Duchess loves people and is a bit pushy for attention. She likes to be close to you and is thrilled to get a belly rub. She is a bit shy of other dogs. We're working on that, though, and are sure she'll be fine around them soon. In her last home the other dogs picked on her, so it's understandable. She's not fond of the crate but is quiet once she's in. She is heartworm positive, so will not be ready to meet you until June, after her treatment.

Duchess tends to be a little bit space possesive of other dogs in her space(probably due to her low exposure to them) Due to this we will not adopt her to a family with children under the age of 5.

Please consider sponsoring her heartworm treatment.

Update 10-27-09 Eden's puppies are coming along nicely. They are now 4 weeks old!

First meal!

Playing outside!

Thanks to Wendy Palmer & Wiggle, Jana McBride, Kim Usey & Bailey and Vicki Geiger for sponsoring Eden's puppies! We could not save as many great Labs like Eden & her litter without our incredible sponsors.

Hazel is heartworm positive, so will be going through treatment soon.

Thanks to Nancy McLaughlin and Debbie Kubena for sponsoring Hazel!

These lab mix puppies will not be ready to go until they are at least 8 weeks old. Their adopters must agree to getting them back to our vet in Round Rock every few weeks until they are current on their shots, and again at 6 months for spay/neuter. HOTLR will pay for these services.

There are 11 puppies - 5 girls and 6 boys. The largest yellow is a girl, the smallest yellow is a girl, the chocolate is a girl, one of the blacks is a girl, and one of the other yellows is a girl.

Update 10-7-09 Almost all of them have their eyes open, so let the fun and games really begin now!!!!

Update 10-27-09 They are eating puppy food gruel and are growing like weeds! Their first trip outside:

Update 11-6-09 They are getting so big!

Update 11-14-09 Juno's puppies get to meet Eden's puppies:

Thanks to Sarah Brown, the Gomez family and Kim Usey & Baily for sponsoring Juno & her puppies! We could not save as many great Labs like Juno & her litter without our incredible sponsors.

Another girl who just needs a little bit of structure to make a wonderful addition to your home! Madison loves to race and chase with the rest of the gang and plays ball by herself. She does not seem to have any interest in retrieving it for a person yet though she probably will get the hang of it since she is quite interested in balls. She did really well with other dogs this weekend and just sniffed at the cat. She walks on a leash decently and is learning all sorts of things now.

Update 6-12-09 Madison is spent the week at Kids Camp at Hearts and Paws - thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for inviting Madison to camp! Check out the picture of Madison and Ryan who trained her at Kids Camp.

A Great thing about Madison is that she is healthy and ready to meet her forever family

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Madison! We could not save as many great Labs like Madison without our incredible sponsors.

Thanks to Mary Gayle Summers for sponsoring Nugget!

This little boy was found by a good Samaritan after he was found on the streets. He appears to have multiple fractures of his tibia and fibula in his left rear leg, but we'll know more after he sees the surgeon on June 24. SWEET dog who loves to give kisses, has met other dogs and done well, and is already good about being in a crate.

Update 6-24-09 Phoenix came through surgery with flying colors today and is on the road to recovery. He's going to have a splint for a few weeks and some pins for a bit longer, but he's on his way!

Update 7-07-09 Phoenix is in his foster home now and is adjusting nicely. He had a bandage change this week with a good report on his progress this far. He will be in the cast for another 3 - 4 weeks and then will have xrays to determine whether the pin in his leg stays or will be removed. He is every bit a 7 month old puppy, but knows when its play time and when to settle down. He knows sit and down and loves to shake. He does need some leash training and needs to be reminded to stay down as he gets so excited to see people. He is great around other dogs showing appropriate respect to his older foster siblings. He doesn't seem to have problems wtih the kitties as he showed only mild interest at his foster mom's vet office when he spent the day there earlier this week. He learns quickly and responds nicely to the word "no". If you are looking for a young sweet boy with lots of love to give, then Phoenix is your boy...Stay tuned for updates.

UPDATE 7-29-09 Today Mr. Phoenix had his splint and pins removed from his leg. He is still on restricted leash walks until Monday and though it will take another few weeks for him to lose his limp, he is ready and anxious to meet you. If you are ready to take on this vivacious sweet boy, and call him your own....please fill out an application and come meet him!!

Now that Phoenix feels better take a look at him swimming and rehabbing his leg:

Thanks to Linda Davis, Marcy Stellfox, Michelle Valiton, Janet Zeitler, Glynda Dowdy, David Lee, Diane Williamson, Eric & Melissa Lancaster, Sharon Burton, Judy Key, Adele Bruner for sponsoring Phoenix!

Please consider sponsoring Roscoe's treatment.Thanks to Dalia Alford for sponsoring Roscoe!

Scout is fine with dogs, but does chase cats that will run. We have not seen him with cats that will stand their ground. He LOVES to be with his people and tries to be a lap dog if he could find a lap big enough.P>

Many thanks to Brian and Melanie Engel for sponsoring Scout.

Many thanks to Kaci Smith for sponsoring Scout.

Update 4-28-08 Wesson had his treatment last week so will be ready for you in 6 weeks.

Wesson lives with a cat currently and thinks she is quite interesting but leaves her alone. He also has a 3 1/2 yr old chasing him down daily whom he finds intriguing. Wesson loves to lie on a doggie bed, but would also love the couch if allowed. He sits nicely for dinner and has no food issues. He gets along well with other dogs and is trustworthy in the house-not needing a crate when you leave. Overall, Wesson is a happy boy who will be a great addition to someone's family if you want past the puppy stuff!

As you can see from her video, Wrigley does have a slight limp- we had X-rays done this past week. Wrigley was diagnosed with degenerative elbow disease in both elbows as well as hip dysplasia in both hips. The vet did not feel that surgery was recommended at this point in time, but she will require maintenance for these for life. She currently is on a supplement and is getting Bi-weekly massages. The change in her is profound! She actually thinks she plays ball! She bounded after one the other day and is now starting to jog around, rather than amble. Not sure which specific thing is having the impact, but she certainly feels SOOOO much better!

Wrigley is a gentle soul that gets along well with both 2 and 4 legged friends.

Thanks to the Skovan Family, Amanda Dupre and Pat and Ron Nethery for sponsoring Wrigley

Update Feb. 9 from her group foster home. Abby is a wonderful, cheerful, intelligent social butterfly. What fun she would have at a dog park or in a home with other dogs! When the group is out, she stays close to me and comes nicely when she's called even with other dogs running around. She loves the water and loves to retrieve in the water. She ADORES riding in the truck and asks to be let in for a ride every morning. After she greets everyone during play time, she is happy to lean against you and be petted. She rubs one side, then the other and humps ups her back like a cat. I think she would make a tremendous companion for someone who wants an active, loving, attentive pal.

Update 3-26-09 Abby is currently in training to be a drug-sniffing dog, so is not available for adoption at the moment.

Thanks to Sarah Brown for sponsoring Abby!

Thanks to Sarah Brown for sponsoring Addie.

Thanks to Renee Walker for sponsoring Agassi!

Allie is a chunky black girl who is good in the car, LOVES to play ball, and is heartworm negative!

Amos is heartworm positive so will not be available for adoption until late August. Please consider sponsoring Amos's heartworm treatment.

Update 8-5-05: Amos did not react well to the heartworm treatment and had to spend a lot of time at the vet getting extra attention to get well. He lost about 15 pounds in about 10 days. He seems to be on his way to recovery, which is definitely good news for this big sweetie! Thanks to Kathy Brainard and Ron and Pat Nethery for sponsoring Amos!Thanks to Nanvy McLaughlin for sponsoring Amos!

Update 9-17-05 Amos has finished his treatment and recovery and is doing well. He's a big ole love-bug! The only bad thing about Amos is that he wants to go explore without his people, but that is easily prevented.

Thanks to Michael Hardinger and Pat Nethery for sponsoring Andretti.

Check out these great videos of Andretti playing ball and swimming at the annual lab picnic(yes a tripod CAN swim-with a little help from a life vest!)!

Thanks to Nancy McLaughlin with Hudson, Dallas, Colt & in memory of Willie for sponsoring Angel!

Apollo also loves children. He has lived with a 3 year old toddler and handles big hugs and the occasional pushes just fine. He gets along well with other dogs, leaves cats alone when told, loves a good bone, toy or Kong treat, and is overall a really cool, easy going dog. Don't be fooled by his prematurely gray muzzle (hey, it happens to some of us way too early) and his size. He has the energy, stamina and playfulness of a dog half his age.

Apollo does have allergies to fleas, dust mites, molds and commercial dog food. His forever family would need to be comfortable administering the allergy protocol that has been established for Apollo, especially with regard to his food, flea control and allergy meds.

Check out this clip of Apollo:

Update 2-9-09 Bummer! April is also heartworm positive, so once she gets over her cough and gains a bit of confidence we will get her treated. It will be late April or sometime in May before she is available.

Update 2-12-09 Her shyness is going away quite nicely, and now she has decided that kitties should be a good snack.

Update 3-26-09 April now loves people and follows her foster mom everywhere! She got treated for her heartworms yesterday, so has 6 weeks to go before she can meet you.

Thanks to LuAnn Peralta and Mark and Loren Gomez for sponsoring April!

Update 7/13: Ariel loves to be with people and dogs. She is so cute, and whimpers a little bit when you leave the room. She is very sweet! She has, for the most part, stayed out of trouble in the house and is happy with plenty of toys around.

Ariel is getting to go to Kids' Camp for 2 weeks where she will learn all kind of fun things from kids attending the camp. Thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for allowing Ariel to be a camper!

Please consider helping pay for Art's heartworm treatment.

Thanks to Lindsey & Rudy Stoett in memory of Bud and Arthur Woods for sponsoring Art!!!

Check out the picture of Asia with two of the stars of Ballroom with A Twist just before her TV Debut.

Asia is a happy girl who is very well mannered. She came to us with a growth on her belly that has been removed. She is doing well and is just an adorable girl.

She is a small Labrador, who once she loses weight should be in the 45-50 pound range. She is very devoted to her people and will come and sit with you for hours on end.

Asia made her TV Debut on Fox 7 Austin's Friday Morning program as Adoptable Pet of the Week. Unfortunately Fox7 has taken down the link so you can't see her performance but suffice it to say she was adorable.

Asia is a wonderful Labbie and loves to go for slow walks. She is starting to enjoy fetching, but really loves to just hang out with her people. She always has her tail wagging.

10/19/09 Update: Asia is settling easily into her new Foster home. She is a dreamboat on the leash, walking along side you regardless of how slow or fast you want to walk.

Thanks to Doug Mitchell and Amy Stevens for sponsoring Asia! We could not save as many great Labs like Asia without our incredible sponsors.

She is a very sweet girl who has not jumped on anyone yet..She has not shown herself to be out of control so far, although we just got her, so this could change. They did feel comfortable with her around their child though. She also was exposed to cats and did not appear to have issues with them either.

Her current foster has a 4 month old and says she is absolutely no problem..as you can see from the photo to the left! Her worst sin is to lick and lick and lick her face. She does not charge the door. She sits. She is decent on a leash. She is not pushy for attention. She gets out of the way! She plays ball. She seems to get along with other dogs, but will not put up with one being pushy. She does not try to climb on the furniture nor has she counter surfed yet. She thinks cats would be great fun to play with and did a play bow with the one she saw. When the cat did not respond in kind, she gave up and wandered off. All in all, a very good dog and well deserving of a great home!

Update, October 4, 2008: Azalea has been in her new foster home for a week now and has fit right in with a male Lab and two female cats; everyone gets along very well together. She is making good use of the doggie door.

Azalea loves going on walks and will only need limited training to walk better on lead. She particularly enjoys the running and sniffing opportunities when in a leash free environment. It is a joy to watch her roll in the grass scratching her own back with all legs kicking, and then she flips over and scratches her belly too.

She is going on daily walks, which is improving her fitness level and reducing the stiffness in her joints. She is on a diet, which should also be helpful to her joints, but does not complain or beg for food. Azalea is one easy going Lab who just want to be with her people. She is going to make someone or a family a wonderful and loyal companion.

Thanks to Dayna Worthen in memory of Mack for sponsoring Bailey!!!

Update 7-15-09 Bama hasd been chosen to go be a drug-detection dog - way to go Bama!

Bambam is heartworm positive, so will not be available for adoption until late June. Please consider sponsoring him.

Bambi is getting to go to Kids' Camp for 2 weeks where she will learn all kind of fun things from kids attending the camp. Thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for allowing Bambi to be a camper!

Thanks to Didi Carpenter for sponsoring Banda!

Batman is a good boy who is getting a bit of training right now. He loves car rides, thinking he should be in the driver's seat! He's met lots of people and dogs and done well with them all. He's working on gaining some weight right now, but we all know labs LOVE to eat, so the weight will come nicely! He should be about 85 pounds when he's "there."

Beau is a big lovely black lab. Beau is short for Beautiful, and my he is very beautiful.

He has a gorgeous block head and the body to go with it. He is your typical goofy lab and loves to play ball. Beau does well with other dogs and is waiting for the right home.

And finally Beau is healthy and ready to go to his Forever home.

Belinda is one of those dogs who has the rare ability to entertain herself - she loves life - very well behaved and eager to please! She plays well with other dogs but is really a people puppy - she bonds quickly. She is crate trained and house trained. I have found her to be very polite and well behaved in the house - no trash or counter surfing! She is extremely gentle and super sweet!

Belize is named after the wonderful country of Belize in Central America. Like the country Belize is easy to get to know and very out going. She loves to play with other dogs and when you have a snack in your hand her eyes will light up.

Thanks to Mary Gayle Summers for sponsoring Belize! We could not save as many great Labs like Belize without our incredible sponsors.

He did come back to us with an allergy history, but his allergies are easy - he's allergic to Barley, Duck, Kelp, Rabbit, White Potato, various grasses and trees (but nothing common like oak). So if you are having Duck for dinner don't slip him a bite, not that difficult.

When you Save a Life, you have a Friend for Life

If you are on Twitter you can follow all the antics of HOTLab at HOTLabRescue

When Betsy came to HotLab Rescue she had horrible growths on her elbows. After an attempt at controlling them with medications, they were removed using a surgical procedure. Her procedure was a fairly costly one, but thanks to many people donating to her care it was covered. Now she looks like a normal Lab and is full of life.

Betsy is a sweet dog, with a great temperament and smart as a whip. She knows that she was saved and wants to return that gratitude in her new forever home. When you come home she will greet you with a full body wag.

Betsy needs to go into a home where she will be the only dog. She needs to be in an environment where she will get lots of walks. She does well on the leash.

Betsy is a very special Lab, who deserves to have a very special family. That family could be yours. All you have to do is add the Love!

Final great thing about Betz is that she is healthy and ready for her forever home.

Thanks to David Litton, Joe and Dana W. Griffin, Paul and Luann Peralta many times(!), Julie Ellison, Ronald and Pat Nethery, Justin Hill, Mark and Loren Gomez and Labmed for sponsoring Betsy!

Update 9-20-07 The pound thought BJ was 3 years old already, but we think he is about a year old - there's just too much puppy about him! He has kennel cough right now and as soon as that is done he will get his heartworm treatment.

