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. 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.

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! 

Casa has retired from the breeding dog life and is quickly learning the joys of house dog days. She is a quick learner and has already adapted to stairs, car rides, leash walking, and most enjoyable of all this Winter; indoor living! She sleeps through the night, quietly on the floor for now. She has not shown a particular interest in dog beds or snacks...yet. But I suspect as she continues to navigate home living, she might find her way. She is very playful with other dogs and is currently residing with two other dogs in her foster home. She loves to play outside, greet dogs at the fence line, and even play a little fetch. Casa is a big girl with a lack of experience sharing personal space so she may not be a great fit for Seniors. However, she is a resilient dog that is eager to embrace her second career as a companion and a house dog!

Cash (black, 3 years) and Marshall (yellow, 2 years) came to Lab Rescue as a pair of buddies who have been together since they were puppies and must be adopted together. Currently, they are settling into their foster home, and doing great - some of the most well-trained pups the foster mom has seen! It is clear they were taught good manners in their previous home. Cash is fun-loving, very affectionate, and loves meeting new people. He’s playful, curious, kind, and gets along well with people and other pets. Marshall is very energetic, loves to run and explore, but also enjoys attention. He’s playful, curious, and extremely friendly with people and other dogs. They both get excited when they meet other people and will playfully jump up. They respond to a couple of hand and verbal commands such as a closed hand raised over the shoulder while saying 'sit'. They are crate and house trained, and will sit and wait while Foster Mom gets them harnessed up for a walk, and will even patiently wait for her to lock the door behind her. Cash will bark on command with a cupped hand behind the ear while saying 'speak'. Both are young active dogs, but are quiet in the house, and with the exercise they need (long walks/hikes and plenty of fetch and running in the yard/at the park) are calm and relaxed, looking for plenty of snuggles and affection ideally on the couch. Cash LOVES to fetch; his currency is tennis balls. He'd fetch forever. Marshall on the other hand likes to patrol outside and sniff everything. He will get a huge case of the zoomies and zip around! When Cash sees this happening, he will drop his tennis ball to run with him. When the zoomies are over, each goes back to their own activity. They both love toys and empty the toy bin several times a day. These were well-loved dogs in their prior home, and whomever adopts them will get a silly, devoted, happy pair of very good dogs.

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.

Charlie is a sweet chocolate drop who ended up in a shelter when his owner could no longert care for him. He is a nice, friendly boy who makes friends easily. Charlie is a great car rider and has excellent leash manners.. Charlie is good with dogs and cats. He knows the sit and paw commands.. Charlie is currently keeping his run clean at the kennel. More on this sweet boy as we get to know him better.

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. While this country girl is getting used to big garbage trucks and school buses, she mostly 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 new 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 exploring 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 that she might not do well with cats). Foster says she’s very friendly and affectionate and will make a super companion - and her vet says that she is an absolute darling! 

Dutchess has been a sweet and charming girl in her foster home. Her foster mom reports that Duchess is really easy going in the house. She is house trained, has been “free” to roam inside, and hasn’t messed with anything. Duchess prefers human food to dog food, but she will eat the dog food with a little canned food mixed in. Duchess pulls on leash so is working on her leash manners.  An Easy Walk harness will help. She knows some commands such as sit and down. Please give this sweet girl a chance!

Ember may not look like your typical Lab but she is a Lab at heart. This is a tale of what sometimes happens in rescue. We were sent pictures of a sweet young black lab whose ears DID NOT stand up. She was good with dogs, petite, and cute so we said YES! She went to one of our partner vets in NC and went through vetting. She then traveled up to VA and we were met with quite a surprise! She arrived with ears that you can "Tune in Tokyo" on lol! When we asked "What happened to the dog you sent pictures of, the answer was that this is her" We said not with those ears! They said they were not standing up when she left us...OKAY...Nonetheless she was here and we were not sending her back to a bad situation so here we sit! Ember is a SUPER SWEET and very Labby in her personality so she can join the Lab Rescue team. She is friendly and good with other dogs. 

(Postscript: Mystery solved! It appears that Ember/Bertie is a Dutch Shepherd, likely born in January. She may grow a little bit more, but should stay around 50 pounds.) 

