Saturday, August 14, 2010
Donate to Help LRRoC Dogs have a Lab Bus!
LRRoC is in need of an updated vehicle to take to events with our dogs, transport dogs at shelters to safety, and to pick up food donations. What better vehicle than a Lab Bus??!! The Lab Bus will fit crates and is air conditioned to keep our dogs cool at the summer's hot events. It has an automatic lift that we can load a crate on to and lift dogs into the bus as well as use it to pick up the food donations which average about 2,000#. LRRoC plans to eventually have a wrap or decals to decorate the Lab Bus - hopefully a 2011 project! This is a 2004 Ford Bus that we need to raise $3,000 to purchase. Your donation is 100% tax deductible.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Labrador Artist Extraordinaire
Sheila Wedegis, Labrador Artist Extraordinaire, has once again created a Labrador Masterpiece from her palette to help the Labs of LRRoC! Sheila works tirelessly every day to create beauty to help homeless Labradors all over the U.S. It is her gift as well as her passion. Her latest creation is described by the artist herself:
This piece is oil on stretched canvas 10 x 8 inches. The original is slightly more muted but I took artistic liscense and had fun.
30% from the sale of this painting will go to Lab Rescue, Cincinnati. Thank you for helping to save a Lab today.
$280.00
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Brian - Tribute To A Great Labrador
True rescuers know that all of the dogs that we are blessed to have pass though in our care are here to teach us. Each of them teaches us - be it about an unfathomable cruelty, a sorrowful tale of neglect, the beating drum of the glum repetitious stories of their family moving on without them or a never ending list of excuses of why not to keep their furry family member. On the other hand, these Great Dogs bring us the great people who are searching to give a misread soul a second chance at life - their true angles. The happy beginnings are what carry us through the drudgery of sometimes what seems like endless sadness.
Every so often, though, these great dogs bring us a different learning experience. This story is about Brian, a Great Labrador, whose Greatness has yet to be completely realized. This is not a short story and certainly not one to read without a tissue, or two, in hand.
Brian appeared to be a typical Chocolate Labrador Retriever puppy in every sense of the word. He was active, bright, ate with Lab gusto, loved to fetch a Frisbee, jog with his human dad and go everywhere his humans went. On April 4th 2010 Brian's then human dad, noticed he was having problems walking. It was chalked up to perhaps an injury from excess activity. Within about 10 days, with medication, he seemed to be doing better and again went jogging with his dad. After that jogging, his physical condition worsened. Brian's dad took him back to the doctor and received additional medications. Within a couple of days, Brian had progressed to not eating and his ability to be mobile declined. His Dad contacted LRRoC to lay the ground work for Brian to perhaps be brought in to our rescue. He told us he was going to take Brian to Ohio State University to see if they could diagnose Brian's ailment but he was out of money and did not know if he could afford a surgery if needed. He contacted us again, after his visit to OSU, as he did not even have the funds for the diagnostics needed to pinpoint the injury let alone the estimated $5,000 probable back surgery. Brian came to us on April 30th 2010.
When Brian arrived, he had trouble staying up to walk, but with assistance, was able to go outside and eliminate. He was not eating. Our doctors continued his pain medication and ordered 10 days of cage rest as his Xrays did not show any obvious broken bones. For the record, because of their age and stage of development, 14 month old Labradors do not have slipped disks.
Brian's physical condition deteriorated rapidly. Our doctors assisted in scheduling Brian for a CT scan. A great adopter, Kathy, and supporter of our homeless dogs, donated the funds for the $600 diagnostic. The CT scan was sent to Colorado for a renowned radiologist to read. The results were devastating. The CT showed an aggressive spinal cord tumor which was metastasizing. There were a total of three spinal cord tumors - one of which grew to be lodged between Brian's intestine and stomach which caused him to be unable to eat. Why we could not help such a young pup was difficult to comprehend. After all - we are rescuers - we help these dogs! Dr. Walkenhorst, the specialist that performed Brian's CT scan, said "Roncy, please understand, children get cancer - we do not know why."
