THANKS TO A GENEROUS DONOR WHO WANTS TO HELP ALL SENIOR PUPS FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES, THE ADOPTION FEE IS $125.

Beautiful Bella is the absolute best house guest. She is gentle with her foster’s resident senior dog and playful with the young one - for short periods, and then Bella tells her she's done and ready for nap time! Sometimes the young resident will curl up next to Bella for naps, and she appears to enjoy the company. She has good house manners and wants to please. It seems she believes she is not allowed on furniture, as Foster Mom will try to get her to come up on the lounger with her from time to time, and Bella will quickly get down. She sleeps on the floor - next to the dog bed, next to Foster Mom’s bed at night. Bella is so very sweet and lovable, and she can’t wait to find her new, forever family to share her love with.

Bella playing with the resident 1-yr-old pup: https://youtu.be/3MTf2a_xw7U?si=OFVXvppNjOxi-rpR 

Birk will be attending Adopt-A-Lab Day at PetSmart Reston, September 12 (10am-11:30 am), 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA

Birk is a sweet, friendly, curious love bug! He greets people with his young-dog exuberance, but quickly calms and alternates between playing with the resident pups, checking in with the humans, and relaxing in the shade. He loves playing with another dog and needs a buddy willing to roughhouse with him. He responds well when his playmate asks for a break. Birk is a sweet, happy, loving boy who will make a wonderful addition to a family willing to give him the love and exercise a young dog needs. Come meet Birk today!

Birk settles after playtime: https://youtube.com/shorts/yJM0iVwm1Gc 

Blue is as sweet as they come!! He loves attention, gets along well with the resident dog, is house broken and doesn’t need to be crated. He would do best in a single story home with as much carpet as possible as has some difficulty with wood floors. He is a very happy boy! He's a big handsome boy who was well taken care of. Well, maybe a bit too well taken care of with lots of snacking. He was very overweight when he arrived at Lab Rescue. He's lost 12 pounds, but his weight loss journey continues. He would like his new family to ensure he stays on his regime of diet and gentle exercise until he reaches his healthy goal. He loves people, is eager to meet other dogs and lived with a cat. He is pretty laid back, affectionate, and behaves well. He had free rein of the house and liked to bask in the sunroom. Blue knows the commands sit, wait and ok (release). He enjoys swimming but doesn't get enough of it or any exercise for that matter. Blue is waiting for his new family to reassure him that his world will be alright after his owner passed away and he is ready to love and be loved again.

Bobby is a stunning young yellow boy. He’s an extra-large boy with a gentle heart and a big brain to match. Although Bobby is strong, he’s also incredibly smart and eager to learn – especially when the reward is tasty treats and your praise. He walks nicely on leash with a no-pull harness. Bobby is fully crate-trained, house-trained, and enjoys quiet time in the backyard, lounging in the sun or sniffing around. He’s generally a calm and quiet companion, while also having a playful side - he's learned to relax and let his true self shine! One especially sweet note from his trial home: when Bobby had his people all to himself, he quickly shows just how much he loves close companionship and becomes a true “Velcro dog,” happily bonding and sticking close to his humans. Bobby is a loving, affectionate boy who will thrive in a calm, pet-free home with people who are comfortable with a large dog and appreciate a loyal companion who likes to stay close. He’s ready for the right match to come along and see just how special he is.

Boomer will be attending Adopt-A-Lab Day at PetSmart Reston, September 12 (10am-11:30 am), 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA

Boomer is a very good boy! He’s energetic and loves to play! Like most young Labs, he needs some work on his leash skills, but he's young and smart and eager to learn… not to mention, very handsome! He knows sit and gives paw!. Boomer’s attempt at 'down' is adorable. It’s a very wiggly sit! He tries so very hard to understand what is being asked of him. He’s very food motivated, so having treats or food in your hands gets his attention immediately! Boomer really wants to please and will need someone who will work with him on training to help him become the best boy we know he can be. This sweet love-bug is a treasure! 

Buck (black) and Ruby (yellow) continue to do well in their foster home, winning hearts and minds while they wait for their forever home. They are adjusting well to suburban life and are eagerly awaiting their next stop. They love each other, and they're looking for a human to round out their pack! They're good house guests, pretty good on walks, good in their crates, food motivated, and very people friendly. 

Watch Buck and Ruby on a walk: https://youtu.be/p8b5n9dLtjw

See how gently they take treats: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LvOmoEju6qA

Buddy found himself with Lab Rescue when he became too much for his owners who had a lot going on including a baby on the way. He never had any formal training so he needs a little (not much) structure and some leash work. However, he is a sweet boy who is house- and crate-trained. He knows a few basic commands when not distracted and is good with dogs, big and small. Buddy is a BIG boy who needs to lose a few pounds but his has a gorgeous coat and teeth. His transporters said he is a love. He may bark at new people initially but a few treats offerred and he is your best buddy. He loves to retrieve anything especially balls and loves water!! Typical lab! He loves to ride in the car and look out the window. Buddy lived with kids and is approved for kids 8 and up. He is unknown with cats (but ignored them totally on a tour of the cat room at the vet). He was a little nervous at the vet but some cheese and treats made it all better. All in all a great guy!! 