Fiona is a very friendly girl who enjoys meeting people and likes to be the center of attention. She has plenty of playtime energy and plays very well with the resident dog. Fiona is a fun, happy girl who is very good at retrieving and likes to catch balls in the air. She also enjoys just finding a little branch and chewing on it. Fiona is a smart pup and will sit on command and come to you when called. She loves car rides and gets excited when you put on her harness. Fiona walks well with her harness but will benefit from a less busy area where there aren’t a lot of distractions, particularly cars and trucks. She eats well, taking her time to chew her food and enjoys fruits and vegetables and frozen Kongs filled with peanut butter. Fiona loves being at her foster home but can’t wait to find her very own forever family!

Watch Fiona play tug: https://youtube.com/shorts/LMTj1csMLLk  

Goose is a very friendly pup who loves to get attention, be petted, and give kisses. He is happy to meet you and if you happen to have any treats that's even better. Goose has an old injury to his right front leg causing him to limp and to carry it after he has been playing hard for a while. We have asked our orthopedic specialist if there is anything that can be done to repair it He was an inside-outside pup his fur is a little sun burnt and rough but that will fix itself as he is now inside and has a soft bed. We will continue the job of spoiling him with TLC and getting him a good home. He likes to play with toys and balls which he retrieves but doesn't bring them back. He is good with other dogs and has a blast playing with them. Goose would love an active family that has a fenced yard and has time and energy to give him the exercise and training he needs. He knows basic commands and is house trained. 

Watch Goose play at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDDki0lFonA .

Jacey's tail will not stop wagging, even when she is uncertain! This girl has made tremendous progress in her foster home, but she can still be timid and unsure at times. She is a gentle kind soul who wants so much to be loved; she's continuing to work on being brave in order get the attention she seems to crave. Foster mom reports she is happy girl despite her past and loves to stand quietly and be petted. Her favorite thing however, is playing with her best friend, the resident dog! They love to wrestle and run about in the yard. Jacey is so excited to see her friend every morning. She will need a home with another dog who is just as playful and confident as her newest friend. Jacey sleeps on a dog bed at night, and is both house-trained and crate-trained. In fact she loves her crate, since she realized it means treats...she will just run right in and wait! Jacey needs a quiet home in a more rural area for her to be her most relaxed self. Foster tells us that as long as her new family can be patient with this sweet gal, and has a canine buddy for her to romp with, she will be a sweet and easy addition to their lives. Jacey is considered hospice due to the malignant growth in her mouth, but she doesn't know she's sick. Jacey is on the smaller side for a Lab, so if you're looking for a pocket-size Lab, she'll be a great fit! If you'd like to give a good girl all the love, come meet Jacey today!

Jacey loves wrestling: https://youtu.be/Bn9Azkquakg

Jacey never stops wagging her tail: https://youtube.com/shorts/3q2MBgGmueE

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

Jethro is hoping he will have a rags to riches story! His recent story is sad as his owner passed away and a neighbor was coming to feed him. But now that he's come to Lab Rescue, Jethro knows his Beverly Hills is just around the corner. Jethro is proving to be a very happy camper at his foster home while he awaits a forever situation. He is a fantastic house guest that does not require a crate at any time. He loves the outdoors and does very well walking on a leash. Jethro maintains a youthful exuberance despite his age. He has a great energy level that can bring joy during play, and peace during calm. He does love a good nap after play, as do we all. The foster for this positive canine reports he has both a happy bark, and a resting smile. With that combination, how can Jethro not brighten up an adopters day? He needs a home with limited steps for those old man joints. He likes to walk around and explore outside. He's a friendly, very-good-boy who will make some family very happy. With loving care from a new family, Jethro will become a delicious chocolate anyone would crave!

After spending far too much time at the shelter, Jiggy has continued to do well in foster while living with multiple other dogs. She has stolen the heart of her current foster with her playfulness and personality. She understands a few basic commands, and shows a willingness to learn more. She also absolutely loves walks but will need continued help on a leash. Jiggy plays appropriately with other dogs and can live in a multi-dog home, but she does not require a canine companion. This sweet girl will thrive in an active home with adopters who have prior dog experience and feel comfortable managing a confident, vocal player. A fenced yard where she can run and play safely would be highly beneficial. With the right guidance and understanding, Jiggy will be a devoted, fun, and affectionate companion. She's a great dog! Jiggy did well with the training she just completed. She and her new family are entitled to a complimentary 7-week Good Manners Class at Peaceable Paws, LLC in Fairplay, MD for being part of the basic manners program! What a fun way to bond!

Watch Jiggy in her own music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/cv-Y5kFUEcY