Update 10-29-07 BJ is halfway through his recovery from his heartworm treatment and is doing great!

Thanks to Amanda Dupre for sponsoring BJ!

Blanca got dumped at the pound for being a 1 year old lab. Her crimes: digging and chewing! She rides nicely in the car, and is getting some basic training right now. She is learning to sit..and stay. She loves chew bones!! She loves to play with our black lab, Madison...and our cat, Cleo. She is very curious about the cat, but doesn't harrass her. She loves playing outside and can spot the squirrels way up at the top of the trees..then she barks at them. Being a year old, she always has to have something in her mouth to tear up....there are lots of bones and doggie toys around to keep her happy...and us happy! She is wonderful with my 3 year old, and loves her attention! She is crate trained..and so far she has been great about being housebroken!! She has a lot of love to give a wonderful family!!

Thanks to Marianne McCarthy for sponsoring Blanca!

Thanks to Veronica Trias for sponsoring Bo!

Thanks to Fiona Bate for sponsoring Bob!

Thanks to Sarah Brown and Julie Ellison for sponsoring Bonnie!

5/20/10 Breeze spent a week with us while his foster mom was out of town. He immediately got along with the four other labs. He likes retrieving tennis balls and swimming. He has no aggression and is very eager to please. He loves affection and will return it. He just seems like a naturally affectionate dog who wants stability. Breeze learned to use the dog door within a few minutes. I think he would be really good with kids who want a dog to play with.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Brooke! We could not save as many great Labs like Brooke without our incredible sponsors.

Brownie is a wonderful Chocolate Lab. He listens very well and is a joy to be around. He walks well on a loose leash, which is a real pleasure. He likes being around you, but he is confident enough that he has no problems going off and finding a nice cool place to hang out.

Brownz (as he likes to be called) gets along well with other dogs once he has been around them for a few minutes. Brownie has a friend that is more his age who comes over and plays with him. They run and jump and wrestle. Lots of fun.

When you come home he wants to hang out with you and will bring you a ball to play with, but he is not pushy or overly demanding. Of course he knows that all he has to do is put his head on your lap and give you the eye and you will do whatever he wants you to do because there is no way to resist those eyes.

Brownie has spent time at a local Kennel learning good manners and the time there has paid off. Brownie would probably make a good Agility Dog.

Don't let my size fool you friends

Some things don't ever go out of date

Like Caring and Sharing

And the smile I'll be wearing when I meet you at the gate

Now it's time to embrace the Hippy faith

Of Peace and Love once More

Cuz the 90s are over the Yuppies are gone

And Brownie is lying on your floor

UPDATE: March 26, 2010 - Bubbles has had her 2nd heartworm treatment now and will need to rest for another 4 weeks before she can meet you. She continues to do well in her foster home. She is perfectly housebroken, and gets along wonderfully with all other dogs and people. She is a counter surfer, though she is getting much better. She also likes to drink water from the toilet, but is learning that the dog bowl is a much better place to get water. She LOVES to be outside and will be the perfect dog for someone who is an outdoor enthusiast. She is very inquisitive about other animals and smells and might be tempted to escape to investigate, so she should probably stay inside when she cannot be supervised. She is a wonderful cuddler and is such a happy girl that we can't think of a better name for her than Bubbles. So, if you can hold on a few more weeks, put in an application for Bubbles. Your new best friend is waiting for you!!

Thanks to Kyle Ward for sponsoring Bubbles! We could not save as many great Labs like Bubbles without our incredible sponsors.

Buck plays ball really well and enjoys the wading pool. He sniffed at the cat, but did not seem to be particularly interested in her. Check out Buck playing ball:

Update 10-28-07 Buddy is not much of a fetcher, but he absolutely goes bonkers chasing the beam of a flashlight!!!

Poor Buddy Boy was owned by people who never gave him any heartworm prevention, and when he tested high positive for heartworms they dumped him at a kill shelter. He's with us now and has finished his heartworm treatment.

Buddy is not good with cats, so will need to go into a home that does NOT have cats. Buddy is a great dog to hang out with. He likes being with his people, yet is fine hanging out by himself. So far he has not shown any interest in chewing on things except his favorite Nylabone. Buddy has met other dogs and has done well with them.

Buddy is house trained and seems to know simple commands such as sit and stay but only obeys when he deems necessary. We are working on this, as well as pulling on the leash. Buddy is a quiet dog who is perfectly happy to lay on the balcony and nap or watch the crazy apartment traffic.

A short funny tail; I live across the street from a fire house and everytime sirens go off Buddy howls back at them. Too cute.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Buddy! We could not save as many great Labs like Buddy without our incredible sponsors.

Buster looks up at you with the most soulful, loving, brown eyes. He quickly learned the doggy etiquette of the household. Even though I allow my two female labs to sleep on my bed, Buster has remained content with sleeping on a dog bed on the floor. He is housetrained, and has never had an accident or chewed anything. In short, he gives more than he gets.It hs even been suggested that he would be a good therapy dog!

He is a calm dog in the house, but at the dog park, he really lights up, and vocalizes. He can hardly wait for me to throw the ball. Like a gentleman, he allows my girls to get the ball, and then follows them until they drop it for him. Then, he brings it back to me, and barks for me to start it all over again. Somehow, all three have developed a game that they, alone, understand.

Butter is getting much better on a leash and is learning basic manners. He's a smart boy!

Thanks to Kathie Schafer for sponsoring Butter!

Buzz is one of three pups who were dumped at the pound by his breeder when he didn't sell for Christmas. Regardless of this former uncompassionate human behavior, Buzz is a sweetheart with much love to give. A lap dog and outdoor adventurer rolled into one! He has the lab tummy rub perfected, and is working on sit, down, and stay. He gets along well with other dogs and seems to tolerate cats (so far!).

Foster Update 2/7: The tooth fairy came to visit! Buzz has lost two baby teeth since coming to stay with me, and appears to have only two more left to lose! He also appears to be house trained... no accidents to date.

Foster Update 2/12: Buzz is learning to play bbbaaalll! He fetches everytime with a hop-stop, and we are working on dropping the ball, sitting before running, and learning the word 'ball.' He's a quick learner.

Update 2/17 Buzz showed his true Lab colors today... What better way to spend a sunny day than out for a run followed by a swim? He was curious at first, but jumped right in. Way to go!

Please consider sponsoring C.T.'s heartworm treatment.

Thanks to Doug Mitchell for sponsoring CT!

Caddy is a victim of the economy. His people lost their home and were living in a car. They were keeping Caddy tied to the car so he wouldn't wander, but you can't tie dogs in Austin so he came to us. Wow what a fantastic boy. He has great puppy energy but also knows how to settle in the house. He knows the basic commands and is good on and off leash . Caddy really enjoys a good hiking, running, fetching and playing tug. He and his foster sister are playing well together. He is a young fella and is learning about manners when greeting his human friends. All in all he is a wonderful boy and would make a great addition to an active household. He would make an excellent running/hiking buddy.

Update 2/15: Calla is a dream dog! She is a sweet, mellow girl who will sit nicely for you to pet her. Her favorite pastime seems to be curling up in a cozy place for a snooze, but she will certainly chase after a ball and enjoys going for walks. She gets along just fine with other dogs, although she seems to prefer humans. She is housebroken and has so far proven herself trustworthy when left unattended in the house! She is currently learning how to sit politely and wait for her food.

Update 2/23: Calla's motto is "Love and be Loved"! If you are looking for a soft, fuzzy girl to keep you warm on a cold winter's night, then Calla is your girl. She is doing very well at learning to sit and wait at doors and to not start eating until she is given the "Free" command. Now that she is coming out of her shell, she is a little more playful with her foster brother, but still prefers to be around her human. She is also comfortable enough now in her foster home to clean off the counters and empty the trash while her foster mom is away, so she will be learning more about the joys of crating.

Thanks to Dana Wichita for sponsoring Captain! We could not save as many great Labs like Captain without our incredible sponsors.

Cash will start his treatment this week. Right now he has a TON of energy, making his foster mom feel like she's living with a tornado, but he will stop and lean on your for that belly rub. He's another one who was not taught house manners, so we're working on that.

Update 1-27-09 Cash is really settling down quite nicely and is such a happy dog! Every time he sees you he goes into an all-over full body wiggle of joy! His tail never stops wagging, either. What a neat little dog!!!!

Here's Cash amusing himself!

3/09/10 Update: Chai is settling in her new foster home. She is housebroken, loves to play with her buds and crates well. She has a very sweet way of putting her chin on your leg whether you are at a desk on sitting on the couch.

3/19/10 Update: I meant to include earlier that Chai is a dreamboat on the leash. Walks right next to you and is very alert to your every move. She LOVES to go in the car and rides really well. Chai is also learning some new skills - sit, gentle, leave it. She is also learning to be more comfortable around people. Her tail wags every time you say her name.

Chandler is a good boy who is heartworm positive, so won't be available to see you until February. That will give him time to learn to take treats gently. He's been okay around cats and birds so far, too.

Update 12-10-09 Chandler had his first round of heartworm treatment today, so 8 weeks from now he'll be ready to be yours. So far he is fitting in quite nicely in his foster home, and is crating nicely.

Update 1-1-10 Chandler is not a fan of fireworks while he is crated in another room, but once he moved into the room with his foster family he went right back to sleep. He loves to hang out with his people, and he can often be found within arm's length of you, just wanting to get a nice pet from you.

Update 2-3-10 Chandler made it through his heartworm treatment and is now ready to find his home. His favorite activity is resting his head on his foster mom's lap while she works on the computer.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Chandler! We could not save as many great Labs like Chandler without our incredible sponsors.

Charlotte is feeling much better!!!!!!!! She has settled in nicely at her new fosters. She met several new dogs with narry a look. She has put on some weight but will never be a large dog..only about 55-60 pounds. She LOVES licking the toddler...and the toddler adores her! Not only does her tail not stop wagging, but her entire body waggles with it! She is a happy sweet little thing who is extremely well mannered in the house. She is trustworthy and housebroken. She knows sit and wait. She is NOT a door darter, nor does she wander off. She has a good come and stays close by when off leash. She does not counter surf, but is highly motivated by food. She stays off the furniture and enjoys her doggie bed. She hardly barks. Her favorite thing is to be with her people. She is quite mellow in the house and starting to figure out how to play ball. She loves soft plush toys. Charlotte is a very easy dog and will be a great companion.

Thanks to Doug Mitchell and Mary Madeleine Reardon for sponsoring Charlotte!!!

Cheerio is a sweet girl who has had puppies and seems to have been a major puppy producer. She has great motherly instincts and puts up with kids crawling all over her.

Cheerio bonds very quickly to whomever is taking care of her. When you meet her you will notice that she gravitates to her foster family. However should you take her home you would see that she very quickly bonds to you and will follow you around and do all the adorable Labby things that we all love.

She adores car rides, but another favorite past time is to sniff and track where the squirrels have been on the ground and then watch for them in the trees. She's also learning some manners but having been a stray for a while, she still needs more training and positive reinforcement, but the good thing is she's a quick learner.

Cheerio is equally comfortable living in a home with a yard as well as in an apartment. She just wants to be loved. She has been around lots of cats and is fine with them, thus she is a candidate for a home that has cats (of course if you don't have cats that is fine as well ;) )

When Cheerio joined the HOTLab family she was heartworm positive but has successfully completed her treatment.

All you have to do is add love and you will have a wonderful addition to your family.

When you save a Life you have a Friend for Life

Thanks to Deborah Nordyke and Mark and Loren Gomez for sponsoring Cheerio!

Chili is a distinguished older boy. We are not certain as to his age. When we first met him at the pound, he was listed as 6 yrs. By the time we evaluated him, he had aged 4 years. He has not had good care recently and he lacks the healthy bloom we would like to see. He is heartworm negative so he is ready to meet his forever family.

He is spry, trotting out happily on the leash and playing ball. He also was able to jump straight up into the back of my CRV with no assistance

Chili is a lover and would enjoy some serious cuddle time. He was so well liked at the pound that he had special privileges and got to hang out up front with the staff. If you would like a lovely retiring lab to enjoy the good things in life, Chili is your lab! He would love to be your companion. 1/22/10 Wow - Chili is the sweetest. He gets along great with my other Labs, is crate trained, and loves to just hang out and lounge at your feet. This is the easiest, gentle older guy. He would fit right in with your family, kids and other dogs! Please consider giving him a forever home.

Thanks to Anne Fennell, Paul & Luann Peralta and Geraldine Heng for sponsoring Chili! We could not save as many great Labs like Chili without our incredible sponsors.

Thanks Ray for Fostering Chip

Chip is a gentleman who was found stray at Town Lake. He is a small guy- a bit underweight to be honest weighing in at a petite 50 pounds. Mr. Chips has put on a few pounds and is now around 60 which is close to where he should be. He has also successfully finished his Heartworm treatments and is once again able to run, jump & play with the other Labbies in the house.

But what Chip most likes to do is play ball and hang out with you. He is a good fetcher and is great at coming over and leaning in for an ear scritch or a neck rub. Nothing pushy, just sort of comes over and puts his nose on your leg.

The Chipster is good with children and with cats. He rides nicely in cars, liking to look out the window at the wonders going by. He walks nicely on a leash as well.

When chip first goes into a new home he is a bit scared. We think he was abused at one time, but after a day he starts to feel comfortable. Once he finds his spot in the house where he can hang out he seems to be fine.

The Chipster is a great hanging out buddy. He would love nothing more then to play fetch and then to hang out and watch a movie with you. He has a distinguished touch of gray on his muzzle, which is very adorable.

He will be a good addition to a family that wants a happy playful dog without a puppy hood. Check out these short clips of him playing ball with a little person.

Thanks to M.O. Schweitzer, Paul & LuAnn Peralta and Anne Fennell for sponsoring Chip! We could not save as many great Labs like Chip without our incredible sponsors.

Chuck and Schroeder are a great pair of yellow boys! Their original owner was a HOTLR volunteer. Sadly she recently died from cancer and specified in her will that if no one else would take the boys together that they were to come to us and not be separated. They are house trained and crate trained. They ride well in cars. They know sit, they wait at the door, and they loose leash walk very well too. The first picture shows Schroeder on our left and Chuck on the right. Then there's Chuck laying by the window, and Schroeder laying down also.

They are currently living with a 4 yr old child and doing fantastic with her. Also they live with a cat currently and pretty much ignore her(though if she ran, I bet they might chase her). Schroeder does check out the counters, and Chuck thinks the couch might be worth sleeping on. Both boys use a doggie door and are housebroken perfectly! They do not door dart and are very sweet. Also, they are both smaller- Chuck is about 60-65 pounds and Schroeder is only about 70 pounds. They are quite mellow and are VERY VERY easy. Despite having to go together they will be a very easy pair to adopt. Please consider them.

Thanks to Anne Fennell and the Gomez family for sponsoring these boys!

We thank Jillian Summar for sponsoring Ciocco!

The big yellow dog! What a neat boy. He plays a good game of fetch, placing the ball back in your hand! He knows sit and other basics. He is heartworm positive, so it will be late May before you can meet him.

Update 4-2-09 Clifford had his first treatment this week, and so far so good.

