Be a Lab-Saver! Foster/Adopt a Labrador and SAVE-A-LIFE!

Mission Statement:

Houston Labrador Retriever Rescue’s (HLRR) Mission is to assist with re-homing abandoned, neglected and abused Labradors in the Houston area.  Our main goal is to work with local animal humane shelters and provide some relief by evaluating and rescuing purebred Labradors that have been abandoned by their owners or were found wondering the local streets untagged.  We advocate the importance of spaying and neutering to help stop the epidemic of pet overpopulation as well as providing education to current and future pet owners on responsible lifetime pet ownership.

Why Adopt from HLRR?

• Save the life of a healthy, happy Lab!

• Adopt a Lab that is already housetrained!

• Adopt a Lab that may already have Obedience Training!

• Know the temperament and behavior traits prior to adopting!

Who is HLRR?

Houston Labrador Retriever Rescue is an all VOLUNTEER not-for-profit organization committed to placing abandoned and unwanted Labrador Retrievers in new, loving forever homes.  We serve the Houston and immediate surrounding areas.  HLRR also concentrates on the education of adopters and the public on the importance of spaying/neutering as well as the humane treatment of pets.

Where do rescued labs come from?

Labs have an excellent reputation for being an all around great family dog.  However, some people purchase a Labrador without learning about the amount if time, training and lifetime commitment the breed requires.  Below the statistics are compiled statements why Labradors enter humane animal control shelters and/or rescue programs.

22%                        Dog’s behavior due to lack of training or adequate exercise

20%                        No time for the dog

19%                        Human’s health (including allergies)

16%                        Human’s moving

10%                        Owner’s lack of commitment/unclaimed stray, no permanent identification on dog

06%                        Divorce, new child

05%                        Dog’s health

01%                        Owner’s cannot afford to keep dog/lost home/misc. financial reasons

01%                        Other

Note: over 50% is due to owner’s lack of commitment toward exercise, training and time.

What ages of Labrador’s does HLRR place?

We rarely have puppies and if we do not have any available at this time, please do not purchase a puppy at a pet store, off the side of the road, or an ad in the newspaper.   Do your homework, search www.petfinder.com, www.petharbour.com, or www.1-800-save-a-pet.com for available labs in shelters and other rescue organizations.  Most rescued Labradors are between the ages of 10 months to 7 years of age, however they can range from 4 months to 12 years of age. The majority of the rescued Labradors are 1-5 years of age.

How does HLRR operate?

Labs in shelters are first temperament tested and evaluated prior to being accepting into our program.  Once a lab is accepted it is placed into one of our few foster homes.  Foster homes are an important part of our organization, without them, we could not save lives.  Once in a foster home, the rescues  are evaluated on many different levels so that we can properly place them which is based on each dogs behaviors, fears, habits and activity level.  We do NOT have a kennel or shelter where you can go to view what Labradors are Available.  All current dogs are listed on our website or www.petfinder.org/shelters/TX828.html .  Once an application has been completely approved and the home visit has been completed, we will coordinate with the APPROVED ADOPTER to start meeting the Labrador’s that best fit their lifestyles, family environment, etc.