Community Outreach

Did you know that LRR does more than rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for unwanted dogs? On this page you can find out more about just some of the things LRR is doing to help dogs throughout our community.

JANUARY

January 14, 2012, LRR donated dog food to Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc., Animeals which has the mission to keep pets and familiies together in these difficult times.

January 27, LRR made a donation of dog food and a little cat food too to support those families in the Annapolis area trying to keep their pets with their families even in their difficult financial needs. LRR made the donation thru Food Link..

FEBRUARY

LRR sent all of the Loyal Order Labrador alumni a care package of goodies to celebrate 2012.

On February 1, 2012, LRR donated 25 bags of dog food to the Loudoun County Pet Pantry. The Pet Pantry allows families who are picking up food, clothes, and toys at the Holiday Coalition Store to also receive food and treats for their pets.

On February 2, LRR donated 4 Kuranda beds to the PG County Animal Shelter to ensure the comfort of the animals at the shelter prior to adoption or rescue.

February 7, LRR donated 25 thinking toys from Premier Pet for the entertainment and enjoyment of the dogs at the Caroline County Humane Society.

February 10, 2010, LRR donated a Staples Gift Card to Baby Ready Pets.. Baby Ready Pets offers preparation and assistance to help expectant families prepare their home and their pets for the arrival of the new baby and to make sure that it is a safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all.

MARCH

On March 1, 2011, LRR sent packages containing a supply of Frontline flea and tick prevention and lighted color covers to 50 labs belonging to LRR’s Loyal Order of Labradors.

APRIL

On April 10, 2012, LRR donated “lab-endorsed” toys from Tuffies to the Baltimore, MD Pets on Wheels program for use in their silent auction, part of their annual Dog-a-thon fundraising event. Proceeds from the Dog-a-thon fund the program throughout the year, allowing volunteers and their pets to provide friendly visits to those requiring the support of an institutional setting.

MAY

On May 8, 2012, LRR donated a PetSmart gift card to PETS-Washington, DC, Inc. (PETS-DC), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with HIV/AIDS and their companion animals.

On May 8, 2012, LRR donated a Staples gift card to purchase supplies in support of the Paws 4 Prisons program, based out of Loudoun County, Virginia, which trains prison inmates to train assistance dogs and shelter/rescue dogs for direct placement with service groups or for adoption in the community.

On May 10, 2012, LRR made a donation to the Prince William County, Virginia KIND program offered by the SPCA. Donations provide subscriptions for county classrooms to the KIND (Kids in Nature’s Defense) News, which encourages good character with an emphasis on kindness to animals and environmental responsibility.