Update 5-8-09 Clifford is close to being ready to meet his new family! He is getting along with other dogs and is just a good boy.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Clifford! We could not save as many great Labs like Clifford without our incredible sponsors.

Thanks to Kathie Schafer and Ray Hebert for sponsoring Clover.

Check her out playing ball and running with her buddies.

Update 1-30-08 Clyde has gained enough weight to get treated, so that is happening this week and he'll be ready 6 weeks from now.

Update 2-1-08 Clyde is now home and starting his quiet time for his heartworm recovery. He likes to lean on you, and is perfectly happy to lie quietly at your feet. Everyone at the vet clinic said they really liked him a lot.

Coco is a real Nut. Get it? Coco-Nut, Coconut. OK bad joke but it got you reading. Coco is a real charmer. Very easy going and gets along with everyone. She went out to Red Bud Isle today and had a grand time running around. You would never know she has arthritis. She kept up with all the other dogs. One thing that is great is that when you call her she comes and checks in real quick. Coco has also slimmed down from when she first came to HotLab.

Coco d Nut rides well in a car. She knows sit and down. She is pretty agile! So far, she has met foster sibs and done very well with them, exhibiting no food aggression or possessiveness. She is good with cats. She is housebroken. She does not like crates at all, but has no real need for her to use one as she is trustworthy in the house. She has lived with a cat and steers clear! She is a big lump of love and loves to be petted! She does have a slight bit of arthritis in her right hip, but some pain meds ensure she feels pretty good. She does not let it slow her down at all. At the park she loves to play chase with other dogs and scampers all over the place. But with her arthritis we have found that she would do best in a home with carpeting as it helps her get up and move around.

Cokez attended the recent HotLab Picnic and was a real trooper. She ran and ran with all the other Labs then got tuckered out and found a nice quilt to curl up on. She ran for a good 3 hours and had the time of her life. On the way home she was passed out in the back with other Labs laying all over her as well as her laying all over them. No one seemed to care.

she rides well in a car and likes water. She loves to play with other dogs, but does not jump up on people particularly.

Her only concern is that she has some food allergies. These have already been clearly defined and her treatment started, however she will still need a little bit more treatment before this is completely resolved. Her diet is one you can pick up at Petsmart or Petco, so nothing too serious there.

Connor needs your help. He needs to undergo special treatment for his Heartworms. These are a very easily preventable disease, however, Connor was not on preventative. Please consider sponsoring Connor.

Dec 8, 2009: Cosmo received his final heartworm treatment last week. He's a big sweet boy. He is very smart and eager to please. He mastered the dog door, "stay" and "free" within 1 day. He gets along very well with my 3 female labs. Cosmo is ready to let loose and play but he needs a few more weeks rest according to heartworm treatment protocol. In the 3rd picture Cosmo is the big one on the left looking up.

Thanks to Mike & Marcy Stellfox for sponsoring Cosmo! We could not save as many great Labs like Cosmo without our incredible sponsors.

Update 9-3-08 Cyrus is turning into such a sweet boy! He gets along with dogs and cats and is quite the swimmer! He's the one starting out in the middle of the pond just ahead of the yellow dog:

Daisy's personality is so much fun. Daisy just loves life, especially if that life involves a good belly rub or squeaky chew toy!!

Update 3-9-08 Daisy's motto is the song "I want it all!" She loves to have multiple toys in her mouth anytime she can. She swims well, although running around the bank of the pond is a ton of fun, too! She's been getting lessons on how to settle in the home and chew on one bone, as opposed to gathering ALL of them!

Thanks to Christina Hardinger of Skillfulpaws.net for sponsoring Daisy!

Dakota is a smaller boy. He rides quietly in the car. When asked to he gets right in his crate and settles right down.

Dakota is high heartworm positive, so won't be able to meet you until late September or early October. Right now he is doing his "quiet time" while he recovers from his treatment. Dakota, being high positive will need to go through a second round of treatments so he could sure use some sponsorship.

Update 8-9-09 Dakota is coming along nicely in his recovery. He's alsov proven to be trustworthy in the house, so no longer crates. He is good with the other dogs and ignores the cats. He's a typical lab- preferring to be right next to his foster mom, no matter where she is.

Thanks to Kyle Ward for sponsoring Dakota! We could not save as many great Labs like Dakota without our incredible sponsors.

Wow!!! Read about the incredible training that Dallas has received. She was part of Taylor's Senior project and it is very neat.

To read more on Taylor go to our online monthly newsletter: "HOTLab News"

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Dallas! We could not save as many great Labs like Dallas without our incredible sponsors.

Update - 12/6/09 Darby is an unbelievably sweet girl. She sits patiently as foster puppy Sitka plays (sometimes a little rough) with her coat and ears. (nap pictured) Best guess is that she's had a litter before and takes it all in stride. Darby gets a case of the wiggles when she's excited to see you come home, and is happy just to be pet lovingly. No accidents, even in a new home and she has mastered "sit" so we're working on other commands. She has had limited excercise since recovering from being spayed, but walks on a leash like a champ. I get the feeling that she can't wait to use up some of that energy.

Darling, the name says it all. She is a wonderful Labrador who has a zest for life and a desire to learn. She is very reliable in the house, but is crate trained. She knows her sits and stays. Walks nicely on a leash. She is a cat chaser so would do better in a house without cats or with cats who have been around dogs and know how to stand their ground.

Dar (as she likes to be called) has adorable golden eyes. She know how to work them too. Everyone who has met her just melts. She also knows how to entice you into a belly rub.

Darling came to us heartworm positive and is mid-way through her treatments and will be ready to meet her forever family in mid September.

Dar has been learning a lot during her convalescent period. She is getting very good at stay and knows how to take a treat very gently. She would love nothing better then to be able to run and play with the other dogs.

Update 12-14-07 Darren got the best news today! His hip has healed properly and there is no need at the present time to replace the other one! He has no restrictions on activity and is a "free man." Exercise, keeping his weight good, glucosamine...that's all he's going to need to live a normal life. The surgeon says that 70% of the dogs like him never have to have the other hip replaced, so we are ecstatic for him!!!!

Update 12-19-07 Darren got to go swimming today, and as expected, LOVED it!

12-29-07: Darren has enjoyed going to the park and meeting new dogs. He loves to take walks around the neighborhood and is learning to sit before crossing streets. Darren got to go to doggie daycare last week and was described as "the life of the party." He continues to crate beautifully and has improved at staying off counters and furniture.

2-14-08: Darren is learning new habits! He no longer counter surfs and sits to be invited on the bed. He also sits before being served his dinner and before coming inside. He loves going for walks and has made lots of neighborhood friends at the dog park. He walks great on the leash and loves to stop at the playground to say hello to toddlers. Darren would be a WONDERFUL addition to any family, but especially one with children. He is very calm and patient and gives sweet, gentle kisses when invited.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to all of you who made his new hip possible for him!

Thanks to Debbie Kubena, Nancy Goggans, Doug Mitchell, Margaret Hutchison, Rosemary Garcia, Andrew Puntch, Laura Fino, Amanda Dupre, Kaci Smith, William Conner, Heather and Chris Schmitt, Andy Conner, Jill Kinney, Jana Brown, Michele L Jacobsen, David Litton, Matthew Pauli, Kevin Roberts, Robert Dailey, Friends of ShaqAsorus, Greg Sharp, Greg and Marnie Johnson, Harold Hebert, Carol Bolen, Sharon Cole, Stefanie Dwyer and Blake Bearden and Courtney Charron and their dog Daisy in honor of Rowdy, and Nancy McLaughlin along with Colt, Dallas and Charlotte for sponsoring Darren.

Thanks to Ray Hebert for sponsoring Deanna. Thanks to Doug Mitchell for sponsoring Deanna.Thanks to Julie Ellison for sponsoring Deanna.

Delta is a doll of a little girl who does well on car rides, likes other dogs, and is crating well. Sadly she is heartworm positive, so it will be at least the end of February before you can meet her.

Update 12-9-09 This dog is wonderful! She plays well with other dogs and is ignoring the cats. She loves to come lean on her foster mom while she watches what the other dogs are doing. She doesn't beg for food. What a doll!!!!

Update 2-16-10 Delta got a late start on her heartworm treatment, so won't be ready to meet you until late March.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Delta! We could not save as many great Labs like Delta without our incredible sponsors.

She was named Destin after Destin, Florida and the wonderful blue waters there that Labs love to swim in. And hence why her collar is blue.

Destin rides quietly in the car. Is learning to hang out in a crate, which is important because she is high heartworm positive. Because of this she so won't be able to meet you until late September or early October.

Heartworm treatment is expensive and for dogs that are high positive it is even more expensive. The good thing though is that once she is cured and on a monthly preventative program she should not have any problems. So she could sure use a little sponsorship so that she knows there are people out there that love her.

Update 8-9-09 Destin is doing really well in her recovery. She is totally trustworthy in the house, so is no longer even crating. She just lies quietly by her foster mom and is happy to be in a safe place. She ignores the cats. She's getting much more confident around lots of people, too. In fact, the third picture is from Petfest in San Marcos where she was busy being a demo dog for Lab Rescue. She did a great job enticing people to come chat and accepting belly rubs!

Thanks to Ron & Pat Nethery for sponsoring Destin! We could not save as many great Labs like Destin without our incredible sponsors.

My name is Diana. Although I am shy, I warm up quickly to new people and I just love all the attention!

I'm a quick learner too. I've almost mastered "on your bed", "sit", "down" and "go pottie". I'm getting house trained, but I'm still learning and I might have some accidents on occasion. I'm also learning how to "stay", but I really prefer to be right by your side. I'm getting used to my crate and will sleep through the night. I'd rather sleep on my bed in the bedroom with you all night. I am great on a leash - I don't pull and I "heel" really well.

I get along with other dogs, but I need an introduction to them. I love my foster brother, Duke, and I've learned how to play tug of war with him. Balls, toys and sticks were new to me so I wasn't too sure what to do with them. My foster mom throws them, I "go get" them and bring them back to her, then she throws them for me again. It's a blast and I think she calls it "fetch"!

Anything new takes time for me to get used to - like the car - I'm still not too sure about that, but whenever I get in the car we go somewhere fun, so it's not that bad. I've already had a litter of puppies but am now spayed.

I would love to be in a home with lots of affection and attention. I will play when you want to play and can relax when you want to relax! By the way, my foster mom tells me I have the sweetest face and that I'm so adorable she could just eat me up! I think that's a good thing and I take is as a compliment.

In July Dino went to Kid's Summer Camp at Hearts & Paws and had a blast on the agility course. Dino has just recently started an 8 week basic training class and is very sharp. He is a bit head-strong so some commands take a little patience until he realizes his way is not going to result in praise or a treat. He's good with other dogs however lately he likes to playfully challenge the alpha foster dog. He also loves to "play/harass" with the cat even when the cat lets Dino know it's not fun any more. He tends to jump a bit when first out of his crate and when running full steam across the yard to you, but he's learning that 'four on the floor' gets him the attention he wants. He's a very sweet boy and after checking things out in the house, will settle down with a bone or a nap close by you.

Update 10-22-06 Dino is another one who went to Hutto Old Tyme Days yesterday. He was such an angel and did so well with all of the people who stopped by to see him. He even "protected" his foster mom from a concrete hippo - too cute!

January 2007 - Dino is growing in to a really sweet young dog. He doesn't eat the plants or dig like he did last summer. He LOVES to chase & tree squirrels, retrieve balls (he sometimes likes to play 'keep away' so we are working on showing him it is more fun if he brings it back), and he gets along wonderfully with the other 5 dogs and 1 cat in his foster home. He leans toward being 'top-dog' but will respond to corrections when I catch him posturing over the other dogs. He is a very smart boy and deserves a loving home of his own.

Thanks to Connie Hamilton for sponsoring Dino!!!

Doc plays ball with pure enthusiasm. He tosses stuffed animals to himself and pounces on them when they hit the ground. He is house broken, but crates very well with hardly a peep. He sleeps through the night quietly by the bed. He does not try to get on the furniture. He knows sit, down and wait; and surprisingly walks pretty well on a leash. He thinks the shower could be great fun as he tries to join me in it each time I take a shower.

He came with a bad yeast infection in his ears and lets me mess with them and takes his drugs like a big boy. His owners had dumped him at their vet since they had a toddler and could not spend enough time with him. Well considering his middle name should be "Burdock" it does not appear difficult to spend enough time with him. :) He is extremely mobile and active considering his size and should be in a great mood once he drops a few pounds. Doc would be a fabulous addition to any family, and one with small children would find him tremendously charming! Please consider the brilliantly funny boy as your next family member.

Doris had a VERY VERY bad ear infection. In fact, it was bad enough that she it effected her equilibrium and she currently tilts her head a little bit. This does not seem to slow her down at all though. We are hopeful we can clean it up permanently, but the vet has indicated it will need someone to pay close attention for the rest of her life.Her ear infection is finally clearing up quite nicely.

Dozer is in a foster home now and living with a 4 yr old. He thinks she is pretty cool. He is NOT bouncy so he does not jump on her. He occasionally will bump her with his bulk and might knock over a smaller child, but it is not hard-he just is not aware of his size. He is great with other dogs and completely ignores the cat. He is housebroken, though he does surf a bit. He settles nicely in the house and sleeps on a doggie bed. Once he is healthy again, he is going to be a super fit for a young family.

Duke is 100% housetrained. When we got him in the program he had been treated really badly by a man at some point in his young life and it has really impacted him. Recently he has made huge strides in figuring out that people are good, including men, so with a little patience and understanding he will make someone a wonderful companion,. He was HW positive and has undergone special treatment for his Heartworms. These are a very easily preventable disease, however, Duke was not on preventative at his former home. Please consider sponsoring Duke.

If you would like more information please fill out an online application

Update 5-13-06 Sadly, Duncan has been returned to us due to some family health issues - again, not his fault at all. He is in yet another foster home with several dogs and cats and is doing well. He is crate trained but also trustworthy in the house, plays well with lots of other dogs, plays some fetch, and just wants to be with his people. One thing about Duncan to be aware of is that he should probably go to a home with another dog - he seems much happier if he has a canine sibling or two around.

Thanks to Julie Ellison and Sarah Brown for sponsoring Duncan!

If you're looking for a happy and confident dog, Durham will make a great tail-wagging addition to the family!

Update 8-31-06 Dutch is on his way to train to be a search and rescue dog for hte Search Dog Foundation - pretty cool!

Update 4-10-08 Dyson got treated for heartworms this week, so will be ready to meet you in late May.

