Forever loved. Forever remembered.
Every dog who becomes part of the Labradors and Friends family leaves a paw print behind.
Some are with us for years. Some for only a short while. Some find their forever families, while others spend their final chapter surrounded by the fosters, volunteers, and friends who made sure they knew love.
The Rainbow Bridge is where we honor them.
Here we remember the dogs who touched our lives, celebrate the families who loved them, and share the stories that deserve to live on.
Because once you’re part of the LAF family, you’re family forever.
Remembering Our Friends
Their time with us may have ended, but their stories never will.
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Rainbow Bridge: Ben — We Were the Lucky Ones
Read Their Story →: Rainbow Bridge: Ben — We Were the Lucky OnesRescued in 2019 alongside his sibling Jerry, Ben found a family who adored him. From Christmas morning excitement to the famous “Benny tax” of tummy rubs, his life was filled with love. Remembering a very special boy.
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🌈 Dottie — The Little Girl Who Defied the Odds
Read Their Story →: 🌈 Dottie — The Little Girl Who Defied the OddsRescued as a tiny puppy with two broken legs, Dottie went on to live nearly 15 wonderful years surrounded by love. Brooke and Irene share the unforgettable story of their beloved girl.
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Rainbow Bridge: Ladybug Apple — A Lifetime of Love
Read Their Story →: Rainbow Bridge: Ladybug Apple — A Lifetime of LoveMore than eleven years ago, Apple was a one-year-old girl sitting on death row at the Baldwin Park Shelter. What came next was a lifetime of family, adventures, foster puppies, and love — the kind that never really leaves us.
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Grandpa Cody: He Did It His Way
Read Their Story →: Grandpa Cody: He Did It His WayGrandpa Cody came to us as a senior who needed to know he was safe. What followed was a beautiful second life filled with family, laughter, a “goose honk” bark, sprinkler adventures, neighborhood mischief and more love than anyone could measure.
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Remembering the Dogs of 9/11
Read Their Story →: Remembering the Dogs of 9/11Twenty-five years after September 11, we remember Sirius and the hundreds of working dogs who searched, served and brought comfort in the aftermath of the attacks. Their paw prints are part of the story, too.
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Forever Loved: Brando
Read Their Story →: Forever Loved: BrandoBrando came to Labradors and Friends as a sick seven-month-old puppy and became his foster’s first—and only—foster fail. For seven beautiful years, he filled his family’s life with joy, laughter, and love.