Meet Foster!

Foster is a very large, 1.5-year-old yellow Lab with lots of energy and a
big, loving heart.

This handsome, large goofball loves car rides, belly rubs, and snuggling
up after a day of fun. He’s always up for an adventure, whether
it’s hiking a new trail, tagging along to the barn, or just exploring
the neighborhood.

Foster walks nicely on a leash  and would make an awesome adventure
buddy for someone who loves getting out daily and hikes
often. He’s also kennel-trained, great on public outings, and
absolutely lives for belly rubs and time with his people. He’s been
around horses, does great with outdoor activity, and is fully up to date on
vet care: neutered, vaccinated, and healthy as can be. 

He’s an active, smart boy who is currently in training with
Connected Canine and will go home with lessons to support his adopter. Foster
learns quickly but can be a bit stubborn, so he’ll do best with someone
committed to continuing his training. He is extremely cuddly and forms strong
bonds with his person. Foster is very sweet and thrives on connection with
his people. He has some separation anxiety and will need a patient,
structured home to help him succeed.  If this sounds like the perfect
companion for you,  please text his contact to meet Foster.

Meet Meatloaf 

One-year-old black Labrador | Sweet, goofy, and full of personality

Meatloaf is one of those dogs that makes you wonder how your home ever
felt complete without him. He’s affectionate, goofy, and genuinely
wonderful to live with.

He’s excellent in the car and loves going along for the ride —
coffee runs, pup cups, errands, parks, and even coffee shops are all right up
his alley. He’s fully house trained and crate trained, goes into his
crate when asked, sleeps through the night, and doesn’t make a sound
until you’re up for the day.

At home, Meatloaf is polite and well-mannered. He doesn’t counter
surf and only gets on the couch if invited. He enjoys stuffies, but balls are
absolutely his favorite. He’ll retrieve on repeat, drop them neatly at
your feet, and has been known to carry two at a time — sometimes
optimistically attempting three.

So far he sounds perfect, right? But let’s face it,
nobody’s perfect, not even a dog…

On leash, Meatloaf is pretty good and enjoys his walks. He could use some
fine-tuning with the right handler and needs continued training,
especially when other dogs are around. He is a bit under-socialized with dogs
and tends to use his voice to get their attention. This is not aggression
— it’s enthusiastic, exuberant energy paired with uncertainty.
His tail wags the entire time.

Because some dogs find this level of excitement overwhelming, Meatloaf is
currently working with a trainer to build confidence and better canine social
skills. Continued training will help him feel more comfortable navigating the
world of dogs, and he’s already showing great potential.

Meatloaf would do best with an adopter who appreciates a happy, social Lab
and is willing to continue his training journey. With guidance, structure,
and love, he’s going to be an incredible companion.

If you are interested in meatloaf, please text his Foster advocate.

Meet Meatloaf 

One-year-old black Labrador | Sweet, goofy, and full of personality

Meatloaf is one of those dogs that makes you wonder how your home ever
felt complete without him. He’s affectionate, goofy, and genuinely
wonderful to live with.

He’s excellent in the car and loves going along for the ride —
coffee runs, pup cups, errands, parks, and even coffee shops are all right up
his alley. He’s fully house trained and crate trained, goes into his
crate when asked, sleeps through the night, and doesn’t make a sound
until you’re up for the day.

At home, Meatloaf is polite and well-mannered. He doesn’t counter
surf and only gets on the couch if invited. He enjoys stuffies, but balls are
absolutely his favorite. He’ll retrieve on repeat, drop them neatly at
your feet, and has been known to carry two at a time — sometimes
optimistically attempting three.

So far he sounds perfect, right? But let’s face it,
nobody’s perfect, not even a dog…

On leash, Meatloaf is pretty good and enjoys his walks. He could use some
fine-tuning with the right handler and needs continued training,
especially when other dogs are around. He is a bit under-socialized with dogs
and tends to use his voice to get their attention. This is not aggression
— it’s enthusiastic, exuberant energy paired with uncertainty.
His tail wags the entire time.

Because some dogs find this level of excitement overwhelming, Meatloaf is
currently working with a trainer to build confidence and better canine social
skills. Continued training will help him feel more comfortable navigating the
world of dogs, and he’s already showing great potential.

Meatloaf would do best with an adopter who appreciates a happy, social Lab
and is willing to continue his training journey. With guidance, structure,
and love, he’s going to be an incredible companion.

If you are interested in meatloaf, please text his Foster advocate.

Dog Photos:
https://desertlabrescue.org/sites/default/files/dog-photos/Meatloaf_cropped.image0_.jpeg
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Meet Mozi: Single 4.5-year-old chocolate Lab seeking loving family to
spend quality time together! I love snuggling, long walks through the
neighborhood, snuggling, playing with my toys (especially my stuffed toys),
snuggling, hunting for socks, snuggling, taking naps, snuggling, playing with
my foster sister, and snuggling. Nothing fills my heart more than spending
time with the people that I love! I do not love cats, spending time alone, or
the vet but I do love car rides and sleeping in my crate. I’m very
well-mannered!  Of course, I’m house trained and you should be
too! I’m seeking a family that is home the majority of the time so that
we can snuggle! All of my friends say that I am the sweetest and most
enjoyable, easy-going companion and that any family would be so lucky to have
an amazing girl like me!

I am also so special that I come with my own chair to eat in! It’s
true! I call her Bailey because it’s my Bailey chair for my
megaesophagus. I love sitting in her to have my meals and hang out with my
foster family for a while after I eat. I know that my foster mom would be so
happy to show you how easy it is and how much fun I have in it!

Picked up as a stray by the Yavapai County Animal Control in Prescott,
Wabi-Sabi was taken to the Yavapai Humane Society where she spent a month
before being taken into DLRR.  Upon meeting her, her foster realized why
the shelter had named her Wabi-Sabi.  She is truly beauty in her
imperfection.  She is a perfect example of why we choose a Labrador
Retriever to be our companion.  She is 2 years old, affectionate, funny,
smart, energetic, loves toys, people, pets and other dogs to play with. 
She has a beautiful shiny, soft, black coat in a sleek body at only 53.5
pounds.  Yet, her limp shows her imperfect front right leg. 
According to the vet, she may have been injured as a puppy and the injury was
left to heal on its own.  The result is a front right leg with curved
bones that causes her foot to turn out. She drags it when walking.

Wabi-Sabi is still a puppy (we know Labs never grow up) and full of
energy.  She plays ball and runs as long as she wants.  She and her
6-year-old foster sister play very well together. Swimming would be great
exercise for her as long as she used the stairs to get in and out.  She
is curious and loves to explore.  She might excel in low-impact
activities like scent work or therapy dog.  The vet’s advice is to
let her set the pace.

She is crate trained and house trained (no accidents).  She knows
basic commands like sit, down, stay, come, wait.  She sits for her food
and can wait at the door.  She pulls a little on the leash, but she
isn’t going to be the dog to take on long walks.  Short walks are
good.  She will go anywhere.  She travels well in the car and got
right into the motor home.  She will be your travel companion.  She
doesn’t seem to have any separation anxiety. She has some excitement
when meeting new people and jumps up a little.  This can be worked on
with her healing.  Occasonally, she puts her paws on the counter. 
A firm “nope” seems to be all that is needed.  She will
respond well to the boundaries.

She will be a beautiful and loving companion to anyone willing to accept
her imperfection.

Dog Photos:
https://desertlabrescue.org/sites/default/files/dog-photos/Wabi
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https://desertlabrescue.org/sites/default/files/dog-photos/Wabi Sabi 2yo BSF
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