Updated 5-29-08 Dyson is over her heartworm treatment and can now run & play... she has LOTS of energy and is just a riot to play with (retrieves pretty well, but occassionally will run past you with the toy) and to watch her play with the other dogs in her foster home. She is inquisitive about most things especially the two cats in her foster home, sometimes she wants to play, sometimes wants to push the limits with how much the cats will tolerate and always respectful when the cats let her know 'enough is enough'. She is very much a people dog... will sit by your feet when you are working in the kitchen (or maybe she thinks she'll get a morsel of food dropped on the floor... after all she is named after a vacuum). She is one very SMART cookie. Very fast to learn about crating, sitting and waiting to be fed and is currently learning to wait at closed doors that are opening (which is just torture since she knows there is a squirrel in the yard that she MUST chase). And as most typical lab pups she is chewing most anything she can find... she has pruned a couple of her foster mom's rose bushes, chews on limbs fallen from the pecan trees in the yard but luckily her foster home has LOTS of appropriate chew toys in the house & yard so no major damages have been done. Dyson is a very sweet, delightful, smart, energetic pup. She has been selected (along with a couple of our other Labs) to go to Kids Camp at Hearts & Paws this summer, where she will get additional training. She is available to meet applicants now but because of her commitment to Hearts & Paws Kids Camp, she is not available for placement until after June 19th. If you have the patience for another year of puppyhood destruction and energy, she'll make a wonderful companion for you and your family.

Update 6-16-08 Dyson completed her first week of camp with flying colors! She learned some agility and got to participate in a costume show where she portrayed both a princess and an alien!

Thanks to Pamela McAlpin for sponsoring Dyson!

Eden was picked up as a stray by Town Lake Animal Center a couple of days before giving birth to 10 puppies on Sept 28. 7 Girls 3 Boys, 6 Yellow, 3 Chocolate and 1 Black. (see separate listing on Eden Puppies)

Eden is a very shy Black Lab and very scared. She just joined our program; as we know more about her we will post it.

The best news so far is that she is Heartworm Negative.

Thanks to Wendy Palmer & Wiggle, Jana McBride, Kim Usey & Bailey and Vicki Geiger for sponsoring Eden! We could not save as many great Labs like Eden without our incredible sponsors.

Update 9-15-08 Eliza has blown out of her shell and is a happy, energetic girl who needs regular exercise to take the edge off. She loves to be with her people. She's crate trained and housetrained, gets along with dogs and cats, and swims.

Elle is named after Elle Macpherson, the Australian super model. Because she is just plain gorgeous. When she prances it is like she is on the runway at a Paris fashion show. Very stunning!! In short she is ElleDorable

Elle has just finished up her "quiet time" part of her Heartworm treatment and is now ready to do Meet and Greats. She celebrated her liberation by going for a swim.

She is a sweet and adorable little girl who really wants to go for a walk and to hang out with you. She will come over for attention, and then when she has had her fill will go and lay down where she can keep an eye on you. Elle is crate trained and actually enjoys being in her crate. Her crate is like her own little penthouse apartment (would you think that Elle McPherson would live any where but the Penthouse?).

HOTLab is lucky to have such a great girl in the program and you will be thanking HOTLab for the rest of your life when she is part of your family.

She could definitely use your sponsorship, Heartorm treatment is an expensive undertaking!

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta, Mark & Loren Gomez and Warren Cohen for sponsoring Elle! We could not save as many great Labs like Elle without our incredible sponsors.

Ellie is a drop dead lovely black girl who loves to play ball and get some lovin'. She is a fabulous type and lives up to her breed's reputation. Oh and did we mention she LOVES to play ball..seriously! She will chase at top speed, but is quite respectful of the person throwing the ball-including the kids. She will very happily jump into water as well.

She is currently living with 3 boys and 5 other dogs ranging fro a Yorkie to a Rottie mix. She has been doing quite well with them.

We have figured out why she was a stray- She has escaped a few times, so she will need either someone home all day, or to be inside rather than left in the yard when noone is home. She will also need someone to continue the training on this that she has been getting. She will be a great family dog. She is HW negative and ready to go to a loving family.

Update 12-9-09 Eliie's escape habits have subsided and we think she was just trying to figure out where she belonged. In fact, she was recently at Barnes & Noble and was a perfect lady there as well.

Please consider sponsoring him to help pay for his treatment.

Thanks to Jack Brophy, Ray Hebert, and Nancy McLaughlin for sponsoring Elmo!

She is currently in a foster home with 2 other dogs and had a fun play date this weekend. She does great with other dogs and pretty much ignores the cat. She is quite mellow in the house suggesting that she may be older than 2 yrs as initially thought.

Elsa is starting to retrieve and has a funny puppy pounce on the ball. She does not have a strong drive though. She is close to being potty trained and she does not chew on things in the house. She will check out the counters a little but corrects easily. Finally, she thinks the kid is fabulous and follows her everywhere in the house!

Elsa will be a great dog for a famiy-even with very young kids since she does not bounce up and jump in particular. Nor is she particularly mouthy.

When you Save a Life you have a Friend for Life

Thanks to Ray Hebert for sponsoring Miss Elsie!!!!

Eostre has been on vacation during the Thanksgiving break and spent it living with several other dogs and a 3 yr old human. Well let me tell you...Eostre LOVES Kids. She thinks they are great fun to lick and sit next too and cuddle with. She thinks their banging on her is a wonderful massage and of course she is right there ready to scoop up any food they have dropped "Accidentally." Eostre would love to be the center of attention in a family of children.

12-3-07 Eostre got to go swimming this past weekend and had a grand time. She carried 1 or 2 dummies around in her mouth the entire time, not quite willing to give them up for us to throw for her, but having fun nonetheless.

2-15-08 WOW what a journey Eoster has had. When she came to us she was so skinny, had sores and such all over her body. Now she is in great shape and is loving life. She has 1 week to go and her Heartworm treatment will be done and then she can start playing again. One of the things that I like about Eoster is that she likes to go into her kennel. Just leave the door open and she will go in and hang out then come out for some love. Eoster is totally trustworthy in the house, has never chewed on anything other then the bones that are out for that purpose. She does not counter surf. She loves to get belly rubs and will roll on her back and squirm around with delight.

2-22-08 The wait is over, the 6 weeks is up and Eoster is off and playing again. We celebrated by going out to Red Bud Isle for a nice long swim and romp around the park.

A big thanks goes to everyone who pitched into help this girl get well. She is ready to share her new found Love for life with her forever family.

2-24-08 I am putting the original Eoster pity picture back up. Look at the progress that she has made over the last 4 months. To everyone who assisted in bringing her back to life, I say thank you. It is success stories like this that make me so proud to be a part of HotLab Rescue. Ray & Shaq & Nanda

Thanks to Stephanie H. Jones, Rosemary Garcia, Jennifer Spooner, Anita Cohn, Karen Rostad, Lydia Jones, Karen Goff, Erik Okerholm, Marilyn Miks, Debbie Kubena, Dana Wichita, Fiona Bates and Anne Fennell for sponsoring this girl!

UPDATE 1-27-06 Just call him "Officer Ernie!" Ernie is currently working with a narcotics officer to see if he is cut out to do that kind of work, so will not be available to meet adoption applicants unless he flunks out.

Update 3-19-06 Ernie is doing quite well and has learned to detect several different narcotics. We're hoping to get pictures of him in action soon.

Thanks to Kathie Schafer for sponsoring Ernie!

She is also being treated for a nasty case of kennel cough that has developed into pneumonia right now, so please consider sponsoring her treatment. She is no longer at the vet and is doing well. She does well with other dogs.

Thanks to Ray Hebert for sponsoring Eva!

Update 2-4-06 Farrah is done wih the cough and is feeling much better. She's better about the crate, and has not had an accident in the house so seems to be housetrained.

She does seem to have forgotten about house manners though and is getting a refresher course. She seems to be learning quickly. She is fine with other dogs and does not have any interest in the cat. She also has been putting up with the 4 yr old child in the house quite nicely so far.

Fidget loves balls and will play in water for an extended period of time. She even likes to play SOCCER!! She enjoys bones as well and does not exhibit any food aggression or possessiveness issues at this point in time. She does not bolt, but does think she should barge through doors and is quickly having that squelched. I expect a few weeks in a house and she will be a new girl.

Finley is a fantastic dog by all accounts so far. She plays ball with enthusiasm but allows a toddler to take it and toss it for her. She gets along very well with other dogs. She is housebroken and crates extremely well...No noise, and with ease. She is the perfect size-about 55 pounds and would be considered English type. She knows sit and walks well enough on a leash that a child could do it. She loves nylabones. She only needed one reminder that she was to ignore other dogs and she then did. She does not get on the furniture and so far is trustworthy in the house alone. Last but certainly not least, she ADORES the toddler in the household. So far, there has been nothing negative to say about the Fabulous Finley! She will be an easy transition for just about any family.

Check out this video of Finley:

Fiona is getting to go to Kids' Camp for 2 weeks where she will learn all kind of fun things from kids attending the camp. Thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for allowing Fiona to be a camper!

Flower got to go to Kids' Camp for 2 weeks where she learned all kind of fun things from kids attending the camp. Thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for allowing Flower to be a camper!

Flower recently met a 13 month old infant, and while she was curious about such a little person, she was also very good about it. She learned that small kids taste really good when she licks them! They also often have treats in their hands - right at lab mouth level!

Flower knows how to play well with others outside and then calms down when she comes inside. She counter surfs and also thinks she should be a lap dog! As evidenced by the picture, Flower is also a very athletic girl and would do well in agility or flyball competitions.

Flower is allergic to wheat and corn, but this is easily managed.

Update 12-29-05 Flower spent Christmas with a family with 2 small children and did very well with them.

Thanks to Whitney Dombroski and Colleen Brush for sponsoring Flower!

4-30-10 Update: Fresca is dropping weight nicely. She is interested in playing ball when inside but out at the dog park there are too many smells. She is trustworthy when left alone in the house and only smells at the counter tops but does not counter surf. We have learned that she does not care about cats, mostly ignores them.

Update: Gage spent memorial weekend with 3 prior members of HOT Lab Rescue. He held his own with these 3 older dogs and quickly figured out how to play with each of them. Gage is a really smart puppy. He quickly caught on that all dogs must "sit and wait" before meals, at the door and for treats. He was even great on leash once the initial excitement passed and sat whenever we stopped.

It was a wonderful surprise to have such a young puppy take treats very gently without a nip.

He also figured how the doggy door worked and that despite the rain, if nature calls, Gage had no hesitation in using the door. We had no accidents all week so potty training is well on it's way.

While he enjoyed playing with the big dogs and all the toys available to chew, he was just as content to lay by our feet with a toy. He had no problems taking naps in one of the kennels. He also quickly settled when we were all ready for bed.

Gage spent plenty of time with large groups of folks and several of those were little kids. Despite the age of the person he behaved extremely well. We found it hard to justify why we did not need a 4th dog but we knew that some family is currently waiting for their own great Lab.

Because he is such a good puppy, he would make a good addition to a home with no other dogs or with other dogs to play. Regardless of whether there are two legged or 4 legged friends, he will quickly pick up the rules of the house.

Don't miss out on having a great Lab puppy that will become a great companion!! Check him and his sibs out below.

Garth is crate-trained, and often chooses daytime naps in the crate on his own. He loves toys and likes to hoard them in the crate. He's responded very well to choosing toys over furniture for chewing.

Garth is always eager to learn. He can already sit and he's progressing well with recall and fetching. He still pulls hard on his leash while walking for the first while, but he's improving daily.

Garth loves kids and has shown to be gentle and responsive to them. This puppy is going to be a fabulous pet for a lucky family. Check out Garth

Geneva (Jenny) is a small chocolate girl with lots of energy. The pound said she is 4 years old, but we're thinking more like 18 months! The sad thing is that she was high heartworm positive. Geneva had her treatments and she is ready to love and be loved. She is very good with childeren and plays well with other dogs, crates nicely, and has learned to leave cats alone. She is housebroken and if youre paying attention she will not have an accident. She is smart and a very quick learner. She loves to cuddle and be loved on. She will make a great companion and or exercise buddy with the right person. She is willing to give you a chance; are you willing? Geneva says if you don?t like brunettes and would prefer a blond, check out Malibu she is sweet, loving and will soon be ready for her forever home?

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta and Andrew Conner & Jill Kinney for sponsoring Geneva! We could not save as many great Labs like Geneva without our incredible sponsors.

George is heartworm positive and will be going through treatment soon, so will not be available until late June. Please consider sponsoring him.

Thanks to the Steigmeyer Family for sponsoring Ginger.

Thanks to Deborah Nordyke for sponsoring Ginny.

Check out a short clip of Ginny.

Thanks to James Deets for sponsoring Gladys!!!

Update 4-26-06 Godiva is doing really well about spending so much time in a crate and seems to be learnig about housebreaking. She is feeling pretty good and wants to play with all of the other dogs - obviously something we are not allowing right now!

Update 5-1-06 Godiva got her staples out today and all is looking good. Now we just have to keep her still for another month and she'll be good to go! She sooooo badly wants to play with the others - poor girl! Please consider sponsoring Godiva's medical expenses.

Thanks to Greg Sharp, Veronica Trias, Andrew Conner, Ray Hebert, Doug Mitchell, Jo~Vance~Lexie~& Mason Tomey, Sharon Cole, Mike Strippoli, Bebe Barbara Carpenter, Nancy McLaughlin, Delicia Thayer, Michele Jacobsen and Rick Costas for sponsoring Godiva!!!

Update 5-18-08 Goober met a bunch of dogs today and did pretty well, considering he is a lot like the pesky little brother who needs to be told to stop it several times before he gets it. All in all, though, he did a great job today and was very well mannered while meeting people. Along with sit he knows down and plays a little fetch. He also seems to be housetrained.

We just found out that Grover is heartworm positive, so once he gets over his kennel cough(we're having a lot of that!!!) then we will treat him. Please consider sponsoring Grover's treatments.

Thanks to Dalia Alford for sponsoring Grover!

Update 8-31-07 Gus has fuly recovered from his heartorm treatment and is now ready to go!

Thanks to Doug Mitchell, Julie Ellison and Sue Umbarger for sponsoring Gus!

Many Thanks to Kathie Shafer and family for sponsoring Gypsy.

Thanks to Beth Carter, Julie Ellison, Marilyn Deets, the Gomez family(and Pete), and Karen Haffelfinger for sponsoring Harley!!!

Update 10-29-07 Harvey is halfway through his recovery time from his heartworm treatment and is doing great! He is still very mouthy, which is something we are working on. He is a star at crating!

Update 1-31-08 Harvey has recovered from his heartworms nicely, and has been getting some professional training. He is one big, loveable goofball just looking for his home. He is certainly one who will make you laugh on a regular basis.

Update 1-5-09 Hero will be starting his heartworm treatment this week, so send good thoughts his way. He has a lot of energy, and we are working on breaking the bad habits he has - counter surfing, pushing rudely through doorways, and clambering all over the furniture. He should be much improved on these by the time he's ready to meet you.

Update 8-9-07 Higgins had his heartworm treatment this week and is doing well.

Update 8-31-07 Higgins is halfway through his recovery and is doing well. He likes other dogs, ignores the cats, is housetrained and crate-trained, and is just one cool dog.

10-28-07 Higgins has met lots of dogs and is living with several cats and is good with all of them. He's met some kids, too, and is great!

12-2-07 Higgins LOVES to eat... the only problem is he has proven to be a VERY typical lab... he will eat anything... including swallowing an entire pecan in the shell. This caused blockage and he had to have surgery in November to remove the pecan. He has recuperated nicely and is back to his happy go-lucking self... chewing on bones, playing fetch, enjoying these mild fall days. He is generally quiet and unassuming but occassionally will lend his voice to let his foster mom know he needs/wants something. He is a very quick study and learns commands easily. He is a BIG boy, but don't let his size worry you... he is every inch the gentleman and only on rare occassion trys to be a lap-dog.