Another great friend of our rescue dogs is a soon-to-be graduated veterinarian at OSU (on June 17th 2010). I sent the CT scan to Allison. She was going to discuss it with the pathology, radiology and and the necropsy departments to see if Brian could go to OSU for the inevitable euthanasia - but with a necropsy to study this young dog with a cancer that was so aggressive.
Unable to grasp the reality of such aggressive cancer tumors in such a young dog, I contacted my animal communicator. I did not tell her what the CT scan showed - she told me. She saw that his tumors were started long before the couple purchased him from the breeder as a 6 week old puppy and that it was not genetic but rather possibly environmentally caused (perhaps something in the water or soil ingested by his mother while he was still in the womb). She also asked if Brian was going to have a necropsy and said his purpose was greater than we knew. At that time, we were awaiting word from OSU to see if they would accept Brian to study his cancer. Our mission this time was to help Brian out of this life and the obvious pain and suffering he was enduring. This was not the outcome we wanted for Brian, or any of our dogs, but sadly this is the task we were saddled with this time.
The next day, Allison called and said OSU was interested in taking Brian's case and arrangements were made to transport him from Cincinnati to OSU. Sending Brian on his last car ride was one of the saddest days in LRRoC history....as everyone gave their well wishes and prayers to sweet Brian. One of our great volunteers, Erin, came to the hospital to pick him up and tearfully we loaded him in the SUV. That was probably the longest drive to meet Christa, another great volunteer, that she has ever made. Christa and Erin shared tears and hugs as they transferred Brian to Christa's vehicle. With a heavy heart, Christa made the drive to meet Allison at OSU and stayed with Brian while he crossed the Bridge. Here is what she had to say:
"Sweet Brian crossed over the Rainbow Bridge at 4:30 pm, eating a doggy sundae and proudly the hero to countless dogs across the country. He had a great day and seemed calm and happy all the way to the end. I was honored and so proud to be a part of this wonderful boy's life today. He went peacefully and finished his whole dog biscuit & beef baby food sundae. I told him we all love him and couldn't be prouder. He is running free now in a better place."
Brian was immediately taken for a necropsy. The masses were so unbelievably aggressive - one of the secondary tumors, the one located between Brian's stomach and intestines, had outgrown its own blood supply and had necrosis in the center and collapsed. The pathologists stated that based on the advancement of his cancer, along with his young age, that the cancer was probably embryonic (meaning it started while he was still in the womb). The pathology department had narrowed his cancer to one of four different possibilities....little did they know at that time what this cancer would be.
Fast forward to today. The pathology department had not seen a tumor such as Brian's. The head neurologist at OSU determined his cancer as it was extremely rare - seen in only 2 other dogs (one in 1969 and one in 1982) and one calf, - Brian is only the 4th animal that this cancer has ever been seen in! It is a rare human cancer which affects children. This is the e-mail in advance of the report received by Allison: "...there was a little delay in getting the final necropsy out because the tumor was very rare and required some special stains and a consult with Dr. Oglesbee to settle on a diagnosis! We ended up with "ganglioglioma", meaning that there are cells within it which look like neurons (hence, ganglio) and those that look like astrocytes and oligodendrocytesglioma). It is apparently a rare tumor of children and has been reported in a calf and a couple dogs of various ages."
At this time, we are awaiting the final necropsy and pathology reports. These can take 10-12 weeks and we will publish them on our website upon receipt. What we do know is that the tissue bank at OSU will keep Brian's tumors - except that he will be banked in the human tissue bank, rather than the canine bank, so that his legacy can live on to help children. Brian was here for a greater purpose....and some day in a medical journal, you will see that a 14 month old Chocolate Labrador saved children's lives by giving his own life.
The following video is difficult to watch due to the graphic nature of Brian's advanced deteriorated physical condition. The original video was made so that we could share it with specialists in an attempt to save Brian's life. We now wish to share it with you so that you can understand the gravity of what Brian went through and the decisions that were made.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Upcoming LRRoC Events
Come and visit our Labradorables and Lab Gab with our great volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for an event, please contact us at info@rescuealab.com. We have a summer full of fun awareness events and hope to see you there!
