs.com.

Shelter staff named me ZOE and I am a female, yellow labrador retriever, about 2 years old.  I have been at the shelter since January 16, 2012 and available for adoption since January 24, 2012.  I am anxious to have a home and family to call my own.  If you think that might be you call Albuquerque Animal Services-Eastside at (505) 768-1975 and ask about animal ID #A1635539.

Retained by Owners! My name is Lilly.  I am a beautiful spayed yellow lab.  I am about 14months old and my family rescued me from a bad situation when I was a little girl pup.  Their family situation has changed, and mom just has too much to do right now, so they are trying to find a loving family for me so I can spend lots of time with my family! I love to fetch my ball and play toys.  I can sit and shake on command.  I am a great companion and would do very well in a loving home.  I’m a young lab, so I need to work on my manners still and learn to play nice with other dogs. I get a little too excited playing with my little kids and and still very mouthy,  so I need to be in a home with older children  I need a lot of love and attention but I will return all your love and be very loyal.  Please call 505/362-0331 for more information on Lilly!

The shelter staff named me DADE and I am a 6 year old neutered male, black and white Labrador Retriever mix.  I have a been at the shelter since January 16, 2012 and available for adoption since January 24, 2012.  I am ready for a new home.  If you are interested in me call Albuquerque Animal Services-Eastside at (505) 768-1975 and ask about animal ID #A1635540.

ADOPTED 1/27/2012 From one of our volunteers: Walden is neutered and is one of the mellowest labs I have met.  He is so easy to walk, he never pulls, and he sits quietly while he is being petted.  He is very scared in the shelter, and it would be good if he could be adopted or find a foster home. Doesn’t this sweet boy deserve a loving home?

The shelter staff named me WALDEN and I am a neutered male, black and white Labrador Retriever mix about 4 years old.  I have been in the shelter since January 16, 2012 and available for adoption since January 24, 2012.  I really want a safe and loving home to call my own.  If that’s you, call Albuquerque Animal Services-Eastside at (505) 768-1975 and ask about animal ID #A1635542.

Adopted 1/10/12! Beau came into Rio Rancho animal control as a stray. He is a sweet, approximately 10 year old neutered male black lab that is absolutely heartbroken and terrified at the shelter. He lays on his blanket and shakes because he doesn’t understand how he ended up in a cage. You can see in his eyes how lost and confused he is. He walks well on a leash and he will make someone a wonderful dog for his remaining years. His life should not end at the shelter. He will be available for adoption on 1/10/12 when his stray hold is up and we sure hope someone out there will want to help this beautiful boy out. Please call the shelter at 505) 891-5075 and ask about animal id C12-00015 for more information.

Adopted by her foster!!   12/26/11  Sadly Sammy’s mom had to move to a nursing home, leaving Sammy no where to go except to the shelter. Sammy is getting pulled from the shelter, and going to one of our wonderful fosters but she really would like a new forever home by Christmas, can you help? Sammy is very sweet, 12 years old, gets along great with other dogs, and still has lots of love to give. For more information please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted!  1/29/12   Madeline is a sweet loveable girl who suffered some trauma a month ago losing her puppies at Valencia County Shelter but then was saved by Luvin Labs. She gets a long with dogs and cats and is just a huge well behaved love. According to her foster mom she is house broken and minds well. For more information on adopting sweet Madeline please call 505/362-0331.

ADOPTED!   1/11/12  Folks, sometimes a great dog is with us way too long and we sit and ponder, we’re saying something wrong in her bio or maybe it’s just fate …. this sweet girl DESERVES her home.

Maggie Mae is a beautiful 1-2 year old black lab girl who likes nothing better than to hang out with her people, playing like all labs do, and enjoying time near or on your lap!  Maggie Mae needs a safe, loving forever home to help her celebrate her newly found freedom, and most importantly, hope for a bright future.  For more info on beautiful Maggie Mae please call 505/362-0331.

Check out our pretty girls pictures:

from Maggie Mae’s foster mom … “Maggie Mae is the sweetest girl and she loves to please. She is very easy to have as a foster girl. I have never heard her bark. She loves running and playing with all my dogs in my big yard.. Maggie Mae will be a dedicated, loyal and loving girl when her forever family comes for her. She is a pretty girl and seems so pleased with the littlest things—dog chewies—dog treats—–a bath and any extra attention she receives. I hope a loving family will give this pretty girl a chance.”

Maggie Mae’s youtube premier!

Adopted 12/30/11! Marilyn is a beautiful yellow lab, 1 1/2 years old, in immediate danger in the Artesia shelter. She is 79 pounds and knows sit, stay and shake. And we think she’s just down right beautiful. Please contact Paws and Claws rescue at pawsclawsnm@gmail.com if you’ve lost your sweet girl, or if you might be interested in adopting this sweetheart.

Nicholas at the shelter, hurt leg held up

Nicholas after emergency surgery to amputate his badly broken leg

 Adopted !  1/23/12 Sweet Nicholas, nicknamed the Captain by shelter staff, is a beautiful 2 year old yellow lab. He was brought into Roswell Animal Control with a badly broken leg. Roswell Humane pulled him and took him to their vet where it was determined that he has 3 breaks in his leg, at his hip, knee and ankle. There were two alternatives for Nicholas, euthanizing him while he was under sedation, or amputating his leg. A good samaritan called us from Roswell Humane and with a commitment from our good friends at Good Shepherd Animal Clinic we opted to give this sweet boy an early Christmas present, his life, and a chance at a loving forever home. We are in immediate need of funds to pay for the $600 surgery to remove his damaged leg. Nicholas will be in Albuquerque later next week and will need a loving foster home. Can you help us to help Nicholas?

Adopted 12/30/11! Meet Duke. Pulled out of a high kill shelter in Texas by some wonderful folks down there. They say he is a large, gentle and sweet natured boy. He is 3-4 years old and just getting treated for heartworm. If we can find a foster home for Duke, we can bring him up to Albuquerque. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to help us out with sweet Duke.

What do you call it when a brown Labrador Retriever is drying off from swimming in the lake? A Chocolate Shake! I am warm-hearted Chocolate Lab who came here with my sister to find a loving family and home. My sister’s name is Hazel #24674 (also a Chocolate), and we have lived together all of our 3 years. It just might be easy for our new family to adopt us both so we can keep each other company when you’re away. It is not required to do so, but you might want to think about it. We are both gentle, love walks and affection, have great leash manners, and know basic commands. We want to do whatever you like: learn new things, play with toys, get groomed. What’s not to love! I was assessed as being mellow, but Labs are an active breed and I want to become active again. Can we please walk and play alot? I am young and really need to shed quite a few pounds to be in good shape and to remain healthy. Come meet me, Amber, and Hazel and let us melt your hearts. Please call Albuquerque Animal Humane at 505) 255-5523 and ask about animal id 24765 for Amber and id 24764 for Hazel.

Have you always admired Labrador Retrievers and thought about adopting one? How about two? My sister, Amber #24765, and I have been together for all 3 years of our lives and would love to be adopted into a family who has the time, love, and desire for both of us. It’s not required to go together, but it might make all our lives easier. When you’re away, we’ll keep each other company. We are both gentle, love walks and affection, have great leash manners, and know basic commands. We want to do whatever you like: learn new things, play with toys, get groomed. What’s not to love! I was assessed as being mellow, but being a Lab means I am up for some fun and excitement and always love exercise. In fact, I do need you to put on my “running shoes” and work off some of this weight that is slowing me down. How about starting the new year and our lives together? Please call Albuquerque Animal Humane at 505) 255-5523 and ask about Hazel, id # 24764 for more information.

Adopted 1/9/12! Hi, I’m Bayn and I’m an adult male, yellow Labrador retriever. Bayn means fair haired one, fitting don’t you think?  Bayn was pulled out of the shelter and is now in foster looking for his forever home. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet our fair haired Irish boy.

Adopted!  2/4/12  This is Java, an adorable 2 year old chocolate labrador retriever.  He’s a real sweetheart who can’t wait to have his very own forever family.  Java enjoys life, especially exploring his environment on long walks.  He’s working on his leash manners as sometimes he pulls just a bit, but it won’t be long before he’s the perfect gentleman on a walk.  Java loves people and gets along well with other dogs.  If you are interested in sharing your home with Java call Roswell Humane at (575) 622-8950 or email rhumane@dfn.com.

Adopted 1/6/12! Hi, my name is SOPHIE.   I was found as a stray in El Paso and somehow ended up on death row.  Thanks to Luvin’ Labs though that has all changed.  I was rescued last week and now I’m searching for my forever home.  My temporary foster mom thinks I’ve been a house dog before.  I know how to lie under a kitchen table at dinnertime waiting for something to fall.  I am crate trained and right now my crate feels the safest for me since I’ve been shuffled around a bit.  I can walk on a leash, but haven’t had much training.    I’m learning how to sit and lie down.  I’ve already mastered the doggie door after watching my dog friends at my temporary foster home.  I REALLY want to please people and  I especially LOVE petting and snuggling.  Did I mention that I’m also housebroken?  I’ve been very loyal to my temporary foster mom and want to bond with a special person forever.  Are you that person?  Right now I really need either a new foster home or, better yet, a forever home.  If you can help call (505) 362-0331.

Adopted! 2/4/12  Introducing KEYTON, a neutered 4 year old male, black Labrador Retriever.  He is the perfect family dog…mellow, gentle, mature, and loving…can’t you imagine kids climbing all over him.  He’s a big boy, but he’s easy to walk because he enjoys just strolling along. After walking, he enjoys settling by a chair and watching the world go by.  He is well mannered and knows how to sit.  He does well with other dogs.  If you can give Keyton that forever home this awesome boy deserves, call (505) 362-0331.

Senior needs a home.

Pulled by another rescue! I am a gentleman in my senior years. I think my family moved away. I am 12 years old, and underweight. I have some arthritis which makes moving around a little slow — just like some people out there. I would love to have a nice quiet home to retire in, with a big soft dogbed to sleep on. I look sad — I am. I shouldn’t have to spend my last days at a shelter. Won’t you consider adopting me — I could be your best friend for a while. Stop and see me at the shelter. You won’t be sorry. Please call Rio Rancho Animal Control at 505) 891-5075 and ask about animal id C11-2019. This poor guy doesn’t deserve to die alone in a shelter. Someone out there must have room in their home and their heart for an old guy to spend his remaining years. Please call the shelter if you can help him.

Both are adopted! Meet Rocky ADOPTED (male) and Trixey (female), 2 one-year old chocolate labs who are in need of a warm and happy home for the holidays .  They are great dogs…energetic, learn very quickly, happy and love kids; typical labs! They are neutered/spayed and up-to-date on their shots. The family believes they are not able to give them the time and attention these pups need or deserve. If you are the person that can give them that loving home, please call (505) 362-0331.

Adopted! 1/14/12 Precious is a beautiful 9 month old chocolate lab and she is just sweet as pie! She walks well on a leash, loves other dogs and loves to cuddle!  She came to us from the Valencia County Animal Control where she didn’t have much time left.  Precious needs a foster, or even better, a forever family.  If you can help Precious please call (505) 362-0331.

Adopted! 1/23/12! Ollie is a 5 year old black lab found as a stray in Bosque Farms. He does great with other dogs, loves kids, is house trained, knows sit and shake, and is incredibly sweet. And as you can see, he absolutely loves to go for car rides. If you’d like more information on this adorable boy, please give us a call at 505) 362-0331.

Adopted  1/14/12! Pearl is the sweetest and most loveable girl. She was rescued from Valencia County Shelter and her foster family has no idea why anyone would give up such a good girl. She loves to play fetch, gets along great with other dogs, cats and loves children. She loves hugs and is extremely well behaved.  Her foster mom has been working on house breaking, and so far is doing great. Loves her crate at night, is just an all around perfect girl.   Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like more information on Pearl.

Adopted! 1/18/12 - Addison is safe and in Albuquerque. We desperately need a foster home for this girl. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’ve ever considered being a foster to a lab in need.

Update from the shelter: Both Aiden and Addison were left in the over night drop off. They are a very sweet and bonded pair of labs. Deserving of a new home where they won’t be tossed away, don’t you think? Beautiful Addison is a purebred, female yellow Labrador Retriever. She has the most beautiful eyes and we’re hoping now that she’s safe, we can change that scared look on her face to a big beautiful smile.

Adopted!  1/7/12  Beautiful Annie  is a very sweet girl about 2-3 yrs old.  She is housebroken, crate trained, and good with other dogs.  She loves nothing better than just hanging out with her foster family, and getting plenty of love. She will make a wonderful dog for some lucky family. Please call 505/362-0331 for more information on Annie.

TRANSFERRED TO SAFE HARBOR Brandon may only be 14 months old, but he surely has an old soul. He is a wonderfully sweet calm boy. He does great with other dogs – no signs of  aggression and no alpha behavior. If another dog growls at him, he will walk away, rather than respond. He also has no problems with cats. He really loves to play with stuffed toys, loves chew toys, – loves to play TUG (with you or other dogs) – and enjoys playing fetch with toys or balls. He is extremely smart and knows many commands( the following are only the ones that I have tried)!: SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME, LEAVE IT, SHAKE, and HIGH FIVE. He is great with people and loves to be with his folks above all else. He weighs in at approx 70 pounds, but has no issue with his folks checking his feet or ears, and rolling him over…He is just an exceptionally good boy. He does love his treats and this makes him extremely trainable. Brandon, because of the changes in his life, is looking for a home where he can be a constant companion to his family. For more information please call 505/362-0331.

Adoption Pending!  1/2/12 Flower is just a beautiful girl, lab and german shepherd, long, lanky, svelte and sooo willing to please! She is just waiting for a foster home of her own, a forever home of her own, where she can love a family and learn so many new things! Flower is the perfect mix folks, trust me … I grew up, was raised by (sorry mom and pop) a fabulous lab/shepherd girl who was my best friend until she passed while I was away at school. Flower has had so many people care for her in the last month of her life, we just need to find her that perfect, forever family. Is that yours?? Please give us a call at 505/362-0331 if you can help foster or give Flower her forever home!

Update from her foster mom:  Flower is a very happy girl, a delight to have around, LOVES to play with other dogs and gets along well with cats.  She is very friendly and although she can be somewhat shy around men, she quickly warms up.  She is house broken, crate trained, walks well on a leash and enjoys playing fetch.  This loving gal will really blossom in her forever home and would do best with a family that currently has another dog.

Flower giving kisses to Page and Sheila for giving her a ride to ABQ to find her forever home!

Adopted!  1/2/12 Bojangles is a black Labrador Retriever mix puppy who is about six months old and cute as all getout. He has 4 white socks, a white chest, and a lovely white tip on his always wagging tail!  He was Clovis Animal Shelter and ran out of time very quickly. Luckily for Bojangles, a little angel by the name of Dion was there and pulled him for us here at Luvin Labs so that he’d be safe. He’s great with other dogs, loves attention and is just a sweet sweet boy! AND he knows sit like a CHAMP!  Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to help us with Bojangles.

Adopted! 12/30/11  Casey is a 3 month old lab mix boy saved in the nick of time from the Clovis shelter. This little guy is just as sweet as pie! Typical happy puppy! For more information on Casey please call us at 505/362-0331.

Am I cute or what??

ADOPTED! 12/30/11 Pebbles is a beautiful well behaved 3 year old chocolate lab recently saved from the Clovis Shelter. She’s looking for a home of her own, and a family that will love her forever. For more information on fostering or adopting sweet Pebbles please call 505/362-0331.

12/11/11 Update. Sweet Hope is recovering well, and is being adopted by her foster! Happy home Hope!

Hope is a beautiful 3 month old chocolate labrador pup who just arrived in Albuquerque from Las Vegas, NM. She was wandering as a stray and started staying by a house. The folks there saw her get hit by a car and the poor little girl disappeared for 4 days. When she returned they called animal control, and hope was picked up. Hope has a fractured hip and will have surgery to hopefully repair her hip, and pins put in.  She is just the sweetest girl around, and has a long pain filled recovery before she’s able to be placed in a home. Hope is our early holiday miracle, she’s so tiny yet she survived for days on her own with a fractured hip. We’re asking for help with Hope’s medical bills, so we can keep on helping her. If your able to help please click here. Donate

Adopted! 12/3/11 Bailey is a sweet, gentle giant that loves nothing more than to receive pets and give kisses. We estimate her age to be around 9. She loves people and little kids especially. She gets along great with the rest of my dogs, has no need to be the alpha in the pack and loves to lay outside in the sun. Her favorite thing is to go for a walk. She will pull in the begininng but settles down soon enough. She really is a wonderful girl and so deserving of a family that is going to care for her for the rest of her life. For more information on Bailey, please call 505) 362-0331.

Senior Dogs are Special 

 Ah, finally the good life…

Adopted!  1/2/12 Update from Swayers foster dad (10/16/11). Sawyer is doing very well with his three foster sisters while also going through some significant retraining. We know Sawyer was chained up outside, ignored, and basically neglected in the past so we have been spending the last few weeks gaining his trust and reminding him of how to be a great companion.  He has gone for a walk every day this week and is doing absolutely great. With his new training collar he is not pulling at all, and is a real pleasure to walk with. He would probably like to jog, but dad just isn’t into jogging. He is heeling with his head right next to dad’s knee just like a grand champion.

Like all good Labs Sawyer loves his kibble but dad has been teaching him not to lunge at the dinner bowl.  He now sits until the bowl is on the floor and he gets an OK to eat. Of course then the food is gone in a flash.  We think Sawyer is about 14 – 15 months old now and he is growing out of the goofy puppy stage. He plays very well with his 10 month old foster sister and especially enjoys tug of war.

Sawyer has already gone through more than his share of adversity in his young life and is waiting for a forever home. Sawyer is proving his sweet resilience everyday and would love to be part of a safe, loving home that treats him kindly and consistently.  Do you have room in your heart for this beautiful sweet boy? For more information on Sawyer please call 505/362-0331.

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Adopted!  1/2/12 Jethro is a big, handsome black Lab with a most majestic head. For the short time he has been with Luvin’ Labs, he has been a true gentleman. He walks beautifully on a leash and would bring pure joy to a truly Lab lover. Please give us a call about Jethro if you’d like to help us by fostering or adopting this very good boy 505) 362-0331.