Bunty will be attending Adopt-A-Lab Day at PetSmart Reston, September 12 (10am-11:30 am), 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA

Bunty is a friendly pup with all your typical Lab likes: he likes his people, he likes meeting other dogs, and he likes playtime. His favorite pastime is exploring, especially by the side of his favorite people. After an adventure in the yard (or a good walk, or a swim in the lake!), he will settle down to relax. This boy is polite: in the car, he simply sits back and enjoys the view. In his foster home, he has been getting along with the resident dog. And, he is a food-motivated learner who knows some basic commands already! Smart, affectionate, and bouncy, this boy is looking for a home that can give him the love, attention, and exercise he needs. He will make some lucky family a super companion! Watch him play at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djkZMpGNHrY

Watch him play at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djkZMpGNHrY

Butch and Sundance were the last of a litter that the owner could not place so they asked us for help. These boys are good together but do not have to be adopted together. Butch is very friendly and outgoing. He loves to be loved on and is very affectionate. He has jumped a 4 ft fence but only to get to the dogs in the play yard on the other side. Butch is a good boy who is keeping his run clean. More on him soon!

Casey and Nathan have been in foster for a bit now, and in some ways, not having a dramatic update is a good thing. They’ve settled into a routine, they know what to expect, and they’ve made a lot of quiet progress. When they first arrived, both boys were extremely wary. Moving them from one place to another often involved herding them because their instinct was simply to put as much distance as possible between themselves and a person. These days, they come in and out of the house on their own, happily follow the household routine, and will take treats directly from their foster mother’s hand. What they do love is having a big, securely fenced yard where they can run, wrestle, explore, and just be dogs. They are active and playful and very bonded to one another. Inside, they’re still perfectly capable of getting into puppy mischief, so they are crate trained and crated when they can’t be supervised. Fortunately, both are very comfortable and content in their crates. They also get along well with other dogs. Their ideal home is one that appreciates them for who they are: sweet, playful companions who may never be the dogs who want to accompany you to a brewery, greet every visitor, or spend the evening trying to crawl into your lap. They’d much rather have their familiar people, their predictable routine, each other, and a great yard to play in. They’ve come a very long way. Their world has gotten much bigger—and they’re ready for someone who can give them a safe, comfortable little corner of it to call their own.

This pair will be attending Adopt-A-Lab Day at PetSmart Reston, September 12 (10am-11:30 am), 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA

Cash and Kirby are an easy pair who just want to share affection, warmth, and cuddles. They have very few demands. These boys are a true bonded pair of besties. Cash loves butt scratches and sturdy toys. Kirby loves to nap in hilarious positions and prefers to be close to his humans at all times. The boys enjoy car rides and are very well behaved in the house, but keep an eye on your counters and trash cans. Snuggling with Foster Mom was enough to keep them calm and comfortable during 4th of July fireworks. The pups are polite and friendly greeting all visitors with wagging tails. Cash and Kirby will thrive with a family who is around more often than not, and a big backyard would be a bonus. A strong handler is a must as these two big boys get uber excited when the leashes come out. Anyone looking to add fun and affection to their family will be very lucky to have them. 

Beautiful Dame Judy may not actually be an Academy Award-winning actress, and Handsome Okie might not be an Okie from Muskogee, but what they have in common is that they have both faced life “Against All Odds.” They arrived at a shelter separately, each with their own burdens -- one a frightened stray who refused to walk, and the other battling a painful scab-covered skin issue. It was kismet. They met, they found comfort with one another, they bonded and are now inseparable. Their tale could make an Academy Award winning story, but it needs a happy ending. This sweet, lovable, bonded pair is sure to be Academy Award winners with their new family!

Duke has never met a stranger.  His foster family says he loves every person and dog he’s met and is happiest when he’s right in the middle of family life. They think he may actually be part human, because he strongly prefers the couch, the big bed, and wherever his people happen to be, over any of the traditional “dog alternatives.” Duke is an affectionate, people-oriented guy who will happily velcro himself to you or rest his big head in your lap during a movie. He also LOVES car rides — open a car door and Duke is ready for the next adventure. Duke came to Lab Rescue with some nice manners already in place. He is fully house-trained, has not been destructive or chewed things in the house, and sits beautifully for his meals without even being asked.  Duke is working on his leash skills and does better with an easy walk harness.  If you're looking for a dog who enjoys regular exercise and freely gives affection, Duke is your guy!

Duke and Bella are a bonded pair that have lived together since Bella was 2. For the past 6 years they have been best buds. Though Bella tends to be the more independent one - Duke tends to stick close to her. Duke takes on the role of "older brother" and may tattle on Bella from time to time. Helpful for the humans! Both are house- and crate-trained, but no longer use the crate. They know sit, stay, place, kennel, down, and out. These two sweethearts are excited for their next chapter in a forever home, where they can receive the love and attention they deserve.