Sat 06/12/10 11am-5pm PAWS DogFest West Chester, OH
Sun 06/13/10 11am-5pm PAWS DogFest West Chester, OH
Sat 06/26/10 2pm-7pm Harmony Hill Vineyards Bethel, OH
Sat 07/31/10 2pm-7pm Harmony Hill Vineyards Bethel, OH
Fri 07/16/10 6pm-8pm IHM Festival Beechmont Ave Anderson Twnshp, Cinti OH
Sat 07/17/10 6pm-8pm IHM Festival Beechmont Ave Anderson Twnshp, Cinti OH
Sun 07/18/10 3pm-7pm IHM Festival Beechmont Ave Anderson Twnshp, Cinti OH
Sat 08/07/10 Noon-6pm Woofstock Columbus, OH
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Come Visit LRRoC Booth @ Newtown Flower Fair

LRRoC volunteers will be talking "Lab" at our booth at the Newtown Flower Fair this Fri 4/30, Sat 5/1 and Sunday 5/2/10. Visit their website for important information on hours, entertainment and directions. See you there!
website: www.newtownflowerfair.com
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
National Artist Helps LRRoC Dogs Again!
Once again National renowned artist, Sheila Wedegis, has generously painted for the dogs of LRRoC. Sheila lives with 3 Labradors who inspire her depiction of the Labrador playful spirit in her work. She dedicates a good deal of her time to painting for Labrador Rescues and donating proceeds to these organizations. LRRoC is honored to be accepted in to Sheila's philanthropy program, "Saving a Lab a Day".
Sheila also has a her 2010 Project in which she is seeking sponsors. Our rescue as well as others will benefit from the 2010 Project. Hurry - your sponsorship - even $5 - is needed by April 30th! Your sponsorship is appreciated and entitles you to special art items!
This particular painting, "Open Window with Lab" is Pierre Bonnard inspired. It is oil on 14"x 11"x 1" stretched canvas. Here is what Sheila had to say about this piece: "I have been doing a Series called The Masters. I feel all art looks better with a Lab in it so this is Pierre Bonnard's "The Open Window" with Lab. As I was looking through my Bonnard's work I came across a picture called "The Red Checkered Tablecloth" . To my amazement...there is a Lab in it.!! I have been going around thinking I am channeling Bonnard!!
40% from the sale of this painting will go to the Lab Rescue of Cincinnati. Thanks for helping to save a Lab today!!"
$425.00
To purchase this art, and help LRRoC dogs, please visit visit: Saving a Lab a Day
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Snow Angel
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Artist Sheila Wedegis Helps LRRoC Dogs!
SOLD!!!! "Sweet Pals" has been generously painted for the dogs of LRRoC by famous artist, Sheila Wedegis, who herself lives with 3 Labradors. In addition to living with her three Labbies, who inspire her depiction of the Labrador playful spirit in her work, she dedicates a good deal of her time to painting for Labrador Rescues and donating proceeds to these organizations. LRRoC is honored to be accepted in to Sheila's philanthropy program, "Saving a Lab a Day".
"Sweet Pals" is oil on 8"x8"x1" stretched canvas and can be hung as is or framed. 40% of the sale price is donated to LRRoC. Price: $224.00
To purchase this art, and help LRRoC dogs, please visit visit: Saving a Lab a Day
Thank you Sheila - and Wags and Licks to you from our Labbies!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
4th Annual Dinner/Silent Auction to debut at Ivy Hills
Mark your Calendars! The 4th Annual Dinner / Silent Auction Benefit for LRRoC Dogs is right around the corner! This year's Benefit Bash will be debuting at the beautiful Ivy Hills Country Club in Newtown OH.
LRRoC is currently accepting donation items for the Silent Auction. Items needed include: artwork, vacation give-aways, airline tickets, sporting event tickets, gift certificates for restaurants and services, dog related items and services, autographed memorabilia, salon/spa certiicates, and just about anything you can think of! Please e-mail: info@rescuealab.com to arrange drop off or pick up.
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $30 per person
Where: Ivy Hills Country Club, 7711 Ivy Hills Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45244 513-561-9119
Directions/Map
Monday, January 25, 2010
Find Your LRRoC Valentine @ Red Dog
The homeless dogs of LRRoC have been invited to attend the annual "Find Your Perfect Match" Adoption Event at the Red Dog Resort & Spa. Come and meet some of our dogs and Lab Gab with our great volunteers. See you there!