Adopted!  12/25/11  Colton is an adorable black lab that ran out of time at the shelter in Las Cruces and is now in a foster home with Luvin Labs. He is neutered and is completing his heartworm treatment for low positive hw. It’s not a big deal, just 2 chewable pills a month that the rescue pays for.  He is ready for his forever home! He is a great, mellow, well trained boy who knows how to sit, lie down, sit up on his haunches and beg like a goofy lab, and is just a plain good boy.  This is one of the most balanced but wiggling labs we’ve seen in a long time! If you’d like more information on Colton,  or adopting this cutie, please give us a call at 505-362-0331.

Colton chilling at the vet’s office!

Hunter is a 4 year old, stunning black Labrador Retriever currently at the Rio Rancho animal shelter. Look at his face. You can tell he’s unsure how he ended up at a shelter but hopeful that he will make it out of there. The shelter tells us he was picked up as a stray dragging a 20 foot chain from his neck. This boy obviously needs a better home life than the one that he had. Please call the shelter at 505) 891-5075 and ask about animal id C11-1853 for more information.

Adopted! 12/20/11 Cody is a 4 yr old 100 lb chocolate lab. He is used to tons of love and lots of space.  He had to leave his home because his deaf best friend started to beat up on him. His parents thought Cody would have a better chance as finding a home than his deaf brother, they are very sad they have to lose a member of the family. Cody has many great qualities. He is great with other dogs, kids (the five year old is giving him commands in the video), cats, and strangers. He is house broken and loves his kennel too. As you can tell from the video he loves the water and can play fetch all day long. And even though he is 100lbs, he will still try and cuddle up in the smallest ball next to you on the couch or bed if ever allowed.  He is truly a gentle giant. For more information on Cody please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! 12/23/11! Samson is a 1 year old male yellow Lab, he may actually be closer to 10 months. He’s a beautiful boy, still a big puppy in his uncertainties like how to get in a car. Once in there her rides like a pro.  He is a modest boy who crates well, is very loving and affectionate, does great on a leash, and sits like a pro. Samson is currently waiting for his new family in foster in Albuquerque. Beautiful boys like him are surely a rarity! Please call 505/362-0331 for more information on Samson!

TRANSFERRED TO SAFE HARBOR This poor boy was listed on our site, then his folks just stopped contacting us and Shooter found himself out of time in the Artesia shelter, however, thanks to a fabulous network in Artesia he’s coming up to ABQ to be safe in boarding.

Here’s Shooter’s story … Meet our Sweet boy Shooter! Shooter is a 2 year old, gorgeous Chocolate Labrador Retriever. He is 69 lbs and UTD on vacs/wormed and is also neutered. He loves to play and run after his toys and retrieve, and the shelter described him as a very good, sweet natured dog. He has a wonderful lab disposition and is very sweet and super-friendly, a very typical lab disposition. He tested good with other dogs, cats and kids. Please help this sweet boy find a good home. For more information on Shooter please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! 12/3/11. Tucker is a 7 year old, yellow Labrador Retriever. Seven is such a great age for a lab, past all the puppy getting into trouble business. Tucker is a good ole boy who does great with other dogs, loves hanging out in the house, know’s sit brings great things like TREATS! We are looking for a mostly indoor home for this sweet boy, he’s had a rough life thus far and we aim to find a home as charming and loving as he is! Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 for more information on Tucker.

Abby was abandoned at the Edgewood Fire Station. Luckily this sweet girl was taken to Edgewood Animal Control where she waited until she came into our program and eventually found her forever home!!

Adopted! 12/3/11! Sable left a bad home situation and went to the safety of Albuquerque’s Animal Humane, and then to a loving Luvin’ Labs foster home where she is doing great. She is a fabulous 13 year old chocolate lab with tons of love still left to give. From Sable’s foster mom …”she is a sweetheart and just wants to be loved. Follows commands like sit and lay down when needed. Gets along well with other dog. Sable moves around well for a 13 yr old just a little slow. She would do best with someone who has one or two older dogs and maybe is home during the day. She needs to be inside and can be trusted inside all day without concern.” For more information on adding this great lady to your home please call 505/362-0331

Senior Dogs are Special 

Update from the shelter: he is a silly boy! He goes crazy, jumps around and wiggles his whole body when he thinks he’s going to get attention, but at the same time you can tell someone has worked with him because he’ll respond to both “sit” and “down” even when excited. He has a really cute smile, too! Doesn’t such a great dog deserve a new, loving home for Christmas? Jackson is a gorgeous, purebred yellow Labrador retriever in immediate danger at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad NM. He’s been there since 11/22 so his time is getting short. They are a small shelter with limited space. Please call the shelter at 575) 885-5769 and ask about animal id 14556402 for more information on this beautiful boy.

Adopted! 12/14/11  Meet Charlie Brown. He finds himself needing a new home so he’s coming into the Luvin’ Labs family. Here’s what his old family has to say about him: Charlie Brown is typical lab:  loving, calm, gentle and expressive.  He is also very obedient.  Great dog!  He has fit right in and gets along well with my dogs.  Has also found the sweet spot on my bed!  HA HA. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 for more information.

Adopted! 12/3/11! Molly is a 4 year old chocolate Labrador Retriever. She was an owner surrender because her family could no longer care for her. Molly has been cross eyed since birth. She uses her mouth to feel her way along. Molly has a long list of great things her former owners had to say about her .. She was in the same home with other dogs since she was 8 weeks old. She was friendly toward family, strangers and visitors, she is not an escape artist, she is able to stay in the home without incidence and is house trained and paces when she needs to go out, she had play time in the yard with other dogs and does well … she loves playing, she knows sit and come and does not have separation anxiety. She is a  friendly and happy girl. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet Molly.

Adopted! 12/3/11. Joe is a beautiful black lab/great dane male pup, around 7 months old, currently waiting for his forever family in Beck and Call Doggie Daycare in Albuquerque. He was pulled from the shelter by Luvin’ Labs when they ran out of room. He’s a big, sweet, goofy pup who walks well on a leash and LOVES people. For more information on Joe please call 505/362-0331.

Joe is doing great in foster. Get’s along with his foster doggie, a great big mastiff boy, is great with children, walks well on a leash, is housetrained and is ready for his forever home!!!

Adopted! 12/3/11! Cali is a big cuddle bug……she wants nothing more than to love and make you happy! She is very bonded to me and my family, loves to play with my kids and climb in my husband’s lap for some loving. She gets along great with my 3 other dogs and 3 cats. Is not food aggressive, does not bark without reason (she will bark at strangers that come to our yard) and walks well on a leash. She sits nicely for her food and will sit and lay down for treats. Cali loves to be involved in everything we are doing big or small. She is very happy to be allowed to lay up on our bed and cuddle but will get down and sleep on her dog bed when told to do so. We have a 5ft fence and she has never tried to jump or dig out of the yard. We would love to see Cali find a family that has lots of time to spend with her and plenty of love to shower her with. She enjoys our other dogs very much and I think would appreciate a buddy to hang out with. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet our sweet Cali.

Adopted! 12/3/11! Zachary and Zoe are two year old labradors who are in danger in the county shelter near Alamogordo. We are pulling both of them, on a wing and a prayer, that we will be able to find a foster and forever home for them. Can you help?  They are very bonded siblings and we’d love to place them together! They are described as typical labs, sweet, loving, affectionate, and very deserving of a forever home. For more information on helping us with Zachary and Zoe please call 505/362-0331. Transport update … both Zachary and Zoe traveled in the car like champs letting our volunteer’s kiddos hug all over them, both sweet as can be!

Thanks to PetAlert and the work of several individuals, Hank has been reunited with his owner! Welcome home Hank!!

We’ll call this guy Blaze. He is currently at the Torrance County Animal Shelter. Here’s what the shelter has to say: This big, beautiful boy was found on Sandia in Moriarty on 11/7/11.  He looks to be a Lab/Anatolian mix with a gorgeous red coat.  He is around 2 years old, not neutered, not microchipped, and was wearing a flea collar and a choke chain.  He is a super affectionate boy who misses his home.  If he is your dog, you know who he belongs to, or you would be interested in adopting him, please call the shelter at 505) 384-5117.

Adopted! From Amber’s foster mom: Amber is dark chocolate lab 2-3 years old with light undertones, long legs, and wavy curls on her back (just what a lot of us girls would love to have)! She was found wandering at a lake in Gallup, so probably had to fend for herself for some time. However, she is quickly learning how to be a dog………snooze, eat, play and be loved (she is so affectionate). She’s settling into our home and is enjoying her foster sister, Nilla. Their favorite game is tug of war, and both are pretty set on winning! She’s very good about going to her toy box, and not chewing furniture or things that don’t belong to her. Amber is good with my two cats, has had no accidents in the house, and sleeps well in her crate at night. Amber is not food aggressive, and eats along side my lab for breakfast and dinner. During the day, Amber’s either outside with Nilla chilling under the patio, playing in the kiddie pool, or inside with me. She knows sit and down, and we’re working on other commands. She does well on a leash. Amber craves human attention and still gets a little excited to get it. We’re working on letting her know she doesn’t need to try so hard; she just deserves it. Oh yeah, Amber’s great with kiddos too (I have a 6 year old son who considers all labs to be giant pillows). If you’re looking for a big, beautiful and loyal girl, please call to learn more about Amber. For more information on Amber please call 505/362-0331

Reclaimed by her owner. Dazzle is an 8 month old lab girl who does great with other dogs, cats AND is great with kiddos. Dazzle doesn’t have a lot of time to find a home or rescue to take her, she’s currently in the Artesia Shelter and they run out of room quick. Please help us to help Dazzle and find a foster or forever home for her asap? Email Cindy at pawsclawsnm@gmail.com for more information … we can help transport her to ABQ if need be.

ADOPTED!! Meet handsome Caderyn, a wonderful 3 year old black lab who needs a forever home of his very own! Caderyn is a great boy, does well on a leash, LOVES other dogs, and loves to play. He is very affectionate and has a beautiful blocky labby head. He came to us from the Dallas area where he was due to be put to sleep due to his appearance (pic below). Poor boy, as a stray, got into something to eat that really affected his hair. It’s all grown back in, and he’s living up to his big name …. Caderyn means lord of battle, and he has certainly triumphed! His final victory will be when a family recognizes him for what an incredible old soul he is. He is now healthy, bouncy, are ready to go HOME! To adopt Caderyn please call 505/362-0331. I cannot say enough about this boy – Colleen

Caderyn at the shelter in Texas …

Forever home!

Adopted! Ruby finds herself needing a new home fairly quickly. From her current owners: Ruby is a 3 year old purebred Chocolate Lab. She is a big lab, but a very friendly and affectionate dog. She is still very puppy like in her excitability and playfulness. She has lived with another dog so multi-dog homes should be fine. She loves attention! She is great with all ages of children and adults. She would love to go on walks, but as my mother is aging and very petite Ruby is just too big for her to handle. She is a great companion and it saddens my mother to have to find a home for her, but since breaking her hip she just cannot risk Ruby bumping her in her attempts to play. That is the only reason she needs a good new home. I hope you would like to make Ruby part of your family. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 for more information on Ruby.

Happy Halloween from Sadie!

Adopted 11/18/11  From her foster mom: Meet sweet Sadie … she’s is a 3-4 year old yellow labby lab.  She is housebroken, crate trained and knows how to use a doggie door.  Sadie is very quiet and mellow.  She is not food aggressive and loves other dogs.  She would do better in a home with at least one other dog, she really needs a canine companion as well as a family to love her. Sadie is shy at first but once she trusts you she is your best buddy.  She loves long walks and is very active and playful but not destructive.  She can be trusted to stay out in the house while you are away.  Sadie loves to cuddle up beside you when you are watching TV and sleeps right beside you at night.  She will sneak in a kiss or two if she gets a chance.  Sadie is very loyal and loving.  She has had a lot of transition through no fault of her own, and despite a rough first few years she is a total sweetheart.  If you would like to meet beautiful Sadie please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Aiden is a beautiful purebred white lab who is around 10 months old. This bouncy boy certainly was in a home before ending up at the Las Cruces Shelter. Aiden is housetrained, leash trained, heels, knows sit, and has the softest still puppy fur coat. Aiden absolutely loves to hang out with you and grunts every time you touch him, lean on him or even get close. He LOVES the leash! I’m sure to him this brings back memories of something … good times walking, knowing his people were close, and safe. Aiden is still very much a puppy but with what he already knows, and is able to learn, he is going to be an incredibly perfect companion for a special family. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet Aiden.

Adopted! Reese is an absolutely gorgeous 11 month old yellow lab. He’s doing great in his foster home and get’s along very well with his fosters other dogs. Reese loves to walk, swim, play, and knows sit. He’s a good boy who is just looking for a perfect forever home that’s ready to have a bigger sized lab. Reese came into our rescue very skinny, and still needs to put on a few pounds and find every lab’s dream … a never ending food bowl. To meet Reese please give us a call at 505) 362-0331.

This is Reese after a few weeks of good food. He still needs more weight and a great never ending food bowl!!

Adopted! 11/16/11  Little Fiona was rescued in Clovis 2 weeks after her brother Finnegan joined the LUVIN LABS Family.  She is a 14 month old sweet gray Labbie-Weim mix who is spayed, house trained, crate trained, and loves riding in the car.  Fiona gets along great with other dogs and loves to play with toys.  She responds extremely well to commands and is really smart.  She is also extremely fast and loves to run and play, but also loves to cuddle and be with her people.  She is extremely gentle, and just wants to be at your side – she would be a great companion!  Fiona is a beautiful silver gray color and has a wonderful coat.  She has been to several Luvin Labs events and has  really enjoyed herself;  all the hubbub did not faze her at all!  Fiona is just the most amazing little girl!  (And I should know – I adopted her brother Finnegan! – he got there 1st!)  Check out Fiona as she hits the pool for the first time with buddy Max!  For information on Fiona, please call 362-0331….Fiona is waiting!!

ADOPTED!! Dear Friends,

I am having a GREAT time at the Biberston household. Yesterday, I got to ride in the front seat of Bri’s jeep with my tongue wagging out the window. I wasn’t nervous in the car at ALL!  and as soon as we got home, she let me know the rules about sitting- before I do anything! I listened sometimes, but now I know she means business, and she says it’s one of my BEST commands. I am learning how to sit like a champ, and LOVE to be rewarded with treats. I am excellent on a leash with some reminding of my manners and I am as affectionate as can be. I LOVE Bri’s 7 mo old baby, Cade, and even show my most gentle side with sweet kisses. I am totally house trained and like being in my crate. I learned how to retrieve a tennis ball, and Bri is even teaching me this neat trick where I catch it in my mouth in mid air when you bounce it! And, boy, I can JUMP! I love having a big side yard all to myself, and most of the time I find a shady place to lounge. I am a great guard dog and let Bri know when someone is coming to the door! I am also learning how to greet new visitors with nice manners (by sitting and waiting patiently to approach). Everyone I meet says “WOW! He’s only a puppy!?” Everyone says I have the respect and temperament of a much older dog, I am proud to be considered mature! My foster mom, Bri, says I am such a great addition to the family that it’ll be tough to give me up. But she knows I am really just waiting for YOU! I am SO ready for my forever home, do you think I am the dog for you?

Love, Jake

p.s. to ask about me please call Luvin’ Labs at 505/362-0331

Adopted ! 11/15/11  Lucky is a beautiful 10 month old yellow lab who was pulled by a sister rescue in El Paso. He’s sweet as all get out and loves other dogs. We’re looking for a forever home for this sweet boy, and someone willing to give him a chance to settle into being the best boy we all know he’s looking to be : ) Lucky is learning to doe well on a leash, knows sit (well almost sometimes) and he has the prettiest amber eyes! For more information on Lucky please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Campbell is a 1 to 2 year old yellow lab who arrived today in Albuquerque.  He is currently in boarding and needs a foster or forever home.  He’s a beautiful boy who rides well in the car.  He has eyes that will melt your heart; his coloring , a soft light caramel. He pulls a bit on the leash, but that was because he was so grateful to be out of his crate after the long drive here.  When he was in the vet’s office getting checked out, he was content to lay there on the floor, and when offered treats, he was as gentle as could be.  We’re sure he’ll be a good boy. Please give us a call about Campbell if you’d like to help us by offering him his forever home or if you’d like to foster him. 505) 362-0331.

Adopted!  11/16/11  Barbie is a really sweet girl. At first she is very shy but once she gets to know you, she is a happy little girl who wants very much to please. When she looks up to you with those big eyes that say … just tell me what you want, you want to give her a big hug. She is very good on a leash, appears to be house broken and would make anyone a wonderful companion. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to help us out with Barbie.

Adopted! Amber finds herself needing a new home. Her current family doesn’t have the time for her that she needs, and we’re hoping to find her a family that can offer her the love, stability and training that she needs. She was kept primarily outside so she’ll need some work on house training to become the perfect indoor family member that she deserves to be. Amber is a very sweet 2 year old chocolate Labrador Retriever. She has never growled a day in her life. She is a bit lazy and loves treats and therefore she is overweight right now but a good diet will take care of that. She loves the water and loves to lay in the small kiddie pool in the backyard. She does retrieve but needs some training on that and she could use some leash training. She is not a barker but will bark if strangers come to the house. She is a loveable girl that deserves a chance to prove what a great dog she can be! Please call us at 505) 362-0331 for more information on Amber.

Adopted! This is Drake. Drake has a sad story, but we’re hoping it won’t end sadly. He is currently in danger at the very very full Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad NM. He is a 5 year old, purebred black Labrador Retriever.  He is sweet and friendly and was well cared for by his owner who got him as a puppy and loved him. But, that owner was put in a nursing home and his kids decided Drake was not necessary so they dumped him at the shelter. Can you imagine how sad and confused this beautiful boy must be? 5 is the perfect age for labs and we so want Drake’s story to have a happy ending. Please call the shelter at 575) 885-5769 and ask about Drake, animal id 14212011 for more information on making this guy a forever member of your family.

