Thank You to RE/MAX International, Inc.

RE/MAX International, Inc. named Safe Harbor Lab Rescue as a recipient
for their in-office donation drive which was spearheaded by RE/MAX
employees Jennifer Castro and John Chinello. Generous RE/MAX
International employees donated doggie drool-inducing treats and chews,
squeaky toys, tug-o-war ropes, Kongs (a Labrador's most favorite toy!),
and puppy pads used for housetraining.

These delightful gifts will be given to our foster families so they can offer some stress-relieving entertainment and special treats to our labs who may have just come from inhumane situations or been stressed in a shelter environment. The puppy training pads will be sent directly to our foster family currently fostering a Labrador mom and seven newborn puppies!!

A huge thank you to RE/MAX International from Safe Harbor for such a generous donation!!!

We all know the story. Dog is dropped off at shelter with note from the old owner: "no time for dog", "kids are allergic", etc.

No matter what the reason, the bottom line is a nice dog is left baffled and confused. He has no choice but to settle down on the cement floor of a run in a crowded, noisy shelter -- to wait.

In Trigger's case, he was abandoned by his owner because: "He just sets in the yard, chained to a tree; he's old and blind in one eye and no one plays with him."
 
Optimistic and trusting, Trigger is 7-8 years old and blind in his right eye, which was blood red and bulging -- not a good candidate for adoption from a shelter, even though he had a wonderful temperament.

At Safe Harbor, Trigger was diagnosed with advanced glaucoma in his eye, a condition that our ophthalmologist says feels like a constant migraine headache. Trigger underwent surgery to remove the painful eye and several masses noticed by our vet.

Surgery went very well; he was a good-natured patient and got back on his paws quickly. Smooth sailing after that? Unfortunately, no. Trigger also tested positive for heartworm and is being treated for this life-threatening condition.

Trigger's medical care is very expensive as you can imagine. We feel strongly that he is a great Lab who deserves a second chance, a chance that your donations help make a reality.

Click here to help rescued labs like Trigger.

Next to the seniors, the hardest dogs for us to place are the pairs of labs that come in together, since we never want to break up life-long pals. Combine those two scenarios, and we have a real special challenge.

These two pretty girls grew up together, and are now at their forever home with Lynnda and Frank. Annie and Nikki are said to be 11 years old, but their energy level and good condition make them appear much younger. Lynnda sent us an update after the girls had settled in:

"The girls and I went to meet and greet their new vet yesterday. Everyone had to come out to admire them. Nikki and Annie were little ladies. They each had new pink collars and pink leashes - I felt like a new mom of twins dressing them in matching outfits. Other than recommending we increase their kibble a little, the vet said they checked out perfectly!!!

"Nikki still hasn't done stairs, but is content to sleep on the sofa. Annie has found her place on our bed with Muffin. (On the application I did say "...deluxe sleeping accomodations"!)  

"We are SOOOOOO happy we found them through your website and that you allowed us to adopt them. The girls are happy, they LOVE Frank especially, are gentle with Muffin, remind us of our Charlee, yet are different at the same time, and did I mention they are happy and we are happier still. We just love them. Double the fun!! (I could go on and on, but you get the picture!)"

It's a wonderful new beginning for this adorable duo and we're so happy they've found such a loving home. A billion thanks to Lynnda and Frank for being willing to adopt not just one, but two, senior labs.

In their first year of volunteering for Safe Harbor, Katie and Heath have done a little bit of everything.

They started out doing reference checks and facilitating adoptions. They fostered a few dogs and took others out for walks, and helped with LabFest and transportation. Katie has also been doing our medical certificates for a while now.

We are very grateful for everything they have done for the labs of Safe Harbor in 2009. They are shown here with their own lab, Kona.

Support All Breed Rescue Network, Inc and hear Dr. Temple Grandin, well known teacher, speaker and author of "Animals Make Us Human".

Grandin answers the question: What does an animal need to have a good life - for them? She builds on past work to explain how to give our animals the best and happiest life -- on their terms, not ours.

She teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honor our bond with our fellow creatures by understanding the "core emotion system" they share with humans.


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