Lab Rescue Christmas Social

We had a fun evening visiting and being social - funny thing was we were afraid we were not going to know how to act without dogs with us!  We had a great time just hanging out and enjoying some good treats, holiday music, and a friends.  The conversations were great too - and yes, we did eventually talk about dogs!  We could not help ourselves....  :0)  Randy won the hotel stay. Luann won the 20$ Bennigans gift card. John won the Tulsa World 2006 Entertainment coupon guide. We had other winners of small holiday goodies too!

WHAT A PRECIOUS BABY.  Duke joined our family on November 18, 2005.  We had recently bought a house and were ready to add a dog to our family.  Duke was the Labbie recommended by the wonderful Vicki from LabRescue.  She asked that we give Duke a “test drive” and make sure that he fit with our family and that WE fit with him!  The first time I (the mom) walked into the vet’s office and saw Duke, he started jumping up and down and ran towards me – it’s been true love ever since!!  Within minutes, he was on his back so I could rub his belly and, after some instructions from the vet tech, he gratefully jumped into our vehicle and we were on the way home!  He calmly sat in the backseat next to our 15-year-old son to whole way.  He adjusted to our family so quickly, has the best manners and just LOVES to play fetch with a tennis ball, Frisbee, stick or whatever!!  After the first snow in December, he was just a riot to watch running and playing in the snow like a little kid!  Duke is convinced he’s really a lap dog and would like nothing more than to sit on our laps and be scratched on the ears & belly, but at nearly 100 lbs, he’s kinda big for that!.  At first, he was a little nervous if we picked up anything that looked like a club (i.e., hammer, broom, screwdriver, etc.), so we think he may have been abused in the past, but we have learned to just lay the item on the floor so he can sniff it, reassure him that we love him and that he’s such a good boy, and then he’s just fine!  He knows when it’s time for bed and sometimes even snores and “talks” in his sleep!!  If we’re home, he’s usually hot on our heels following us around the house.  Sometimes after the weekend, I think he’s relieved when we leave for work because it means he can sleep all day in his “bedroom” (or crate)!!

Duke has been just a wonderful addition to our family, our 9-year-old cat doesn’t always think so, but since Duke gave up his new doggie bed for her, I think she’s starting to at least tolerate him a bit more.  He hasn’t chased her once and he’s even taken a couple bats to his nose (thankfully, she’s declawed), but I know he’d love to play with her!

We are so grateful to LabRescue for saving Duke from the shelter.  I can’t imagine life without his unconditional love, playful & goofy attitude, sweet brown eyes and his eagerness to please everyone!!

Katrinia Moss

Thanks so much for all that your organization does- you truly are making a difference!

Sara LaBissoniere

Midas has been the most previous gift we could ever have brought into our home. He is absolutely my best buddy, my wife's security and cure for loneliness when I'm out of town and the protectorate of our seven cats. He always brings a smile to your face regardless how bad the day has been. His unconditional love has touched every member of our extended family. Everyone adores Midas and sees him as family member, not just a pet or, even a dog for that matter! I cannot imagine what life would be like without Midas. Thank You for rescuing him and allowing us to make him such a wonderful member of our family. I wish we could take in other labs as well, but the Inn is pretty full with our seven rescue cats and Midas. However, we will offer what financial assistance we can to assist you with this wonderful cause. Please call us if we can be of further help.

Tony and Marlene Rodriguez