Adopted! Sweet Zara is a 6 month old Labrador Retriever who came to us from the Dallas, Texas area. She was saved literally right before her time was up, and only because of the financial sponsorships of fabulous folks!   Zara is 40 pounds, loves people and loves other dogs and is cute as pie! For more information on adopting Zara please call 505/362-0331.

9/27/11 update from Zara’s foster mom … “Her personality is:  extremely, extremely sweet and eager-to-please; loves to play; almost completely house-trained; very good with our persnickety dogs; very good-natured; loves to cuddle and just be with you; cute as hell; and, did I mention, extremely, extremely sweet?”

Zara RUNS!!!

Zara sleeping at her foster home! Tired puppy!!

Adopted! Zoey is a young, purebred yellow lab, 1 year and 10 months old. Due to a family crisis, she finds herself needing a new family. She is awesome with kids of all ages (adults too), gets along with cats and other dogs. She tends to want to be the dominant dog in the house, but that is mostly due to the fact that she is kept crated or in a small dog run all day and doesn’t get the exercise that she needs. When she was taken to the dog park, she did great! For more information on making Zoey a part of your family, please give us a call at 505) 362-0331.

Reclaimed by her owner! Honey is a beautiful yellow lab who finds herself in the ever full Rio Rancho Shelter. She sure looks like a purebred to us. This sweet girl certainly deserves a loving home and a family of her own. Can you help? This shelter is very often way too full so pups often don’t have a lot of time … For more information on Honey please call the Rio Rancho Shelter at 505-891-5075 and ask about animal id  C11-1706

Adopted! Pebbles is a 3 month old, female, yellow lab mix in immediate danger at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad NM. This adorable puppy needs to be with a family, not in a cage. Please call the shelter at 575) 885-5769 and ask about animal id 13584474 for more information.

Adopted! Meet sweet Gizmo, a 6 month old lab mix pup currently in boarding just waiting for his forever home! Gizmo has the best ears out there : ) He is doing great on not messing in his crate and working on being housetrained. He also loves to play with other dogs and sits like a champ. Gizmo loves couch and cuddle time, and will make a wonderful, loving loyal companion for his forever family. For more information on Gizmo please call 505/362-0331.

Look at that labby/dane boy’s legs keeping up with 3 year old Caderyn!!!

Adopted!  Beautiful Marley is almost 3 years old. Her family is moving and has an uncertain future and poor girl, she is unable to go with. Marley is great with kids and other dogs, and more than anything just loves to be with her people and be loved on. She, like any young labs likes adventures like digging in her yard, and hanging out in the sunshine. She is an AKC lab, and we are looking for just the right home for her… one with lots of love and LOTS of cuddle time. She loves her current “kids” in the home and would do best with another family who is willing to give her lots of play time, and a daily walk. For more information on Marley please call 505/362-0331

Smile pretty Jazzy girl : )

Adopted! Hey everybody, my name is Jazzy! I’m a 1 ½ year old, female, Labrador retriever mix from Luvin Labs. I’m a very happy little girl looking for my forever home. You can see that I’m beautiful but I’m also very smart too! I would love to learn new tricks or anything you want to teach me. Making friends is easy for me because I’m very outgoing and like having fun with the other pups at camp. The camp counselors love me too! I give them unlimited hugs and kisses whenever they want! I like to cuddle and I’m a sucker for a good tummy rub. I just wish I had a family of my own to share my special hugs and cuddles with. A best friend that’s fun, active, smart, and will love you to death for ever and ever.  I swear, I’m totally perfect! Please give me a chance to be all of this and more. All I ask in return is love (and maybe a treat once in a while). For more information on Jazzy please call 505/362-0331.

To try and catch Jazzy playing on Camp Bow Wow’s Camper Cams please click HERE!

Jazz ears!!!

Adopted! Meet our sweet girl Jolie!  Jolie is a 1 year old, female black Labrador retriever. She weighs 63 pounds.  She came into the pound as a stray so don’t know too much about her.  Jolie is very, very sweet and tested fabulous with dogs, cats and kids!  She loves people and is very friendly.  She will make a great addition to a family or a playmate for another dog.   Please email Cindy at cperini@plateautel.net if you are interested in adopting Jolie.

Michael is safe! Thanks to all of you for your help on saving this sweet little one!!

Adopted! Michael will be coming up to Albuquerque soon and we would love to have a foster home for this guy. After all he’s been through, it’s time this handsome boy learns that humans can be kind and loving.  He’s doing great in his doggie daycare and is actually the greeter at the front counter! (picture below). He loves small dogs, and is a smaller boy, probably will mature around 50 pounds. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to help us by fostering or adopting Michael.

Adopted! We don’t know what the 6 years of Abby’s life was like before she found herself in the Edgewood Animal shelter but whatever it was she drew the best out of it.  A 60 pound bundle of pet me who never met a person she didn’t like.  A good rider in the car, patient at the vet and companion in the house.  Abby knows basic commands, walks well on a leash and will walk right into your heart. For more information on Abby please call 505/362-0331. Update from Abby, with a little help from her foster mom … “My name is Abby! I am a very sweet girl. I have been rescued from a bad situation but I am very happy now, at my foster home, until my “forever family” comes along. I get to run and play in a big yard with the other dogs at my foster home. My foster mom let’s me “chill” in the house—-which by the way—-is my favorite thing. I am sweet to everyone I meet and I always get along with everyone too. I am patiently waiting for a sweet family to pick me as their “forever girl”.

Adopted! Jeremiah arrived all the way from Idaho to Albuquerque this weekend. He is 1 year old, about 60 pounds and is a very sweet boy. Jeremiah is great with other dogs, kennels well and housebroken. Jeremiah is a very loving boy and loves to snuggle, or be your foot warmer – perfect for those long winter nights right around the corner! He’s also what we affectionately call a “Leaner”  loves to be touching his people as often as possible. Sounds like the perfect boy doesn’t he? Please give us a call if you’d like to make this handsome boy a member of your family…505) 362-0331.

Adopted! Blue is a beautiful perfect aged 5 year old chocolate lab. He unfortunately can get over his owners 3′ fence (me too!!) and needs to be placed as soon as possible in a home with a 5′ fence. Blue gets along great with kids and other dogs! For more information on fostering or adopting Blue please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Max is a 14 month old fluffy lab mix who has been searching for his forever home for far too long.  Max is crate trained (he loves his bed which is in his crate), house trained, and is great on a leash.  He graduated from Jack and Rascal’s Obedience training and he really listens and responds well to training.  He is still a puppy, so he may not always do want you want –  but he hears you and does know what to do – he just has a mischeveous soul!  With a treat…he is yours!  Max loves to run, and play, and loves all toys.  He knows how to retrieve and he loves to play tug with other dogs (or you).  Max also loves his people more than anything.  He would rather hang out with you and play games or be close by your side, that to go outside…he would make a great addition to a house with a small yard or even an apartment.  Max just has this amazing spirit which makes you believe that there is nothing that he can’t do…He will need this as he is looking at hip surgery (paid for by Luvin Labs and donations) in the near future,  to allow him to live normally and pain free with his hip dysplasia.  Check out his video and you will see that there is no stopping this little guy…he loves that water – and there is just nothing that will hold him back! For more information on Max please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Sara arrives tomorrow, 9/18 and she sure could use a foster home! My name is Sara and I am a pure bred female chocolate lab.  I am about two to three years old and I am currently looking for a new home.  I have ended up in a shelter, which makes me sad because I do not have a permanent home.  I would really like a permanent home with a warm bed.  I love to play and I get along with other dogs.   I am headed to Albuquerque, New Mexico this weekend so I am available for visitors and immediate adoption.   In the meantime, I could sure use a foster home.   If you are interested in fostering me or bringing me home with you forever, please contact Luvin Labs at 505-361-0331.

Retained by his owner!!!  Shadow is a awesome 6 year old black lab boy who’s dad lost his home and now he’s staying for a very short while at a friends. We need to find a foster or forever home for him as soon as possible. Shadow LOVES people, and is great with other dogs. At 6 he’s the perfect age, he loves to hang out in the house, loves being outside, is fine with the smaller dog he’s living with and is great with children. Shadow is housetrained, rides well in a car, is a bit rust but willing to learn on a leash, and all over is just a great boy. How about adding a perfectly aged lab to your family? For more information on Shadow, please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Max is a 5 to 6 year old Yellow Lab.  He is very friendly! He is good around children and has never been rough.  He is house trained and used to being inside.  He has been in our lives for 5 years.  My daughter has developed a serious allergy to him so we are having to find him a home.  When my son visits, his little Yorky kind of bullies him.  Max is just a nice guy!  I hope to find him a home where he can be inside with the family. He is happiest as long as he is inside with the family where he feels loved.  Max loves the water and will go swimming if there is a pool that he can jump in with someone.  He won’t get in alone but will wait until you get in.  So I have a kiddy pool for him to play in. For more information on Max please call 505/362-0331

Max loves to ride in the car!!

Adopted! Petey finds himself needing a new home. He is 3 years old, current on his shots, housebroken, and very gentle, however he isn’t too fond of cats. His original owner didn’t have the space or the time for Petey, so he was adopted out to a nice woman. Unfortunately, she lost her home and Petey was returned, but she has no yard and works all day so he’s lonely while she’s gone at work. We’d like to see him find a new loving home, with room for him to play and a family that can walk him and play with him like he needs. No more bouncing around for this guy. If you’re interested in meeting Petey, please call Debbie Garcia at 505) 304-5116 or 505) 845-4910.

Lucas on his way to Albuquerque!!

Adopted! Lucas is a wonderful 11 month old Labbie boy who has had to travel a long tough road to join the Luvin Labs family.  He was hours away from death in a rural gassing shelter,  but was saved and helped  by a wonderful volunteer.  He recovered from a bad case of mange and went through the treatments and quarantine. He travelled by air and by the rescue version of the pony express, and with the help of many more volunteers, he made it to Albuquerque where he is thriving and flourishing!  He is a totally happy boy, and loves all people.  He loves to play with toys and balls, and loves to carry toys around in his mouth.  Lucas is neutered, up to date on all shots, and has been given a clean bill of health from the vet.  He is great with other dogs and has a wonderful personality.  He is just a joy to have around – He runs around with his version of a big grin…his constantly wagging tail;  and is always ready to seek out your love, affection, and attention. For more information on Lucas please call 505/362-0331

Retained by Owner In a perfect world their dad wouldn’t be leaving for a military contract in Iraq, and these two lovely siblings wouldn’t have to face an uncertain future …. Dad would love to find a loving, safe foster home for both of them, so they’d be waiting for him when he comes back home. That’s not something we are expecting to find, but you never know …

That said, we are looking for a home for Suni and Oso before October 1st. We’d prefer a home together, they’ve been together their whole lives. Both are AKC Labs purchased from a local breeder. They are fully vetted. They are house trained and have Basic Obedience Training, Whistle Commands (while in water/woodland) and Hand Signals. They are great on a leash and walked together (left side) without any trouble. They are fast learners and have spent most of their days doing some kind of outdoor activity (trail runs, swims “road trips”). A normal day is outside at 5:30 am (they sleep in the house) at the foot of my bed; then around 6:30 am we drive for a run in the Monzanos (Coyote) Trail Head, back home around 7:30 am for breakfast. The rest of the day they are outside in a 5’ fenced grassed backyard with a Soup Bone or Rawhide. Oso (the male) is gentle and loves attention, will sit for hours for a rub or a brushing; he will carry a saddle pack with water and food if asked. Suni, will chase every bird out of your yard and loves to sit with her head on your laps for a petting while you watch TV. They both love to swim, OSO would swim to China if allowed to, Suni will swim. I have them on Whistle Commands (1-to come-2 to release) and they will pretty much break free of what they are doing to come to me and heel (left side), until released.  They both have “Home Again” chips and are current on all shots and have had a complete physical in May 2011.

They have always been together, my fault for that; it’s just as easy to take both as one. They are really no more effort than most single dogs, they do everything together. They have extensive time in the woods, trails and outdoors. They can run forever, if you can, but will heel to you if a nice walk is what you prefer. They don’t pull at their leashes when you walk them, they will walk without “chokers”, but I use them because of other dog’s bad behaviors.

They have been to several cattle ranches and know cows and horses, they might bark a little at once but, after being connected are happy to just hang-out. These dogs are ready for advance training, they are healthy and happy good with kids, Suni however gets nervous around new dogs until she gets used to them, this is mainly due to when they were pups; in Santa Fe the coyotes use to come around a lot.

For more information on fostering, fostering until we find their forever home, or adopting Suni and Oso please call 505/362-0331

The look of love!

Adopted! Hi!  My name is Sera and I am looking for that new forever loving family to adopt me.  My loyal and loving owner has encountered health issues that won’t allow him the mobility to enjoy and care for me.  As you can see I am a gorgeous 1 year old yellow Lab with a sweet sparkle in my eye and heart.  I am laid back, loving, playful and love playing ball.  Did I say I was beautiful as well?  Sera is spayed, up to date on shots and heartworm preventative medication and all in all is a perfect Lab for the perfect loving forever home! Sera adores kids and is so good natured we can’t say enough about this young pup.  Please phone us at 505/362-0331 if you are interested in knowing more about this sweetheart, Sera!

Mason

ADOPTED!! Hello.  My name is Mason.  I am black female lab about approximately one year old. My current parents are moving away and can not take me.  From Mason’s mom: first thing in the morning she is let outside to do her business then comes back and has a bowl of her fave dog food. She loves to spend time outside (we have a pretty big back yard) and play with our chihuhua. She loves to fetch, run and go on long walks. She has tons of energy and needs lots of attention or she will start digging. When we first got her she began chewing on her tail, not sure if it was her way of adjusting to us since the vet said she didn’t have an infection or mites. I have a toddler and she did great with her despite my daughter wanting to ride her like a horse. She isn’t too fond of baths but will do good if you bathe her in a walk in shower and give her treats often (I usually bathe her weekly/biweekly since she loves rolling in the dirt). She is crate trained and will enter or exit her crate on command. I’ve also trained her to come once whistled to. As for her dislikes, she does NOT like vacuums or loud noises. When we first got her I tried trimming her nails with the PediPaw an she freaked out with the sound. After that I began taking her to the groomers and they had no problem trimming them. She is a very loving sweet dog and will make an excellent companion. If you are interested in meeting Mason, please call Luvin Labs at 505-362-0331.

Adopted! Shelter staff named me PALOMINO and I am a neutered male, cream Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Sep 22, 2011. The shelter thinks I am about 10 months old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 15, 2011. Please call Albuquerque Animal Services – Westside at 505) 768-1975 and ask about animal id A1611708 for more information.

Adopted … From her foster mom: Laney is a sweet girl who I think has had a very rough start to life. She’s learning that those days are now behind her and her new family is going to show her only love and kindness. Her little stumpy tail is always wagging, she seems so happy to be in a home with people and other dogs. She gets along fine with my other dogs (don’t know about cats), who are all much bigger than she is. She met a small dog this weekend at the adoption event and did just fine with her. She likes to chase the tennis ball around the yard and loves to jump in the kiddy pool. We’re working on learning some basic commands, and she knows to sit for her treats now. We’ve had no accidents in the house and she uses the dog door without a problem. She is quite small, about 50 pounds, walks well on the leash without pulling and loves to ride in the car. She is a very mellow girl and would probably do best in a quieter household as loud noises and lots of activity make her anxious. Once she learns to trust you, she really is the sweetest little girl.

Sweet Laney came in from a kill shelter in Texas and just arrived in Albuquerque. She’s currently in foster and is looking for her forever home, and some good, consistent food so she can put on weight. She’s a very sweet girl who did great in doggie daycare and loved the other dogs, and learned to trust people … rolling over for her favorite, regular tummy rubs : ) Laney is approximately 3-4 years old, a lovely light yellow, and sports a strangely docked tail. She is just waiting for her forever family… is that you? For more information on Laney please call 505/362-0331.

Who dat?

 This gorgeous boy is still looking for his forever home! He is a purebred lab from a local breeder.

Adopted! This is Skip. Skip is an 11 month old, purebred black Labrador Retriever currently waiting for his new family! He is from a local breeder. Skip is a total sweetheart and doing great in foster with other dogs, and children. He is totally housetrained, doing well in a crate, and very anxiously waiting for his forever family!!. us if you are interested in Skip! 505/362-0331

Skip sitting like a good boy at an adoption event!

Adopted! Boe is a beautiful two and a half year old neutered male lab who was heartbroken in the city shelter. His two legged dad died and he and his packmate ended up at the shelter. We have a wonderful foster who is taking care of him and working with him. Boe is a big, super affectionate, little bit fluffy, happy boy who is just waiting for a family of his own to love him. For more information on Boe please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Meet Ranger. Ranger ran out of time at the Las Vegas shelter and is on his way to Luvin Labs. He is approximately 3 years old and wonderful with other dogs. He loves to play and really just wants his very own person that will love him and whom he can love in return. Ranger needs a foster or forever home. He does great with other dogs, does well on a leash, sits like a pro and as you’ll see by the video can be very convincing at a hot dog stand! Please give us a call if you’d like to help by fostering or adopting this very deserving boy at 505) 362-0331.

Adopted! Sweet Cheyenne’s dad is having to move out of the country and he’s heartbroken to give her up. Here’s what he says about his special girl: Cheyenne is the best dog ever. She is a little hyper at first but does fine once she’s familiar. Completely house trained has never chewed on a single piece of furniture or carpet in her life and never goes to the bathroom in the house. Gets along with dogs big and small doesn’t show any signs of aggression, in fact she never has shown any signs of aggression in her entire life and doesn’t even bark at other dogs when there yapping at her & really doesn’t bark hardly ever, it’s crazy. Gets along with every person, has a strong tail wag but is otherwise great with kids and at the very most will give them a slobbery affectionate kiss. Doesn’t mess with trash or even eat food if you leave it on the table and leave the room, it’s insane, you could leave bacon on the table and take a shower and it would be there when you got back she might be interested in it but won’t eat it. Is just the happiest dog ever and looks happy every minute of the day ,therefore it’s impossible to be bummed out around her. Loves long walks and is perfectly fine with sleeping on the floor or on a doggie bed. Such an amazing dog she really would quickly, if not instantly, be an irreplaceable member of the family or companion to a single dog owner. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like information on fostering or adopting Cheyenne.

