2011 Statistics
as of December 31
Labs Taken In ... 288
Labs Placed ... 276
Spayed/Neutered ... 123
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2012 Calendars are Still Available
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Our Foster Roster
Welcome New Fosters
Dorothy Oster
Margy Foertsch
Dalene Smith
Fosters of the Month
A big Thank You to our respite fosters for filling in over the holidays.
Becky Wilson
Karla Anselmo
Joelle and Chris DiPetro
Nancy Gregorio
Nancy Kuhn
Debbie Stevens
Click here to join our awesome foster team.
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This Month's Featured Lab
 Rex
Click on the photo to learn more about Rex or our next featured lab if he has been adopted.
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Lab Antics
Here's a note from one of our fosters:
"I work out of my office at home. Every weekday I am in the office by 8:00 a.m., answering e-mails, on the phone, and otherwise getting the stuff done that my Software Implementation Manager job requires. Our Safe Harbor Lab, Toby, is usually crashed-out near my office chair, hard at work, snoring and dream-running after whatever he chases in his dreams. Several times during the day, he will get up for water or potty breaks, or to play with his Lab sibling Bailey. The requirement for a "lunch cookie" is something he also never lets me forget.
The really goofy thing about Toby is that he is a clock watcher. He can be sound asleep or otherwise distracted, and still, every day at 4:15 p.m. - plus or minus one minute- he will sit up by my chair and let me know it is time to quit for the day. I had better have all my tasks done for the day because if I am not out of the chair and headed downstairs within five minutes, he will actively "talk" to me, admonishing me that it is time to go for a walk, or play fetch. He is obviously looking out for my mental well-being."
Share your favorite goofy Lab stories and Foster Funnies today by sending email to:
labgab@
safeharborlabrescue.org
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Memorials and Tributes
In loving memory of Casey, beloved companion to Bob, Lynn and Matt Johnson.
"We so miss our sweet girl who wiggled her whole body and loved her "Babies"..her toys. Her big buddy Axel is a lost soul."
Safe Harbor sends our heartfelt condolences to volunteer Becky Wilson in honor of her companion Millie.
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A Special Thank You
Leslie had a very special birthday this year, she turned 11 on 11/11/11! She also decided to do something very special - instead of birthday presents she asked her friends and family to donate to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue. Her special bond with Safe Harbor began in August 2009, when her family adopted Moose.
When asked how she came up with this idea she said "I like dogs, and I decided there should be more "Mooses" in the world." She hopes Safe Harbor can continue saving lots of Labs, adding that "I don't know where I would be without Moose in my life."
Leslie likes to walk dogs with her friends in the summer and donates to a shelter every year. She would like to do more for Safe Harbor and would like to volunteer in other areas as well.
Safe Harbor sends Leslie a big "Thank You" for her kindness and generosity.
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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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Dear Friends of Safe Harbor,
Best wishes for a happy 2012 filled with many joyful moments with family and friends-- both two and four legged! Thank you, our wonderful family of friends and supporters, once again for your kind and generous support in so many ways throughout the past year. You made it possible for us to rescue 288 Labs in 2011. A bit of exciting news to share: Safe Harbor will celebrate its 10th Anniversary this year! We're looking forward to sharing the year with the many Labs in need waiting for us and sharing happy tales of their "new beginnings" with you. Warm Regards, Jacky President Safe Harbor Lab Rescue |
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Adoption Success Story: Hokie and Rowdie
The week before Thanksgiving, we rescued Hokie from a local shelter  where he ended up after his owner had passed away. He is a gorgeous 4 1/2-year-old chocolate Lab who is very well socialized and was looking for a new forever home. While one of our volunteers, Dan, was transporting him to the vet he fell in love with his gentle personality and ended up adopting him.
As it turns out, Hokie was a lucky boy to have been raised with his very own dad and best pal, Rowdie, also a handsome 11-year-old chocolate lab. When Dan heard that Rowdie was still at the shelter, he didn't hesitate to commit to reuniting the boys.
