Handsome Blue is as sweet as they come!! He's a big, good looking boy who was well taken care of by his previous owner, who sadly passed away. Maybe a bit too well taken care of when it came to treats. He was very overweight when he came to us, but is dong great on his weight-loss program. 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. Blue is laid back, affectionate, and well behaved. He has great house manners and enjoys swimming and going for walks as he continues his weight loss journey. He would do best in a single-story home with as much carpet as possible, as he has some difficulty with slick wood floors. Blue is a very happy boy who loves attention from his people and is ready to love and be loved again.

Bobby is a friendly, affectionate and engaging dog who arrived at the shelter lacking confidence and trust. So much has changed since then: he enjoys attention and interaction from the people he knows, and they also get to see his wonderfully playful, goofy side. Bobby is intelligent and very capable of learning. He is house- and crate-trained and has good household manners. He is able to relax and settle in the home or crate and does not need constant activity or entertainment. After working with our trainer and spending time in a foster home, Bobby is now more relaxed with routine handling, like putting on a harness or collar, by his people. Predictable interactions and allowing him to participate voluntarily have been the keys to establishing trust with his human. Bobby’s ideal home is a one without lots of comings and goings or new people, with a securely fenced yard. Bobby's trainer can be available to provide support during the transition to a new home to help support his success. He really wants to be his best!

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

Who is the best buddy? Buddy #4, that's who. Buddy was found by a Good Samaritan as a stray, and is now hoping to find a forever family! During his short stay with the Good Samaritan, he showed how well he walks on leash, and how playful he was with the teenagers in the home. He seems to know sit, paw, and wait, and didn't get into mischief in the house. Even though we don't have lots of background on Buddy, we do know he wants to be your best buddy. Good-looking Buddy is sure to shine in his new home with his new family.

Bunty will be attending Adopt-A-Lab Day, October 3 (10am-11:30am), at Subaru AutoNation Hunt Valley, 9800 York Rd #2, Cockeysville, MD 21030

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

Casey and Nathan are a strongly bonded pair of brothers who enjoy one another’s company and function as a unit in most situations. They are a funny and endearing pair of silly adolescents. They play well, enjoy running in the yard, and get into harmless mischief together. Both dogs really enjoy enrichment activities; slow feeders, puzzle toys, and bully sticks are favorites. They came to Lab Rescue very shut down and unwilling to engage with people. During their time in foster care, they have developed into dogs who voluntarily approach known people for food and interaction. While the pair has become substantially more comfortable around their people, they still should be handled with respect for their boundaries. While these sweet boys share many behavioral characteristics, they have some important individual differences. Casey is generally the leader of the pair; he is more likely to investigate, make decisions, and influence Nathan’s response to new situations. Nathan depends on Casey for information and reassurance about new situations. Nathan and Casey will benefit from a predictable home environment. They are home bodies and not well-suited to accompanying their people everywhere, meeting strangers, attending busy social events or taking regular neighborhood walks. But they will bring a sweet, gentle, sometimes silly, companionship to their new people. Are you the special adopter who Casey and Nathan are looking for?

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 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.

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!

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

Both Ellie and Maggie are doing great! They are ideal guests and completely house-trained. They let their people know when they want to go out or when it is time for dinner or an evening snack by pacing back and forth to the door or kitchen. If their people do not respond, one of them will give a single, sharp woof, which usually does the trick. Both are excellent eaters and enjoy kibble with a spoonful of canned food or tuna. Maggie and Ellie are incredibly active, alert, and love their walks. They are always ready to go, and a mile walk during the cooler hours is easy for them. Maggie is definitely the leader in the house and will push Ellie out of the way to be first for walks or meals, which Ellie does not seem to mind. Once they finish eating, they always inspect each other's bowls to make sure nothing was left behind. They trade the lead on our walks. Maggie walks at a steady, medium pace with minimal dawdling, while Ellie loves to sniff and walks a bit faster until she gets distracted by a scent. They greet visitors calmly with friendly wags and sniffs, without jumping. Outside, they are happy to meet new people and dogs. Maggie is still terrified of thunder and senses it long before her people can hear it. Yesterday during a storm, she demonstrated that she can do stairs; she ran upstairs for the first time with no problem coming down, and later did it again for another thunder roll. They have distinct personalities and are still sassy and do the "zoomies" from the front room to the TV room once or twice a week. They might not win any agility shows, but they are doing wonderfully for being 13 years old. 

Excalibur will be attending Adopt-A-Lab Day, October 3 (10am-11:30am), at Subaru AutoNation Hunt Valley, 9800 York Rd #2, Cockeysville, MD 21030 

Don't worry, you don't need to pull a sword from a stone to be worthy of this Excalibur! He'll settle for a loving forever home. Excalibur is a sweet boy who gets excited to play with dogs and does very well with them. He is keeping his run clean and being a very good boy! He has a gentle mouth and the softest coat. He rides well and is good on leash and is super friendly. We will update more on Excalibur as we get him to foster soon! Don't wait to reach out to your Adoption Coordinator about this sweetheart!

Fiona steals hearts wherever she goes. Whether she is out on the town with her foster or living the couch potato life, she is always fun to be around. She is incredibly affectionate, loves to spend time with her people, and is always up for fun adventures! Don’t let that smattering of powdered sugar on her face fool you. It just an extra bit of sweetness. She is great in the house and has excellent manners. Fiona’s an active girl who really enjoys playing frisbee or will happily volunteer to walk a few miles with you as soon as she sees you've grabbed your shoes. She is very good on leash when there isn't anything going on. However, she can get very excited when she sees another dog. Fiona continues to enjoy her time roaming the yard, and she really enjoys sniffing out any critters that may be passing through. She has a high prey drive and will chase cats, rabbits, squirrels, etc. Other than that, she’s just about perfect! This super-lovable girl has mastered the art of balancing adventure with professional-level lounging and snuggling. Like her namesake, Fiona is a beautiful princess searching for her happily everafter. But she doesn't need an ogre to break the curse, just a kind soul with room in their heart for a beautiful, loving pup.

Hudson is an energetic, super friendly boy who loves to engage with people and explore new things. He loves treats, which capture his attention and motivate him to learn. He is still young at heart so he can get distracted by toys, sounds and activity but quickly responds to his name being called and those tasty treats. Hudson's enthusiasm to learn is fun, engaging, and a joy to witness. He loves walks and has a natural curiosity of the world around him. With continued guidance he responds to polite walking cues and again those tasty treats. He will greatly benefit from regular exercise and even mentally stimulating toys; he is a high energy guy who will need plenty of daily exercise. Walks alone are not enough. Hudson has a playful personality and will make a delightful companion for his new family.