 Look at this face!

Adopted! Bowie is safe and now in boarding with Luvin Labs. Bowie is a purebred yellow lab that is approximately 2 years old, very sweet and loving, and looking for a foster or forever home. He was happy to sit in all the girls laps and give kisses yesterday when he went to our vet. We sure would like this goofy boy to find a home soon, so please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 for more information on Bowie.

Forever home with her forever foster!! Meet Peyton. Peyton is in Albuquerque from Ruidoso where she ran out of time. She is a 1 1/2 year old chocolate lab girl! She LOVES other dogs, squeaky toys, pets, and playing.  She is great on a leash, and loves people! Peyton is in Albuquerque waiting for her forever family! If you’d like to meet her, please call 505/362-0331.   3/22/11 Update from Peyton’s foster mom … “Peyton is a playful little 45 lb girl! She loves to run around with her favorite toy or bone and show off for you. She will follow you wherever you go. She likes other dogs, kids and likes to play chase with my two cats. Most of the time she can be found sleeping right by your feet. She knows not to get on furniture or beds.  She is potty trained and is gaining weight to become the perfect dog  for  your house. We are working on leash training;  she gets a little excited and likes to pull for the first five minutes. She enjoys the dog park and is just a great pal!”  Peyton has been diagnosed as heartworm positive.  We are currently going to put her through the treatment so she has her health as well as a forever home to look forward to! Please help us to help Peyton have her much needed heartworm treatment?

Adopted! Camille first came to our attention with a potential family who adopted her. She did great with their kiddos, walks well on a leash and loves to play fetch. She needs a home with only one other dog, preferably an alpha male, and people willing to work with her and give her a chance at learning to be loved. She is a beautiful black lab who deserves another chance at her forever home.

She is currently in foster and just waiting for her forever home! For more information on Camille, now Cate at her foster moms, please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Meet Bear! He is in foster in Albuquerque. He was just treated for heartworm and is doing great! from his Texas fosters … “Bear is a very well mannered dog, about 5 years old. He has not been anxious or ill-mannered even with a rather detailed bath, in fact, he’s very intelligent and good natured. The kids all love him! We have three other dogs and three cats and he is respecting their space. I would definitely keep this dog if my wife would let me! Despite his size he would likely do well in an apartment…really!” For more information on this handsome fellow please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Camille is a sweet 4 month old pup on her way up here from Texas sometime in the next few weeks. She’s a houndy lab, a lab with a bit of hound for those adorable wrinkles and lovely ears. She’s a good girl, and already knows sit and is spending her time in doggie daycare waiting for her foster or forever family! Is that you?? For more information on sweet Camille please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Sherman’s family had financial trouble so they just opened the door and let this sweet boy go … he luckily wandered into a wonderful women’s house who worked hard to find his former owners, and eventually, reluctantly, surrendered him to the Valencia Shelter. He is now safe and in foster in the Los Lunas area. from his foster mom … “Sherman is a wonderful, well behaved boy. He’s about 3-4 years old, around 70 pounds, has perfect house manners and sits like a champ for treats. He does well with his four legged foster sisters. Looking for a perfectly behaved family dog? Look no further … Sherman is here! For more information please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Here’s Hanna. Hanna loves people and will fetch anything that you want to throw for her for as long as you want to throw it. Hanna is in foster waiting for her forever home and doing great! She knows how to sit, shake and does great with other dogs, big and small. Hanna also is doing well with the foster’s small son! She looks chunky in her shelter picture but she’s not overweight at all. She does need a bit of work on the leash, I think she’s just a little rusty. She is a sweet sweet dog that is just looking for her forever home. She doesn’t bark but she will talk to you and loves to remind you that it’s dinner time. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 to meet this sweet girl.

Adopted! My name is Ebony and I am spayed 9-month-old Labrador Mix. I was adopted from the City of Albuquerque Dog Pound. I am approximately 50 lbs and have all my shots up to date. I really enjoy playing catch, playing in the water and sleeping in the sun. I know how to sit and stay on command. I am very outgoing and enjoy tummy rubs. My family finds itself unable to care for me, so I’m looking for a new home. Please call 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet me…Ebony.

I see you…

Adopted! Dawn is one of Mary’s Litter … right around 12 weeks old and waiting for her forever home. Her eyes are hazel with a blue cast, they will lighten up to amber colored like mama Mary’s. Dawn is doing great in foster and loves her new favorite toy, a teddy bear. For more information on adopting Dawn please call 505/362-0331.

Play time  : )

Sleepy time!!

Adopted! Katie is a beautiful black lab saved out of a kill shelter in New Mexico by a loving family intending  to find her a loving home.  She is around 8 months old. Katie is a great little girl, very affectionate and seems to attach quickly.  She walks on a leash very well, appears to be housebroken but does need to be watched… she’s still young. She will whine when she needs to go but it might take her a bit to find the right spot. Katie rides in car very well. She is gentle when taking a treat and shows no sign of food aggression.  She will be a loyal companion and is quite the tail wager. For more information on Katie please call 505/362-0331.

Please watch Katie’s slide show by clicking here

Adopted! Fancy is a lovely, fully vetted, perfectly aged 3 year old yellow Labrador Retriever. She’s right around 60 pounds and rides well in a car, get’s along great with other dogs, and is currently in foster in the Albuquerque area after being abandonded by her owner down south. This sweet girl is very friendly and absolutely loves people. Her favorite thing is to sit by her humans so they can pet her or just touch her. For more information on Fancy please call 505/362-0331.

Fancy and foster dad … it’s better to chew a bone ON your peoples lap : )

Adopted Macy is safe and in rescue. She is a 30 pound black lab mix pup who is around 6 months old. Macy loves other dogs, is great with cats and good with children. For more information on helping Macy please email pawsclawsnm@gmail.com

Adopted!  Yeah Buddy! This is Buddy. Buddy is a 6 year old yellow Labrador Retriever that was pulled out of Rio Rancho animal control and is now safe with Luvin Labs in foster. He’s looking for a forever home. He is a tad on the chunky side, so he’ll be on a diet while in our care. Our volunteer had this to say about Buddy: what a great dog. He was surrendered to the shelter because he gets afraid during thunderstorms and tries to get away from the noise. There are so many things that you can do about storm fear, it’s a real shame that he had to end up on death row. Buddy is an amazing dog and it took me about 30 seconds to fall in love with him. He walks great on a leash, loves to ride in the car, loves kids, loves other dogs…in fact he was saying goodbye to all the dogs on his row as we walked out by putting his nose up to each of their cages. I can’t say enough about this dog and the family that adopts him will end up with a great family member. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to adopt this wonderful dog.

Update from his fosters (and his new adopted family) :  Buddy is all that is described above and more…except he isn’t afraid of thunderstorms!  He’s perfect.  And he is dropping weight because of twice a day walks and intermittent games of fetch!  We can hardly wait to get him in shape so he can go hiking with us in the mountains.  What a love.

Adopted! Please meet pretty Dutchess, she’s a flatcoat retriever mix pup around 8 months old, a close cousin to the lab. She was in big time danger in Artesia Animal Control but one of our wonderful advocates down there was able to get her out safely and transported to us.  She is now doing wonderfully in her new foster home. If you like to learn more about Dutchess, please give us a call at 505/362-0331. Update from Dutchess‘ foster mom … “Duchess is a very good loving girl. She’s quite, respectful and very sweet.. she is house trained but might have an accident once in a blue moon.. she does well with her step brothers Jasper & Charlie, loves to play and start tug awar with Jasper. She would be a good second addition to your home. She loves to be outside! She will make her way into your heart as your new best friend. She does well on a leash and stays just by your side. Duchess is waiting on a new loving home and she hopes it can be yours!! :o) ”

Adopted! Mike and Mitzy. These two big beauties were found running around the Chisolm Trail area of Moriarty on 3/22/11. They are beautiful, adult black labs; one male and one female who look to be around 5 or 6 years old. The male is not neutered, and neither one of them was wearing collars. They are friendly and are missing their home. If these are your dogs, you know who they belong to, or you would be interested adopting them please call the shelter at 505- 832-9597.

Adopted! From Leah’s foster mom: Leah is a sweet girl. She’s on the smaller side, and quite thin so we’ll be working on getting some weight on her. She’s doing great with my other dogs but really loves people. She is a first class snuggler and loves nothing more than to be with her humans. We’ll be working on learning some basic commands and just settling into a family. She’s already learned the dog door, and sleeps the whole night through without needing to go outside. And so far there have been no accidents in the house. Leah is just a loving girl with the silkiest fur and ears. She’s waiting for her forever family.

This is Leah. Leah is in Albuquerque and safe in her foster home. She is a 1 year old black lab. She sits, listens to her humans, and walks well on a leash. For more information on Leah, please call us at 505) 362-0331.

Adopted! Koda is a beautiful, full lab, with a beautiful head and personality.  She is family friendly, and loves to run and play in the yard.  She especially enjoys playing in water, whether a small pool in her space, or going to the river and swimming.  She has been to some behavioral training and knows sit, stay, and fetch.  She is housebroken and enjoys being outside.  She is not a barker.  She is still a puppy, 9 months, so does like to pick up whatever is on the floor for her to chew.  She loves children, cats, other dogs, and has always been friendly.  Please help us by finding a new, home for her where she can blossom. For more information on Koda please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Bradley was saved from the gas chamber in a Dallas shelter and is now safely in foster in Albuquerque. He is approximately 2 years old, big boned, has that wonderful big box lab head and loves to play.  He is such a happy boy which is amazing considering his rough start. He is very polite, walks well on a leash, is great with other dogs, and just a love with beautiful amber eyes. From his foster mom … “Bradley is a very laid back, sweet natured, happy-go-lucky kinda lab (around 2 years old).  I would describe him as a “mellow yellow”, who’s happiest being near his people.  However, he does enjoy playing with his designated toys. He is easily corrected when doing something he shouldn’t. He is great with my two cats, and just watches with minimal curiosity. He has rarely barked, and that’s usually when he’s having a friendly game of wrestling with my 2 year female lab. They have bonded very quickly, so he would do well with another canine friend.  He interacts wonderfully with my 6 year old son, who always likes to lay right on him.  Bradley’s met strangers, men, women, kids, been to pet stores, the vet, and all with a very friendly disposition and tail wagging. He seems to be a very polite walker on the leash, and is good with heeling and stopping. We’re also testing the waters with him; we have a kiddy pool in our yard, but so far he’s chosen to just take drinks from it.  I think my lab will end up giving him a lesson or two on cooling off from the heat!  Overall, he’s just the sweetest, easiest, big boy lab, who’s integrated into our family with extreme ease. Bradley has A LOT of potential and will make someone a wonderful companion.” Please give us a call about Bradley if you’d like to give this sweet boy a wonderful home 505) 362-0331.

Nap time with foster sister Nilla : )

 Adopted! Pepper, Cayenne’s sister, is currently in foster with Luvin’ Labs. She’s 18 months old and a very sweet loving girl! For more information on meeting sweet Pepper please call us at 505/362-0331

Adopted! My name is SCRAPPY and I am a neutered male, brown Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Aug 04, 2011. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year. I have been at the shelter since Aug 04, 2011. For more information on Scrappy, please call Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at 505) 768-1975 and ask about animal id A1609370.

SAFE!!! Please help Beau find a good home with a big yard! He is a really sweet dog. He weighs about 80 lbs, about 2-3 years old! ***ARTESIA ANIMAL CONTROL IS OVER CAPACITY WITH ANIMALS AND THEY NEED TO BE RESCUED OR ADOPTED ASAP!! PLEASE call us at 575-703-7297 if you have questions or are interested in adopting!! TIME IS CRITICAL!!***

Adopted! Ronnie is a beautiful black lab girl who is in foster in the Albuquerque area. She does great with other dogs, is housetrained, cratetrained, and LOVES water! For more information on adopting sweet Ronnie please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Update from her foster mom: Lexie is just a beautiful dog. Her coloring is quite striking, although sadly her tail was docked somewhere along the way. She’s on the smaller side, walks pretty well on a leash although she does like to be out in front, and gets along great with other dogs. She loves to run around the backyard with the rest of the pack, although she does get a bit scared when they all try to jump on her while playing, but she doesn’t get aggressive at all, just runs into the house. She figured out the dog door in a matter of seconds. She’s house trained and likes nothing more than to sit next to her people on the couch or lay at their feet. She already knows sit and I think she’ll be pretty easy to train. She very much wants to do the right thing and will watch for queues on how she should behave. I think she’d be great in a home with another dog, she gets along with males and females, she seems quite smitten with my 15 month old male puppy. She’s a total sweetheart that just needs her forever home.

Today at Fetchapalloza we met Lexie, an owner surrender to an over full shelter who had today to find a home, she didn’t. Lexie, a lab mix with rottie markings, looked very sad in her crate, her legs shaking. I bent down to see her and she put her paw on my hand through the cage (big heart gulp). We were informed by the shelter staff that she was an owner surrender, the neighbors dogs kept jumping into her yard, and she barked, so off she went to a high kill shelter. She’s as sweet as pie, loves to just sit by you and lean up against you. Lexie is good on a leash, great with the other dogs we ran into at the crazy event, sits great in the car but got a bit scared as to where we were going (can you blame her?) Lexie appears to be housebroken, is smaller, around 55 pounds, is 2 years old, and is just waiting for her forever home while she is safe in boarding in Albuquerque. For more information on adopting sweet Lexie, please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Sunshine is one of Mary’s pups.  She is very friendly and outgoing.  Sunshine loves to swim and play in the water.  She loves other dogs, cats, and especially toys.  Sunshine is crate trained and is doing great with house training.  She is 3+ months old and growing so fast.  She loves walking and is doing well with the leash.  This little girl is so sweet and beautiful.  She is very light in color and has gorgeous light aqua eyes (which will probably turn gold like her mother’s).  If you are interested in adopting this sweet little girl please call 505-362-0331.

Adopted! Coco was found at the abandoned ball field in Dixon (60 miles north of Santa Fe) by some walkers. This was on July  27^th. He was happy to jump in their car and go home, where he immediately went into the house and made himself at home on one of the beds. Unfortunately, he chased one of the cats (who scratched his eye) and had to come to the Dixon Animal Protection Society.  He is about 3 to 4 years old, has been neutered, dew claws removed, knows to sit and lie down and loves jumping in the car for a ride.  He knows to sit for treats. Coco is wonderful with the other dogs at the shelter—he is not very interested in them, but wants to be with any person who is around. Coco is very calm and extremely “laid back.”  He was micro chipped, but the membership had run out and we are unable to find his initial people.  We did find out his name and he responds to it.  He is very well trained and  in need of a family—probably no cats. We cannot keep him indefinitely at DAPS, so  are very anxious to find him a person or persons. I know he will attach himself to person, as that is what he seems to need most.  The other dogs here want to play, but he only “has eyes” for a human. He shows no signs of abuse or aggression and is very well trained. He is definitely used to being in the house. Please call the Dixon Animal Protection Society at 505-579-4608, or email them at daps@cybermesa.com to meet Coco.

Adopted! Rowdy and Bandit are 5 year old brothers, a bonded pair who were surrendered to the Garland Animal Shelter in Texas where they were saved  by Texas Collie Rescue and a fabulous group of volunteers moments before being put to sleep.  They are currently being fostered near Arlington by a loving family and can be transported once we have an approved home.  From their foster mama … “Rowdy has a stoic personality; he is also skin and bones.  He was not really into food for the first 12 hours, but has discovered how much he does like to eat.  I have decided to provide him more calories than would normally be given because I think Bandit has been stealing his food for a long time.  Right now, we have a routine where Rowdy gets extra crunchy rations, and Bandit gets pets and love.  Both are happy with the arrangement. These guys are amazing!  Even after their ordeal, I asked them to sit, and Rowdy had the focus to retain a sit stay within 10 minutes of entering our home.  Bandit complied, but was anxious and went to pacing shortly afterward.  They have been worked with in the past.  They REALLY like each other, and I am of the opinion that they should not under any circumstances be separated.  They comfort each other - you can see it. Bandit is the quintessential lab: big, goofy, loving, and intelligent.  Rowdy is more laid back but will still come to you for love.  Both like to follow you around the house.  They wanted to see what was going on when I was in the shower this morning. They gave their entire affection from the first moment they met us.  I do not see bonding to be an issue at all with whoever they end up with. They are going to be a wonderful addition to a family!”  For more information on Rowdy and Bandit please call 505/362-0331

Crunchy Time!  (Dinner time, hello!!!)

Adopted! Meet Bowen, a beautiful 2-3 year old cream colored yellow labrador retriever. Bowen is a very sweet young boy who LOVES water and is incredibly intrigued by birds. The picture above is of him watching a bird fly overhead! He is currently in Albuquerque in boarding after being saved from a high kill shelter. He does well on a leash, sits for treats that he takes with a soft mouth, does great in a car and is very social with other dogs. For more information on fostering or adopting Bowen please call 505/362-0331. Update from Bowen’s foster mom … “Bowen, our new yellow lab furbaby, is a very nice boy. He is very well mannered and totally “potty trained”. Bowden is very easy to include in our family activities…..he is a “go with the flow” kind of guy. He rarely barks and seems to be totally infiatuated  with birds. Bowen loves running in our backyard and jumping in the large doggie pool. He responds well to “lovies” and never wants me to stop. He will be happy to find his “forever home”. Some family will be very lucky to have this fine boy in their family.”

Adopted! Meet Samantha. Samantha is an adorable 4 month old chocolate lab that is now safe in foster after being pulled out of Artesia. From her foster mom: Samantha is a total puppy, interested in everything, just wants to run around and play with my other dogs. She loves the kiddy pool and jumps in and out of it. We’re working on all the basics, house training, crate training, learning some basic commands. She learned the dog door in only a few minutes. She’s getting the hang of sit. She still needs some work on how to take treats nicely, but only because she gets so excited. She likes riding in the car but isn’t too fond of the leash. Best of all, she loves to snuggle in your lap and with my other dogs. I think she’s going to be a good size lab based on the how long her legs are and the size of her feet. She’s just a sweetheart and has the prettiest face and hazel eyes. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 for more information on Samantha.