Let me introduce you to Holiday. He is a very bright Chocolate boy, who is one of the smartest Labs I have fostered. He knows his manners. Sit, Stay, Down, rollover and spin. And to top that off he plays catch and brings the ball back to you.

Holiday most likely did not spend much time on a leash so he tends to pull at first. But with a basic training course I bet he would walk nicely on a leash. Great thing though is that the one time he got away from me while walking on leash I just called his name and he came right back.

In his foster family right now is 1 16yr old Lab, 1 year old Lab, 1 6yr old Lab and he gets along well with all of them. He loves to play with the younger ones and is respectful of his elders.

Holiday should be in a cat free home. While he has not shown any aggression towards cats he has shown extreme interest in them. Leading us to believe that he should not be in a home that has cats.

Another great thing is that he is ready to go. He is healthy and in great shape. Is not fat so does not need to lose weight.

Update 1-28-08 Holly is doing great! She runs and swims and is just a typical young lab girl. She plays with the big dogs, stealing their toys and then playing a rousing game of keep-away. You'd never know she had anything different about her, and she sure doesn't know it!!!!

Thanks to Kelsey Goldsmith, Julie Ellison and The Brueggemans for sponsoring Holly.

Thanks to Nancy McLaughlin for sponsoring Homer in memory of Willie!

Update 4-9-07 Honey is doing very well and is much happier. She loves to swim and fetch!

Update 6-3-07 Honey has been living with cats for several months now. They all seem to be fine, but she is never left unattended with them. She gets along with all of the dogs, loves car rides, crates nicely, and is a really sweet girl.

Thanks to Amanda Dupre for sponsoring Honey!

Update 7-30-07 Poor little Hope - she has kennel cough and a nasty ear infection going on, so could definitely use your good thoughts!

Thanks to Preeti Madiman for sponsoring Hope.

Update 12-16 Hunter breezed through his heartworm treatment and is good to go. He's very sweet to people and gets along nicely with all of the dogs he has met. He also seems to be good with cats. He's crate-trained - running into his quickly so he can get his treat!

Thanks to Eric and Melissa Lancaster for sponsoring Hunter!

Update 6/25: Iris is doing wonderful after her surgery! Her sutures came out on 6/20. Her energy level has been great. She has really been keeping up on our evening walks and has gone for runs in the morning at the school track. She loves it! Iris and the other lab in the house love to gently play and nibble at each other. Iris is such a sweetheart!

Update 5/13: Iris has really settled in. She is very comfortable here and has gained a lot of confidence as well as weight! No more super-skinny Iris! Iris is wonderful on a leash and gets along very well with our 3-year old chocolate lab, Rolo. She is not afraid of storms, people, or other dogs. Her heartworm treatment is going very well and she is almost halfway done. As you can see, Iris is affectionate and does require daily love.

Update 4/24: We have just met Iris, as she has joined our family during her heartworm treatment. She is sweet, affectionate, and very easy-going. She knows down, sit, stay, and come. Iris absolutely loves our 3 year-old chocolate lab. They gently play, cuddle, and sleep the day away. Once Iris comes back from the vet, we will update the page with more pictures and information about this sweetie.

Iris is a sweet older girl who clearly has been used hard. She still had milk in fact when she was at the pound and had clearly just recently had nursing puppies. She is very enthusiastic for life though and thinks people are special. Iris has extremely good manners in the house. She is housebroken and crates very well. She just sits waiting for attention and is not pushy for it. Nothing seems to phase her at all- even the Roomba!

Iris gets along with everyone. She LOVES the toddler and ignores the cat. She is mature enough not to jump on people and is very respectful. She personifies the lab lean to perfection and is simply a marvelous girl! She even walks so well on a leash that the 3 year old can walk her.

Iris is another one who is heartworm positive, so will be able to meet you in late May.

Update 6-15-08 Iris had to have several large lumps removed last week, and the news was great - all benign! However, her surgery was expensive, so she could use some help with covering those costs.

Thanks to Eddie and Kelly Miller for sponsoring Iris!

Check out Iris meandering in the yard eating grass and then enjoying the water at our annual picnic.

Isis thinks she should be a lap dog, so be prepared to have this sweetie follow you closely where ever you go! When she first joined HOTLab she was a bit over whelmed and cowered at everything. She has come a long way and now comes up to meet people and is a real love bug.

So if you are looking for a girl who will love you, sit and listen for hours on end to just about anything then Isis is worth considering.

She is good inside and out, is crate trained (though only used the crate a couple of times as she proved reliable).

Her personality is very easy going and relaxed. Ivy is just the right amount of playful and calm. She loves to swim, go for walks, play ball and tug-o-war. Ivy does very well off leash in the dog park and at doggy daycare. She also loves going for car rides...I sometimes catch a glimpse of her in my side mirror - what with her ears and tongue blowing in the wind with a big smile on her face; she's pretty sure she could do her own Pantene commercial! :)-

But after all the excitement, she is more than content to lay close by you and chew on a bone or take a nap. She loves to be loved on, hugged, scratched and petted. She is completely trustworthy in the house by herself and knows how to use a doggy door. She's not much of a barker, however sometimes the doorbell on the TV confuses her, and she sprints to the door with alertness and some barking. Whoops! :)

Ivy knows "sit," "shake," "lay," "stay," and "come." She's very responsive to the call of her name, but I'm not totally ready to trust her off-lead in an unfenced area. She is learning to "heel" and loose leash walk with the help of a Gentle Leader harness. As far as ease of walking, on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best, she is a 9 on the Gentle Leader and does wonderfully.

When HOTLR pulled Ivy from the pound, she had terrible ear infections that needed to be treated. Both of her ears are fully healed now, but her ears are just a little thicker than normal due to a bit of scar tissue. She's such a sweet, loving dog, though, that those little scars don't matter at all. She is very, very grateful for being rescued from the pound and is eagerly waiting for her forever family to take her home!

Jackson is a wonderful 6 year old chocolate boy who is simply not getting enough attention from his family. What with his living with 2 small children, it has been crazy and difficult for him to get the love and attention he deserves, so his family has chosen to rehome him.

Jackson is well adjusted, and would like to explore the outside world more often. Got a ball, he can fetch, like the lake, creek, or baby pool..he can swim. He would love a confident energetic family to live with. He is super with kids(has them crawling all over him all day long) and is used to living in a house. If you think you could fall in love with those gorgeous brown eyes, drop us an application, and come meet this wonderful hunk of chocolate!

Thanks to Kyle Ward for sponsoring Jackson! We could not save as many great Labs like Jackson without our incredible sponsors.

Jade came to us from the San Marcos Animal Shelter. She is a young, rambunctious, sweetheart.

She knows sit and down and will shake with both hands. She is a tug-o-war master. She rides well in a car.

Like most dogs who have been neglected she gets excited when meeting new people, and bounces around. But as she get more comfortable and know that she is in a loving home she should settle down.

Like most Labs she could use a basic training course where both you and her can learn together.

Jade would be the perfect companion for someone looking for that famous "joie de vivre" Lab personality!!!

So with a little patience, some training and add a touch of love and you will have a wonderful friend to add to your family.

Update 6-3-07 Jake came to HOTLR because he was an outside dog and got too excited every time kids would go outside with him. He has two dreams in life: One is to be adopted into a family who will keep him with them as much as possible, and the other is to get to spend time with kids. His second dream is coming true this week (June 4) because he is getting to go to Kid's Camp at Hearts and Paws - that means 8 hours a day with lots of kids playing with him!!!!!As you can see from the pictures, Jake learned some agility at camp and had a wonderful time! Check out Jake on this short video.

Update 8-20-08 Java made it into her foster home today where she couldn't contain her excitement at finding lots of different toys to chew on. She has also met a bunch of dogs, several horses, a pig and some cats and is doing well with all of them so far.

Please consider sponsoring Java's heartworm treatment.

Thanks to Kerin Smith, Anne Fennell and Nancy McLaughlin for sponsoring Java!

Jax (who answers to Buddy) is a fabulous young Lab we think is around two. His owners brought him to the pound because they were being forced to move. He is very playful and chases after any ball that moves. He also thinks squeaky toys are the greatest fun. He is getting some basic training and has shown lots of process in just one week he is quick and smart, he is a lover and wants to please. He is active so if you?re looking for a work out companion he?s your boy. He loves to be around children he is very healthy and is ready to meet his new family. If you think I'm to old well then check out all the puppy's that will soon need homes..

Update 2/15: Sweet Jazz is already a master of the "labrador lean"...she is a very affectionate little girl and loves to have her tummy rubbed. She's also a typical lab puppy; she loves to explore and put everything in her mouth! She understands "No" and will happily chew a dog-appropriate alternative if you give it to her. She thinks treat-stuffed Kongs are awesome! At the end of a hard day of playing, Jazz will love to curl up in your lap for a nap.

Jenn has met cats and finds them interesting, but is safe with them. Turns out she LOVES water and really enjoys chasing sticks into the water. She is housebroken, but crates well in the airplane model crates. She is definitely a power chewer and is not quite trustworthy to be left alone yet. She does not appear to have any food aggression at all and has been showing tons of interest in kids.

Update 10-20-06 Jenny is growing her hair back and gaining some weight quite nicely. She is also starting to learn a fwe basic manners. She counter surfs and thinks she should be on the furniture, but stops when told. She has met a bunch of other dogs anda is fine with them.

Jenny could also use your sponsorship to help with her medical costs.

Update 9-20-07 Jerry had his heartworm treatment this week so will be good to meet you 6 weeks from now. He is good in a crate, and bad about thinking he should be on the furniture - something we are working on stopping!

Jewel is a great yellow girl who came to us from the San Marcos shelter.

Jewel is very friendly and gentle, but still has a bit of pep to her that would make her a great dog for people that like to take walks, spend time outdoors, and then chill out inside. She is very good at the chilling inside thing.

She knows sit and loves to slide up to you for a good petting. She also rides well in the car. She is came to us a bit on the tubby side and is losing weight nicely.

Jewel just finished her Heartworm treatments and is good to go. She came through with flying colors. She is now going for daily walks and walks nicely next to you as well as loves car rides.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Jewel! We could not save as many great Labs like Jewel without our incredible sponsors.

Jory gets along with other dogs. He has lived successfully with cats and kids.

He plays ball, and loves to swim although he will not be a runner due to the surgeries he had from the accident. He is housebroken and trustworthy in the house. He knows sit and wait. He will need glucosamine for the rest of his life though-again accident repercussions. Jory is looking for a family who wants a devoted and happy companion.

If you would like more information please fill out an online application

Thanks to Jennifer Stahl for sponsoring Joy!

Thanks to Sarah Brown for sponsoring June!

Juno is a walking watermelon because she is due to give birth any day now! While she is heartworm negative, she obviously has to stay with us until her puppies are 8 weeks old, so be looking to adopt her right after Thanksgiving.

Update 9-21-09 The Labrastork arrived last night with 11 tiny squealing puppies - 8 yellow, 1 chocolate, and 2 black; 5 girls and 6 boys. We hope they all do well so we can get them placed in their forever homes in late November.

update 9-30-09 All the pups are doing well. Momma is doing fine as well and is such a good Momma. She is very patient with them and makes sure that everyone is well fed. While they are sleeping Juno loves to come out and hang out and get lots of attention. She is a gorgeous Lab.

Update 1-1-10 Juno is an athletic girl who will occasionally jump a fence to go visit people, so she should not be left outside all day while you're at work.

Thanks to Sarah Brown, the Gomez family and Kim Usey & Baily for sponsoring Juno & her puppies! We could not save as many great Labs like Juno without our incredible sponsors.

4-16-10 UPDATE: If you looked up the definition of Labrador Retriever, Jupiter's picture would be there! This boy is EVERY thing this breed is about. He LOVES to play... fetch, tug-of-war, etc; he LOVES to be with 'his people'; is very athletic & active but will settle down right by the side of your chair when it's time to 'chill out'; and is very sweet & easy-going.

Jupiter currently lives in a foster home with 4 female dogs & 2 cats. He plays with the younger dog, chasing squirrels, playing tug-of-war, etc. He will sniff but then ignores the cats (who are used to being around a lot of dogs). If a different cat were to run away, he may give them a chase, thinking it's a game but I don't see evidence of him looking to attack.

Who ever had him before did some good obedience work with him... he knows sit, down, stay/wait, walks very well on a leash and takes treats very gently. He's only counter-surfed twice while at my house and both times I was there working on something... it was more of a "let me see what you're doing" instead of "I'm going to eat whatever I can snatch". That being said, remember... he's a Lab & Labs will eat whatever they can get and he's crated when I'm not home! Jupe is perfectly content to sit, watching you work in the kitchen, put on your make-up, or work on the computer. He has escaped my backyard twice to go into the next door neighbor's yard, even though my dogs were in the yard with him. He doesn't like to be away from 'his people' for too long so he's happy to be outside with you and if you're not out with him, he'll go out, do his 'business' and then come back to the door to be with you.

Jupiter has dropped some pounds but is still a large dog and because he's so active and gets excited to play, he's not always aware of his body and feet, so because of this, he'd be a great candidate for an active adult only home or a family without babies/toddlers.

Thanks to Kimberly Lujan for sponsoring Jupiter! We could not save as many great Labs like Jupiter without our incredible sponsors.

Update 3-20-07 Keegan had a great time this past weekend! He played with his siblings and went swimming!

4-6-08: Kellen (aka Rusty) has had a very exciting weekend. On Saturday, we went to Redbud for about an hour. Rusty has wonderful recall! He checks in periodically to see where I am and stays with the pack. Today, we went to Emma Long Park and Rusty stayed with me the entire time. He never left the trail and had a wonderful time wading in and out of the water. We are working on his weight right now. He is very active and will be a lean lab in no time! He is very well-behaved and has good house manners.

Thanks to David Pierce for sponsoring Kellen.

Thanks to Veronica Trias for sponsoring Kelsey!

Update 3-25-08 Kenna saw the vet this week because her ligament is still giving her problems. He suggests waiting another month to give it a chance to heal on its own, so it will be late April at the earliest before she can meet you.

Thanks to Jeremy Barrett for sponsoring Kenna!

UPDATE: She's still not doing well and has had to have a bunch more medical tests like ultrasounds, etc. The good news is there is no apparent probelm with her organs, but we're waiting to hear about her bone marrow scan to see if she's got leukemia. She is VERY anemic right now, too.

ANOTHER UPDATE It turns out that she is also diabetic, so is on insulin. Her blood transfusions worked and she's feeling better and the results of the bone marrow scan show that she does not have leukemia!

Click on the "sponsor me" under her picture to contribute to her medical care.

Thanks to Maria Risaliti, Madeleine La Cour, Nancy McLaughlin, Sariah Welch, Paul Hebert, Barbara Carpenter, Mike Strippoli, Joe Jalomo, Kaci Smith, Debbie Kubena, john Barnhart and Nancy McLaughlin for sponsoring Kestrel!