Hokie was a little shy at first in his new home and would not walk up the stairs to the 2nd floor. All this changed when Hokie was reunited with Rowdie and now Hokie bounds up the stairs with all the confidence of a movie star. It was unmistakable that these two labs had grown up together as they are attached at the hip and never wander out of each others' vision.
Hokie and Rowdie are now very comfortable in their new home. Whether they are exploring the water and new smells at Cherry Creek State Park or lounging on the couch, they are happy just because they are together again. Dan tells us that Rowdie is more youthful than his 11 years as he watched Rowdie running alongside Hokie up and down the dirt embankments by the river.
Keeping this family together was a special holiday story that touched all of us here at Safe Harbor.
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A Day In The Life of a Safe Harbor Volunteer
One of the great joys in life is being with, caring for and exploring the world of Labs with them. You can turn a rather mundane day into an exhilarating and fun day by simply volunteering to transport them to their various destinations. Whenever I need a "Dog Fix" I go to my computer and see if there is a transport opportunity that will provide me with some time with a Lab I have not met before. I am rarely disappointed and my day begins to evolve in many different ways.
As soon as you meet them there is curiosity, anticipation and a sense  of let's get going. You can see in their eyes that they want to connect with you and that they are gaining trust in you as you touch them and introduce yourself to them. Slowly they begin to sense that things are going to be alright and that their world is about to get better.
Each time I get to transport a Lab there is a special connection with the dog and special interaction with those who care for them. Dr. Steen at AEVH has a heart as big a barn. Lindsay, who works with him and with many of our Labs at AEVH, treats them as if they belonged to her. Rover Retreat staff are a joy to work with because of their love for our dogs.
So if your day needs a boost, volunteer to transport a Lab and see how therapeutic it can be for you and the dog.
Safe Harbor is a 100% volunteer organization, with volunteer opportunities ranging from "a little here and there" to "Safe Harbor is my life".
Special areas where more help is always needed:
- Transporters - brave the elements to drive dogs from point A to point B.
- Reference Checkers - stay warm and cozy at home and make phone calls to check references on potential adopters - often leads to heartwarming conversations. You will want these people to adopt YOU after hearing how wonderful they are.
- Adoption Facilitators - see the magic first hand when you bring the dog to meet their new family.
Thank you to Cress Hart for sharing the story above. Click here to learn more about how you can help.
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Lost Dog Tips
About once a month, a dog adopted from Safe Harbor gets lost. The
good news is that we have triple protection built into our program and most dogs are reunited with their families very quickly. Here are a few things we want you to know just in case it happens to you.
1. First of all, after you adopt your dog, get an ID tag with your phone number. Consider putting a second number on there as well, that of a trusted friend who knows your dog and could help out if you happen to be out of town when the dog gets away.
2. Don't remove the tags that come with the dog, except to replace the rabies tag when it expires. The rabies tag that your dog wears has the phone number of the vet where it came from. Our vet partners know how to reach our Lost Dog Coordinator if they look up the rabies tag number and see that the dog came from Safe Harbor.
3. Remember that your dog has a microchip that is registered to you after adoption. If you move or change phone numbers, please update your information with the microchip company. If your dog doesn't have a microchip tag, you can always get a little tag made up with the microchip number from your adoption contract and the phone number of the microchip company. Of course your dog might become separated from his collar. Dogs that turn up collarless can be scanned by a vet or an animal shelter to read the microchip information.
4. Make sure you have the microchip company phone number and the dog's microchip number stored somewhere safe in your home so if the dog takes his collar with him on his adventure, you still know how to reach the microchip company. If you aren't sure which microchip company your dog is registered with, and you don't have your adoption contract anymore, you can contact us, or your vet might be able to scan your dog and get that information for you.
5. Your dog also has a Safe Harbor ID tag with our phone number, so you should also inform us of address changes and phone number changes.
As you can see, if someone finds your dog, it shouldn't take more than one or two phone calls for them to find someone who can help track you down.
So what should you do when you discover your dog is missing? Call our hotline at 303-464-7777 and make sure we know how to reach you when we get the call that the dog has been found and call the microchip company and make sure they have your correct information.
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