Lab Rescue North Carolina Success Stories

2009-12-31T21:43:00.000-08:00

SUCCESS STORIES FROM LAB RESCUE NORTH CAROLINA
We want to hear your story! Please let everyone know about your "angels in furry pants"!
Please post your own sucess stories or email to lrnc@labrescuenc.org. Please include a picture and short story. Thanks!

2009-02-16T08:32:00.001-08:00

We adopted “Cassie” on December 5, 1998. We renamed her Rolo and watched her grow quickly. As our family grew to 2 “human kids” she was still our baby and became a loyal friend to both of the kids. Rolo enjoyed her Kong toy above anything else. She would spend hours playing as the kids threw it over and over. Rolo never met a person she didn’t like. Cats to were friends of Rolo’s. As the years passed Rolo slowed down but her dedication to her family was overwhelming. We lost rolo on February 4, 2009 to congestive heart failure. We are so thankful to Lab Rescue for taking a chance on an abondanded lab from VA. We had 11 amazing years with Rolo and look forward to opening our hearts to another lab rescue when Rolo puts one in our lives.

Laddie

2009-01-20T13:06:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let you know how wonderful Laddie has been. I adopted him almost five years ago and it seems like yesterday. His vet refers to him as "a whole lot of happy" and that is exactly what he is every day all day. and although I like to believe I am number one in his eyes as well, I play second fiddle to the true love of his life, his rubber chicken:) (see picture). He loves walking through the neighborhood visiting the neighbors, running through the sprinkler on hot days and most of all sleeping on mom's couch while she is away at work. I couldn't have asked for a better best friend.

Boomer

2009-01-20T13:03:00.000-08:00

After losing my beloved Golden Retriever to cancer on New Year’s Eve 2007, I knew I would eventually get another dog to fill the void. Adopting Boomer in February 2008 helped save and brought joy to both of us. We had some (now humorous) “challenges” at first—coming home to find him looking like a chicken after attacking my duvet, being doubtful whether he would graduate from obedience school—but he is now a wonderfully adjusted, happy, loving dog who gets along with every person and dog he meets. He loves his morning walk with a stop at Java Jive where he receives milk-bones from the employees as well as other patrons. His favorite activity is his afternoon and weekend trips to the dog park where he is a well-known “regular.” He delights and entertains the other dog owners as he runs, plays, and jumps over their dogs (as if they are hurdles). Additional “pastimes” include snoozing on the bed in the morning sunshine and watching tv in the evening on the couch while receiving pets. He went to the lake for the first time this summer and couldn’t get enough of frolicking in the water and swimming to retrieve his Kool Kong. He hasn’t forgotten those who are less fortunate than him—he is an enthusiastic participant in charity dog walks.

Bear

2009-01-20T13:01:00.000-08:00

I wish this picture of Bear (adopted last May) was a little more clear. It is clear enough to show you how attentive he can be and how well trained he has become. He is so sweet and loves walks with his yellow lab sister, Babe, and his service black lab brother, Tovey. Our 13 yr old lab, Babe, had lost her son to cancer and was so depressed and down. Bear showed up on the scene and she acts happy and 10 years younger.

Sammy

2009-01-20T13:00:00.000-08:00

Sammy has been great! Unfortunately, he is a bit of a Starbucks junkie. He hangs out the truck window and leans into the drive-thru window to get a cup of whip cream. We can't drive past the place without him going nuts. He was very well dressed for New Years!

Leonard and Sasha

2009-01-20T12:57:00.000-08:00

Leonard and Sasha were both Lab Rescue dogs. They love each other and have the best time playing!

Duke (aka Sparta)

2009-01-01T13:14:00.000-08:00

Just want to let you know how happy we are with our dog. We adopted him last January and he has been a great spirit and love for our house. He is now 1 1/2 and has all the spirit a lab should have! He gets along great with our 11 yr old choc lab - even protected her this morning when a dog started growling at her.

Amos

2008-12-29T19:23:00.000-08:00

Amos truly is a sucess story! He nearly died from heartworms and spent most of last Christmas in the doggie ICU. Just look at him now! Thanks to his mom for taking such great care of him!