Adopted! She may only have three legs but she flies like the wind. Monique is housebroken and crate trained. She still needs some training in manners and when not playing with my other lab or sleeping, she is chewing (a true lab puppy). She should go to a home with another active dog as playing is her passion. Friendly to people she knows but can be wary of strangers or strange places. Monique recently (June 12th ish) lost her left hind leg due to being hit by a car but has made a complete adjustment. She is in foster through the City. She is spayed, microchipped, had all her shots and a heartworm test. She will come with the first year’s City license.  For more information on Monique please call Fran at:  884-3516

Forever home with his forever foster Fred, now his forever family! Thanks Fred!!

Check out Maximus’ YouTube debut … our Soccer Dog!

 Adopted!  Maximus is a big handsome athletic boy who enjoys playing soccer. He can dribble a soccer ball down the field, bounce it off his head, or catch one in his mouth. When not playing soccer, he is chasing and catching tennis balls. He relates very well to other dogs and loves being with people. He likes going to new places and rides very well in a vehicle. He is house trained to use a doggie door and sleeps quietly all night in the bedroom. Maximus is approximately 4 years old, coal black thick hair, with a small white spot on his chest and some white on his two rear paws. He would do very well with an active family with children or other friendly dogs. For more information on adding Maximus to your family please call 505/362-0331

Cuddle time, he’s actually sitting on top of Alexa’s legs!

Adopted! Petey is an adorable yellow lab mix that is in danger at the Socorro Animal Shelter. He is only 2 months old and really needs a home and a family that will love him. Please call the shelter at 575) 838-3103 and ask about animal id 13724997 for more information on Petey.

Adopted!  Meet Chantilly, a beautiful little labrador retriever/retriever mix who is about 4 months old. Poor girl has had a rough start to her life … she’s skinny as all get out and appears to be missing her left eye. She LOVES to cuddle, appears quite submissive, but is always wagging her tail. Let’s find Chantilly a perfect home forever? For more information on her please call 505/362-0331.

Update from  foster:  We’ve only had Chantilly for a short time, but I can tell you, she is one amazing puppy.  She is quiet, loves to be near her people, and so far has shown us that she is house trained.  While she tends to be on the shy side and just wants to please you , she is a typical curious pup.   She would love another dog to play with who doesn’t mind her puppy ways.  While most labs have to watch their waistline, Chantilly enjoys eating whatever she wants at least until she gains some much needed weight.

Adopted! Blackjack is a 3 year old sweetheart lab that’s currently in foster in Albuquerque saved literally on the day he was due to be put to sleep because of over crowding. From his foster dad … “Blackjack is a beautiful, big black 3-4 year old lab who’s looking for a forever home where he’ll get lots of love and affection.  This gentle giant loves nothing more than sitting near his people and getting lots and lots of love.  He gets along very well with our 3 other dogs, and is super gentle with our two children, letting them hug and love on him as much as they want.  He’s got a gentle loving expression in his eyes that tells you immediately he wants nothing more than to be loved.  He especially loves lying on his doggie bed- he’ll lie there quietly for hours.  Blackjack is house trained as well as crate trained.  He does not jump up, does well on leash and knows sit.  We are working other commands such as lie down.  This sweet boy is going to make some lucky person a very loving loyal companion and would make a great family dog.    ”For more information please call 505/362-0331

Foster mom says this is Blackjack’s signature pose!!

Adopted! Otto is approximately 6 months old. He weighs 50 pounds. He has the most beautiful hazel eyes and a soft chocolate coat with a bit of curl on his back. Otto is housebroken and is crate trained. He has no aggression with food or other dogs. I haven’t observed any bad habits at all. Otto is playful and energetic, but not destructive. He is very good on leash and LOVES his walks and hiking. Otto loves kids, all dogs, and cats. He has a wonderful disposition! Otto is loving, loyal, very affectionate, and loves to cuddle. He is not fearful and doesn’t appear to have ever been abused. His former owners were good to him and loved him very much. Otto will make a wonderful addition to any family. Please call 505-362-0331 if you are interested in adopting Otto.

Adopted! Willie is the regal statesman…..he is quiet, friendly, beautiful and a bit lazy. He is quiet and obedient. He prefers to sit at your feet on a blanket and nap. He is not hyper, doesn’t have any great desire to run around and play (although he does like his walk) and he is great about waiting to be “allowed” to go out to do his “business”. We even let him “play” with a 3lb puppy and he was gentle as a mother dog with his new friend! He is simply the best guy! He is BIG, taller than a lot of labs and has great big feet to match. He loves to go for rides in the car too! Willie would make a loyal family dog or great friend for anyone. He doesn’t mind being left alone, has no separation anxiety and really likes MEN! This is a wonderful dog, not a hyper, jumpy lab at all.  Content to crawl in a crate and nap. Email to adopt Willie! quaycountyanimals@yahoo.com

Sisters : )

Pretty Emily

Lucky Ella is going home. Emily is still looking for her forever family. Maybe that’s you?

Emily (adopted) and Ella (adopted) are four month old girls who ran out of time at the Valencia Shelter and were pulled by a wonderful volunteer there. Emily is doing great in foster, and gets along well with the other foster dogs.  For more information on meeting Emily and opening up your home to this beautiful girl, please call 505/362-0331. 5/12/11 update from her foster mom … “Emily is more independent and adventuresome then her sister Ella. She likes to be inside near me and sits really well. She is curious and likes to do her own thing (she likes to bark at the cats).

Adopted! Beau is a purebred chocolate Labrador Retreiver in immediate danger at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad. He is one gorgeous boy! We sure would like to see him find a home quickly. Please call the shelter at 575) 885-5769 and ask about animal id 13660434 for more information.

Adopted! This is Finn and Finn was pulled out of the Clovis Animal Shelter by our wonderful Dion in the nick of time. He was one of the lucky ones. Our little Finn will be coming to Albuquerque on Saturday and will need a foster or forever home as soon as possible. He appears to be a purebred yellow lab, under a year old, gets along great with other dogs, is a goofy, loving boy and will probably be a good sized lab when all grown up. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you can help us out with Finn.

Adopted! Hi everyone. My name is Penelope and I’m a female, tan Labrador Retreiver mix available currently in boarding in Albuquerque. The good folks at Luvin’ Labs saved me when I ran out of time at the shelter. I’m about 1 year and 6 months old. I’m trying to be so good in my picture as you can see. Maybe you’d like to come and meet me? If so, please call 505/362-0331

Thanks so much Nancy and Ivy for giving Davey & Stevie the time to find his forever home! Happy home Davey & Stevie!

Adopted! Destiny is a black lab girl who had a litter a while ago, poor thing she’s still a pup around a year.  She’s doing great in her temporary home. This sweet girl came wandering into a families yard out in Los Lunas. They are trying to keep her out of the shelter, but are running out of time. We need to find a foster or home for her as soon as possible. To help sweet Destiny please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! This is Madison. Madison is a chocolate Labrador Retriever that ran out of time at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad. This girl is so happy in her picture at the shelter, she must of known she’d be safe with Luvin’ Labs. Madison is around 10 months old, GREAT with other dogs, loves people, and is just waiting for her forever home! For more information on Madison please call 505) 362-0331.

Madison (right) and foster brother Bentley!

Adopted! My name is CARLIE and I am a spayed female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Jul 19, 2011. The shelter thinks I am about 11 months old. I have been at the shelter since Jul 19, 2011. For more information on Carlie, please call Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at 505) 768-197 and ask about animal id A1606265.

Our little Rigby went to her forever home with another rescue. Meet our sweet little girl Rigby!  Can you believe this sweet little baby was dumped off the side of a highway in Artesia, NM with her mom to fend for themselves and dodge all the traffic and worry about all the coyotes?  It was pretty scary out there for them and Rigby and her sweet mom were trying to find safety when a nice person picked them up and brought them to Artesia Animal Control to get them out of harm’s way.  As it turns out, Mom found her way to a no-kill rescue group and left the pound for her new life but little Rigby was left behind and had to get out of the pound fast so thankfully the very kind people at Luvin Labs made room for this sweet little baby and got her off death row, but now she needs your help to find her forever home!  Are you the perfect, forever home for this sweet girl who has already been through so much in her short life? Rigby is a 6 to 8 week old, female border collie/lab/English setter mix of sorts….whatever her mix, she is one darling girl! Her mom appeared to be a border collie/English setter/English pointer mix and we’re just not sure what daddy is, maybe a lab/border collie mix too.   We think she will be a medium to large dog.  Did we mention that this little girl is super friendly with lots of personality??  We promise she’ll steal your heart…it will be love at first sight!  She is so excited to find a home of her very own and be on her way to a new start and new life…she’s told us she can’t wait to give lots of puppy kisses (which we all know are the very best) and find the love of a family of her own and maybe even get some new toys to play with!  She already enjoys playing and belly rubs and is eager to just be a fun loving puppy! Please consider adopting Rigby today and giving her the second chance she so deserves!!! Please call us at (505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet this adorable pup.

Adopted! Stoney is a one year old, Labrador Retriever Mix. He was found in Clovis, in the desert. He was very thin, sick and pitiful looking. He was obviously dumped out there, and left to die. This boy is a true survivor. The woman, who took him into her home, cared for him and began his journey towards full recovery; contacted Great Dane Rescue and we agreed to be the second step. He came to us, in need of medical attention, food and TLC. He is recuperating in an excellent foster home and is doing very well. We have discovered he is potty trained, and gets along well with other dogs and cats too! Several dogs have come through this rescue, in bad shape. We are always amazed by their ability to forgive. This dog gives new meaning to the word, resilient. He lets his foster Mommy know every day, how grateful he is. Dogs like Stoney are rare. He’s a sweet, smart, handsome guy, who is looking better every day. He would make an excellent addition to any family. He will most definitely remember where he came from and appreciate the lucky adopter who takes him in and completes the full circle he has earned and deserves. For more information on Stoney, please contact the Great Dane Rescue of El Paso at www.gdrescueep.org.

Adopted! This is Zoey. Zoey is a purebred black Labrador Retriever in danger at the Rio Rancho animal control. She is an owner surrender and has been available for adoption since July 9. She is 2 years old, very friendly, good with kids and housebroken. Her family was using her as a breeding dog and apparently was finished with her as they left her at the shelter to hope and pray that a new family will see her as a potential new family member. Please call the shelter at 505) 891-5075 and ask about animal id C11-1077 for more information on Zoey. If you should stop up there to visit her, she was put in the quarantine section because they had no open cages, they are very full. Please ask if she’s still there because she just may be out of the normal runs. She won’t get seen until room opens up in the normal dog cages.

 Adopted! Tami is a very young 9 year old pretty girl who lost her home when her dad had to move into an assisted living place. Tami LOVES her walks and is a quite active for a lady her age. She’s house trained, does well on a leash, gets along great with other dogs, and is very well behaved. Tami knows all of her basic commands and is just waiting for her forever home. Tami is about as sweet as they come! For more information on Tami please call 505/362-0331. Update from the foster mom and dad:  ”Tami is a great inside dog.  She has found her “special place” in the house beside the bed and can be found there most of the time.  She loves to explore the yard without digging, chewing, or destroying.  One of her favorite things to do is supervise the kitchen activities.  She sits politely watching all that goes on…no counter surfing here.  Her table manners are impeccable.  She sits and waits, then eats slowly and politely.  On the leash, she is eager the first couple of minutes, but then settles in.  She loves her mom and her sibling sister already, but to be honest, she’s a “daddy’s girl”.”

Retained by owner with a bit of assistance from Dawhoo’s Fun … Kenai is a sweet purebred 8 year old yellow lab. Kenai (pronounced Keen-i) is an Alaskan name (Kenai peninsula, river and town).  He was 8 years old the end of May. He is playful and loves to retrieve tennis balls. He loves to chew on things but chews most toys up quickly. Tennis balls last longer, he usually walks around with one in his mouth.  He loves to be around people and is easy going. He is very non-aggressive.  He has been a house dog his whole life but also loves to be outside.  When given the opportunity to be out in the yard that is where he likes to hang out. Kenai loves water, any time he can go swimming he is there. When you are home, he wants to be with you. He will follow you around the house and lay at your feet when you sit down.  He enjoys car rides.  He is friendly with children and even if they climb on him or pull at his tail he does nothing. I think at this time in his life they maybe be a bit annoying, but he will not do anything to stop them other than leave. For more information on adopting this perfect gentleman, Kenai, please call 505/362-0331

Adopted!  Sienna is a beautiful female chocolate lab puppy found wandering as a stray.  She’s currently in her “hold time” waiting to see if anyone claims her but we’d sure love to find her a home to go to when she’s done! For more information on a little bit of chocolate please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! This is Eli. Eli is a handsome neutered chocolate Labrador Retriever that is now in a loving foster home with the Luvin’ Labs family. This sweet boy is about 4 years old and has been treated for heartworms.  If you may be interested in giving him a forever home, give us a call at 505/ 362-0331. Let’s help this beautiful boy have his well deserved second chance at a forever home?  ”He is active, however not in a crazy way and he’s very interested in everything. Not aggressive towards other dogs, just curious. Seems to like your lap! Mild mannered, easy going.” Let’s give this great boy a chance?? Update from his foster mom…” Eli is resting comfortably after receiving his first 2 heartworm treatments.  He is a little tired and sore but maintains his sweet, loving disposition.  Eli loves to be with you and wags his tail all the time.  He appears to be housebroken and is crate trained.  He doesn’t bark and loves to sleep quietly beside you with his head in your lap.  Eli is a smaller male and weighs 63 pounds.  He has very nice manners and is a very happy, gentle boy.  Eli is extremely sociable and gets along great with other dogs and cats.  He is a wonderful boy and is just waiting for a loving family to adopt him.”

Bentley (left) and foster sister Madison

Adopted! Hi folks … Bentley is a beautiful chocolate lab that came in from the Valencia shelter. He’s about a 10 months old, and is now foster with Luvin’ Labs. Bentley is great with other dogs, beautiful, doing great on house training and leash training (yes he still walks like a puppy!) and LOVES water!  Please give us a call at 505/362-0331 if you’d like to help us by fostering Bentley.

From Bentley’s foster:  Bentley is just a big sweetheart.  He is all puppy and wants nothing more than to be a lap dog and your best buddy.  He is house trained, crate trained, gets along great with other dogs, and loves the water, and REALLY loves to play!

Adopted! This is Travolta. This beautiful boy was saved from a shelter where he ran out of time and came in fromDallas. According to his Texas fosters that helped rescue him, he is very well behaved and knows some basic commands. He gets along great with other dogs, is fairly calm and mellow, LOVES water, and is supposed to be just stunning. They nicknamed him Tugboat, because he loved swimming with his foster dad and pulling him through their pool. We’re sure he’s going to make a great family member. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to adopt Travolta. From his Albuquerque foster … “He is definitely house trained and he does not get out of the pool until he is good and wet.  He is the sweetest dog in the world though. Just wants to swim and “hang with the homies”, that is his calling in life. Just a great dog. If I we didn’t have our other dogs, he’d be my choice,  Just a great dog!”

Cute Travolta at his foster house

Swimming makes ya TIRED!!

Dinner time yet??

Update: with the help of some of our friends, we’re hoping to pull little JD tomorrow out of the shelter. He’ll probably be up to Albuquerque on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. We’ll need to find a foster for him quickly. Please give us a call if you can help us out with JD. Our volunteer down in El Paso tells us that JD is a wonderful big boy, smart, energetic but not hyper, good natured with a sweet disposition. What a wonderful labby boy!

Hi all … please help us to help this sweet young boy? We are the only hope he has of finding a home, and at LIFE. How many of us today have had the opportunity to save just one life? To impact a caring, feeling, loving creature with the capacity to love? Don’t you think JD deserves a chance?

This sweet boy is scheduled to be pts on Monday. He is down at the shelter in El Paso. We are the only lab rescue in New Mexico and currently have no room, no options and no place for sweet JD to go … can you please help? He needs an immediate foster or forever home. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you can help.

These puppies deserve to be in a home, not a cage.

Both puppies adopted! These two gorgeous black lab puppies were found by animal control in Tucumcari. They are approximately 9 to 10 weeks old. We do not know if they are males or females, but please email quaycountyanimals@yahoo.com if you’d like more information on these two.

Adopted! Ben is a 65 pound, neutered black lab, about 1-2 years old and is up to date on his shots. He was saved from the Tucumcari pound and is now in foster in Taos. He is a wonderful boy and very handsome! He loves water and going for hikes. Ben is housebroken, well behaved, sits and shakes hands. He is a very special boy that deserves a home and family of his own. For more information on Gentle Ben, please call Janet at 575) 737-0904 or 575) 770-1629 or email JLFishie@aol.com.

Adopted! Hi my name is Cody. I am a purebred chocolate lab and will be 2 years old on August 28th. I am a friendly, playful and loyal boy.  I love to hike and swim and am naturally very happy. I am very affectionate. I love people but do not like another male dog in the household with me. I get along with female dogs just fine, but if there is a dominate male dog living with me, I may feel tension. Therefore, I’d love to go to a family where I will be the only dog or with another friendly female dog. I love attention and am obedient to my family. I will be your No. 1 fan and cheer you up. I am AkC registered and all of my shots are up to date. I am from a loving family who cares about me deeply, but they can’t keep me because I couldn’t get along with another older male dog (15 year old lab mix), even though I get along with the female dog perfectly fine and love my family. I want to go to my next loving family where people take good care of me and genuinely love me. Please take me home, I will be a wonderful addition to you and your family. My mom is moving out of state in 10 days, and If I don’t get adopted I will have no place to go. Please take me home and love me. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet Cody.