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: Noon - 3pm
Where: Red Dog Resort & Spa, 4795 Babson Place, 45227 (old site of the Oakley Drive In on Madison Rd @ Redbank Rd) 513-733-3647
Event Flyer
Friday, January 15, 2010
2009 End of Year Donation Request
Update 01/15/2010: LRRoC Board of Directors, Volunteers, and especially our wonderful dogs currently waiting for homes, are grateful to all of our supporters for your much needed donations. Because of you, LRRoC was able to pay off our veterinary bill which by December had grown to $15,000+ . Because of you, we were able to receive enough donations, which were matched, to pay for the care of our dogs! We are so very appreciative of each and every one of you. We were able to start 2010 with a clean slate so that we can help more dogs. LRRoC rocks because our dogs have you - the best supporters on earth :) Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you in 2010!
12/01/2009
Dear Friends of LRRoC Dogs,
As 2009 grows to a close we ask that the most important thing you do for your dog this Holiday Season is to help our homeless dogs in their honor. Many of you have adopted from LRRoC and some have adopted from other rescue and shelter organizations. From the depths of despair and heartache that many of these dogs come, arises a loyal and unconditional love that only a rescue dog can give. Those of you blessed to share this devotion understand what words cannot express.
We had an exciting year of accomplishments, hurdles and yes, heartbreak. We rehomed 167 dogs through November 2009. Those included in this statistic are: Labradors/Labrador Blends: 41 Pups, 82 Adults, and 4 Seniors. We rehomed 40 Dogs of Other Breeds to include- Golden Retriever/ Golden Blends (10), Newfoundlands/Newfie Blends (7), Great Pyrenees (4), Old English Bulldogs (2), French Bulldog (1), Pomeranian (2), Yorkie (1), Papillion (1), Miniature Dachshund (2), Basset/JRT (2), Doodles/Schnoodles (7), and our first Bernese Mountain Dog (1). Currently, we are caring for 22 homeless dogs and support 2 dogs that were previously adopted to keep them in their home. We have many more scheduled to come in that need our help.
LRRoC has always been on the rescue radar for taking in special needs cases and this year has been no different. To reflect, and some are still with us:
- Specialized Surgery cases: 13 cases - Corabella, Ravioli, Beecher, Bocephus, Chief, Royce, Champion, Yankee, GracieLynne, Bumper, Sugar Plum Merri, Tugboat, and Baxley.
- Heartworm Positive: 9 cases – Aubrie, August, Buzz, Cayo, Geena Marie, Guetherie, Latte' Caffe', Oxford, Yankee
- Special Needs: 2 cases – This year brought our first two deaf dogs - Harbour and Tobias who were both tested by the renowned Dr. Peter Sheifele of the FETCH LAB @ UC, which confirmed their hearing loss.
- Cruelty: 2 cases – not a year goes by without the need to help those that have been inflicted terrible pain and cruelty toward them. This year brought us Lancelot and Buzz. Lancelot endured years of neglect at the end of a chain until finally removed by the humane officers and Buzz was tied to a pole and a wasp nest thrown at him. Buzz suffered hundreds of wasp stings until his cries brought help.
- Emotionally Damaged: 3 cases – These are dogs that are broken in spirit and have lost, or never learned trust. They are by far our hardest cases. The staff at EAH and our volunteers work hard to bring these dogs out of their shells and be able to function in a normal home environment. These poor lost souls are also among the most grateful once they have a whole new world opened to them. Sebastian, a Great Pyrenees, was but a juvenile and afraid of the world until volunteers took him in and socialized him and he became the dog we saw behind his soulful eyes. Currently we have Sprocket and Fletch who are making strides but have a long way to go before ready for adoption.
- En Memoriam: This year we sadly lost some of our wonderful rescue dogs that had been adopted by you and through various ailments lost their battles. Spago, who was with us for 3.5 years and when adopted jumped a fence and was found by our volunteers tragically killed by a car. And, we lost a few that never found their forever home as well: Major Tom, Bubba Jed, Maxxfield, and dear Scrat.
