A Good Samaritan found Bruce limping and shivering in pain after he'd been hit by a car. His owners were found, but turned their back on him. The Good Sam called us and the next morning he buckled his two babies in the minivan, carefully picked up 85 pound Bruce and placed him in the back and then drove two hours to meet us. In spite of intense pain, Bruce still gently wagged his tail and wanted to greet everyone, but could barely move from his blanket. Hospital staff carefully placed him on a gurney and wheeled him inside.

Bruce was immediately examined by orthopedic specialists at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital. They found his leg was shattered -- broken in six places including through the ball of the femur -- and could not be salvaged. While Bruce lost his leg, he still has his whole life ahead of him; the dog he was running with lost his life in the accident. Bruce recovered quickly with Connie Fredman, an expert medical foster experienced in caring for recovering amputees.

In less than a month, Bruce found his forever home with Kit, owner of Olde Town Pickin' Parlor, a music store in Arvada, and his daughter Danni. Bruce, now called Toby, has a new lease on life not only as a loved Lab, but as the official store greeter with a smile and a wag for all who enter.

As with people, Bruce's emergency care and surgery were costly. Click here if you would like to help with Bruce's medical expenses. Read more about Bruce's adoption on our Success Stories page.

Having trouble getting yourself out the door for some exercise? Need some help this spring and summer keeping family and friends entertained? Don't have anyone to sit and watch old movies with you?

We have the perfect solution . . . Foster one of our rescued Labs! They love to go walking and hiking, adore you unconditionally, and can be silly and entertaining as well as great couch potatoes that won't hog the remote.

You provide meals, a welcoming home and loads of love for your "guest Lab". We provide the medical care and support you every step of the way 24/7 with our incredible support teams. Your foster Lab will provide lots of smiles, and will "sit and stay" for a few weeks before going to his or her forever home - we have applicants waiting and our Adoption Team moves quickly.

Please consider becoming a foster home for Safe Harbor. It's rewarding, it's fun, and you'll know you're a lifesaver in more ways than one. Please contact Mary at yellow4lab@comcast.net.

Safe Harbor Lab Rescue volunteers and supporters had tons of fun painting and partying during our Spring Fundraising Event at Canvas and Cocktails in March, making it a huge success!

Over 45 SHLR supporters attended the painting class, hosted by Canvas and Cocktails, and proceeds from the registration, SHLR and Canvas and Cocktails merchandise sales, and raffle amounted to nearly $700! The SHLR Operations Team immediately put that money to work to rescue and vet many lucky Labradors.


A huge thank you to all of our generous supporters and to Brittney and the wonderful staff at Canvas and Cocktails.

 

"I was always a cat person!" Not any more.

Betsy's cousin told her about Safe Harbor when he adopted a chocolate Lab, and Betsy, in turn, couldn't resist doing the same! So, into her life came Maggie May, a whirlwind of a pup that Betsy says was a BIG challenge.

Then, Betsy became interested (gently persuaded, perhaps?) in fostering. Over the past two years she's transported at times and fostered ten or so dogs, all for short periods of time; but then young, mellow Johnny came into her life.

Johnny had orthopedic injuries requiring many months of nursing care and attention, even to the extent of using a belly sling to take him into her back yard for toileting. Johnny is now with his "forever family", and Betsy is taking a break from fostering for a very good reason - she has a new grandchild and is caring for him much of the time.

Do come back to fostering, Betsy, when that youngest grandbaby is ready to join with the other grandkids in playing with our furry friends! You have been an unselfish, caring, and loving volunteer, and we are proud to put you in our "Spotlight"!

Follow this link to find out how you can become a Safe Harbor Volunteer.