| As we return from celebrating the holiday season and begin a New Year, we’d like to take a moment and reflect upon the many things we have to be thankful for last year. The many amazing Labradors & Lab mixes that have found their way into our rescue, seeking nothing but love, a warm place to call home, and maybe a belly rub every now and then! The wonderful, caring families who open their homes and their hearts to Labs |
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| Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue Helping Labs Find Their Fur-Ever Homes |
| I AM YOUR PUPPY I am your Puppy, and I will love you until the end of the Earth, but please know a few things about me. more... |
| SOME COME WITH BAGGAGE Many rescue dogs had a rough start and may bring some problems with them. "I may have baggage – will you still love me" |
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There's something about a
big shiny black dog that just
appeals to me. Maybe it's
because they appear to be
somewhat mysterious and
less readable in their facial
expressions than a lighter
coated dog. Perhaps I love
the breeds that are dark
coated-the Shepherds,
Rotties, Dobermans and
Black labs-big, loyal
working dogs that
demand attention by their
mere presence. (continue...)
big shiny black dog that just
appeals to me. Maybe it's
because they appear to be
somewhat mysterious and
less readable in their facial
expressions than a lighter
coated dog. Perhaps I love
the breeds that are dark
coated-the Shepherds,
Rotties, Dobermans and
Black labs-big, loyal
working dogs that
demand attention by their
mere presence. (continue...)
| Check out “Brookline’s Foster Dog Blog”. Now you can read the stories of some of our dogs in foster care waiting for their fur- ever homes. Laugh at their antics, experience their ups & downs and cheer them on as they overcome some of their struggles. |
| Foster Blog |
| Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Black Lab |
| Featured Dog |
Have you thought about fostering? Click here to learn how to become a
Brookline foster home. We have answered some of the questions you may
have and there are more heartwarming testimonials from our current foster
families.
Brookline foster home. We have answered some of the questions you may
have and there are more heartwarming testimonials from our current foster
families.
| Fostering - Rewards and Challenges |
Being a volunteer foster home can be as rewarding as
it is challenging! We are always looking for foster
homes—the more foster homes we have, the more
Labs we can pull from shelters and puppy mills and
eventually match with their forever homes. Fostering a
Lab in need – is this something you think you can do?
Two of our dedicated volunteers and foster moms,
Peggy McGee and Mary McGee, definitely think it is
something they can do and do well!
it is challenging! We are always looking for foster
homes—the more foster homes we have, the more
Labs we can pull from shelters and puppy mills and
eventually match with their forever homes. Fostering a
Lab in need – is this something you think you can do?
Two of our dedicated volunteers and foster moms,
Peggy McGee and Mary McGee, definitely think it is
something they can do and do well!
It is with pride, appreciation and congratulations that we acknowledge the
dedication of Peggy and Mary McGee. Since they began volunteering with our
Rescue in 2004, they have fostered 50 dogs! Peggy and Mary put together a
wonderful tribute to their 50 foster dogs. Sit back and enjoy the show!
Update: Since posting this photo show, these wonderful foster Moms took
in a pregnant female who presented our rescue with 9 beautiful pups. So,
these amazing volunteers are well on their way to the next 50 foster dogs.
dedication of Peggy and Mary McGee. Since they began volunteering with our
Rescue in 2004, they have fostered 50 dogs! Peggy and Mary put together a
wonderful tribute to their 50 foster dogs. Sit back and enjoy the show!
Update: Since posting this photo show, these wonderful foster Moms took
in a pregnant female who presented our rescue with 9 beautiful pups. So,
these amazing volunteers are well on their way to the next 50 foster dogs.
| Why can't I see? |
I'm not sure what day the darkness started. It
seemed like one day I could see the ball I
was running to catch and the next day, I
couldn't see anything. What I didn't know is
that I had a chronic disease called diabetes
and by the time it was noticed, it was too late
-- cataracts took away my vision. Making
matters worse is that my diabetes wasn't
under control. My family didn't have time to
devote to regulating my insulin and
exercising me. I started having accidents so I
seemed like one day I could see the ball I
was running to catch and the next day, I
couldn't see anything. What I didn't know is
that I had a chronic disease called diabetes
and by the time it was noticed, it was too late
-- cataracts took away my vision. Making
matters worse is that my diabetes wasn't
under control. My family didn't have time to
devote to regulating my insulin and
exercising me. I started having accidents so I
was kept in the garage until the bitter winter came last January. That's when
my owners turned to Brookline. --Callie
my owners turned to Brookline. --Callie
When four year-old Callie arrived at her Brookline foster home, she was
blind from diabetes-induced cataracts, receiving an unhealthy single dose
of insulin per day, 25 lbs. overweight and craving human companionship.
Click here to find out what happened to Callie.
blind from diabetes-induced cataracts, receiving an unhealthy single dose
of insulin per day, 25 lbs. overweight and craving human companionship.
Click here to find out what happened to Callie.
| Please Help Us Save More Labs in 2012! |
| Happy New Year |
As we return from celebrating the holiday season and begin a New Year,
we’d like to take a moment and reflect upon the many things we have to be
thankful for last year.
Since you’re on our website, you most likely fall into one of these categories,
and we can’t thank you enough!
we’d like to take a moment and reflect upon the many things we have to be
thankful for last year.
- The many amazing Labradors & Lab mixes that have found their way
into our rescue, seeking nothing but love, a warm place to call home,
and maybe a belly rub every now and then! - The wonderful, caring families who open their homes and their hearts
to Labs needing homes, knowing how gratifying it can be to give a
great dog a second chance. - Our dedicated volunteers, including our foster homes, who donate
endless amounts of time to fundraise, meet with prospective adopters,
evaluate dogs, staff events, and of course give our foster dogs a great
start before meeting their “furever” families. - Our veterinarians, kennel facilities, trainers and other groups we work
with who give us generous discounts to help our Labs. - Our financial supporters, who allow us to continue our mission in
finding Labs their “furever” homes.
Since you’re on our website, you most likely fall into one of these categories,
and we can’t thank you enough!
You might be wondering
why would someone would
call their dog Candy? Well,
true to my name, I think I
am the sweetest girl
around. In addition to a
flavorful personality, you
could say that I am 'eye
candy' too with my striking
almost-white coat and
dreamy chocolate eyes. I
am a healthy, five year-old
spayed female with a
girlish-figure, weighing just
under 80 pounds.
Click here to read my full
story.
why would someone would
call their dog Candy? Well,
true to my name, I think I
am the sweetest girl
around. In addition to a
flavorful personality, you
could say that I am 'eye
candy' too with my striking
almost-white coat and
dreamy chocolate eyes. I
am a healthy, five year-old
spayed female with a
girlish-figure, weighing just
under 80 pounds.
Click here to read my full
story.