After four years of dedicated training, ten year old fifth grader Mat is preparing for his Black Belt in Taekwondo. Part of his preparation is a community service project.

Mat's family adopted Charlie from Safe Harbor a few years ago and Charlie and Mat are best buddies. Because he loves Charlie so much, he chose to collect donations for Safe Harbor to help other rescued Labs. Putting his ingenuity to work, Mat collected donations totaling $205.29 in exchange for big, incredibly delicious smelling, bone-shaped homemade dog biscuits!

The Labs want you to know you'll love this event whether you find  drawing a stick person a challenge or you're artistic by nature! All you need are opposable thumbs and to enjoy getting together with other Lab lovers to help our rescued Labs. So save the date:  Monday, October 3rd, at 6:30 pm.

All materials are supplied and the good-natured instructor will guide us step by step in recreating the featured painting, the beautiful "Sunset in Venice".

It's easy, fun, and totally stress free. By the end of the evening you'll be pawsitively amazed at the masterpiece you've created for yourself or as a gift for a friend. One of our self-professed  "artistically challenged" volunteers who participated in a previous event told us: "When I showed my painting to my husband, he actually asked me if I bought it at the event!"

Space is limited so register today. When you call, please be sure to mention Safe Harbor so the folks there know you are participating in our fundraiser.
 
The Labs sigh, "If only we had opposable thumbs, we'd be there too!" 

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After some critical days in the hospital recovering from a massive infection caused by a wound, Ben (who was named Orion) is in his forever home with Judith and Greg with acres of land for him to explore with his canine siblings.

Judith writes: "Not only is Ben healthy now after many rounds of strong antibiotics and happy, he has turned out to be one of the funniest, goofiest dogs we have had the pleasure of sharing our lives with.

"He is a great dog, big personality, completely loving and goofy as the day is long. He looks good, is up to about 60 pounds (+15 from when we got him), loves the water and loves to run. He dotes on his dad, but will cuddle with his mom, and is attentive and friendly to the other dogs and the cat.

"One more funny story: He is a really good boy about doing his business outside. He goes and stands at the door when he needs out, but it is a big, new to him house, so Greg had to laugh the other day when he came into the living room and found Ben standing at a closet door, staring expectantly...

"Thanks for making life with Ben possible...we will send you updates from time to time...hopefully for a very long time!"

Ben's Adoption Success Story  

Peg's family in Winston-Salem included Pomeranians, but 2006 brought Safe Harbor volunteering - Hooray! - fostering Labbies with medical problems and then transporting. Currently she assists our Treasurer and also develops our pups' medical certificates. Those certificates are a valuable part of every Safe Harbor adoption.

Formerly a CPA, Peg recently retired as pastor at First United Methodist Church in Aurora and continues her work for immigration justice through "Justice for Our Neighbors." She is widowed, has two sons and 3 grandchildren in the Denver area.

Immediate family are beautiful black Layla, age 6, a "puppy mill mom" and Chaco, a 10 year old chocolate. Peg fostered Layla and, yes, became a foster failure.

We are so fortunate to have you in our Safe Harbor family, Peg. Thank you from the bottom of every Labbie's heart - and ours!