Chessie

IN MEMORY OF CHESSIE, WHO CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE IN OCTOBER. 2007. Chessie was placed by Labrador Retriever Rescue directly with Virginia law enforcement back in 1995 and became partners with her permanent officer in 1996, traveling all over the state of Virginia. She was a drug enforcement officer. Because she belonged to the “department” she wasn’t allowed to go home with her officer every day, so on his days off, he would go and spend hours with her so she wouldn’t think he had left her. She worked until 2002 when she was retired because of failing eyesight. Chessie went home with her forever family–she retired with her partner. She was a very special girl. (12/07)

For a longer version of Chessie’s story see the Happy Tails section of the website.

Koda

IN MEMORY OF KODA, WHO CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE IN MARCH 2010, AT THE AGE OF 10. Koda’s a lucky guy. He has a Labbie brother, Webster, also a member of LOL, and a sister, Tonks, an Irish Water spaniel. He’s 7 years old and was adopted just over 2 years ago. Koda’s health is good, though he has a thyroid problem controlled by a low dosage of medication. Benadryl helps mild allergies. Koda loves to wake up in the morning, because that means breakfast! After patrolling the yard, he’s back inside to nap and chew a nylabone. Then, another walk, followed by a nap and chew. Evenings mean dinner, tummy rubs and bedtime! Koda is a wonderful representative for LRR and loves to meet LRR fosters who stay with his family. (12/07)

Teal

Teal’s family thanks LRR often for giving them their wonderful and amazing friend. At age 7-1/2, and 3 years with her current family, she still loves play time.”Teal” is the first thing her 2-year-old human brother says each and every morning. Teal’s day starts with a walk to see the trains. Mornings are spent playing inside with Mom and Brother. The afternoon is outdoor time, ending with a walk around the neighborhood or to a local dog park. After dinner, it’s more play time with the family until it is time for bed. (09/07)

Molly

Molly has a job – teaching new sister Emma what’s up. You know, the important stuff that rookies need to know, like where the treats are hidden and what sorts of fun things that you can get away with. Molly’s favorite part of the day (next to meals) is taking walks with Mom and Emma. (Mom says that will help Molly lose those few extra pounds!) Other favorite activities are playing with her furry neighbors, especially her beau, Conan, and snoozing under Mom’s desk or on her bed. At age nine, Molly says it’s time for a king-sized bed! Molly’s health is good, with Dr. Bob, her vet, watching a lipoma on her chest. (09/07)

Bob

Bob at age 8 has remarkably good health. He has had only one vet visit for something other than an annual checkup in the 6.5 years he has lived with his family. During those years, Bob’s family grew from just Mom and Dad to include 4 human siblings. He starts his day with a 2.5 mile run with Mom, then spends the day with her and the kids. In the evening, once he helps put the kids to bed, it is just Bob, Mom, and Dad. (09/07)

Woody

IN MEMORY OF WOODY. HE CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE IN DECEMBER 2009, AT THE AGE OF 14. Woody is a 12-year-old Labbie who is a certified therapy dog and a Canine Good Citizen, and was adopted when he was just over a year old. For 8 years, he and his owner visited nursing homes once a week through the Pets on Wheels program. Woody is tall enough that residents in wheelchairs could easily pet him. His wonderful temperament makes him a welcome visitor and a beloved member of his family. Woody loves being in the yard and takes an occasional walk, with his exercise limited a bit by hip dysplasia. (09/07)

Cinder

Cinder’s owners adopted her as a tiny puppy and she is now going on 12 years old. Just over a year ago, she spent 10 days in canine intensive care, recovering from a bout of Erlichia. Shortly thereafter, she spent 3 more days in the hospital with drug-induced pancreatitis. A year later, she has recovered, but will likely never have the same good health that she did before her illness. Despite her health problems, Cinder enjoys life from the deck, protecting her home and family from squirrels and chipmunks. She often relaxes on her back with a smile on her face! (08/07)

Bubba

Bubba was adopted when he was 3 years old, about 4 years ago. He does yoga stretches each morning, then tries to convince his parents that it has been DAYS since his last meal. After a romp in the yard, chasing squirrels and birds, he hangs out under Mom’s desk - boring! Much more exciting is lurking in the kitchen, hoping that his human sister will drop lunch from her high chair. Afternoons may include a swim or chasing a Kong. At the end of day is another attempt to convince Mom that he hasn’t eaten in WEEKS! Bubba contracted lyme disease earlier this year and with LRR’s assistance, is back to good health and thinking that he is a lap dog. (08/07)