UPDATE: The diabetes seems to be gone (weird!), and her blood counts are all good. She's back to her sassy self (even if she is still a bit bald)!!!!

Update: 5/9/08 Miss Kim has been with me for a little less than two weeks. She is feeling right at home and has been gaining strength, stamina and self-confidence almost every day. She gets very excited about taking walks with her adopted sibling. I?ve been gradually lengthening the walks or increased their pace. When she first came to me, she would not climb the stairs but now can with some hesitation but with great determination. She will never be a jogger?s companion, but would do well with one or two shorter walks in the cooler part of the day. Her joints are stiff and I am guessing a bit sore, but she doesn?t complain. She and her adopted canine sibling get along well. She also does well with my two cats. Miss Kim loves affection; she is a very sweet little girl. You can see that in her face photo.

Thanks to Sarah Brown and Patricia Martin for sponsoring Kimberly!

Kinsey had a good time over the weekend, playing with her her siblings and learning to swim with the big dogs!

Update 1-1-10 I have learned not to bother the kitties, so my foster mom is happier. My new trick is letting my foster mom know when they water bowl is empty - I pick it up and drop it so it makes lots of noise!

Kona is a good girl who just joined HOTLR so we're getting to know her. She does ride nicely in cars. Update: Wow - this is a sweet, very well behaved girl. She is quiet and shy and trustworthy in the house. She knows sit and comes when called. She loves belly rubs and hugs!

Update 9-13-09 Kona swims quite nicely, although pairing that with a fetch isn't happening yet. She knows sit and down, takes treats gently, and likes children.

Lacy has had part of her treatment and is slowly recovering from that. She likes nothing better than to just hang out with you where ever you are. She gets along with other dogs, likes the cats, and is totally trustworthy about being left loose in the house.

Update 11-10-06 Lacy is fully recovered from her treatment and is a very happy girl. She wiggles and dances and talks when it is time for breakfast!

Update 11-27-06 Lacy has been enjoying long walks and wags her tail the whole way! She also went swimming over the weekend and swam like a champ! The water might have been a little cold for her liking.

Thanks to Sarah Brown and Emily Jensen for sponsoring Lacy!

Lance is a good example of why HOTLR exists. Lance was found wandering the streets by a good samaritan. But he wasn't your typical stray.... Lance was wearing an e-collar and had drain tubes in place due to a previous unfortunate event in his life. Lance had sustained these injuries when he was thrown into an enclosed area with 3 Pit Bulls. You can read his story here: Lance Story

Lance is heartworm positive and is undergoing his "quiet" time and will be available to meet you in June.

Lance rides very nicely in the car, looking out the window or laying his head on your shoulder for a love-scratching. He went into a new foster home today and was quite the happy camper - racing around the house, tossing toys to himself, and just having a blast! His wounds have practically vanished and he is just a gorgeous boy!

Lance is a Ladies man. He has been hanging out with Elle (ElleDorable) and Sienna. He loves to lay next to them and flirt. Very adorable.

Lance was recently featured in the news. Here is a link to the story. Lance newspaper Story

Everyone at HOTLab Rescue is so appreciative to everyone who has sponsored Lance. You can see from the list below that he has touched so many lives. Now he just needs to find his forever home.

When you Save a Life, you have a Friend for Life

If you are on Twitter you can follow all the antics of HOTLab at HOTLabRescue

Thanks to Brad Lange, Leslie Haight, Bette Spain, Doug Miller, Colleen & Anthony & Trilby & Sam Brush, Mary Gayle Summers, Cynthia Juniper, Linda Davis, Janelle Barclay, Elizabeth Aebersold, Lisa Castillo, Marjorie Schoppe, Christina Hardinger, Kim Usey & Bailey (commemorating her 1 year anniversary with her forever home), Patrick Mullen, Paul and LuAnn Peralta, Anne Fennell, Anne Downing, Darlene Bosking, Ashley Dean, Susan & Reese & Taz Bhatia, Victor Rodriguez, Bob and Peta Caldwell, John Henigan, Todd Crenshaw, Lawrence & Julie Buckley in memory of Pepper, Susan and Marcus Picker, William Hitch, Emily and Jack Jensen, Rosemary and Charles Wilkes, Frank & Erica & Davey & Blossom Boyd, Matthew Crowley & Ashley Bigham, Doug Mitchell, Kerin Smith, Cheryl Hill, Mark Needham, John Cikut, Antoinette Grauke, Maryann Bachle, Amardeep Kahlon, Priscilla Gonzalez & Ciocco, Sariah Welch, Marcy Stellfox, Paul & Nicole & Reese Stevens, Megan Quinlan, Beautiful Mountain LLC, Bill & Janine Gwaltney, Susan & Marcus Picker, Robert & Sarah Campbell, Gary & Debbie Young, Lawrence & Julie Buckley, Sue & Zeke & Zoe Gregory, Stephen & Janet Smith, Homer & Joyce Arment, Michael & Pamela Smith, and Frank Boyd, Christie Cooper, Diana Case, Michelle Valiton & John Curtney, John Barley, Mac & Mary Ann McKeown (in memory of Mabel, Maggie & Roxanne and in honor of Abby & Layla) and Impetua Group, Inc. for sponsoring Lance!

Thanks to Dr. Mary Page Corcoran and the staff at Buttercup Creek Animal Hospital for sponsoring Lance!

Thanks to Dalia Alford for sponsoring Layla!

Update 11-9-05 Layla is very calm and sweet. She gets along well with other dogs and loves to give gentle puppy kisses to anyone who will accept them! Her hair loss is already clearing up, so we think she actually had a flea allergy aggravated by the stress of motrherhood and being at the pound.

11-10-05 Layla is coming out of her shell, showing signs of wanting to play with other dogs and play a little fetch. She's not too thrilled about the crate, yet, but she's getting better every day.

Update 12-3-09 Lenny is getting a brain!!!!

Update 1-7-10 See how far he's come!

Check her out on this video.

Liberty Update on August 2, 2008: Liberty has only been in my foster home since the evening of July 31st, but she has already made an impression that needs to be shared with potential adopters.

She is a very happy Lab. When she knows you are looking at her, she smiles and wags her tail with real vigor. She wants to be close to her people, but after a short time period goes a distance out of the way and keeps a watchful eye on you. She is getting along very well with both her canine and feline siblings.

Liberty is a beautiful Lab. Her coat absolutely shines and I expect the fur around her right eye will return. Her eyes are gold in color and she has the ability to close them for most photo attempts. Her weight is good and will get even better with exercise and walking. She will fit in to a home as an only pet or as part of pack of other dogs and cats.

Things I will be working on: 1) building exercise tolerance, 2) going through doors only when invited, 3) and loose leash walking from the first step of the walk.

Thanks to Renee Salony for sponsoring Lightning!!!

Lila is completely housebroken. She adores water..and will swim for hours! She loves bones and has a grand old time hiding them around the house and yard. She loves to play ball. Lila is extremely food motivated and typically on the heavy side. She is capable of opening a lever handle on a door, but not a knob. She also does counter surf. She is a very smart dog obviously. Lila should be an only dog.

Lila has the most amazing personality and has been a fantastic family dog, until the allergies hit. Please consider welcoming this older girl into your family. You won't regret it

Update: Lila has just undergone surgery for a torn ACL. She is now in recovery and not available until the end of Nov. UPDATE: Lila went for her last check up and is healing nicely. She is now allowed to start exercising and is no longer confined to her crate! Lila needs your help as this surgery cost about $2000. Please consider sponsoring Lila! Many thanks to Kaci Smith and Ronald Nethery for sponsoring Lila.

Lucy would be great with a family with younger kids who want to play a bit, but don't want a dog that will be all hyped up all the time.

Thanks to Jereme Stone for sponsoring Lucy!

If you would like to see more pictures and a few short videos of her playing you can check them out at additional Lucy Photos

Thanks to Sarah Brown for sponsoring Lucy.

Lulu is well named as she lives up to her Arabic name. She is a pearl of a dog! Lulu is another FABULOUS retriever. She will fetch anything you throw for her and find something for you to throw if you do not provide one for her. She is also determined enough that she will continue to scan for the item for a very long time if she does not immediately find it. We never would have expected it, but we have a potential hunting dog in this one too!

Lulu LOVES the water and flops right into a kiddie pool happily. She thinks kids are great fun and thinks licking their faces is about as good as it gets- especially the little ones. She has a fetish for stuffed toys and will lay quietly at your feet IF all the toys are put away. If they are not, well then you must be ready for a fetch game! Lulu is a lovely red fox color as well, which is relatively rare. She is crating ok at this point and is starting to get the hang of housebreaking. She knows sit and is extremely responsive to any type of verbal correction. Overall Lulu will be great fun- espeically for a family with lots of kids to amuse.

Check her out on this Video.

Please consider sponsoring Maggie's medical treatment.

Thanks to Ray Hebert with Shaq, Shasta & Zoe, Doug Mitchell and Debbie Kubena for sponsoring Maggie!!!

Magic is very sweet and easygoing. She is a smaller lab and very well-trained already. She knows how to sit, walks calmly on a leash, and is house-trained and crate-trained. With her excellent manners, she would be a great dog for someone new to labs and would even do well in an apartment. She loves being around people and always lies right by your feet if you are working at your desk or sitting on the couch. If you are looking for a relaxed and devoted dog, Magic is your girl.

Magnolia is fascinated with the 4 yr old child in the house and has not taken offense to her getting bonked in the head. She also has not jumped on the kid once yet. She seems to be a low man on the totem pole kind of dog and also has no interest in the cat.

As noted previously, Magnolia is a bit stiff in her hips. We have had x-rays done to diagnose and it appears that she was at one point hit by a car and had a severe fracture in her left hind leg. The fracture has healed with the help of wire wrapped around her femur, however she does have some degeneration due to the accident in the femoral head. We are now evaluating to determine if she is a candidate for surgery to replace the femoral head or not. We will post an update once we know for certain.

He did and he is a fabulous LARGE lab who is currently at a doggie day spa to drop some weight and get some training. He is healthy(and as large) as a horse...at least a small pony. He LOVES plush squeaky toys and enjoys playing with other dogs. We are investigating the cat angle and will advise on whether it is all cats or just those that run. Additionally, he loves to swim and adores car rides- best way to catch him if he sneaks out actually! We know he has been around some children but have not seen it yet.

Thanks to Pamela for sponsoring Magnum!

Malibu came to us with a shoulder damaged by some kind of bullet. She was also heartworm positive, but we've treated that already.

See how she loves to fetch!

Update 10-10-09 Even though she doesn't use her front leg, it doesn't slow her down... she's very fast and stealthy... so far in a week she's managed to chew up a leather sandal, a down comforter & a satellite remote control... and that's with me in the room, but my back to her and yes, there are plenty of appropriate dog toys around for her to play with & chew. But she's so darn cute that you just can't be upset with her... she's just expressing her 'inner-puppy' that apparently she never got to show before. Needless to say we will be working on 'home manners' while she's recuperating.

Update 2-4-10 Malibu had her surgery today and is now in recovery mode. She's getting closer to finding her new forever home! She has 8 weeks to go until she can go home.

2-15-10 Malibu has started her rehab to learn how to use her repaired leg again. For the next few weeks she will be doing water therapy and working on a balance board and ball. She sure enjoyed the session.

Thanks to Doug Mitchell, Kyle Ward, Sarah Brown, Mike & Marcy Stellfox (in memory of Jean Richardson), Mendy Stoll, Anne Fennell, Terry & Jerry Lieberknecht, Tammy Notley, Michaele Lindemann (in memory of Zoey), Linda Davis, Paul & LuAnn Peralta, Chadwick Mayfield, KV McGrath, Nancy Jaskol, Kerin Smith, Janelle Barclay, Leslie Kuykendall, John Cikut, Debbi Hallowell, the Breen Family, Geraldine Heng, Chris & Sue Divich (in memory of Riley) and Adele Bruner for sponsoring Malibu! We could not save as many great Labs like Malibu without our incredible sponsors.

Update 11-28-07: Marley stayed with a different foster family over the Thanksgiving holiday and was an absolute doll! He loved playing with the 10 month old puppy and left the grumpy older dog alone after giving him a few kisses. Marley was very interested in the cat, but only tried to get her to play with him. He crated well and also slept on the dog bed next to his temporary foster mom's bed all night without a peep. He also had no accidents inside, even though he was staying in a new house!

Thaks to Mary Bradley for sponsoring Martha.

Mason is a real trooper. His previous person recently passed away. He is a kind and gentle soul. Mason is fully trustworthy in the house and does not counter surf. He is happy to be around you and then go and find a nice warm or cool place (as the day may be) to layout.

If there is one thing that Mason loves it is driving. Anytime you get up he is ever hopeful that you will want to take him out for a drive. Mason is going to fit into his forever home very easily. He is such an adaptable and wonderful Lab. (as all Labs are)

Mason is a real water dog. He went out to Red Bud Isle and put on a show of retrieving and bringing the ball right back. He found a couple of dogs to wrestle with and had a great time of it.

Mason is a very unique Lab. He has a rare combination of being yellow, with a pink nose and golden eyes. Most labs have the traditional Black nose and brown eyes. He also has independent suspension eye brows, very cool. But the best thing about Mason is that he is a snuggle buddy. Mason has met cats and is fine with them, didn't show any interest at all.

Thanks to Tabatha Borchardt, Cheryle Curtis, Andrew Puntch and Pamela McAlpin for sponsoring Mason!

Max is housebroken and pretty trustworthy. The only thing he ever chews are platic bags! He doesn't seem interested in chewing anything else! He doesn't love his crate but goes in easily with a treat and is fine after a few minutes of wimpering. He just doesn't like to be seperated from his people! He is starting to get the hang of walking nicely on a leash. He knows "sit" and will stay at the door instead of running out as long as you remind him! Overall Max is a terrific, sweet boy who will make a wonderful companion! He is great with other dogs, but would be ok without them as long as his humans shower him with love and attention!

Update 2-9-09 Bummer! Miss May tested positive for heartworms, so she'll need to get over her cough and then wait a few more weeks before starting treatment. So, it seems it will be May before you can meet Miss May!

Update 2-20-09 Miss May moved into her new foster home yesterday. She was very excited upon arrival to meet her new foster brother and two sisters. She bonds easily with people, and is working on sharing her people with other dogs. After a few wild minutes in the house, May settled nicely, lounged around on the floor with her temp family for dinner and tv. She is very eager to please, crates beautifully and sleeps through the night. She seems to be housebroken, but a bit nervous about car rides and is practicing her leash skills. So we're polishing up a few rough edges, but this black diamond is definitely going to shine!!!

Update - 5-04-09 - Look out world....Miss May is almost ready for her debut...Her heartworm treatment is nearly complete and she has come through it very well. Since she came to her foster family she has gained some confidence and lost much of her initial shyness. She is a giant Love Bug so be prepared to love, love, love and get the same in return. Miss May does love to stick her face in the fridge whenever its open and has been known to counter surf a loaf of bread which she hid in her kennel without touching - Saving a snack for later!!! She also does not know how to swim!!??!! But we will be working on that as soon as we get clearance from the vet...May loves to lay at your feet while you are working on your computer, loves her kennel and knows basic commands. She has been a joy to foster and will bring lots of joy to her forever family.