Adopted!  This is Bear. Bear is a black Labrador Retriever who is now safe with Luvin’ Labs. He is around 5-7 years old (the vet will tell us more) and sweet as all getout … here’s an update from his foster mom … “Who is Bear?  It’s clear that he was named after the bear, Gentle Ben, cause that’s our Bear in a nutshell: gentle and noble.  He came to us quite a bit thinner than he should be, but has a healthy appetite.  Bear doesn’t jump up on you, doesn’t take toys or food from other animals, and is willing to share his toys with other animals.  He likes to retrieve a tennis ball and watching his gazelle-like gait is a sight to behold.  As hungry as he is, he showed total respect for this cook’s time and space in the kitchen while preparing the people’s meal, and it was clear he wanted a scrap or two after supper yet he laid back at a respectful distance. Bear was great with three yapping, anxious chihuashuas — just wagging his tail hoping they would stop scolding him and join in a play game! This is a report after 4 hours of having Bear in our home; I am sure as he becomes more secure that he is home that he will reveal more charming characteristics. For more information on Bear please cal Luvin’ Labs at 505/362-0331

Adopted! Meet Easten. Easten is now safe in a loving foster home after he ran out of time at the shelter in Carlsbad. This big, goofy teddy bear is a purebred chocolate lab and is about 3 years old. He loves children, loves the water (good lab) and loves to go for rides in the car. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to make this loving and deserving boy a part of your family.

Update from Easten’s foster mom: Easten hasn’t one aggressive bone in his big, beautiful, chocolate body.  When I walked him around our neighborhood, full of dogs barking, he didn’t even notice or care.  He does need some training on the leash, however, he was very responsive to correction.  He ignores my two cats, seems house trained, sleeps well in his crate at night, or just in my room on a doggie bed.  He LOVES water and toys.  He will fetch and retrieve until you are worn out!  He knew exactly where my Lab’s “toy box” was, and hasn’t bothered any of our other things.  He is also GREAT with kids.  I have a 6 year old son, who has definitely met his match with energy level.  Easten would do well in an active household with someone willing to teach him the things he needs to know, and give him a lot of  love.  He’s a total teddy bear!

Hope

Adopted! My name is Hope, I was named Hope because of the angels who found me wandering alone and lost on a Arizona reservation. I am being transported  to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I hope to find my loving forever home. When my Angels got out of the car to feed the few reservation dogs I was the first one to run up … when Angela got down to pet me, I ran over and kissed her face … glad for a kind human, grateful for food, and happy for a bit of loving. I am about 2 years old, very sweet, riding great in the car with my foster sister. I do well with other dogs, am very sweet and loving, obedient, and need a bit of time to figure out what a leash is. Please won’t you help me, Hope, to find my forever foster, my forever home? I’ve been lost and wandering for a long time … I want a safe place, a family to love, a soft bed, and lots of FOOD (well I am a lab!) … love, Hope.  Please call me at 505-362-0331.

Adopted! Meet Levi. Levi came from animal control in Rio Rancho where he ran out of time. This cutie is a yellow lab mix who’s on the smaller side, around 50 pounds, and is about 2 years old. He loves to be around people and other dogs, and he’s learning about cats. He would do well in a home with another dog.  He knows some basic commands already like sit, off, no, he loves to ride in the car and walks like a champ on a leash. And he loves to sit in your lap. He would do well as part of an active family. Please call (505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet Levi.

From his foster:  Levi is just an incredibly affectionate Labbie Boy!  He loves his people and is just totally bombproof.  He has no aggression of any kind:  about food, or around other dogs, or with people.  He is actually afraid of cats…and will not go near them.  He is great in the house and is quickly learning crate training.   He loves to fetch – still working on his return game…and loves to play with toys.  He is very calm but has been mistreated in the past as he has shies at sudden movements and load noises.  Despite this – he just loves people and loves life and is ready for a wonderful future!

Adopted! Bo is a 9 month old lab mix who’s former owner can no longer keep him. He’s been passed from home to home. We think his next home needs to be his forever home. Don’t you think Bo deserves that? For more information on Bo please call Andy at 505/270-8063

Adopted!  Allie, our sweet little mini lab, is a small black lab mix that comes in at about 32 pounds and is 9 years young. Her owners tearfully surrendered her to us when they lost their home and couldn’t have a dog in their new apartment. Allie is house trained, loves her crate and will go to it on command, loves people, kids, dogs and cats. She knows her commands like sit, come, stay, leave it, and she learns new commands easily. She is content to lay at your feet, loves squeaky toys and does a twirling dance when she plays. For more information on this wonderful dog, please call 505) 362-0331.

Adotped in Texas! Here’s Bryce. This sweet, 2 year old yellow Labrador Retriever stopped eating at the shelter where he was left in Texas. Luvin’ Labs stepped in to help this boy and he’ll be arriving in Albuquerque in a couple of weeks. He’ll need a foster or forever home to land in when he gets here. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to give this beautiful boy a warm and loving place to live when he gets here.

Adopted! Jasper is an owner surrender with little time in Garland, Texas. I am a neutered male, Labrador Retriever. The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 0 months old. For more information about this animal, call: Garland Animal Services at (972) 205-3570. Ask for information about animal ID number A149760 CALL ADRIAN OLIVAREZ AT (972)205-3571 TO TAG AN ANIMAL FOR YOUR GROUP. MAIN NUMBER IS (972)205-3570 OPTION 2 THEN OPTION 4. ADDRESS IS 600 TOWER ST. GARLAND, TX. 75040; rescue@ci.garland.tx.us ; AOlivare@ci.garland.tx.us.

Adopted! Cola is a 1 year old black lab mix on the smaller side, about 50 pounds. He is a happy and loving dog who loves to play, snuggle with his people and give little puppy kisses. Cola is extremely intelligent and athletic and would probably do great in agility training. He is a quick learner, very attentive and eager to please. He knows some basic commands like sit, lie down, wait, drop it and leave it, and he is learning to play fetch. Cola loves kids and other dogs and is just looking for an active family that he can call his own. For more information on Cola, please call 505) 362-0331.

Cola chasing bubbles!!

Adopted!  Winston is a beautiful 80-pound, nine-month old English Lab that is looking for an energetic family who has lots of room to play!  He LOVES people and other dogs.  Don’t know about cats because he’s never met one.  He’s crate trained, house trained, neutered, microchipped, shots up-to-date.  He loves to swim but wants to touch the bottom at the same time!   He LOVES to ride in the car and is a good traveller.  Is not food or toy aggressive and has a very small playmate with whom he shares his toys and food.  He is a very strong boy and probably not the best choice for small children just because of his strength.   Needs to work on obedience training.  Knows basic commands….speak, sit, down, kennel, shake, roll over, stay, “see it” — which means he sees two fingers pointing at something in the other hand and won’t touch it while “seeing it”…then says ”take it”…and he does.   He likes to take naps in the morning and afternoon.  He is kenneled for his naps but not at night.  He likes to move around at night to sleep.  Sometimes he sleeps in his kennel, sometimes in the bathtub and sometimes on his thick quilt on the floor.   He LOVES his baths and really almost falls asleep in the tub.  He’s a lovable loving young pup that needs someone strong enough and committed enough to work him through obedience training. For more information on Winston please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Hi, my name is Koki, and I was alone and waiting for my forever family to come and help me get out of the shelter in Clovis when the nice folks of Luvin’ Labs asked Dion in Clovis to pull me.  I’m now in foster in Albuquerque and doing well.  I’m a big girl with a bit of bounce in my step so I would do wonderful with a bit older children.  I’m house trained and my foster mom is teaching me how to sit, and lots of other stuff to be a good girl!!  If you’d like to meet me and take me home, I promise to be your forever girl and to always be loyal and loving.  For more information on me please call the 505/362-0331.   3/12/11 update from Koki’s foster mom … “Koki is doing well!  She gets along really great with the other dogs and my daughter. She loves to  cuddle and play; fetch is her favorite. We did get ‘sit’ down and now she’ll  lay down…with a treat of course!  She is very loyal; she’s always by your  side,and sometimes she’ll even save your seat for you on the couch.  Koki is  just a really sweet, happy girl!” … “Koki is an amazing pup! She is so sweet and loving; she’s an absolute doll. She is very intelligent and well-behaved too as long as she is getting attention (she tends to get bored easily). She is fully house and crate trained, all I do to get her in her crate is say “Crate” and she goes right in. She does sit wonderfully; we are still working on lay down. No food aggression at all and she is amazing with kids. She is extremely energetic and full of life! Koki is a sweetheart and very loyal, she will definitely make a great companion for someone. I hope she finds her special someone soon.”

Adopted!  Hi all, we’ve 2 black lab puppies who are in foster and doing great! … they are both incredible looking labby pups. Stevie likes to watch tv and Davey (Adopting Pending) is a lap dog! Please call if your able to help? 505/362-0331 asap!!!

ADOPTED!

Adopted!  Meet Raven. This sweet girl was pulled from the Albuquerque shelter and brought into the Luvin’ Labs family. She is about 9 years old, but she likes to run around the yard like a puppy, she’s just full of energy. She’s on the small side, only coming in at about 67 pounds. One of her favorite things to do is chase tennis balls (good lab!) and she walks great on a leash. She is a very sweet girl who needs nothing more than to live out her golden years in a happy and loving home. She is now safe in foster and her foster mom says she is just a wonderful dog! She probably wasn’t treated all that well in her previous life, but despite that, she loves people. She is doing great with my other dogs, very submissive with them, and her tail never stops wagging. In fact, her whole body wags when she wags her tail. She is housebroken and uses the doggy door. She is just a happy girl and a joy to have around the house. The very first thing she did when I brought her home was go outside and jump in the kiddy pool. She is going to make some family a wonderful dog. Please give us a call if you’d like to meet beautiful Raven at 505) 362-0331. She’ll be waiting!

Adopted! Hi!  My name is Sierra, and I’m two year old chocolate lab girl who just loves pets and to be loved on … see my picture?  I was in danger in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and now am safe and in boarding with Luvin’ Labs.  I’m looking for a foster home, or better yet, a forever home  with someone who loves chocolate (who doesn’t love chocolate?) girls who are as sweet as they come!  I’m the sweetest girl in the world, I love people, but I really don’t like other dogs too much, something in my past has made me just want to be the center of attention … and boy do I love attention! I’ll roll of on my back for wigly squigly tummy rubs : ) For more information on me, Sierra, please call 505/362-0331.  3/14/11 update on Sierra … “What a sweetheart.  She loves to put her paws in her water, she loves to try to hug you, walks great on a leash.  I think she is spayed and loves to be loved.  She is probably about 75 pounds.   I think she could lose a little weight (exercise) but you would think she is just big boned.  She is so so sweet and a perfect girl.  When walking her today, several people commented on how beautiful she was”  Sierra knows how to sit, and shake!!

Adopted!  Bambi is a 3yr old labrador retriever with a temperament as sweet as his name. Bambi loves other dogs, and is the adoptive “daddy” to several puppies at the shelter where he was staying. He is super with human children too. This beautiful guy knows “sit” and like most labs, will do anything for a treat. Bambi’s former owner worked at a dog daycare where she brought him each day and he was perfectly behaved, but when she changed careers, she did not have a place to bring Bambi, and he became a primarily outdoor dog. Last month, his owner noticed him limping and realized that she would not be able to provide him with medical attention, so she brought him to the shelter in Espanola, where the source of his problems was discovered. Bambi has a bum full of buckshot! Possibly from the buckshot, or possibly from a separate injury, this big boy has damage to his hip that will require surgery. Luvin’ Labs is working to raise the funds for an FHO and biopsy of the damaged joint, and in the meantime, Bambi is waiting patiently in his foster home. As foster mom sends us updates on this lovely dog, we will post more information, but he became such a staff favorite here at the shelter, that we sure hope that he will work his way into someone’s heart and loving permanent home quickly.  For more information on fostering, adopting or donating to help Bambi please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Meet Zeus. Zeus looks to be a purebred black Labrador Retriever and he ran out of time down in Valencia so we’re bringing him up to Albuquerque tomorrow. We would love to have a foster home for this beautiful, 4 year old boy to land in. He sure sits pretty!! Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet handsome Zeus.

Adopted!  Kane is a beautiful 4 year old white lab with a dash of Great Pyrenees in him. He came to us from the Dallas, Texas area and is currently in foster in Albuquerque. He’d love to find a home if at all possible with his big pack sister Stella, but can be placed separately as well. From Kane’s foster dad … “Kane is a large yellow boy with a friendly disposition to both people and other dogs. He enjoys chasing other dogs at the dog park without getting into unfriendly altercations. He enjoys walks or short jogs around the neighborhood. Kane prefers sleeping at the side of his peoples bed; however, he is in tune with the environment around him and will alert if he hears unaccustomed noises outside the house. His size and bark will definitely intimidate most would-be burglars. He will do good with an active family that will ensure he gets plenty of exercise by taking him hiking,  jogging, or the local dog park for off-leash activities. He rides will inside a truck or automobile.” For more information on Kane please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Stella is a very sweet 8 year old black lab who just arrived in Albuquerque from a Dallas Texas shelter. She’s currently in foster in ABQ and is doing great!   Here’s what her foster Mom has to say, “  We went for a walk yesterday, which she LOVED.  She pulled a bit at first, but she settled down after a few minutes.  She did really well around the house this weekend and likes to sleep on her doggie bed in my room at night.  She hasn’t had any accidents in the house yet; she will let you know when she has to go outside.  She goes to the backdoor and looks out and gives a small bark to let you know she wants out.

She loves being pet, of course, but she also seems perfectly content to be exploring the backyard.  She has a lot of energy for a 8 year old lab, and she gets around really well. She is super friendly and wanted to meet everyone and every dog we passed on our walk. She went right up to my neighbor with her tail wagging, waiting for some attention. I haven’t noticed any food or toy aggression at all. She’s really a great dog, and I think would like to be in an active household, given her energy level.” For more information on sweet Stella please call 505/362-0331

Adopted!  Sadie is a 9 year old purebred black lab. She is great with children and adults, as well as other dogs and cats. Sadie has an excellent temperament and is very mellow. She is housebroken, crate trained, and knows how to use a doggie door. Sadie loves attention and follows me everywhere I go. She loves long walks and does very well on leash. Sadie is a large, tall, lanky girl (we call her our gentle giant). She doesn’t act like a 9 year old dog; she is still energetic and playful. She gets so excited when I come home from work. Sadie is extremely intelligent and very obedient. Sadie is an indoor dog and is not destructive. She will sleep quietly on the couch when left alone in the house. For information about adopting this beautiful girl please call 505-362-0331.

Adopted! Lilly was out of time down in Valencia so Luvin’ Labs brought her up to Albuquerque and she’s now in a loving foster home. She is two months old and we think Golden Retriever and Lab mix. How any one could let this adorable girl go missing is a mystery, but she is our gain. If you’d like to meet this fuzzy bundle of love, please call us at 505) 362-0331 and ask about our little Lilly.  Update from Lilly’s foster mom … “Lilly is wonderful!  No accidents in the house if she’s taken out every hour, she sleeps all night in a crate, does great with other dogs, and is very gentle with my foster kittens.  She LOVES to lie by me and follows me everywhere!”

Happy April at her foster home!

Sad April at the shelter …

ADOPTED by her foster!  This is sweet April. April ran out of time at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad so we arranged transport for her to come up to Albuquerque. She appears to be a purebred yellow lab, and she’s about 3 years old. She was used as a breeding dog and then left in the shelter in the overnight drop off when her “owner” was through with her. She is a very sweet girl, a little scared and a bit on the fluffy side. April is currently in a loving foster home and doing well. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet our April.

April Update on 4/17: I asked April to introduce herself.  Here’s what she had to say.  ” I’m a shy and quiet young lady.  I prefer to warm up to one person at a time with tummy rubs and soft voices.  Then I’m all yours.   I’ve not been around a lot of house noises, but it doesn’t take me long  to get used to them.  I’m already learning what a vacuum is.  I’m house trained, and once I am comfortable in your house, I love to lay in my crate..with the door open, of course, as long as you are nearby.  You can trust me at night in or out of the crate.  Since I have had puppies, I’ve put on a few pounds and could use your help getting me down to somewhere in the low/mid 50 pound range.  I was just spayed, but once I get the ok from my doctor, I’m ready to walk and shed these pounds.   I’ll keep you updated on my progress.”

Adopted! Simba is here  with us from the great folks in Missouri.  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.  8/15/10 Update from Simba’s foster mom … “Simba is doing great with the other dogs.  He is stabilized and adjusted and even happy when we get home.  If you look at him, pet him, or talk to him his super size tail starts thumping away!  Simba is great with kids and our other dogs.” For more information on Simba please call 505/362-0331

Boone went to his forever home with another rescue. Yay Boone! Hi my name is Boone. If you have been following me on Luvin Labs website there are a few things I think you should know. My age was listed at 5-6 years old. Upon further investigation by the vet looking in my eyes,  my true age has come to light. It is really 9 maybe 10. I lost count a long time ago. My life has been full of adventure and intrigue.  I grew up near the border.  My first gig was at a junk yard. It wasn’t all bad  I did not enjoy being chained up during the day, but it was great having the run of the place at night.  After the owner figured out I had no real guard dog attributes,  I was let go.  From there I went to an old couple that kept me in the backyard. They where nice and kind to me, but  I was always outside. When they got too old to care for me,  I was turned loose. I ended up in Jail ( animal shelter) in Las Cruces. I was just about out of time when a Lab rescue group in Albuquerque came to my rescue.  I’m now at a foster home and boy has the house training been tough. But I finally got it,and I’m liking the life of a house dog. So here is the deal. I’m looking for a forever home where I can pass my golden years. My foster laughs at me when I get up and hustle out the door with a purpose, but by the time I reach the end of the  patio I’ve forgotten why I went out there in the first place. I have one speed and that is slow. I walk on a leash at the slowest pace possible without stopping. I really like being with people when I’m awake.(I like to take lots of naps). I get along with all dogs, but I must admit I’m a little grumpy around young dogs and all their energy.  I’m not food aggressive; I do not jump on you when you get home. I’m a good dog looking for a good forever home.For more information on Boone please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! My name is Jack, I’m in doggie jail but I don’t quite get what that is … I’m a cute little pup who is just waiting for his family to come get him. Is that you?? I’m lonely in here, there’s food, and water and that’s about it … not a lot for a pup to do. I’m cute as pie, did you see my picture? For more information on me, JACK!!! Please call Luvin’ Labs at 505/362-0331, or email my good friend Connie at lobo@tularosa.net and she’ll help spring me out of doggie jail and get me up to you. Right now I’m  in the Tularosa area, but I’ll hitch a ride if your ready to meet me!
Love and puppy kisses, Jack

Adopted! Sadie is a gorgeous white lab who is absolutely stunning. She is currently in the Farmington Shelter. For more information on her please call (505) 599-1098

Adopted! Phoebe is a gorgeous, 6 month old, yellow lab mix who is currently available for adoption in the Roswell Shelter. For more information on Phoebe please call 575-622-8950.

