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laddy Fenwick and lovely lassie Abby are done roaming the moors! They're ready for a nice warm bed and plenty o' cuddles. These older siblings are distinguished and calm, but friendly seniors. Both know a few cues (sit, stay, down, and easy). Fenwick and Abby are quite large, so if their new family finds they pull too hard for them, we recommend EZ-Walk harnesses. The pair were surrendered to the shelter together and reported to be bonded, so must be adopted together. These gentle giants are good with other dogs, but unknown with cats. If you're ready to warm up with cocoa and cuddles, come meet Fenwick and Abby today! They have wonderful dispositions and personalities to share with their new family.

Amber came to Lab Rescue with her three sisters when her owners were told by the county they had too many dogs. She was born there and never left the property, so literally everything is new to this sweet girl including riding in a car, meeting new humans, and going to the vet. Now that Amber's been in a foster home for a month, she has started to become puppy in a dog body with giant paws. She is housetrained and an enthusiastic eater. It took her only once to learn from one of the resident dogs to not touch their food bowls. What a quick study! Amber is getting better at meeting new people, did great with a puppy sitter twice and now is fine with people approaching her. Her new family will need to be aware that for now she is not the type of dog who can be taken to the park or picnics and will need time and patience to acclimate. She would do best with a family that has another dog who can help show her the ropes. She also will love having her new experienced family take her to required training to learn best behaviors. Amber is adorable!

Skyler and her 7 pups came from Currituck Animal Services, a rescue we work with in Barco, NC. Skylar is a good mom and is taking great care of the pups. They have been vetted, had their first vaccines, and have had their preventatives. These cuties will be 7 weeks old and will be available for adoption after their vet appointment on December 13. Here are their specs! Sunday (black female, 9.7 lbs); Monday (black female, 10.2 lbs); Tuesday (black male, 10.7 lbs); Wednesday (black male, 12.3 lbs); Thursday (black male, 11.9 lbs); Friday (black male, 13.3 lbs); Saturday (fox red male, 12.3 lbs). Your Adoption Coordinator can share individual photos of the pups.

Watch Skylar’s puppies at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlqzsm9LAPg .

Though you wouldn't know it now, when Autumn first arrived at Lab Rescue, she was withdrawn and scared. Once comfortable, her true self emerged. Autumn enjoys curling up on the couch with humans, and will hop off the couch to follow them around. After a BIIIIIGGGG stretch, of course! This past weekend, Autumn met winter - and she was enchanted by the snow! Immediately, she tookoff, running her zoomies in the yard with her resident dog friends. Then, while her Foster Mom worked from home, she "co-worked," and impressively stayed silent during meetings. Autumn is excellent with other dogs, and is full of play bows for them. She enjoys toys and will chew on an antler or bone occasionally, and is gentle taking treats. For such a young dog, her energy level is not insane. While foster mom has been at work during the week, she's been quiet in the crate during the day. Autumn will bring the warmth of fall to a very lucky home - hopefully, yours!

Balu is a handsome fellow in search of a new, loving family! This smart, chocolatey hunk knows a few cues - sit, lie down, stop, go upstairs, come - in Spanish! He would be a great fit for a Spanish-speaking or bilingual family. Balu is bright and thinks his becoming bi-lingual would work too. This cutie is gentle, affectionate, and friendly. He appears to be very aware of his size and has played gently with children in the past. He’s an active young boy who enjoys playing fetch with just about anything, but doesn't seem to enjoy swimming. The lawnmower is not a friend, but Balu is fine if he's inside the house! He is a favorite at the kennel. The staff absolutely loves him and said that whoever is lucky enough to adopt him should know he’s a cuddle-bug and needs lots of petting and love. If you'd like a wonderful new amigo in your life, come meet Balu today!

Bo #2 is very friendly and says he would love to be your new companion. He loves other dogs and lived with two cats. He is an active pup who likes to play in the yard and retrieves toys and balls very nicely (check his video). He likes to get petted and get treats after which he rewards you with Lab laps. Bo loves to swim and will even try to crash the hot tub for a quick dip. He does well in the car and has excellent house manners. This handsome boy would like a family that will give him love, training, and a fenced yard so he can play and get the exercise he needs. 

Watch Bo have fun at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx6H1x2MGkY .

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.  Bobby would do best in an adult only home with no cats. 