Thanks to Sarah Brown, Marcy Stellfox, Sarah Brown and Mark and Loren Gomez for sponsoring May!

Maya is very sweet but not too clingy. She likes to lay down at your feet but still has some pup in her and needs a little work on the leash and jumping up from excitement. All things being said she was very managable for her age and will only get better with a little work. She'll make a great pet and loving family member. She did very well with her lab foster sisters in play and rest. Maya is a pretty girl, and probably weighs in around 70-75 pounds.

Thanks to Julie Ellison for sponsoring Maya!

He thinks following the kid is good fun and is dying to find someone to play with. He is a little sticky about sit, but is food motivated so should learn quickly. He will be a very nice addition to some lucky family.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Merry! We could not save as many great Labs like Merry without our incredible sponsors.

Update 4-1-07 Micah is doing well and has learned some manners. She is still really excited when she first meets dogs and people, but she settles down quite nicely. Check out herVideo

Millie has had a rough go of it lately, but with some love and care, she will be good as new. Millie has recovered from wounds suffered when she was attacked by several dogs. She had to have surgery to repair several lacerations and punctures to her skin. Happily, none of the wounds Millie suffered will leave lasting damage. When she woke up from her surgery, she started wagging her tail before she opened her eyes. So although her body has suffered, her spirit and willingness to survive remain intact.

Millie is Just about finished with her heartworm treatment, and will be able to meet families in early March. During her recovery, Millie lost a lot of weight and is now close to her ideal weight. Her tail is forever wagging and there is a smile always on her face. She is also a ball chasing fool, her favorite thing is to carry a ball or toy around in her mouth. Forever hopeful that someone will throw it, but if no one does she is just as happy walking around with her toy. Right now she has Ducky as her favorite toy ;)

HOTLR would like to thank Dr. Susan Culp, Dr. Jim Richardson& Dr. Ray Bouloy of Hiway 620 Animal Hospital, Ron & Pat Nethery, Piotr Krychniak and Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Millie!!!

Update 2-4-06 Minnie is feeling much better now and is no longer coughing. She is crate trained but is totally trustworthy in the house. She loves nothing better than hanging out with you. She ignores cats and seems to be good with other dogs.

Mocha is fabulous with the 4 yr old child in the household and enjoys being dressed in pink feather boas. She also has some basic training and is good in a house. Check her out playing ball below:

Thanks to Alton Thomasson for sponsoring Mona!

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Montana is another one who just came to us, so we'll know more after the vet visit this week. He is very sweet and extremely skinny, but we're hoping he'll be a typical lab and put that weight right on! He had one of the worst tick infestations any of us have seen in a while, but he is now tick-free, so that has got to help with the weight gain!

UPDATE 8/12/09- Montana visited the vet today and is now up to date on all his shots. We are still waiting for his heartworm status and he will need to be neutered before he meets you. He is a small boy at around 46lbs and would do well with someone wanting a smaller Lab. He is quite a love bug and stood very patiently for his exam and injections. He is a sweet, sweet boy who will bond with you quickly as he is searching hard for someone to give all of his love to....Stay tuned for more deatils.

Update 8-13-09 Montana is heartworm positive, so will be ready to meet you in November.

UPDATE 11-05-09 Montana's foster mom is proud to report that he will soon be completely recovered from his heartworm treatment and available to meet you beginning Nov. 14. We have watched him come quite a long way in the three months we've had him. When he first came to us, he was very shy of men, afraid of his reflection in the mirror or in windows at night, scared of the tv and not house trained. We believe that he had never spent time in a house. Not true now....Montana has completely adjusted to indoor living and is a joy to have in the home. He no longer has accidents in the house and sits patiently by the back door when he needs to go out. He sleeps through the night in his dog bed and is easily crated. He has also learned to enjoy car rides although he still gets a bit nervous. He has warmed up famously to the man in the house and usually rests his head in my husband's lap while we have dinner. Montana is a sweet, sweet boy who will bond easily to a new family. He's had a rough start...but he has a lot of spirit and is looking for that special someone to give him his forever home and show him what true love really is.....Please fill out an application for Montana if you'd like to fill the hole in his life. Thx.

Thanks to Kyle Ward for sponsoring Montana! We could not save as many great Labs like Montana without our incredible sponsors.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Monty! We could not save as many great Labs like Monty without our incredible sponsors.

Update 1-5-09 Mousse has got to be one of the sweetest dogs there is. He's filled out quite nicely and fits in beautifully at his foster home. He no longer needs to be crated, and is perfectly happy to just hang out with his people.

Update 1-27-09 Mousse has been at his new foster home for almost 3 weeks now. He immediately got along with his new family including our other dog. Mousse really is the sweetest dog ever and is very well behaved. It only took him a day or two to learn the house rules - no getting on furniture, what rooms are off limits. He is getting much better on a leash since we got the harness for him and he loves the bed we got him. He likes to play fetch in short spurts but mostly just loves people. He's very gentle and great around kids, though he's not playful like a puppy at all. He's great in the house, never an accident, and I've had no need to crate him at all. Just a really sweet boy...oh and he really likes peanut butter in his Kong (see picture)!Thanks to David Watts for sponsoring our sweet chocolate Mousse!

Please consider sponsoring Mudpie's hernia surgery.

Thanks to Nancy McLaughlin with Hudson, Dallas & Colt and Johnny & Rene Laminack for sponsoring Mudpie!!!

Check out Mustang fetching and playing!

Nance is also living with a 4 yr old little girl and appears to quite like her. In fact, she has definitely determined she can swipe cookies from her b/c the hand is the right height. She does not appear to play ball, but will run around merrily with those who do. She knows sit and is quickly learning to wait.

Nance is housebroken and has figured out the doggie door. She is settling nicely in the house and rides ok in the car. She tends to stand up in the car. She walks nicely on a leash.

Update 12/3/08 Nancy is settling nicely into her foster home. She really enjoys playing chase and wrestling with her foster sister. She is also starting to show some interest in fetching. Nancy is becoming quite a "snuggle bug". So if you are looking for a versatile companion who likes walks, hiking, and playing in the backyard but will settle quietly with you in the house (by your side on the couch or even better in your lap) then Nancy is the dog for you.

Nanda is a very small Lab, or as she prefers petite. Her favorite thing to do right now is to saunter over and get ear rubs and then head back to her kennel and relax. She has a little white on her muzzle and little white boots. Very stylish. Oh and if you find the magic spot on her chest to rub all four paws will start flopping and her eyes will roll back in her head. She rarely barks and only if there is something really worth barking about. She sits patiently by the back door when she wants to come in. Just sits and looks at the door.

Nanda darling is a fetcher. She retrieves tennis balls and brings them right back to you. She has obviously had good training in her past and listens really well and walks nicely on a loose leash. Of course being that she is only around 30-40 pounds even if she wanted to pull she would not get away with much.

Nanda Panda (as she likes to be called) travels very well in a car. Recently she drove to Montana and back and did very well. She is such an adorable little girl.

Update 8-24-08 Nani has become much better about fetching and swimming at the same time!

She lives with a toddler and is doing fantastic with her. She also lives with several other labs and has no issues. She does not appear to have food issues(besides eating too much of it!) She is completely housebroken and absolutely trustworthy in the house uncrated. She also does seem to enjoy chew toys. She is feeling better already and is starting to take an interest in her dinner and in walks. She actually tried to jump up to say hi to a new person just the other day. Her foster was delighted because it means she is feeling so much better.

Nellie would be lovely in a family with small children or a family who just wants someone to hang out with and go on walks. She may not be as old as we think since she does not appear to have any arthritis, but simply has issues with mobility due to weight and heartworms. Please consider sponsoring Nellie.

Thanks to Nancy McLaughlin with Hudson, Dallas & Colt for sponsoring Nellie!!!

Nevada is a big sweet softy. She quickly grew comfortable in her new foster home. She bonds easily with people and from time to time will look around the room to check on you.

Nevada has a ton of energy for a 6 year old and loves playing with the in-house puppy. If you are looking for the ball retrieving Lab then look no further because Nevada lives for the Ball. If you take her for a walk, it is best to play ball a bit first to get her energy level down to yours. If you did not know she was 6 you would swear she was 3.

She knows several commands and loves to play fetch. As long as Nevada has had some exercise, she will relax and lay at your feet.

Nevada has been very gentle with the young kids. And loves to be loved on. There are not enough belly rubs in the world to satisfy her requirements ;)

Did I mention that Nevada is a ball fetching machine?

Nevada loves her people and will make someone or family a wonderful companion. While she has not shown cat aggression, it would probably be best if she were in either a cat free home or in a home where the cat has been around other dogs.

And a great thing about Nevada is that she is Healthy, Happy and ready for her Forever Home.

Update 9-13-09 Nevada is a good swimmer, and even figured out she could fetch bumpers and not just tennis balls! She has also made a lot of progress with the cats in her foster home - leaving them completely alone. When you Save a Life you have a Friend for Life

Nevaeh is getting to go to Kids' Camp for 2 weeks where she will learn all kind of fun things from kids attending the camp. Thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for allowing Nevaeh to be a camper!

Update 8-30-08 Nilla has been at his foster home for two months and has done an outstanding job. He gets along very well with other dogs and has a pleasant disposition-you don't even notice he's sitting right by you. He is not pushy about receiving attention and, despite having unlimited access to the house, is completely trustworthy and is 100% house trained. He's been to the lake a few times and provided further proof as to how well behaved and fun loving he is no matter what he's doing. Nilla rides in the car extremely well and balances that famous lab energy with the maturity of a dog deserving of a forever home.

Update 9-09-2008 Nilla spent some time with cats and found them to be interesting. He showed no aggression towards them, only curiosity. He's also very gentle with young children and doesn't mind being used as a playscape.

Update 11-07-2008 Nilla attended his first tailgate of the season and was very popular. He handled the crowds and attention very well!

Update 6-25-07 O'Malley got to go to Kids' Camp at Hearts and Paws for 2 weeks where he learned agility, dressing up for a fashion show, and other fun things! Check out O'Malley

Thanks to Eddie and Kelly Miller for sponsoring Oakley!

Check her out running with some pals.

Thanks to Amy Stevens for sponsoring Olive in memory of Lou!

Update 3-20-07 We're happy to say Miss Olivia is doing fantastic in her new foster home. She's crating well after a wee bit of resistance at the idea and she is doing very well in the potty training department. She is especially good at going quickly, which her foster dad appreciates at night and in the morning. Intially her foster sisters didn't quite know what to think about all of her enthusiasm and pure puppiness, but even they have started to welcome their Lil' foster sis. Olivia is a sweet girl who seems like she could excel with other pooches, or on her own.

Update 04-15-07 Oh my what a little treat Olivia has become. She?s as smart as they get, and will melt your heart with her beautiful brown eyes and sweetness. She has become just one of ?the gang? when it comes to her foster sisters, and loves to play with them. She likes to spend time in the yard playing, once she's inside she will settle nicely on the dog bed, or the rug at your feet. She has a very high food drive, which helps make the training easy?she now knows sit, shake, and down. Olivia crates well and now sleeps through the night. She rides well in the car and is a hit everywhere she goes...

Onyx came to us today from Town Lake Animal Shelter. She is a pretty petite black girl who is calm and quiet for such a young girl. She is an instant lover and we dare you to try to keep your hands off of her when she leans into you for a pet. She has excellent leash manners and rides well in a car. Onyx does still jump up quite a bit and she loves to play with other dogs. Additionally, she loves the water. She is spayed and heartworm negative and is eagerly waiting to meet you and move into her forever home. Check out Onyx playing with Madison, Diamond and Buck.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Onyx! We could not save as many great Labs like Onyx without our incredible sponsors.

Ophelia is also a very smart little girl. She has learned how to sit for her dinner, take treats nicely, and is learning the "leave it" command. She doesn't have much of an interest in what her people are eating - she's more interested in eating the dust bunnies behind the sofa! Potty training is also going well. She gets let outside frequently and knows that she is supposed to go when she is outside. She sometimes forgets when she's in the house but is making significant improvements in that area. She also rides well in the car.

Ophelia is nothing but love, kisses, and funny puppy antics. Don't miss out on watching her grow up!

04-17-10 Update: First week with a foster...Oso is all personality + a little (ok 30lbs) extra weight. He is truly a chocolate love, always happy and incredibly cute. He knows how to sit and shake. Ooooh Soooo (as we call him) is housebroken and settles in his crate nicely. He pulls a little bit on the leash, but tires very quickly. He is great with my 8yr old. He's probably shouldn't go in a home with cats...but is very good with other dogs.

Oso Update 5-15-10: Oso continues to be his adorable self. His entire body shakes when he wags his tail - standing or laying down! He gives big kisses and encourages you to smile regardless of your day. His crating skills have surpassed my expectations. And, he does talk to you .. it starts out as a yawn..then ends with his sweet voice.

Thanks to Tammy Earl for sponsoring Owen.

Update 1\1\07: Paris has been our foster baby for about two weeks now. She took a road trip with us on her 2nd day with us and did just great in the car. She has a 6yr old lab foster brother that she wants to be in charge of but is not aggressive in her pursuit of doggy domination. She just wants to play! She is still, after all, a puppy. And as most lab puppies do, Paris likes to chew and is happy to chew on anything left out for her - she isn't picky. Despite her affinity for anything she can get into her mouth, Paris is a GREAT dog! She is so sweet and though she gets widly excited when it's time to play, she also settles down really well and is very content to lay at your feet - or in your lap if allowed. She currently lives with two toddlers, ages 2 and 3 and though she has, on occasion, run one or the other over in a fit of pure excitement, she is very, very sweet with them. She is very tolerant and lets them sit on her, pull at her and endures their grabbing fistfuls of her hair. Paris will make a great family dog!!

She loves to go on walks or runs and is totally devoted to people. Pearl is good with other dogs and cats. (Did you see that GOOD with CATS)

Pearl knows sit, down and stay. When she is not walking running or playing she prefers to be indoors with her family. She does not like being left alone outside.

Great thing about Pearl is that she is healthy and ready to meet her forever family.

Pebbles is heartworm positive and has gone through the treament to kill the worms, so is now ready for her forever home. Please consider sponsoring her treatment.

Thanks to Earl McDonald, Veronica Trias & Andrea McCabe for sponsoring Pebbles!

Thanks to Paul and Luann Peralta for sponsoring Pepper!

Please consider contributing to Pete's medical expenses.

Thanks to Debbie Kubena, Ron and Pat Nethery, Nancy McLaughlin along with Hudson, Dallas & Colt and in memory of Willie, Dalia Alford, Karen Graf, Loren, Mark, Jessica & Tequilla Gomez in memory of Walker and in memory of George, Cheryl & Steve Burtzel in memory of Lancelot, Brian Engel, Austin Dowell, Sergio Ramirez, John & Kathy Simmons in memory of Buddy and Beth Carter for sponsoring Pete!

So a couple of hours with a brush and Phoebe's shedding problem is done. She is watching her weight and getting better. Miss Phoebe is an English style Lab with a huge otter tail that will be wonderful for swimming. She listens exceptionally well and walk very nicely both on and off leash. She is fine around cats.