2009 brought us many new volunteers and exciting projects! We were honored to be part of the “Lost Souls Found- Inspiring Stories about Labrador Retrievers” rescue story project which features many LRRoC Labs and their adopter stories (see our website on how you can purchase a copy for yourself or as a gift and help our homeless dogs). O’Chase McLabrador, lost soul found wandering with a note pinned to his collar that his owner had died, visited the Columbus CH4 News and unveiled the new OHIO PET PLATE featuring a Yellow Labrador Retriever. Be sure to buy your plates for 2010 as proceeds help LRRoC Labradors with a grant through the OH Pet Fund! Our event schedule has been busy with awareness and fundraisers and we hope to see you at some of our upcoming ones! See website for details on upcoming events.
For our supporters that help our dogs throughout the year- we give special thanks. Every year-end, we ask that you help our homeless dogs so that we can pay off our annual veterinary bill. For 2009, we currently owe $12,000 and we still have what December surprises bring to us. Adoptions are slower than usual due to the economy, and due to lack of funds we took in fewer dogs that needed our help than in the past. We took the most crucial cases and thanks to you we were able to help them all! Our Angel has emerged again and offered to match your donations to help us pay the bill. This means your tax-deductible $25 turns into $50, $250 turns into $500 and your $2500 turns in to $5000!
Donations can be made on our website through PayPal or Amazon Payments or can be mailed to the address below.
In addition to your much needed tax deductible donations, below is the LRRoC Wish List:
- Passenger Mini Van - LRRoC has used and reused their two 1993 vans to the point of no return. If you have a used van in excellent working order (we cannot afford to fix one that does not run), and would like a tax donation - please consider donating your used mini van to our dogs. We use the vans to transport our dogs as well as for events and everything rescue!
- Nylabones - No one loves Nylabones more than LabraGoats! We like our homeless ones to have something safe to do while they bide their time awaiting their new families to come. Nylabones help their teeth and keep busy Labbies happy. We use the largest sizes only and Galileo for durability.
- Biscuits, Biscuits, Biscuits - What Lab isn't happy to get a treat? We use Iams and Milkbone dog biscuits to help routine and train our kids. The dogs request large boxes of treats because they like them so much :) IAMS has a 20# box of small biscuits for about $25. Costco also has a large box of yummy biscuits priced at about $10.
- Large Dog Beds (Costco beds are only $20 w/tax!!!) - for our elderly guests, we like to keep plenty of doggy beds available for their old bones - and they are ever so grateful.
- Medium and Large Collars- Quick Release Clasp - Nothing says "WOW" like a Labrador in beautiful clothes! We like our pooches to be "dressed up", if you will, when they come out to prance about to meet perspective adopters. We prefer cute prints that go well with black, chocolate and yellow to show off their natural highlights :)
- Dog Walkers – No charge to walk our doggies! A breath of fresh air, socialization and exercise are great for both you and our dogs! Our dogs love to go on field trips! Bring a friend and take a Labby or two for a long walk at a local park!
- Foster Families – If you can find it in your heart to open your home to foster a homeless dog, you will find no greater reward. The recipe = patience, love, routine – all with a dash of humor! See our website to complete a Foster Application.
So please, in honor of all of your wonderful pets that have a Home for the Holidays, will you help ours who have no family to call their own for the Holidays? Have a Joyous and Safe Happy Holiday Season as we all look forward to an exciting 2010!
Sincerely,
Board of Directors and Volunteers
For the Dogs of LRRoC
(513) 543-3000 - info@rescuealab.com - www.rescuealab.com
Friday, December 18, 2009
6th Annual pictures With Santa
WHERE: Complete Petmart 7769 Five Mile Rd, 45230 [Map]
DATES: Saturday 12/12/09 11am-3pm and Sunday 12/13/09 11am-3pm.
Donation: $10 per photo (no limit on how many in photo).
Pictures of your adorable furry family will be available on our website for you the week after the photos. See you there!
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Santa Paws Parade - Lighting of the Tree
It is time for the holiday festivities to begin and what better way than to walk with your dog in the Anderson Township First Annual Santa Paws Parade to the Lighting of the Christmas Tree. There is a $5 Donation that will go the the homeless rescue dogs and you can register in advance or the day of between 4-5pm. We hope to see you there!