Adopted! Izzy is a beautiful chocolate lab currently in doggie jail in the Farmington Shelter. For more information on adopting this beautiful girl please call the shelter at (505) 599-1098. Let’s find this lovely girl a loving home??

Darling Eva!

Adopted! Eva and Evan were found abandoned by county animal control. They are currently at a local vets awaiting a foster home or forever home. Please help us to house and care for the two darlin pups? They are 6-8 weeks old. Evan is the very loving chocolate boy. Eva is the beautiful black girl. For more information on either Eva or Evan please call 505/362-0331.

Sweet Evan : )

Adopted! Hello.  My name is Brewser.  I am a 2 year old male black lab.   My loving family lost their home, so I am homeless as well.  I am a loving lab and I would sure like to find a place that I can share with you.  I love to swim, play with children and cuddle with adults and kids.  I get along well with other dogs  and I love to sleep right next to my family.  I love going for walks and I just about go crazy when I see my leash.   When you come to see me, I will give you a quick kiss and hope that you will take me home.   If you are interested in me please contact Lovin Labs at 505-362-0331.    Ask for Brewser.

Adopted! Buddy is an beautiful chocolate lab who is around 4 years old and was recently rescued. He is currently in foster in the Santa Fe area, just waiting for his forever home. He has one big wagging tail, and a body to follow. Buddy interacts with other dogs well, but does come on with a little excitement and energy like a typical lab.  He is very attentive to correction and already trained to sit/down/shake.  Buddy takes treats with a soft mouth and is okay on a leash. Like most labs, he wants to be with “you”, and is very people social, with anice disposition.  Would do best in a home with dog-dedicated owners, exercise, long walks, and play time. For more information on Buddy please call Donna at Dew paws Rescue at 505/412-9096 or email  leshalert@yahoo.com

Adopted! This is Miya, a two year old, beautiful black lab mix who is now in foster in Albuquerque after she ran out of time at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad. From Miya’s foster mom: Miya is a very sweet girl that bonds very quickly. She loves people, kids, and other dogs, but I don’t know about cats. She loves kids so much that I saw her at the recycling event actually move around adults so that she could give little kisses to the kids that were with the adults. She loves to chase after tennis balls and other toys, and loves to run around with the other dogs in the yard. She seems quite intelligent, and I think training her will be fairly easy. She’s housebroken and knows how to use the dog door. She does fine in a crate and in the house, showing no destructive tendencies. She walks pretty well on the leash, hardly pulling at all. I think she will make a wonderful new member for some lucky family out there. She is mostly black except for a white splash on her chest and tummy and her 4 white polka dot feet which are absolutely adorable, and she has the softest fur and ears, which she will let you pet and brush as long as you like. She might be mixed with Newfie but we don’t know for sure. She’s a fairly tall, slim girl, coming in at only 67 pounds. Please call us at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to meet beautiful Miya.

ADOPTED  … Hi All!  We have the most delicious assortment of beautiful puppies  available for adoption.  Mom looks like she’s almost all lab, or is all lab … Dad is one of 2 purebred labs. They are 8 weeks old and currently in El Paso, Texas.   There are 8 puppies total, 5 boys and 3 girls.  See below for the update on colors and sex.  For more information please email Great Dane Rescue of El Paso at gdrep2@yahoo.com.  They do require an application to be filled out.  Their application is at: http://www.gdrescueep.org/application.html

4/7/11 – updated list of who’s who: Puppy #1 – black male, #2 & #3 - are both dark chocolate females, #4 & #5 – are both dark chocolate males, #6 – milk chocolate male, #7 – tan/silver male, #8 – tan/silver female.

Adopted! We want to give this sweet boy time to adjust, to acclimate, and most importantly, to be loved.

My name is Scottie. I like children.  I am told labs like to run and play but I do not know because I lived in a back yard. My owner’s chained me. I would love to have a home were someone would go for walks with me and pet me and play ball with me.  I am shy but really sweet and warm up really quick. Would you give me a chance?  Scottie is coming to Luvin Labs from a great sister rescue in the Tularosa area.  But … we are full up at boarding, and this sweet boy certainly deserves a foster home to come to so Scottie can feel the love and care all Labs deserve.  Can you help Scottie?  If so, please phone 505/362-0331.  Thank you, love Scottie!

Bob-a-lue

Adopted! Hello everyone.  I am Bob-a-lue.   I am a young (10 month) old male black lab looking for a new home in the Land of Enchantment.  I am in the process of moving from Kansas and headed to Albuquerque in search of a new home.  I am a bunch of fun and I love to play.  As you can see from the photograph, I will be bring lots of toys.  I am almost housebroken for any new family.  I love to play with other dogs and I love to be chased by children.   If you are interested in me please contact Luvin Labs Rescue in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 505- 362-0331.

Adopted! Codi is a 6 year old very sweet girl. She is housebroken. She loves people of all ages. She gets along with other dogs of all sizes but does not play with them.  She ignores the cat. Working on the leash. She is learning to control her excitement and not jump up. I think she is starting to realize that she going to be loved and that we are not going to be mean to her. I am a stay at home mom so I do not have to leave her by herself for long periods. She does cry and bark at first but settles down ( my mom is my neighbor ) she just really wants to be around people:) oooh  and she likes to lay on the couch which all my dogs lay on the couch so I can’t brake her of that lol. She wanted to sleep on the bed but my 5 pound pom would not let her lol.  For more information on Codi please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Meet Lila. Poor Lila finds herself in a dangerous place, the Clovis Animal Shelter. She is a small black lab mix pup in a world full of black dogs too often overlooked. Lila has a very short time to find herself a new family. Please call the shelter at 575) 769-7893 and ask about the puppy in Cage #30, id # 36945 if you’d like to take Lila home.

Adopted!  Sweet Braedon found himself out of time in the El Paso Shelter.  Luckily a sister rescue’s volunteer was at the shelter.  Braedon is 10 months to a year old, and sweet as pie.  At the shelter he was a favorite, and remarkably calm and sweet.  He hitched a ride to Albuquerque with an adopter from El Paso and is currently in boarding and doing great.  For more information on sweet Braedon please call 505/362-0331.  He’s patiently waiting for his foster or forever home!

Adopted! Cisco is a one year old lab who recently arrived from the Roswell shelter and is looking his forever home.  From Cisco’s foster dad… “Cisco is housebroken, crate trained, and knows how to walk well on a leash.  He knows his basic commands like sit and stay. He LOVES to go for car rides  : ) and does great with other dogs and people.  He wants to be with his people and is very smart and a fast learner.” For more information on Cisco please call 505/362-0331

Adopted! Sweet Penny… Penny’s story is a sad one, but we’re hoping that some wonderful person out there will see it and decide that Penny deserves a second chance.  Penny is a rottweiler mix, possibly with lab but the shelter really doesn’t know for sure. She is black and brown and is a large size dog. She has pretty black wavy fur on her back. She is 5 years old, and her id number is C11-000468 at the Rio Rancho Animal Control in Rio Rancho, NM, 505/891-5075. Penny ended up at the shelter because her owner passed away, and Penny spent several days with her owner until they were both found. She is a sweet girl but very traumatized being at the shelter. She’s been there since March 25 which doesn’t leave her a lot of time to find a family or rescue. The brother of her owner is desperately trying to find someone to take in this lovely girl as he can’t keep her. Even the animal control officers are hoping to find her a new home, so you know she must be a good dog. I only spent a short amount of time with her, but she’s friendly, knows several of her commands, and her eyes followed me everywhere I went. We are hoping that Penny’s story will touch someone’s heart, and they will get this sweet girl out of the shelter. Please call them and ask about her if you think you can help. Thank you! 4/13/11 Update: I went to visit Penny today and got to spend some time with her outside of her cage. What a sweet girl. Still very frightened at the shelter but she did give me little kisses after she got to know me a bit. I was told that her person actually had 3 dogs and now Penny is the only one left at the shelter. We’re still hoping that someone will fall in love with this girl as much as we have.

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Adopted! Aspen is a beautiful chocolate lab female found wandering as a stray in Farmington, New Mexico.  She will be with Luvin’ Labs and available to meet her forever family!  She is good with other dogs, very sweet, and a bit on the skinny side.  What a beautiful name for such a beautiful smaller female chocolate lab.  She had puppies, and hopefully they all got adopted to a nice home!  Aspen loves love and snuggling.  She is gorgeous!  Too bad such a young girl had to be put through this.   On the ride to boarding she just snuggled up to me and wanted to be loved.  She is such a sweet girl, well behaved and gentle. Aspen is currently in foster and doing very well.  Our vet thinks she’s about a year and a half old. For more information on meeting beautiful Aspen please call 505/362-0331

Adopted and in her new home in Arizona! Yay Goldie. Meet Goldie. Goldie is a white/yellow Labrador Retriever currently at Rio Rancho animal control. She has been available for adoption since May 13. Goldie is 3 years old and already spayed. She is good with kids, housebroken, loves to play ball, likes water and is good on a leash. She does need a yard with a tall fence. She is on the smaller side for a lab, maybe in the 50 to 60 pound range and she’s a little bit chunky but sweet as can be. If you’d like to meet this cute girl, please call the shelter at 505) 891-5075 and ask about animal id# C11-000720.

Adopted! Shelter staff named me JANUARY and I am a female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since May 11, 2011. The shelter thinks I am about 8 months old. For more information about this animal, call:Albuquerque Animal Services – Westside at (505) 768-1975Ask for information about animal ID number A1615404

ADOPTED!!! Folks sweet Sarah is running out of time …. our volunteer knows this girl well and would love to take her home if she wasn’t fostering for us … please help us find a place for her?

Hi, my name is Sarah!  I would love to get out of here……my family had to move to an apartment, so they turned me in to find a new home and family to love me. They think I’m a black Lab and Irish Wolfhound mix! Both Labs and Wolfhounds have easy going natures, tend to be easy to train, are loyal family dogs and Wolfhounds tend to be quiet by nature. I am a family dog that loves to be with its people, and I’m only 3 years old so being in this cage is not good for me.  Here’s what my family had to say, I am good with kids, I don’t dig or jump fences, I’m not  destructive and I don’t bark.  How great is that?!  I have the sweetest personality and best of all, I love tummy rubs. I am ready for a new loving home and hope you will call to meet me at the Rio Rancho Animal Control 505/891-7237 and ask about animal ID C11-000017, that’s me. I’ll be here, can’t wait to meet you!!

I smile!

I love tummy rubs too!!

Adopted! Hello, my name is Gracie. I was rescued by an angel off the streets of El Paso and transported to Los Lunas where I am living with my foster family which includes a new dog and cat friends. I am very sweet and smart, about a year and a half old. I haven’t barked since arriving at my new home, and learned the dog door in minutes and haven’t had any accidents. My El Paso angel kept me in a crate when she was at work and at night, and I didn’t mind that one bit.  My previous owners cropped my tail so my rear end looks a little odd for a lab, but I am small only 45 pounds and very sweet and gentle. Please consider making me a part of your family. I have a lot of love to give !  For more information on Gracie please call 505/362-0331  3/12/11 Update from Gracie’s foster mom … “Gracie is a calm and sweet girl. She likes being around people, lounging around, and loves food. She is good with my toddler. She gets along well with other dogs, and especially likes to rest next to foster Aspen.”

Adoption Pending Meet Mac!  He’s a bit confused … his family dropped him off today at the Valencia Shelter, where over crowding causes owner surrenders to have very little time. They moved, he didn’t.  Mac is a beautiful white/yellow lab who is already neutered, up to date on his shots, microchipped, and is great health.  He is great with kids, other dogs, and even loves cats.  We are currently scrounging for a foster home for for this beautiful boy, and even more hopefully a loving, stable forever home.  For more information on Mac please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Sunny is a gorgeous male yellow lab currently available for adoption in Farminton, NM at the Farmington Animal Shelter. He looks like my big knuckleheaded yellow who is the best, goofiest boy we have. How about adopting a bit of sunshine? For more information please call (505) 599-1098 and ask about Sunny, pet id 3622

Adopted! Casey is a beautiful yellow lab male, about 8 months old, and in danger!  For more information on Casey please call Clovis Animal Control at (575) 769-7893 and ask about the yellow lab in cage #15.

Pretty boy, perfect labbie age!! He’s a very good boy according to our volunteer, just waiting for his forever home.  He does need a high fence, or to be with his person.  Let’s find sweet Triton a home!

Adopted! My name is TRITON, and I am a neutered male, black and white Labrador Retriever mix.  A wonderful volunteer here at the shelter has spent time with me and says this: ” He’s a wonderful boy, big and very sweet  with a terrific personality.”  I just need a bit of training and attention.  I can jump fences but would love to learn not to with YOU!   I have been available for adoption since Feb 24, 2011 and would really like to find a forever home……this cage is not suited well to my personality.  PLEASE CONSIDER ME!   The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old. For more information about Triton, call: Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at (505) 768-1975.  Ask for information about animal ID number A1547490.

ADOPTED! Bosley and his brother Bartley and sister Brandy, are siblings of  Luvin’ Labs alumni Summer, Polly and Chase.  All six pups were living in a decrepit, condemned home in Artesia, NM with an owner who couldn’t afford food, but wouldn’t give them up.  Bartley and Bosley were at the shelter there, then reclaimed by their “owner” to go back to living in squalor, only to be found again scrounging for food. Advocate Cindy in Artesia worked long and hard to find the pups and bring them safely in to the shelter where they could be transported to Albuquerque and graciously fostered with a few of their siblings’ families.  The pups are labs/weim mixes and are fabulous dogs.  All are available for adoption through Luvin’ Labs.  For more information on giving Bartley and Bosley a warm, safe place to spend the rest of their lives please call 505/362-0331.  All the pups are now in foster, Bartley and Bosley together in the same foster home!

We help with laundry!!

Adopted! Bartley and his siblings Bosley and Brandy are siblings of  Luvin’ Labs alumni Summer, Polly, and Chase.  All six pups were living in a decrepit, condemned home in Artesia, NM with an owner who couldn’t afford food, but wouldn’t give them up.  Bartley was at the shelter there, then reclaimed by his “owner” to go back to living in squalor, only to be found again scrounging for food. Advocate Cindy in Artesia worked long and hard to find the pups and bring them safely into the shelter where they could be transported to Albuquerque and graciously fostered with a few of their siblings’ families.  The pups are labs/weim mixes and are fabulous dogs.  All are available for adoption through Luvin’ Labs.  For more information on giving Bartley a warm, safe place to spend the rest of his life please call 505/362-0331.  From Bartley’s foster mom …”Bartley is loving and enthusiastic. Bartley is a lab lover’s lab. Though probably a mix, he has the strong build and full head of a lab and like any dog bred to work, has the capacity to focus on the task at hand with single-mindedness. At this time, his favorite task is to chew on rawhide bones which he does with determination though, thankfully, he isn’t interested in chewing on things he shouldn’t chew on! He seems to understand my elderly father’s limits and has been generally friendly yet gentle with him.”

Bartley helping with laundry with his adopted brother Bosley

Bartley, aren’t I handsome?

Adopted! Boomer is just a baby boy at 2.  He’s waiting for a family to run, play, love, and hopefully give him a never ending food bowl so he fills out … see his ribs?  This sweet two year old beautiful black lab is at the county shelter in Tularosa with not a heck of a lot of time. Boomer can be transported up to Albuquerque.  We just need a family looking for a little bit of sweetness willing to take her in to foster or give her a loving forever home.  For more information on Boomer please call 505/362-0331, or email Conny at lobo@tularosa.net  Will you please help us,  help him?

Eve is a beautiful, purebred girl … look at that lovely face!

ADOPTED!!! My name is EVE and I am a spayed female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. I have been available for adoption since Apr 13, 2011. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.. For more information about this animal, call:Albuquerque Animal Services – Eastside at (505) 768-1975Ask for information about animal ID number A1611015

Adopted Gorgeous Estelle is just waiting for her new family to come get her from the Carlsbad Noah’s Arc Shelter before she runs out of time. Isn’t she lovely?  For more information on her please call 505/885-9653 soon for more information on this sweet girl.  Her animal id number is 12952661

Adopted! Champagne is a beautiful young yellow lab girl from a back yard breeder in Las Cruces.  She’ll be 3 months on May 7th! She’ll be coming in to Luvin’ Labs later this week.  For more information on this lovey little girl Champagne please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Scooby is a 9 month old male Labrador retriever currently waiting for his family and forever home at Roswell Humane, in Roswell, New Mexico.  He’ll be coming  to Albuquerque next week.  Please let us know if you are interested in fostering or adopting Scooby!  For more information please call Roswell Humane at 575-622-8950 or Luvin’ Labs at 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Lady Bug is a 1 1/2 to 2 year old black lab. She came in with Fred the Basset after her human daddy passed away, and human mom had to move to an assisted living place.  Fred was adopted, but poor Lady Bug was waiting for her new home in the very small Artesia Shelter where she ran out of time.  Lady Bug makes her ABQ debut tomorrow, 4/26/11 and is looking for a forever home, or a foster home.  For more information on giving this sweet girl her second chance at a happy family please call 505/362-0331.

We’ve 4 purebred black lab pups, don’t know if they are boys or girls, 10-12 weeks old we need foster and forever homes for.  Their “owner” had dreams of being a back yard breeder, now the pups are getting too big, no buyers in sight, and she wants to surrender them. They have their first shots, and are very well socialized.  For more information on helping these little ones please call 505/362-0331.

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Adopted! Meet Dakota. Dakota is coming to us from El Paso where he and his brother Dawson were out of time.  Dakota is a six month old yellow lab who will be looking for a foster and his forever home once he lands in Albuquerque. If you think you might like to foster this beautiful boy, or make him a forever family member, please call 505- 362-0331.

