2011 Statistics
as of April 30
Labs Taken In ... 109
Labs Placed ... 97
Spayed/Neutered ... 39
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Our Foster Roster
Welcome New Fosters JoAnna & Brian McTevia
Joelle & Chris DiPietro
Wendy Towber
Welcome Back
Tim Miller
Chris & Becky Pinelli
Veteran Fosters
of the Month
Brent & Maureen Devers
Justin & Tracey Ripley
Thank you to all our wonderful fosters - we couldn't do it without you!
Click here to join the esteemed ranks and do something that really makes a difference.
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Only 2 Weeks Left to Submit Photos for the Calendar Contest!
This calendar contest ends May 15th. Visit our website for all the details and if you have any questions, please email or call Margo at grboyer@qwest.net, 303-579-9181.
Twelve winners will be selected and the top winter themed photo might grace our holiday card.
This is a great fundraiser for SHLR so please plan to submit your photos!
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Upcoming SHLR Events
Mark your calendars!
May 21st 10am - 3pm "Counselors for Critters" Adoption Event at Petco in Golden. Volunteers are needed to man the SHLR booth - contact Tiffany at tiffany.l.richardson
@saic.com.
May 30th 7 - 9pm
Singer/songwriter Bill Staines performs in Louisville at
The Church on Pine
701 Grant Street See article to the right-->
June 3rd 6:30 - 8:30pm
"Yappy Hour" at City Bark
2000 W. 8th Avenue
Denver
303-573-9400
Hot dogs and beer will be provided for the humans, and the pool will be open for the dogs to enjoy.
Sponsored by City Bark
and Duo Dogs.
June 18th 9am - 1pm
4th Annual Wellington Pet Dog Show
Centennial Park,
Wellington, CO
Sponsored by Mountain West Pet Shows
September 2011
LabFest returns!
Date and time TBD
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Memorials and TributesThis contribution is in celebration of Tory's first pheasant. You're a real bird dog now, T!
~ Lee Mickus ______________________
 In Memory of my sister's much loved dog, Deli -Judy & John Robinson
Please consider making a donation to SHLR in memory or in honor of a beloved pet or person in your life. View all of our past tributes at
Memorials and Tributes.
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Join us on Facebook Did you know Safe Harbor Lab Rescue has a Facebook page? We have an impressive 522 "Likes" and we want to grow the participation and activity on our page. Help us!
We know you all have amazing and happy Lab stories and we want to hear yours. Post pictures, short stories, tell us how your pup is doing - we'd love to hear it! Share your stories with us and our SHLR FB friends.
Click here and click "Like". We are looking forward to your stories!
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Newsletter Staff
Kara Karsten, Managing Editor Danielle Dehmler-Buckley, Assistant Editor Ginny Smith, "Pup" Reporter Steven Zucker, Graphic Artist |
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Our Mission Statement
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue's mission is to rescue and successfully rehome stray, abandoned or surrendered Labrador Retrievers located primarily in Colorado. We partner with professionals to provide medical care, training resources and breed education. |
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Hello Friends of Safe Harbor,
 We hope you'll join us on May 30 for an evening of great music with the renowned and very personable musician Bill Staines. We're honored he's taken time from his busy touring schedule to play for the benefit of Safe Harbor's Labs. All proceeds from this delightful small venue concert will help with the medical costs our rescued Labs.
I'm delighted to let you know that Drake, who was featured in last month's edition, has found his forever home with his foster mom who fell in love with him. A very warm thank you for the many good wishes you sent his way.
A quick reminder: Spring is great time to get some photos of your wonderful Lab for the 2012 Calendar Photo Contest - deadline is May 15th! Best Regards, Jacky PresidentSafe Harbor Lab Rescue |
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Poncho - Your Donations Make a Difference
 Two year old Poncho, is a gentle soul who was abandoned at a rural shelter. A Good Samaritan told us he was very sad and quiet there. Not only was he was frightened and trembling when our volunteer brought him to us, but his eyes were red and uncomfortable looking.
Our vet found that Poncho had bilateral entropion, a painful condition where both eyelids roll inward and constantly irritate the cornea and inflame the surface of the eye. He recently had surgery to correct this condition and recovered for several weeks in his foster home. We're happy to report he no longer has to suffer in silence and is a much happier Lab who is looking forward to his forever home. The medical costs for the care of rescued Labs greatly exceed their adoption fees. Your help with these medical costs to ease their pain and suffering before they go to their forever homes is greatly appreciated. Click here to donate today. |
 Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by clicking here. If you haven't heard Bill perform, click here for a great YouTube video of the title song "Old Dogs". Space is limited and a third of the tickets are sold already. Order yours today! Your help is needed. A bake sale to benefit Safe Harbor will be held at the concert. Contact Tia at 951-201-4618 if you can contribute baked goods. |
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Featured Adoption - Bubba
Bubba was all smiles when he met Mike and Nancy, their children Taylor and Morgan, and their black Lab, Mia. He proudly showed them his proficiency in the art of fetching tennis balls, and romped around with Mia. The entire family fell in love with him right away, and the decision was quickly made that Bubba should join the family. Mia will enjoy having a playmate to keep her company, and Bubba will soon become a soccer fan as he roots for Taylor and Morgan from the sidelines at their soccer games. This handsome, six-year-old yellow boy was very excited to join his new family, and insisted on holding his trademark tennis ball during the adoption photo shoot. As the new family headed home together, Bubba happily woofed "let the games begin"! 
Read more success stories on our Success Stories web page. |
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Volunteer Spotlight - Melody Sattizahn
 Melody, a Colorado native, became involved with Safe Harbor three years ago and has, so far, fostered 23 Labs. Currently, she and her husband, Rich, their 2 teenage sons, and Yellow Lab Jake are fostering Poncho in his recovery from eyelid surgery (see story above). Melody and Rich are travel agents running their own business, Centennial Travel; Melody works from home, balancing her job with Safe Harbor duties. Melody coordinates the Safe Harbor Hotline, setting up the on-call schedule for six volunteers. (By the way, the Hotline could use a few more volunteers.) Melody also heads up the Microchip program which requires "lots of paperwork" as Safe Harbor registers every adopted dog and their new family with the appropriate microchip vendor. And, of course, she provides that necessary love, care, and "family" to the Labbies waiting for their "forever families". Melody, you called Safe Harbor "such a good organization" with volunteers who give many hours to the rescue and placement of Labs, young and old. You are one of those committed volunteers, you know. |
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I Rescued A Human Today - by Janine Allen
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.  I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today. Copyright 2011 Rescue Me Dog; www.rescuemedog.org Written by Janine Allen CPDT, Rescue Me Dog's professional dog trainer. Janine's passion is working with people and their dogs. She provides demonstrations for those who have adopted shelter dogs, lends email support to adopted dog owners that need information beyond Rescue Me Dog's Training Support Pages, and aids shelter staff and volunteers in understanding dog behavior to increase their adoptability. http://rescuemedog.org/dog-blog/i-rescued-a-human-today-by-janine-allen/ |
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