Labrador Retriever & any d......n dog that crosses our path

Rescue of the Hudson Valley    

ATTN: DEPT OF MARKETS & AGRICULTURE: We are a 501C3 Rescue

The Rescuers Creed

I promise I will take your unwanted animals. I will heal their wounds, their diseases, their broken bones. I will give them the medical attention they need and deserve. I will nurture their starvation, and give them a warm place to sleep. I will spay and neuter them vaccinate them against the diseases that can harm them. I will treat them and honor them. I will buy them toys, blankets, balls, and teach them to play.

I will speak softly to them. I will try to teach them not to fear, not to cry, not to fear, and not to hate. I will whisper sweet, kind, gentle words into their ears, while gently trying to stroke their fear, their pain, and their scars away. I will face their emotional scars and give them time to overcome them. I will socialize them, potty train them, teach them to be obedient, show them dignity, and hold their paws, and stroke their ears if they have endured too much and walk them over the Rainbow Bridge, but most of all I will teach them Love.

"Baggage"

By Evelyn Colbath

Now that I’m home. Bathed, settled & fed,
all nicely tucked in my warm new bed,
I’d like to open my baggage lest I forget.
There is so much to carry-So much to regret.
Hmm.  Yes there it is, right on the top.
Let’s unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
and there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain,
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn’t good enough-for they didn’t want me.
Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things-And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage, to never repack?
I pray that you do-I’m so tired you see,
but I do come with baggage-Will you still want me?

Please help. We cannot operate without funds.
If you get a dog through us, a donation to Lab Rescue
would be very much appreciated

Recently our Rescue Organization was left a bequest from the estate of the late Mr. Albert Contento in loving memory of his mother Mae Kraemer Contento, his Aunt Augusta Enders & also Albert Contento. They were all devoted lifelong friends of animals & we & all our four footed second hand babes thank them so much & know they are now reunited with the animals they loved

God Bless you for making it possible for us to do even more for the animals

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Here are some pictures of a very special girl.
Her name is Nicole & on her 10th, 11th & 12th birthday
she asked for all her presents to be for my rescue labs.

Nicole is back with her friend Katie They cleaned out their rooms & made bandanas to sell
the $170 raised was given to us for our lucky rescues. 
Then the girls raised $175 from their garage sale.

Her parents must be very proud to have such a wonderful child.
Our second hand labs send a great big thank you for the chews, toys, & biscuits

they enjoy them so much. Thank you Nicole & Katie We love you!

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Here is C.J & his Mom with their rescue dog Austin

C.J's last birthday presents were all for our rescue dogs

What an unselfish little boy to give up toys for our rescue dogs

 

 

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 We recently had a visit from the ARC

They came to play with the rescues and made cookies for them

 

 

 

The following link is a very graphic story of dogs in a kill shelter

www.brightlion.com/inhope.aspx

ARKANSAS AND OHIO RESCUES

Please click here

Please be aware some of the pictures may be disturbing

Update: We spent more than $15,000 on these wonderful dogs! Thanks to Donations from near & far we managed to pay all bills
Thank you to all who contributed!! 
We would not be able to help all these dogs without you help

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 For Information on Rescue, Donate or to Adopt
Please Contact: Sarah Muir
845-246-0751 / Kiscolabs@aol.com

For other Rescues in CT.
Please Call
Gail & Karl 203-426-6535

Second Hand Labs

Ravie

Our resident rescue, she wants to stay with us

Ty

Yellow lab mix age 5 years

Carmen, Connie, Claud & Colin

4 rescues from a puppy mill in PA

Spent their life tied to igloos

 Now they are looking for that special home

 

All are around 2-4 years old

 

   

The Following Dogs are waiting for homes
Lab Rescue is acting as a referral only
although we try to list only suitable dogs
we in no way guarantee health or temperament

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Merri almost always has labs needing homes
Click Here to go to Merri's Page

Check out some other labs at

k9adopt.org under Brennan Shelter

or Harrison Shelter at 914-835-3332

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OLIVER

Oliver is a one year old chocolate lab. He is a sweet good natured boy with a lot of energy. He loves going to the beach and to the lake for his runs and romping around with friends. He is very good with other dogs and kids.  He has had training at Cassio Kennels in Newtown. He knows how to sit, not so great at staying but will come when you call him and he is great off leash. He is timid and afraid of new situations for example when going into a new house or building his tail goes right under his legs and he wants to get out, this can be improved with training in new environments. Oliver’s favorite thing to do is eat, he is a lab after all!  I am hoping to find a good home for him that he can love and be loved.  He would do better in a home with only one other dog.  He is a beautiful boy. For For information on Oliver
contact the Kristin at
 203-923-3244 cell or 203-254-2710 home.

Won't someone find it in their heart to give these wonderful animals a loving home for however long they live?
You would be doing such a good thing.

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Remember Newman Before after he arrived from Arkansas Puppy Mill	Hey look at him now He is such a big love Newman, His new Mom & Grandmaw

Here are two more special guys

We were able to find loving homes for these two

Brody An adorable Pit Bull Puppy	Felix A Sweet little Pug