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 2009
Anderson Towne Center
Parade Begins at 5:00 pm, Festivities & Fun Galore 4:00 until 8:00!
BRING YOUR DOG TO HELP LEAD SANTA WITH OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS
TO THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Registration: 4:00-5:00 pm at Anderson Station (Towne Center Park & Ride)
Or Pre-Register: at the Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
8255 Beechmont Avenue (Ace Hardware Center) 45255
Or
Eastgate Animal Hospital , 459 Old State Route 45244
Sunday, November 08, 2009
A Message From Our Dogs
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Help SAVE Corabella's Leg-Hit by Car
CoraBella was brought in to an emergency room dragging her rear leg behind her. The owner did not even pick her up to carry her in! She had 1/2 a leg the outer side - as the inside was severed by the car lengthwise like a banana. After seeing the damage, the owner did not want to pay any money to fix her and he did not want a 3-legged dog. So, he opted to euthanize her. The kind receptionist at the ER, a volunteer for LRRoC, called us in a panic to see if we could help her. "After all, she is just a 5-month old puppy and through all of the pain, she is still wagging her tail." We could not refuse. She spent the night stabilizing at the ER hospital in Columbus OH and was transported early the next morning to our hospital in Cincinnati.
We are trying to save her leg and we need you to help us. She has to have rewraps every 3 days to keep the skin from necrosing and to promote healing. She has months of rehab and thousands of dollars needed to save her leg. On a hope and a prayer, we know we can! We will not give up on Corabella's leg! Please help us to help her. Corabella is one of the sweetest chocolate Labrador pups we have ever met. Please click our PayPal or Amazon button on this home page to help Corabella. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
PUPDATE 10/30/09: Her leg is healing! But we need funding as soon as possible. Her veterinary bills are mounting!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Like Labs? You’ll Love This Book!
Like Labs? You’ll Love These Books! A portion of the proceeds is divided among Labrador rescue groups, including ours. The book was compiled with stories from people who have adopted Labs from rescue groups and shelters around the country. The stories are happy, sad and educational; and are meant to encourage pet rescue and paint a clear picture of life with a rescued Lab. Review of the Lost Souls: Found! Series: “Grab a box of tissues! I promise you will laugh AND cry. Many, many wonderful stories of rescued dogs, and many good tips as well. These are just fabulous, heart-warming, heart-LIFTing little books that pack a punch and yank on your heartstrings. If you love dogs, you will love this book. The stories are short and easy to read...very well put together. And though you may sit down to read one or two, you won't want to put it down!” –Shelley J. “Lost Souls: Found! Inspiring Stories about Labrador Retrievers” is a MUST-READ for Lab lovers! The book is full of great short stories, and is available for pre-order at http://happytailsbooks.com/buy.htm. By pre-ordering, you can receive a $2.00 discount per book OR have Happy Tails Books donate double to Labrador rescue. This is a limited time offer so pick up your book soon!
Friday, October 23, 2009
CANCELED-Marjon Kennels & Paw Prints Team for LRRoC Dogs!
This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 8, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please watch our website for details next Spring.
Get your paws groomed and ready for Paw Prints Photography on Saturday, October 24th hosted by Marjon Kennels!
Vickie and James Fairchild, proprietors of Marjon Kennels, are gearing up for a busy day of puptography shoots at their business to help our homeless Labradorables. Virgil and Rebecca of the renowned Paw Prints Pet Photography perform their magic to make keepsake portraits of your pooches (and other furry, scaly and feathery family members) or your entire family. These professional photos make great gifts for the upcoming 
Holiday season, Holiday cards or a forever image of the love and faithfulness you share with your animal companions. Check out their website to see what sets them apart from other pet photographers. And as an added bonus- a portion of each sitting will benefit the homeless dogs of LRRoC!
When Paw Prints comes to town they always have a waiting list! Hurry and call to make a glamour shot appointment as they will fill up quickly!
For an appointment- call Vickie at 513-732-2196.

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Paws Up to Jane K!
