Labradors & Friends Dog Rescue

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  • Weekly Tail Wag #013 – A Village That Said YES

    Weekly Tail Wag #013 – A Village That Said YES

    Sometimes it takes a village to save a life. This week, that village came together for five little puppies who desperately needed a second chance. ❤️🐾

    But that’s only one of the stories we’re sharing in this week’s Weekly Tail Wag.

    🐾 Five Little Lives. One Big Second Chance.

    Three boys, two girls, and an incredible team of lifesavers!

    When five puppies needed help at the Carson shelter, Molly and Old Blue Inc. stepped in to cover their veterinary care, and our extraordinary foster, Teri, opened her home once again.

    All five puppies tested negative for parvo, received veterinary care, and are now safe, happy, and enjoying puppy life.

    Read Their Rescue Story →

    ❤️ The People Who Make Rescue Possible

    This week, we’re celebrating Cathy, whose journey from volunteer dog walker to dedicated foster and event volunteer reminds us that one small YES can change countless lives.

    Read Cathy’s Volunteer Story →

    🐾 Happy Tails & Forever Love

    Phoebe is thriving in her forever home, enjoying walks, cuddles, and life with her canine companion, Mondo.

    We also remember Dottie, a remarkable little dog rescued with two broken front legs, who went on to enjoy nearly 15 years of love with her family.

    Read Dottie’s Tribute →

    🖤 Still Waiting: Meet Venus

    Venus watched her puppies find forever homes while she was left behind.

    This sweet, intelligent girl is friendly with dogs, cats, and people, and she’s still waiting for someone to see how special she is.

    Venus needs a patient, safety-conscious family who understands her escape-artist talents and will keep her secure.

    Could you be the person who finally says YES to Venus?

    Meet Venus →

    🎃 Ways to Make a Difference

    There’s plenty happening at Labradors and Friends!

    Join us for Halloween fun and meet adoptable dogs at Negociant Winery on October 25.

    You can also support our rescue through our See’s Candies fundraiser, Paint Your Pet on a Clock, and other upcoming activities.

    Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, donate, or simply share a dog’s story, you are part of the village that makes rescue possible.

    Every YES changes a life. ❤️🐾

    Friends don’t let friends go homeless.

  • Five Little Lives, One Big Second Chance: A Village That Said YES

    Five Little Lives, One Big Second Chance: A Village That Said YES

    Sometimes saving lives takes more than one rescue. It takes people coming together, sharing resources, and refusing to give up when the odds seem overwhelming.

    For five little puppies at the Carson shelter, that village made all the difference. ❤️🐾

    Five Puppies in Need of a Lifeline

    When we learned about five puppies in danger at the Carson shelter, we desperately wanted to help.

    Another puppy had been euthanized following a reported positive parvovirus test, leaving serious concerns about the health of the remaining puppies.

    For Labradors and Friends, the decision wasn’t simple.

    We had recently spent more than $11,000 providing veterinary care for Charlotte and her puppies. The possibility of taking on another parvo crisis was more than our all-volunteer rescue could financially manage.

    But walking away from five little lives wasn’t something we wanted to do.

    We needed a partner.

    Meet the Girls: Hazel and Aspen.

    When Old Blue Inc. Said YES ❤️

    That’s when Molly from Old Blue Inc. stepped forward.

    Old Blue Inc. is a nonprofit whose primary mission is helping senior dogs at the Carson shelter receive veterinary care beyond what the shelter can provide.

    Through an agreement with the shelter, Molly can arrange for dogs to receive treatment from outside veterinarians.

    And although these five puppies weren’t seniors, Molly recognized that they needed help.

    Old Blue Inc. agreed to cover their veterinary expenses, making it possible for Labradors and Friends to bring all five puppies to safety.

    Then came the wonderful news.

    All five puppies tested NEGATIVE for parvo!

    They received canine parvovirus monoclonal antibodies and fluids as part of their veterinary care.

    What had seemed like an impossible rescue was suddenly becoming a story of hope.

    Medical care was only part of the equation. Five puppies also needed a safe place to land.

    Enter Teri.

    Our longtime puppy foster had just finished caring for Charlotte and her puppies, helping that entire little family find their forever homes.

    After all those weeks of puppy care, she certainly deserved a break.

    But when five more little lives needed somewhere safe to go, Teri opened her home once again!

    Meet the boys: Remi, Finn, and Casper.

    Three boys. Two girls. Five little personalities, each getting a chance to grow, play, and experience the comfort of being loved.

    Today, they’re doing exactly what puppies should be doing — tumbling over one another, exploring their surroundings, enjoying cuddles, and making their foster family smile.

    Watch Their Second Chance in Action 🎬

    Sometimes words simply can’t capture the joy of watching rescued puppies play.

    See for yourself!

    Rescue Takes a Village

    This rescue reminds us why collaboration matters.

    Molly and Old Blue Inc. made the medical care possible.

    Teri made their safe landing possible.

    Together, we gave five precious puppies the second chance they deserved.

    To Molly, Old Blue Inc., and Teri, thank you for being the people who say YES when animals need you most.

    Because when rescues, volunteers, and compassionate people work together, extraordinary things can happen.

    Five little lives. One big second chance. And a village that made it possible. ❤️

    Friends don’t let friends go homeless.