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  Read about LRR's unique philosophy regarding rescuing Labs
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  Interested in adopting a dog from us? Start by reading this page.
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Our Dogs
- Adoptable Playmates
  Photos and stories of our dogs currently up for adoption!
- Alumni
  Our dogs who have been adopted into their forever homes.
- Loyal Order of Labradors™
  LRR alumni dogs that are over seven years old can join the LOL.
- Canine Good Citizens®
  LRR dogs who were CGC certified at our annual alumni picnics.
- Happy Tails
  Stories and photos sent in by our adopters
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- LRR Calendars
  Our LRR calendars feature photos and stories of our adopted labs, sent in by their new familes.
- Maryland License Plates
  LRR and the Maryland MVA now have LRR license plates available.
- Quiet Spot
  One of our most popular items, these stop the jingling and tarnishing of dog tags.
Reading Room
- Main Reading Room Index
  Articles, advice, stories, and other information for all dog lovers.
- Top 10 Reasons to Adopt
  Why on earth would anyone want to adopt a rescued dog? Here are our top 10 reasons.
- Before You Get A Dog
  The decision to get a dog is not something to be taken lightly...
- Crate Training
  Crating is a wonderful tool that you can use to train your dog.
- Recommended Reading
  Book reviews and recommendations on canine behavior, training, dog ownership, and more.

Application for Adoption and/or Volunteer Program

Before filling in this form, be sure you have read our Adoption Process page entirely, and have reviewed our Service Area. Applications from outside our service area can not be processed. Thank you!

Instructions

Fill out this online application completely and click the “Send Application” button at the bottom of the page.
Print the signature page that is displayed.
Sign and date where indicated on the signature page. If a joint application, both applicants must sign.
Mail the signed signature page to the address shown.

If you are unable to print an application, you may call (301) 868-3524 and request that an application be mailed to you.

If you experience any technical problems with the online application, you may send mail to webmaster@lrr.org for assistance. Note: our webmaster can not approve or provide status updates for applications.

Applicant and co-applicant information

Applicant's full name

Applicant's age

Co-applicant's full name

Co-applicant's age

Relationship to applicant

Street address (e.g. 1234 Retriever St.)

City

State

Zip

County (not country!)

Home phone number

Mobile phone number

E-mail address Enter one address only

Applicant's employer

Employer's phone

Applicant's position

Co-applicant's employer

Co-applicant's employer's phone

Co-applicant's position

List all other adults in your household, their ages, and relationship to applicant

List all children in your household, their ages, and relationship to applicant

Application type

Are you interested in adopting a dog or becoming a volunteer?

Adopting Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering, please identify your interests:

Fostering Performing housechecks Transporting dogs

Dog preferences (check all that apply)

Sex:

Male Female No preference

Energy level:

High Medium Couch potato

Age:

Under 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years Over 5 years

Color:

Black Chocolate Yellow No preference

If you are interested in a particular dog listed on our web site, please list the dog(s) here.

Background information

Reason(s) for wanting to adopt an animal:

Companion Guard dog Replace previous dog To breed

Personal protection For child Playmate for current dog Gift

Other (please describe below)

What type of home do you live in?

Other (please describe below)

Do you rent or own your home?

Rent Own

Name of landlord

Phone number of landlord

Do you have a fenced yard?

Yes No

Type of fence

Height of fence

Where will this pet be kept during the day?

Where will this pet be kept during the night?

Is anyone home during the day? List who and amount of time at home.

Does anyone in your home have allergies? If yes, please explain.

In detail, who will be responsible for caring for this animal?

How many hours will this pet be alone during the day?

Do you have any of the following (check all that apply):

Will this dog ever be tied outside? If yes, please give details.

We require that all adopted dogs be spayed or neutered. Do you have any questions or reservations about this? If yes, please explain.

Who will care for this animal when you go on vacation?

If you have to move, what will you do with this animal?

Are you willing to take responsibility for this dog for the next 10 or more years?

Yes No

How much do you expect it will cost to care for this animal each year? Consider veterinary care, food, grooming, licensing, etc.

Please list all of the pets you (and co-applicant) have owned in the past five years:

Pet's Name	Type of Pet	Sex	Age	Spayed/ neutered? (yes/no)	Where is it now?

Is there any additional information you would like us to know about these pets?

If you have ever had a pet die at an early age, please give details.

If you do not have adequate fencing (a totally enclosed, secure fence) how will you exercise the dog? Who will supervise these outdoor activities? This includes all times that the dog is outdoors.

Please provide names and phone numbers of two references (neighbors, veterinarians, LRR volunteers, etc.) Relatives may not be used as references.

Reference name	Phone number	Relationship

How did you hear about Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.? Who referred you to us?

Have you submitted any applications to a shelter or other animal rescue organizations in the past 6 months? If yes, please provide details.

What are the best days and times to contact you?

Is there any additional information that you would like us to know?

Please list the contact information for your veterinarian:

Name of vet

Phone number

Verification and printing

Note: By submitting this application, you are authorizing LRR, Inc. to check your personal and veterinarian references.