LRRoC homeless Labradorables were the recipients of boxes of toys, biscuits, collars and leashes, beds, donations for food, cleaning supplies and other assorted doggie goodies! Our lucky dogs benefited from the kindness and generosity of Jane K, her family and friends. She was inspired by her adopted LRRoC puppy, Sugar Plum Merri, which when she heard her story about being hit by a car and then turned over to LRRoC, made get well cards for her that we hung on her cage and then her family adopted Merri. Jane decided for her 7th Birthday Party, instead of birthday gifts for herself, she requested that everyone bring a gift for one of our homeless dogs! Jane and her family delivered the wonderful gifts and LRRoC distributed them amongst our Labradors. There was even a Senior Kong toy that we gave Dwyer! LRRoC volunteers, on behalf of our dogs waiting for homes, want to thank Jane, her friends and family for their great act of kindness and generosity. Because of people like Jane, we can continue the work we do to help the dogs.
Monday, September 21, 2009
PetPalooza- A Companion Animal Event!
Free Parking
- Emcee provided by Local12
- Donetta Zimmerman - Animal Psychic
- Rescue Pledge Walk
- Microchip Station
- Howloween Costume Parade & Contest with Prizes
- Pet Photographer
- Agility and Training Activities
- Raffle
- Vendors
- Door Prizes
- Local Rescues for Pets of All Kinds
- Food & Drinks
Saturday, August 29, 2009
LRRoC Dogs Blessed With Sponsor!
Hi Folks!
The following LRRoC dogs have been blessed with a very kind sponsor. This generous sponsor, who prefers to remain anonymous, has donated $1,000 of monies toward the adoption fee of the following dogs through September 30th (unused sponsored money is requested to be used toward the care of these dogs if not adopted by Sept 30th):
Chleo and Theo: Sponsored Amount = $250 toward the adoption fee total to the person who adopts the 2 of them together! 

Buddy T: Sponsored Amount = $125 toward adoption fee! 

Chief: Sponsored Amount = $125 toward Adoption Fee! 
Peter Piper: Sponsored Amount = $125 toward Adoption Fee! 
Lancelot: Sponsored Amount = $125 toward Adoption Fee! 
Sooty: Sponsored Amount = $125 toward Adoption Fee!
Eagle: Sponsored Amount = $125 toward Adoption Fee!

Saturday, August 22, 2009
Publish Your Lab's Special Story & Help LRRoC Dogs!
Dear Labby Parents,
We have an exciting opportunity to raise funds and tell the story of your special Labradorable!
Happy Tails, is a book about adoptions of special dogs like yours from rescues around the country. The editor has published books about Boston Terriers and Goldens so far and is now working on a Labrador Retriever book. For more information: http://happytailsbooks.com/
We need stories about your dogs that are interesting and engaging. We're writing about Sir George our blind boy and how his handicap helps him being a therapy dog, how Aiden helped his owner get through the grieving process and many more. Your story can be next!
If you would like to write your story, professional editors and English teachers will help you edit it and get it in shape. (Yes, even we professional editors are edited)
If you want to tell your story and not write it, we'll write it for you. (We have some very talented writers in the group). It is up to you, will help as much or little as you'd like.
The steps for this are:
1. Email Lisa Haynes-Henry and let her know if you're writing or want us to write your story. You are welcome to publish without our help as well. (We'd like to know if you submit a story to track how many of our stories are published) lisahh@zoomtown.com
2. Once your story is ready, we will give you instructions on how to publish your story. You have to publish your own story so the editor can track it and talk to you if necessary. It's a simple form to fill out and paste your story in. I estimate that it will take less than 2 minutes to do this process.
Simple! This is a passive fund raising effort for us as we get a bit of money for each book sold. We all know how much the funds help and the more we raise the more dogs we can save, help and place in loving homes just like yours.
Please help us! Email Lisa and let's get the process started! Time is ticking and we only have until August 31st to finalize all of your stories and have you submit them for review and possible publication.
Roncy
Saturday, August 22, 2009
REDS RAFFLE TO BENEFIT LRRoC DOGS!
Friday, July 17, 2009
IHM Festival Hosts LRRoC Dogs!
Come visit LRRoC dogs at the IHM Festival this weekend - July 17 thru July 19th. We will be there Fri & Sat: 6-9pm and Sun (Family Fun Day): 3-9pm.