Adopted! Hello, my name is KAIDEN and I am one hunk of a Lab boy!  Luvin’ Labs helped me out when I was about to be surrendered to the Garland Shelter in Texas, and I was fostered and transported by wonderful volunteers.  I am a fabulous, beautiful almost one year old boy.  I LOVE to play!  I am good with other dogs, don’t mind cats, and love to have lots of room to run, and other pups to play with.    Someone in my past taught me good table manners because  I eat slowly and chew carefully and gently take treats from your hand.  I’ll even wait until you say it’s ok.  Please phone to meet me.  We could be best of friends.  505/362-0331

Kota

Adopted:  Kota is the last of our fabulous four who were saved from being put to sleep at the Noah’s Arc Animal Shelter in Carlsbad, New Mexico.  Kota is around a year and a half, a beautiful tall yellow boy who looks all lab with the exception of a lovely white blaze on his face!  He is a good boy who loves other dogs, is sweet, and loves to cuddle up with his people. From his foster mom:  Kota is a tail-wagging happy go lucky neutered labbie boy.  He definitely is a ‘leaner” and loves his people more than anything.  He gets along well with my labbie crew, shows no sign of aggression (food or otherwise), and loves to run and play.  He is house trained, crate trained, does well on a leash, and knows basic commands.  He is really a treat to have around!  He does fine in the house , is just content to just lie around, and loves it even better if you are there with him.  For more information on Kota please call 505/362-0331.

Kota loves to ride in the car!!

Adopted! Mary is a beautiful young lab around a year old.  Mary is a very exuberant young girl who will do well with training and love. She is doing great in her foster home, and with slow, consistent work settles down in just a few moments.  She is very affectionate and loves to lean on you.   When I sit on the ground with her, she even sits in my lap! She is a purebred lab left at the Socorro shelter by her former owners and is now in foster in the Albuquerque area.  For more information on Mary please call 505/362-0331

Adopted:  Meet Dawson.  Dawson and his brother Dakota were saved from the El Paso shelter and will be making their appearances in Albuquerque soon. Dawson is a six month old black lab who will be looking for a foster home and a forever home once he arrives.  If you’d like to foster this sweet boy, or if you think you’d like to make him a part of your family, please call 505-362-0331.

Adopted! My name is Estelle.  I’m a sad black lab mixy girl in a sad small shelter with not a lot of hope.  Look at my eyes … look at my posture. I know where I am, why I am here.  I’m hoping someone will see me, someone will love me, someone will care.  I’d promise to always be a as good a girl as I can.  I promise to always love.  I promise to care as much as my four legs and huge canine heart can.  Can you help me?  Will you help me? My name is Estelle, please save me.  For more information on Estelle please act soon and call the Clovis Animal Shelter at 575/769-7893 and ask about the labby girl in cage #4

Adoption Pending Pete’s mom is getting evicted … she’s sad but determined to help us find a new home for her lovely boy Pete.  He is a nuertered male yellow lab who is 3 years old.  Pete gets along great with kiddos, is house trained, crate trained, walks well on a leash and is overall a pretty mellow boy who is just hoping that his new family will love him as much as his current mama does.  For more information on fostering or adopting Pete please call 505/362-0331.

Bear and his foster sister Dot (also a LL Girl!)

Adoption Pending! Beautiful Bear was almost out of time.  He’s now safe!  He is a 4 year old purebred lab now in a loving foster home in Los Lunas!  Bear is neutered, mellow, sweet, and good with kiddos.  For more information on adopting Bear please call 505/362-0331

Bear, front left, looks pretty happy to be out of the shelter!

ADOPTED! Harley is a beautiful 4 year old female black lab.  She is intelligent and eager to please. Harley LOVES to play ball and carries it around in her mouth everywhere she goes.  She will toss it in your lap so you can throw it for her.  She even sleeps with her ball. Harley is athletic and energetic.  She needs an active family that will take her on long walks and play with her daily.  She has never tried to jump the fence.  Harley is an indoor dog and is house trained.  She knows how to use the doggie door.  Harley is very loyal and bonds quickly.  She follows me everywhere I go.  Harley gets along well with other dogs and doesn’t pay the cat any attention. She is well-mannered and takes treats gently from your hand.  Harley is not aggressive with other dogs or food.  She is also great with kids! She sleeps in her bed at night, but wakes up occasionally to make sure I am nearby.  Harley is an exceptional girl just waiting for her perfect home. For more information on Harley please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! My name is Dot, and I am pretty girl.  I’m 1-2 years old and a black lab mix.  I miss my people, and I’m hoping that someone can come to take me to my forever home.  I’m very friendly, and I love to cuddle.  I have the softest fur ever  : )  I have a little bit of white on my two front feet that my foster mom says  look like  polka dots!  I am now in foster with Luvin Labs!  For more information on me please call 505/362-0331.   2/22/11 update from Dot’s foster mom … “Hi, I’m Dot! At first I’m a little shy, but once I get to know you, I love the company! I really love to play with toys and my foster sister:)  My foster mom says I am so smart and have the ability to learn quickly. Won’t you consider taking me home and teaching me how to play ball?”

ADOPTED! Hi!  My name is Gipetto, and I just arrived in Albuquerque from the Roswell Humane where some nice folks said I’d find my forever home if I hitched a ride!  I am about 2 years old, a very sweet young man (if I do say so myself), and I love to CUDDLE!  I’m looking for my forever family. I love other dogs, people, and best of all … tummy rubs!  For more information on me please call 505/362-0331 … Just met Gippeto today, what a wonderful loving boy!  He LOVES tennis balls and toys, and loves to sit and lean against you.  He gently nudges your hand for pets.  He needs a bit of fine tuning on the leash, and appears totally house broken.  He also is a leaner … so if you’re looking for a leaning loving yellow lab he’s the boy for you!!

Adopted Rex is a purebred, male chocolate lab who arrived in Albuquerque after running out of time at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad. He is currently staying in boarding until we can find a foster or forever home for him. If you can help this beautiful boy out, please call the us at 505) 362-0331.

Blake loves to just hang out in the car!  Poor guy, we weren’t going anywhere  : (

Adopted! Hey there! My name is Blake. I am a 2 year old yellow lab that hitched a ride up to Albuquerque from Ruidoso, where I ran out of time. The nice people at the Ruidoso Humane Society told me that Albuquerque was the place to be if I wanted to find my new forever family. I’ll be there soon, so if you think you might like to meet me, please call 505/362-0331 and ask about Blake…3/13/11 Update … what a beautiful purebred light yellow lab boy!  Blake is very loving, sweet, does well on a leash and LOVES to chase tennis balls!  He had a blast this afternoon when he stopped by for some playtime before going to boarding.  Blake really needs a home and family. He should not  be cooped up in a boarding facility!

ADOPTED by his foster!!  Arlie is a 2 year old yellow lab who was out of time in the Arlington Texas shelter. With the help of sister rescues who moved like lightening to pull Arlie, take him to a vet, take him to boarding, take him to get neutered, and help us line up transport, we are happy to say he will be making his New Mexico debut on the 19th!  Arlie is heart worm positive which means he will need to be evaluated by our vets to see if he is high or low positive. That will determine whether he is to undergo full heart worm treatment or only to be treated on the preventative continually.  He is a wonderful boy, sweet, mellow, well behaved and in need of immediate foster once he arrives.  For more information on Arlie, and to give him his well deserved second chance at life, please call 505/362-0331.

ADOPTED!! Handsome Rudy was surrendered to the Valencia County Shelter because his folks just didn’t have enough time for him.  Poor guy sat waiting patiently in his cage, but they never came back for him.  Luvin’ Labs volunteers went and picked up this sweet boy because he was out of time and transported him to Albuquerque (big thanks!).  Rudy is a good boy, a 10 month old with puppy energy, but sure is ready and willing to learn.  Rudy is waiting for his forever home in foster with a family in Albuquerque.  For more information please call 505/362-0331.

Adopted! Avery is a beautiful yellow Lab, about 3-4 years old. She weighs about 85 pounds, is spayed, housebroken, current on vaccinations, good with other dogs and an all around sweetheart. Avery is gentle and sure to make an excellent family pet  For more information on beautiful Avery please call Ruidoso Humane Society at 575-257-9841

Look how much happier I look now that I’m in foster and being loved!  I LOVE to play with big dogs, and am a good boy, house trained and learning to walk on a leash like a gentleman!

Adoptedg Sampson is in need of an active family! At approximately 3 months old, this large puppy is going to grow into a large dog. There is no doubt, Sampson’s heart matches the size of his paws. Slightly shy initially, Sampson is eager to embrace you and show his devotion. Sampson is now in boarding in Albuquerque with Luvin Labs waiting for a foster or his forever home.  For more information on Sampson please call 505/362-0331

Naps are good stuff when you are a puppy!!

Adopted! My name is Buddy … I’m a handsome young fellow currently in extreme danger in the Clovis Shelter.  Can I come home and be your forever pup?  I promise to try to be a good boy … sometimes it’s hard when you are a little labby boy!  But … I promise I’ll love you, protect you, and be your best forever friend!  Please give me a chance?  For more information on Buddy please call the Clovis Animal Shelter ASAP at (575) 769-7893 and ask about the lab pup in cage #18.

ADOPTED! Meet Rosie, a new addition to Luvin’ Labs brought up by the good folks at Las Cruces Animal Services of the Mesilla Valley just in the nick of time!  Rosie (formerly Noorah), is a lab/pointer mix who loves to hunt. Like a lot of bird dogs, she’ll need consistent training and can be strong willed. She is great with kids and other dogs. She’s curious about most things, but once she understands what they are, she loses interest. She is working on her leash training as she is most interested in hunting when out on a walk or hike and tugs. She has a lot of energy and needs exercise to wear her down. Rosie knows sit and is working on “down”. She’s definitely curious about cats and will chase them if they run. We’re working on being  friendly with cats. Don’t let her small size fool you. She’s skinny and needs to put on weight, but she’s a strong little girl. She loves her toys, and if allowed will shred them – all that pent up energy needs to escape somehow! Rosie is crate-trained and shows no signs of separation anxiety. She is spayed and up-to-date on all her shots.  For more information on Rosie please call 505/362-0331. 2/20/11 Update from Rosie’s foster dad … “Rosie is a very playful young girl who wins over your heart with her friendly disposition. She is very energetic and loves to play with other dogs. She has an active hunting instinct which she demonstrates by watching birds in the trees and chasing squirrels. She is house trained and is adept at using a dog door for bathroom necessities. She sleeps quietly through the night in a crate and lets you know she is hungry when time to eat breakfast. When she is tired at the end of the day, she will curl up on a sofa or strat-o-lounger and sleep. This girl is very intelligent, very quick in her mannerisms, and can run and jump with the best of her peers. She stands her ground against dogs that want to dominate her. She is defensive upon first meeting other dogs but warms up to them if they treat her well.”

Rosie playing with her foster siblings Rex and Coco!

Adopted! Chloe was surrendered to the Albuquerque Shelter because her families newest addition had asthma.  The sweet girl was brought in to one of Luvin’ Labs foster homes and is doing great.  She is around 10 years old and a big happy lab, around 100 pounds.  For more information on Chloe please call 505/362-0331.  2/9/11 update from Chloe’s foster mom … “ I’m Chloe and yes my heart is as big as me. I am a lovely 100 lb girl who is on a bit of a diet (to my dismay). I came from the shelter where my family of 10 years could no longer keep me because they had a new addition to the family who was allergic. I spent most of my time outside there after the baby arrived, but I have transitioned beautifully into an indoor girl. I love this house life. While I may be larger and older than some labs, I still like to play and frolic in my own way. I ”buck” like a little pony and attempt to chase my tail. In my foster home, I live with 2 good sized dogs and cats and other small pets. I am a little peskywith the cats but they are trying hard to teach me good manners. I am getting better on my walks. I do pull a bit for about 5-10m minutes then I settle down. I “adore” food and am leaning to sit for my meals and treats. I am friendly and easy going. I am getting over an ear infection and kennel cough and feeling much better every day.  I am patiently waiting for my forever home… is that yours??”

Adopted! Monty’s family moved.  Poor boy, he spent the first 12 months of his entire life in an outdoor kennel, and was just left behind.  They turned him loose down in Clovis, NM, a young, sweet lab mix boy to fend on his own.  A caring  family found him and is fostering him until we find his forever home.  Monty is about a year old, a very sweet, energetic young boy.  He has a wee bit of white on his chest, and a docked tail (??) and is smaller than a big lab.  Monty was literally starving and dodging cars when his foster mom decided to rescue him.  He is now doing great in foster and he LOVES to toss and play with his favorite pink gorilla toy.  For more information on Monty please call 505/362-0331.  Monty is in Albuquerque in boarding and anxiously waiting for a foster or forever home. 1/22/11 update from Monty’s foster mom … “ Even though it is apparent that his previous owners neglected him, Monty loves to play! He loves belly rubs and is anxious to please.  He loves other dogs and wonders why the cats don’t want to play with him!  Follows me around everywhere I go!”

Monty says “HI!”

Monty loves to be held  : )

My name is Nalla … I recently had puppies and my people left me at the shelter ….I am now safe, and in foster with Luvin’ Labs … and waiting for you to help me get to my forever home??

ADOPTED! My name is NALLA and I am a female, blond Labrador Retriever. I am a bit shy in the beginning but  boy do I love pets!  I am in foster and my foster mom says she’ll update me when she has time.  For more information on me please call 505/362-0331.

ADOPTED!  Folks, sweet Jefferson has been fighting what we know is pnemonia but he has not responded to 3 different antibiotics and after a week at TLC Vet Hospital, he’ moved Thursday night to VCA for evaluation by a specialist.  Luvin’ Labs donors work hard to help us out, but we are almost at the point where we will not have funds to keep helping this sweet boy.  Jefferson is absolutely a gem of a lab and, at just 10 months old, deserves a chance.  If any of you can help out we’d be so appreciative.  To help Jefferson out please click here http://www.luvinlabs.com/donate/

1/28/11 am update.  We just spoke to the good doc at VCA and he will be doing a test this morning to see if they can figure out what the bug is in his chest.  We will keep you updated on their findings.  Thank you to all of you who have helped thus far, it is a terribly hard thing to try to decide what is best for one, while we have many in need.  We appreciate you.

1/29/11 update.  Jefferson ate a little bit today a few times, this is great news as he hasn’t felt like eating since a week ago Thursday.  He loves to be up and moving around and seems to enjoy his visits from his foster mom, myself, and others that stop by.  We switched his antibiotics yesterday, hopefully the new ones do the trick and help Jefferson to begin to heal!

1/31/11 update… Jefferson hung out at the vets office today, after eating regular, small meals … we are so thrilled that he is eating!Ronight he is going home to get some TLC at a families house.  We are hoping he is on the mend … he sure has had enough good thoughts going his way!  We still are in dire need of funds to help us offset his medical bills that we’ve yet to pay, and to care for all the other wonderful pups in our program.  As always, we are incredibly grateful to each and everyone of you!!

2/6/11 Update … Best news ever, the vets cannot put their fingers on why but Jefferson continues to improve, and best of all, eat !  He is now spending a lot of time at his new loving home, and eating whatever he likes for now (any lab would love that).  He’s still on antibiotics, but the eating, and general interest in life are great indicators.  We are hopeful for a full recovery  : )

Here’s a few pics of Jefferson recovering with his family.

Luvin’ Labs is now trying to figure out how to pay off the $2700.00 worth of vet bills we incurred while taking care of Jefferson.  We’ve made some headway through the generosity of wonderful folks, but to keep on helping labs like Jefferson and treat the labs in our program currently we need to keep on raising funds.  We are eternally appreciative of any help.

Adoption Pending! Hello everyone!  I came to Luvin’ Labs from a sister rescue in Missouri that cannot help me out.  I bet you haven’t seen such a handsome chocolate Lab EVER.  I am special, you know.  I am sweet as can be, 10 months old and great with other dogs.  I’m a bit of a Lab/Chesapeake Retriever mix which makes me all the more interesting, doesn’t it?  The gals at Luvin’ Labs tell me I have the most beautiful green eyes! I’m a pup very excited about moving to New Mexico, and am looking for a loving family to share my life with.  I promise to be loving and loyal and look forward to learning some doggie training tips.  Can you make room for me?  Please phone 505/362-0331 and get more details…..and show your interest in me!  Thank you, Jefferson. (p.s. my foster mom says I’m very good with other dogs!!)

Bella ADOPTED! is a beautiful two-three  year old spayed yellow lab female who is currently in foster in Clovis, NM.  She is an incredible girl who is very sweet, house trained, docile, good with other dogs, and just waiting for her forever home!  We will arrange for transport to ABQ for the perfect forever home!  For more information on Bella please call 505/362-0331

AdoptedHi!  I am a beautiful yellow Lab boy named Dusty just waiting for the perfect loving home.  I am 1 year old all caught up on my shots and neutered.  The only thing left to do with me is to love me!  I love to go for walks and runs and play fetch with the tennis ball.  That’s how I have the most fun.  I would need you to spend some time training me though as my first family didn’t have the time to dedicate to training me.  I have lots of toys and stuff that I can bring to your house when you adopt me.  Can we give it a try?  Please call 505/362-0331 for more information on me, I’m very sweet!.  I can’t wait to meet you!  … “Dusty is in foster now and his new mom had this to say:  Dusty is just a wonderfully sweet boy!  He is great in the house – no chewing or marking and it totally housetrained.  He loves to run and play and loves other dogs.  He loves his toys: squeaky toys (not for long), tug/rope toys, balls, and bones.  He really enjoys playing Fetch.  He is wonderful with people and wants to be with his family more than anything.  He does great in a crate ,  knows all the basic commands and is very smart.  He loves to be close to his folks and just look at them with love and adoration shining out of his eyes.  He is just a real sweetheart!”

Adopted! Meet Angel. This beautiful girl is a one year old purebred chocolate Labrador Retriever who ran out of time at the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad. She’ll be arriving in Albuquerque by transport sometime next week and we would love to have a foster or forever home for her when she gets here. And who doesn’t like a little chocolate every once in a while? :) Once beautiful Angel arrives and we’ve had time to get to know her a little bit, we’ll update you on her personality and get some pictures of her where she isn’t so frightened. Please give us a call at 505) 362-0331 if you’d like to foster or adopt our sweet Angel.