Handsome Buddy showed up at a lady's house and never left. He simply took up residence and spent his days lying on her porch and playing with her dog. He was not chipped and no owner could be found. Since her home was not large enough for two dogs, she asked for our help. Buddy is a sweet, gentle boy who just wants love. He is good with dogs and good on leash, unbothered by storms, traffic, visitors…pretty much anything. Buddy’s Good Samaritan said he’s very affectionate, loves toys and retrieving, and loves to play with other dogs. He’d love to be your best Buddy! 

Carmen was found as a stray and no one came looking for her. This beauty is the friendliest girl and also knows some obedience. She loves to fetch, so get your tennis balls, frisbees, and toys ready to throw! More on this calm sweetie as we get to know her. 

Watch Carmen react to a crazy friend: https://youtube.com/shorts/Cb9Zycwhfds?feature=share 

Casper is a sweet, sometimes silly, very good boy. When he came to Lab Rescue he was missing most of his fur due to severe allergies. After treating him, he regained his beautiful fur, and his true identity became clear: he's a Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd mix! Now that he’s healthy and fluffy again, we know that Casper is very much a working dog who loves being outside and thriving when he has a job that suits his instincts and personality, like livestock guarding. True to his nature, Casper believes in keeping an eye on things. He’s not excessively noisy, but he does patrol the fence line and will alert bark at passing threats like squirrels, plastic bags, or neighbors living their lives. He’ll quiet when asked and is happy to come inside when his job is done. A large securely fenced yard is non-negotiable; he’s got strong instincts to roam and protect, and he needs space to do both safely. He’s crate trained & house trained. Casper is calm, stoic, and devoted; extremely gentle with people. He's independent, though affectionate with his family. He walks nicely on leash, enjoys park outings, and gets along with other dogs, but is mostly indifferent to them. If he could choose, he'd prefer a large, calm female dog companion, but he'd be happy as an only dog too. He'll do best with a family who has working dog experience who understands the nature of the breeds. Casper will do best in a rural area, ideally on a farm, or similar place he can be put to work. He has lived with cats, and will play with them if they agree.

Handsome Clyde came from an unfortunate situation where his owners could no longer care for him and made the tough decision to surrender him to a shelter. This sweet, friendly guy has only one item on his list to Santa. He’s dreaming of the comforts of a new home where he can enjoy the holidays with tasty eats and treats, a soft and comfy bed, and oodles of love and kisses. Could you be the one to make Clyde’s dreams come true? Clyde is enjoying his foster home while he waits. His first evening after supper he found a dog bed, curled up in it and took a nap while his people watched TV. Clyde is also a vocalist – he expresses feelings of content (or discontent) with low mumbles . . .his fosters are not sure exactly if he means the floor is too hard or just relief to be cuddling up in a bed and closing his eyes in the relative silence after being in a kennel for a while. He mutters randomly as he settles down after eating breakfast and then gives a big loud sigh and nods off. You will love him!

Clyde makes a new friend: https://youtube.com/shorts/_ax9augOVdo 

Cocoa is a sweet, happy girl, who loves attention and being near her people. She loves pets and scratches and has an impressive Lab lean. She has been at her foster home for only a short time and is discovering what it is to be a loved, inside dog. Not having had the benefit of living in a house till now, she’s learning about things like personal space and what is and is not a toy. This country girl is getting used to big garbage trucks and school buses, and mostly she just freezes and stares. Cocoa is also learning all about houses and their weird machines, like TVs, vacuums, and doorbells…all of which she has done well with. She’s a fast learner, and her new family will have fun showing her all sorts of fun things, such as playing with toys, fetching, swimming, taking walks, etc. She already likes to play with toys and carries one around with her. She enjoys safely explored the fenced yard and keeps it clear of those pesky rabbits and squirrels, who quickly learned there was a new sheriff in town. (An indication she might not do well with cats.) Foster says she’s very friendly and affectionate and will make a super companion with just a little more time learning and being loved. 

Daisy is a spunky girl who loves the outdoors. She is used to being around other dogs and having access to a backyard. Daisy came back to Lab Rescue after her previous adopter had to go into assisted living. She was very loved and part of the family. Daisy is housetrained, crate trained, walks well on a leash, and sleeps on the couch or a dog bed. Daisy is good with large dogs, but no cats or small dogs for this girl, as she has a high prey drive. More on Daisy soon.

Dakota came to Lab Rescue with her three sisters when her owners were told by the county they had too many dogs. She was born there and never left the property, so literally everything is new to this sweet girl including riding in a car, meeting new humans, and going to the vet. Dakota remains a bit overwhelmed by strange new things but once she figures out things are okay, she calms down. She walks well on a leash, gets along with the resident cat, and is learning several commands. With patiene and another dog in her home for confidence and comfort, this pretty girl will flourish.