On February 14 2010, we welcomed a rambunctious 2-year-old Lab into our home, thanks to your organization. Within an hour of running through our front door, he jumped up on our dining room table and buried his face in a platter of freshly baked, frosted cupcakes. [...]
We adopted Mulligan and Bogey together on June 5, 2011. We had to say goodbye to Bogey on October 22, 2019. On January 23, 2021, Mulligan crossed the Rainbow Bridge to join him. We believe Mulligan was around 13 years old. We were so lucky [...]
In March of 2014, we adopted Abbey (I like to call her "Abbey the Super Labbie") through Safe Harbor Lab Rescue. Abbey was 5-6 at the time, was found as a stray in Utah, and sat in a kill shelter for 30 days before SHLR [...]
Ursa was my failed foster. She was already eight years old when she came into my life yet we had nearly six great years together. Ursa loved everyone and everyone loved her and went out of their way to greet her. She and I took [...]
We had to say goodbye to our sweet goth baby Ilio today. He was a quirky knucklehead who's laidback attitude fit right into our family. In the first week we had him, he decided the crate was no longer acceptable and staked out a spot [...]
Ben was very obedient, loving, loyal and could be protective towards certain people. He was a sensitive little guy, so I have never yelled at him or raised my voice (never). He had a little bit of a quirky personality, which enhanced his character and [...]
Sadie was our second SHLR rescue and she was the sweetest dog we have ever had. Our first SHLR Lab was a super athletic typical American Lab but also very sweet. Sadie was always more of a couch potato so the two made for an [...]
Our handsome boy competed in rally, obedience, and agility. He was a certified therapy dog. But most of all he was our sweet companion and we treasure the many years we had him to love. Rest in peace sweet boy. We know your spirit lives [...]
In spring 2011, SHLR received a lively 6-month-old mostly black lab from a shelter in Montrose. The Karstens were a perfect match for an almost-puppy: two adults working 50% from home and one very mature 9-year-old. Our vet took one look at Brooke and told [...]
Although Lady was with me for a short time (3 months short of 2 years) there was no greater love. She fell in love immediately with me and her big sister Suzie. She was so sweet and easy going. Although she had many medical problems [...]