Libby

Libby, age 9, has been with her family, consisting of Dad, Mom, two 2-legged sisters, and a 4-legged brother, for 6 years. She is in good health, but a little overweight. The sound of food hitting the floor is guaranteed to get her off the sofa and she patiently waits for her 2 sisters to drop their food, competing with her brother to get the prize first! Libby loves to fetch a tennis ball, once again competing with her brother. Fetch is even more fun if it can be played in the water! Libby ends her day sound asleep on her owner’s bed. (08/07)

Jessie

IN MEMORY OF JESSIE. SHE CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE IN AUGUST 2010, AT THE AGE OF 14. Jessie is a beach babe! At almost 10 years old, this happy black Labbie is in her element when she visits her beach house in Cape May, NJ. She explores the beach and loves to meet fellow beachcombers. When she can’t get to the beach, she just sunbathes in her back yard! Jessie is an early riser, with a 4:45 a.m. breakfast time. Then she spends much of her day lounging her humans’ bed surrounded by her toys or curling up on a pile of towels and clothing that she collects from around the house. In excellent health, Jessie has some minor problems with arthritis, but that doesn’t stop her from loving her walks around her neighborhood. (04/07)

Suzie

Suzie was adopted from LRR in 1999. Suzie holds the honor of being one of the few (or maybe the only) Lab in LOL who lets her owner trim her toenails without being skittish or acting like she is being tortured on purpose! Maybe this is a trait of being “older” and spending a lot of her time napping in a SleepNumber king-sized bed? Or maybe it’s the magic of being in a household with tabby cats who believe they are Labs so they follow Suzie around all day, take naps with her, and even rub their chins and whiskers on her muzzle? Nah, it’s because Suzie loves her human Mom so much that she is her buddy and shadow who follows her everywhere she goes. (03/07)

Molly

IN MEMORY OF MOLLY, WHO CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE IN NOVEMBER, 2006. Molly was adopted in December of 1999 as a mature, well-behaved 3-4 years of age, and helped her new family with all the Millennium celebrations. She loved everything about her adopted home, especially her two cats; the cats loved her just as much. There were always plenty of tennis balls and Molly never got tired of chasing them. Molly was a great lab and her family always felt that she took care of them. (LOL member since 2004, added to web pages 02/07).

Clancy

Isn’t Clancy in his kerchief a handsome fella? His owners report that he is one happy boy. Now living in Sacramento, Clancy has hip dysplasia and a touch of arthritis. Makes it a bit difficult to get moving after being curled up for a nap! Clancy loves his walks, though, and a 2-mile saunter is nothing. Anyone for sunbathing? Another of Clancy’s “hobbies” is sleeping in the sun. He is also helping his owners train a puppy who will be a service dog some day. She has been with Clancy’s family for a year and he is her best friend. (LOL member since 2004, on web 02/07)

Autumn

Autumn joined her family in November 1998 at about two years old so she is about eleven now. She never had puppies of her own but she sure has been a good second Mom to her two new human brothers. She waits for them to come home from school every day and loves to greet her adopted Dad with a happy dance each evening (could food be far behind?). She enjoys visits to her Grammy’s farmhouse and loves to explore and, if possible, chase bubble bees. She is very careful about her figure but allows herself a pizza crust occasionally on Friday nights. She maintains her perfect weight with a banana snack each morning and green beans with dinner, her favorites! When any one of her family cracks open a banana she comes running! Her adoptive family feels that life wouldn’t be the same with out her and thanks LRR for the sweetest dog in the world! (LOL member since 2004, on web 02/07)

Dusty

IN MEMORY OF DUSTY, WHO CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE IN SEPTEMBER 2009, AT THE AGE OF 12. Dusty is a Florida boy these days and enjoys life poolside – but not in the pool! He is not a swimmer. Dusty can tell time and knows exactly when it is time for dinner. Adopted at about age 18 months, he is now almost 10 years old. He is sleeping longer, but still knows everything that happens around the house. Dusty loves retrieving a tennis ball, but after 2 or 3 retrieves, it’s time for a rest. He also enjoys chasing critters around the pool, but has never caught one. When he has finished his exercise he settles into a comfortable place and tends to his bone collection. Dusty is loving life! (01/07)