2012 Statistics
as of January 31
Labs Taken In ... 22
Labs Placed ... 21
Spayed/Neutered ... 9
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2012 Calendars are Still Available
Limited Supply!
Click here to order now.
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2013 Calendar Photo Contest
Our annual calendar contest kicks off on March 1st, so get your puppies posin' and your cameras clickin'.
Your lab does not need to have been rescued by Safe Harbor to be entered. We will be accepting digital photos only this year so set your camera to the highest resolution so we can print the pictures in large format. Please watch for more detailed submission instructions in the next issue of Lab Gab. If you have any questions please
303-579-9181.
Twelve Winners will be selected and the top winter themed photo might even grace our holiday card.
This is a great fundraiser for SHLR so please plan to submit your photos.
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Our Foster Roster
Fosters of the Month
Ronda Rolain and Steve West
Click here to join our awesome foster team.
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This Month's Featured Lab
 King
Click on the photo to learn more about King or our next featured lab if he has been adopted.
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Safe Harbor Super Stars
Congratulations to Safe Harbor Super Stars "Sunny" and "Star"!
Sunny, adopted in 2009, recently received his Delta Society Pet Partner certification so he can be a therapy dog. His chose field is Reading Assistance, encouraging children at a local library as they learn how to read.
Star, adopted in 2010, recently received her qualifying ribbon in competitive Agility. She is a very athletic jumper who loves jumping and enjoys the sport.
"Sunny and Star after a hard day's work"
Send photos and stories of your Safe Harbor Super Star to:
labgab@
safeharborlabrescue.org
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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,
There's no doubt Labs have a way of stealing your heart! Their Valentine's Day wish for each of you is to say "thank you" for the many ways you give your heart and support to the rescued Labs. We are off to a rewarding start this year with 22 Labs rescued in January, several of whom are in need of special care before they are ready for adoption: Jenny who tested positive for heartworms, Abby who needed knee surgery, Lilah who had a mammary mass removed and Yogi whose story is below. One bit of exciting news to share: 2012 marks Safe Harbor's 10th Anniversary ! Warm Regards, Jacky President Safe Harbor Lab Rescue |
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Your Donations Hard At Work
Two year old Yogi, an obese 108 pound, unclaimed stray Lab, had
a large, nasty, infected and painful lump on his back. Local shelters call us when they have a nice Lab who they cannot adopt out because they need special care or attention first. Without our help, Labs like Yogi would not make it out. A handsome, good- natured, happy, get-along with-everyone kind of guy, we were eager to come to his rescue.
 Yogi's first stop was Alameda East
Veterinary Hospital where the wound on his back was quickly cleaned up, treated and evaluated. A pathology report showed he had a ruptured skin tumor that needed removal. We are happy to report a successful surgery with clean margins followed.
Yogi is now recovering well with his foster mom who is our expert on safely reducing very overweight Labs. He's already lost 10 pounds with "controlled portions" and lots of exercise -- but still has another 15 pounds or so to go. From his enthusiasm with his water bowl, we think he'll enjoy swimming for exercise when he gets the doctor's OK.
We very much appreciate your kind support in helping us rescue and care for Labs like Yogi. It makes a world of difference to these Labs who can then go on to be loved family members.
Make a Donation
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Adoption Success Story: Max
Sweet ten-year-old Max found a wonderful new home for Christmas
with Jen, Jason, and Sister, his new feline friend. Max was on a trial adoption for a few days to see if he and Sister would get along and all went very well - no real surprise to us because Max is such an amiable fellow.
While Lab kids always enjoy accompanying their parents to the office, lucky Max will have double the fun as both Jen and Jason are park rangers and he will often get to join them at work. After a hard day on the job, Max can go home and relax, and live the luxurious life of a well-loved family Lab.
Max's new parents report that he is fitting in beautifully: "Things with Max are fantastic. He has been the best Christmas present! He and Sister Cat are settling into a routine and we are all very happy. Thank you so much for taking such good care of him."
Click here to learn more about our available Labs.
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Living With an Older Lab
Older dogs have always ended up living with us. Our first was 8 years
old and was carted home from the New Hampshire Humane Society and lived until age 14. The second was being taken to the Dumb Friends' League and we stepped in. He, too, lived until 14.
 Our third and Safe Harbor Lab, Dex, is 11 and has up to this point been fairly healthy except for kidney disease and arthritis in his back legs which means no dog park play. We are trying to prevent pain and the need for surgery so park play is substituted with many short ball games at home each day.
Last week Dex had blood work to rule out diabetes which would mean insulin shots twice daily. Thank goodness the results came back negative. Soon he'll have a biopsy of one of the "bumps" on his chest that might be cancerous. Our anxious hearts ache.
What we haven't seen so far is slowing down physically or emotionally. Yes, he usually has an afternoon nap with one of us on our bed, but he remembers commands, has an uncanny memory of his daily routine, and loves our walks in the neighborhood with his many doggy friends. We believe he is happy.
He sees his vet every six months for urine checks and is examined each time. Older dogs need regular and frequent check-ups just as we do as we age. Some older dogs experience incontinence or slowing down cognitively and might have behaviors of concern. Our job is to remain aware of any changes and stay in touch with the vet.
It can be expensive to care for an older pet and a time will come when their quality of life and/or the expense of medical care causes us to think about the incredibly difficult choices we must make. There were a couple of "starts and stops" as we questioned the choices, but when our companions "told" us they were ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge, we knew it was time, and we grieved.
Thank you to Ginny Smith for sharing the story above.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Becky Wilson
"Luv Them Labbies" describes Becky Wilson, a part of her email  address, and her 30 years of "Lab Luv".
Becky's dad was in the military, they moved frequently which meant their dog went with them and sometimes not. Oh, woe. Becky has lived in Woodland Park for a few years and loves it. She works from home for a software developer.
Her adventures with Safe Harbor began five years ago-transporting, checking references, fostering, dealing with surrenders. As of two weeks ago she is the proud mom of Zoey, an 8-month-old yellow "nut case" having the past reputation of eating holes in drywall. And, most importantly, Zoey is filling a spot in Becky's heart after losing her "girls" Ellie and then Millie.
Becky says Safe Harbor is "an amazing organization - the best!". "The Lab Fest is 'the Chuckie Cheese' for dogs."
Thank you, Becky, for your love for Safe Harbor.
Click here to find out how you can become Safe Harbor volunteer.
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