Frankie

2008-12-09T19:11:00.000-08:00

Sometimes a successful story for LRNC is the case where we save a Labrador from a shelter only to give it the best possible life for the short time it has remaining. That is Frankie’s story. Frankie was pulled from a shelter because his time was up. LRNC discovered that he was extremely vision impaired but he did a good job hiding it! We began fostering him over Labor Day weekend. It was obvious to us that Frankie had never been inside a house, not house trained, and didn’t seem to know any commands. Plus, he didn’t know Frankie was his name since that was just a name he was given. We think he was probably just left in a dog lot without much attention, if any. However, he LOVED his crate, loved attention, and had a wonderful disposition. He was always a happy go lucky dog and very smart. Always had to put his big ole’ nose into everything to inspect it (hence the soap suds in the one picture).
We had been fostering Frankie about 1.5 months when one morning he was limping all of the sudden. That was when I discovered a hard lump near his armpit. It grew rapidly and he had surgery to remove what turned out to be a very aggressive form of cancer. Unfortunately, the tumor came back so fast that after only a month following the surgery, Frankie had to be euthanized because he was in pain and would barely touch that paw to the ground. LRNC supported us both emotionally and financially the entire time.
During his time with us, EVERYONE who met Frankie was touched by him. Mostly because his attitude was always good and happy, even when we knew he felt bad. Frankie loved going to the vet and they loved having him there. They all said he was one of their favorites and I believe it by the way he pulled me in there. Even with all the disruptions, Frankie learned some basic commands, house manners, and was housebroken. He obviously loved living the indoor life.
We only had Frankie 2.5 months. We only hope we made as big a difference in his life as he did ours. ~Frankie's foster mom

Trixie and her new 'brother' Glenn

2008-12-09T16:59:00.000-08:00

Here's a little look at Miss Trixie. What a sweet and loving dog she is. She's so anxious to please and she seems to be happy in her new home. She has spent all nights sleeping on her own dog bed next to her new "brother" Glenn with no fuss at all.A happy outcome for all. We are grateful every day for all the love and care you gave her.

Jolie

2008-12-09T16:51:00.000-08:00

We got our litle girl Jolie from Lab Rescue 4 years ago. Wow does time fly! She is absolutely the sweetest, most loving dog ever. We have since rescued another lab on our own and the same is true for her. There is something about the bond rescue dogs and their people form when they are loved and cared for. Labradors are truly devoted friends and greet each day joyfully! Adopt a labrador!

Mary Beth

Visigoth

2008-12-09T16:46:00.000-08:00

I wanted to send you a note to commend you on your work and share some of our memories of Visigoth (who was named Roscoe when we adopted him in the summer of 2002). He was recovering from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and heartworms when we first met and it took time to mend the his broken spirit (which we attribute to a previous life in an abusive home), but he’s worth it. He’s a little slower now than he was then, but he has been a terrific companion to us and to our two young children. These are some pictures of our first “furry son.” He really is the best dog we could have asked for. So thanks again for all that you do and know that what you do enriches the lives of dogs and families across the state and beyond.

Best wishes, The P Family

Cricket

2008-12-09T16:39:00.000-08:00

We are so happy Cricket has joined our family!

What a joy she is, and we're looking forward to her first Christmas as part of our Family. Thanks! Have a Merry Christmas!-Cricket's new family

Hampton

2008-12-09T16:12:00.000-08:00

Hampton has been part of our family for almost 7 years now. Everyday is new and exciting day thru his eyes! We love having him as part of our family and don't know what we would do without him!

Sophie

2008-12-09T12:49:00.000-08:00

We are so happy that Sophie joined our family a little over a year ago (09/18/2007). She is a sweet and wonderful girl and we love her a ton - I am so happy to have her in our family! She loves and gets along great with her sister Lexie (also a rescue) they are inseparable. We have a lot of fun together! :-)
Thank you for all you do for these wonderful dogs like Sophie who are great and loving companions and absolutely deserve a loving home.

Yogi

2008-12-09T08:09:00.000-08:00

Yogi is loving life with his new family! He cannot wait until Santa comes!

Deacon

2008-12-09T07:56:00.000-08:00

I am so happy that Deacon (formerly Big Boy) came into our lives. He is a wonderful, loving 7 year old boy with a little gray around his muzzle. Deacon lives with me on my horse farm, and really likes helping with barn chores. He is my shadow. He loves running around, and runs like the wind, but he is just as good at curling up on his chaise lounge or on his bed at night and taking a snooze. He lies beside the arena keeping tabs on everything when we ride the horses and is right by our side when we walk them in after workout. He is official greeter at the barn, and is a favorite with the boarders. Deacon is a big fan of belly rubs! He is the sweetest boy. I don't know who is happier, him or me. Thank you to his wonderful foster family, who loved Deac. and took great care of him until he came to the farm. -J