Phoebly Beebly loves a good belly rub. If you are doing a good job both of her rear legs will start kicking. She loves to snuggle up and is a very gentle taker of treats. Phoebz is one of the greatest listeners of all time, you just have to think "come" and she is right there.

Phoebe is good to go. She has come thru her heartworm treatment with flying colors. She is such an adorable girl. She will roll over for a good belly rub and when it is food time she does the Phoebe hop with her front legs to show how much she appreciates it.

Phoebe has spent the last few weeks with a small child(4 yrs) and is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS with her. Phoebe thinks dressing up is a great thing and the kiddo hugging on her is a delight! If you are looking for a low maintenance lab to expose your kids to, she is wonderful. Having low energy, she will not scare them or knock them over. All she wants is the love and attention. Phoebe is very well house trained. She is a loving dog and would make a good addition to any family. See her cameo appearance in Reese's video!

Thanks to Veronica Trias, Julie Ellison, Doug Mitchell and Christina and Alexander Hardinger for sponsoring Phoebe!

Look what he's learned already!

Thanks to David Board for sponsoring Pilot! We could not save as many great Labs like Pilot without our incredible sponsors.

Piper is a high-octane yellow female American-style lab, approximately 1.5 years old, who needs plenty of physical and mental stimulation. She loves water and is very "fetchy." She would fit best with someone who is a runner and wants a running companion. She is in top physical condition and would be great at K-9 sports that require a lot of energy like agility, flyball, or dock diving. Despite her high energy levels, she settles well when indoors and sleeps through the night on a dog bed in the bedroom without making any noise. She craves human contact and will follow you around the house to see what you're up to. She's very affectionate. Piper is highly intelligent and learns new behaviors quickly. She loves training and is especially responsive to clicker training. She is well-behaved in a vehicle, in or out of a crate. Piper loves all humans and animals (not sure about cats, though!). She doesn't bark, not even when the doorbell rings.

If you're looking for an active dog to fit your active life-style, then Piper is your girl!

Not only does Pistol know sit, drop and shake, but he is also starting to walk well on a leash. He has met several young kids age 5 and under and gave them plenty of wet kisses without knocking them down. Pistol loves all the attention he has been getting since arriving at his foster home and can show you without jumping up on you. He loves car rides. Pistol has the run of the house with his brother Truman and Sophie the cat while his foster parents are at work and does not cause any problems and has had no accidents. He is very treat driven but will not beg at the dinner table.

Pistol has the lab lean down to an art, seems very interested in birds, but will also lie quietly at your feet if you are busy with other tasks. Pistol also likes fetching sticks out of the river and thinks swimming is great fun. He has been for a few jogs through the neighborhood and is starting to catch on to to the route very fast. Be warned, when Pistol's tail gets moving the whole back half of his body moves with him so he appears to be dancing. I would not call it so much a shake as I would the twist. He will do this without any music at all. Pistol would do really well with a family with small children or a very active couple. He would love to be an addition to a family that would treat him as one of their own and include him in every activity. Please consider him, you won't be sorry.

Portia is a happy and fun-loving lab. One of her favorite things to do is to play fetch in the backyard. She loves to chase after a ball and pounce on it like Tigger before bringing it back to you. Portia has clearly had some training already because she is housebroken and crate-trained. She also knows not to jump on people, despite her bouncy nature. All this tail-wagger needs is a happy home to call her own.


Thanks to Sarah Brown for sponsoring Portia!

Update 11-29-09 I made a big holiday trip and got to hang out at the family lake house. It was great because there were big dogs, little dogs and lots of kids to test me out. I passed with flying colors and had great fun even when the crazy kids wouldn't leave me alone.

Update 2-5-08 Rachel had her surgery yesterday and is doing great! She has a new permanent pin in her femur, and she has an external "scaffold" holding the bones in place for the next two weeks. She's got about 50% range of motion in her knee, and the vet thinks that will improve with time.

Update 2-19-08 Rachel saw the surgeon today and he was quite impressed with her progress. He took the external pin off. There is lots of new bone growth, the growth plates are intact, and she has good range of motion in her knee! She still has to be crated most of the time over the next 2 weeks, but she is allowed to take short leash walks now.

Update 3-4-08 Oh HAPPY DAY!!!!! Rachel got the all-clear today from the surgeon! She's probably going to have a slight limp, but it definitely does not slow her down any!

Update 3-12-08 Rachel started swimming today and seems to be a pro already!

Update 4-8-08 Rachel is just TDC - too darn cute!!!! Everything is 100% with this dog - she plays full speed, swims full speed, and just loves life. You definitely smile and even burst out laughing just watching her antics. She is still very much a puppy, though - something needs to be in her mouth all the time and that can be a toy, another dog, your shoe or a pillow! I tell you though, that cuteness can forgive a lot of so-called sins!!!!

Thanks to Christina Hardinger of Skillfulpaws.net for sponsoring Rachel.

Thanks to Alexander and Christina Hardinger, Doug Mitchell, Sarah Brown, Roger Wedegis, Palm Spirit Gallery, Katherine Reece, Rebbeca & Matt Pauli, Beth Ulrich, and Ray Hebert for sponsoring Rachel!

Check her out as she runs and chases!

Update 11-2-07 Radio came home from the vet today. Everyone at the clinic, including the vet, thinks he is a really sweet boy. He's confined for a few weeks and then should be good to go.

Update 11-5-07 Poor baby boy had a bunch of fluid collecting in his leg, so now he has a temporary drain in.

Update 11-29-07 Radio got the drain out and is cleared for action. He got to go swimming today and just had the best time. He certainly thinks he is a BIG DOG!!!

12-3-07 He is starting to play a little fetch, and he obviously loves to swim!

Way to go Lab lovers, we have raised over $1k (with Ray Hebert match) to help out Radio.P.S. Thanks Rosie;)

Thanks to Ron and Pet Nethery, Anne Fennell and Debbie Kubena for sponsoring Radio!

Update 11-9-09 It turns out Rafiki is also heartworm positive, so we'll need to treat him for those. Poor boy was also apparently shot by a gun sometime in his past as he has two bullet fragments deep inside him that fortunately missed everything vital. They are doing no harm so we will leave them there. Update 3/3/10: He has made it through heart worm treatments and is making friends left and right. We took Rafiki to school today with the 3-4 year old class and he was quite a hit doing a little bit of lab rescue education. He also likes to eat at pooch friendly patios, visit the neighbors and go for sleepovers.

Thanks to Geraldine Heng for sponsoring Rafiki! We could not save as many great Labs like Rafiki without our incredible sponsors.

Raleigh is a typical young lab who didn't get the right training when he was small. He loves balls and water - the quintessential Labrador! He's still learning about leashes and why jumping on people is not a good idea, but he'll get it figured out. He's been exposed to cats and is getting taught about his proper place in the cat world.

Ralphie knows sit but needs some leash work. He crates well and asks for attention with his paw(shake). He does not jump up and does not counter surf. Overall Ralphie will be a great companion for an active family who wants to spend time with him.

Raven, Raven, Raven. Where do we start. Well lets start with the good news. She is heartworm negative Wooooooo Hooooooo. The bad well she has an ear infection that is being treated and she needs to lose about 20 pounds.

Get this she was left at Town Lake Animal Shelter for being too big. Ever hear of a diet and exercise? Ok, off my soap box.

Raven is a mellow Labbie. She is quiet, rides well in the car, is not fond of crates, but frankly does not need them. She is very dependable in the house has not counter surfed or chewed on anything. Walks nicely on the leash. likes to sleep on the cool tile in the bathroom. She does not chew on shoes or on anything for that matter. I am frantically trying to find a character flaw that would explain her being dumped at the shelter. I have fostered over 30 Labs so am used to finding something.

So if you are an active person looking for a great walking companion for your exercise program, a wonderful buddy to cuddle up with and watch a movie or to just hang out with then Raven may be your girl.

When you Save a Life, you have a Friend for Life

If you are on Twitter you can follow all the antics of HOTLab at HOTLabRescue

Photos courtesy of Meera

Thanks to Janelle Brewer & Michelle Martinez for sponsoring Raven! We could not save as many great Labs like Raven without our incredible sponsors.

The profile photo is her "I'm ready for my close up" look. She has a wonderful profile.

Update 2-14-08 Bummer news on Valentine's Day...We just found out that Reba is heartworm positive, so will need to recover from treatment before meeting you.

Update 5-30-08 Reba is all done with her heartworm recovery adn is on full activity. She's a sweet girl who currently lives with several other dogs and cats and is doing great with all of them. She's a velcro dog - sticking near you and never getting very far away.

He knows "sit," "down," and walks pretty well on a leash. We are working on "wait" and "give." He does beautifully in a crate ane enjoys car rides. He espcially appreciates if the window is open just enough to get his ears blowing in the wind!

Reebok is a tall boy who needs a bit of fattening up. He loves his food, so that shouldn't be a problem! He can sniff the counter, and jump up if he smells something yummy. This is not a constant behavior, and telling him "no" does the trick.

3/29 Update: This weekend's beautiful weather let Reebok show me he does it all! Run, Walk, Swim and your basic outdoor lounging (as seen in the third picture), this guy will go with you anywhere.

Update 12-12-08 Reese is on a post-heartworm treatment vacation in Montana, so won't be available to meet you now until January. We expect snow pictures soon!

You can follow the adventures of Reese as she holidays in Montana at http://bozone2008.blogspot.com/

Reese is having a blast in Montana. She is enjoying one of the dog beds that Ray's brother makes. They are wonderful beds that look like a nice log bed. Thanks to Donna Durham for sponsoring Reese!

Ria has been invited to attend the John Rogerson 10-Day Instructor's Course hosted by the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior where she will work with trainers from both Europe and the U.S. We hope she enjoys her summer camp get-away!

Update 12-16-07 Ringo REALLY loves his tennis balls and will stare at you until you just have to get the ball and throw it for him. He is currently living with other dogs and cats and is doing fine with all of them.

Update 4-6-08 Ringo goes on daily walks to the park and is an expert at finding the balls his walking companions accidentally leave in the woods.

Thanks to The Brueggemans for sponsoring Ringo!

Update 3-26-09 RJ is also in training to be a drug dog, so is not available for now. We'll know more in May.

Thanks to Sarah Brown and Kristina Jenkin for sponsoring Rodeo!

Rolo is just a big goof-ball. He loves to play with other dogs and the family cat usually comes away 'slimed' from Rolo sniffing and licking him. He is EXCELLANT at retrieving and is happy to be in the yard or laying by your feet in the house. He is still not totally trustworthy being left out of his crate when you can not watch him but is slowly earning that trust. He's generally a quiet dog, but will bark at people walking by the yard and when he's excited about eating. Rolo is just a love and will sometimes even try to crawl up in your lap, licking and nibbling your chin... he just wants to be loved.

Thanks to Pat and Ron Nethery for sponsoring Rolo's Heartworm treatment.

Update 5-29-08 Roomba got to go swimming today and is very good at it. He is not the best at swimming and fetching, but he'll get there. Today he met lots more dogs, several cats, a horse and even a pig and really only barked a lot at the pig - who wouldn't?!

Thank you to Ray Hebert for sponsoring this girl's medical needs!

9/4 Rosie Update: Our girl is doing well. Last week she had a small bump taken off her left lower eyelid, a couple other small bumps removed and her teeth cleaned.

What a sweet little girl! Sadly she is heartworm positive, so it will be October before you can adopt this dollface.

Roxy, a sweet little black female Lab, came to live with me as a foster on July 18th. She is expressing her wonderful and very loving personality more everyday. Roxy is very definitely into her people. She wants to be close and will put her beautiful face in your lap and rest it there. She has a great deal of energy. I know it is going to be a challenge to keep her quiet for 8 weeks during her heartworm treatment. She has unique markings on her face, which resulted in her being given the nickname Freckles at the shelter. More than likely, she came into contact with a cactus or porcupine. Where she was injured, her fur turned white and against the black background, they look like freckles.

Please think positive thoughts about Roxy and she is prepared for and goes through her heartworm treatment. She is high positive for heartworms; I expect her to come out of the treatment wanting to be your very best friend.

Update October 12th: Roxy completes her heartworm treatment on Thursday, October 15. Therefore, she is ready to meet her forever family. She came through the treatment like a real champ.

Since she has not been allowed to be an active Lab during the heartworm treatment time period, some of what she loves to do is yet to be discovered by you. I am willing to bet this sweet and gorgeous little girl will enjoy a good game of fetch, swimming, and doing her best to get the squirrels out of the trees.

If you have a lot of love and attention to give, she will be happy to soak it up and then more. She gets along well with her canine and feline siblings, but would be very pleased to be your main focus. In return, you will have a sweet, loyal buddy that adores you.

Thanks to Meera for Roxy's photographs. http://meerasphotoblog.blogspot.com/

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Roxy! We could not save as many great Labs like Roxy without our incredible sponsors.

11/1/07: Ruby is sooo smart! She learned HIGH FIVE today and she will perform it on both the right and left front paws. Training her has been a breeze, and I'm no expert at it so I'm really impressed with this special girl.

11/6/07: Guess who is the carrot monster? Ruby's foster mom was making some vegetable soup and a piece of carrot fell of the counter and Ruby swooped it up. She seemed unsure of it at first, but then she gobbled it up chomping away happily. Ruby might even like the raw carrots more than her doggie biscuits. That's a good thing because the carrots seem to freshen her breath! She also found a celery stick on the kitchen floor and she was less than impressed with it. Ruby's foster parents are just happy she likes her veggies!

Update 3-23-09 Rudy is enjoying his foster home and gets along well with other dogs. He is very, very happy just lounging by your side! He is very calm and likes to watch TV! I love the fact that he doesn't try to jump up on you - he will give you the Rudy nudge when he wants your attention. You would never guess this guy is 9 years old. Check him out trying to get an even older lab to play!!!

Thanks to Mark and Loren Gomez for sponsoring Rudy!

Rufus hasn't been trusted alone yet, mainly because he still has issues with counter-surfing. Apparently, he had problems in the past with finding inappropriate things to rip up or chew, but over the past month he has confined his chewing behavior to the dog toys, tugs, and chews in his foster home. His loose-leash is great ? he puts his other lab buddies to shame. He has learned sit and wait, two words that were very difficult to master before walks and feeding times! He enjoys the water and plays in the backyard kiddie pool as well as the neighborhood creek while on walks. This love for the water also translates to his water bowl where he dunks most of his head whenever he?s getting a big drink! If you're looking for an attentive, fun and loving dog, Rufus is your boy!

Rufus counter surfing is practically gone. The curiosity remains and nose may go up once in a while but with some distance from the counter.

Thanks to Jereme Stone for sponsoring Rufus!

So Rusty has had an epiphany! PLAYDOH RULES! He was caught redhanded eating the Playdoh and sentenced to a 10 min time out by the 3 yr old in the family while she was playing with the Playdoh. After the time out, he sat determined to get some more! His favorite color appeared to be the purple.

Rusty knows sit and down. He also waits politely at the door if asked. He will walk on a leash politely as well. He ADORES my daughter and is constantly trying to lick her face, or steal her food-whichever is more convenient. Rusty is housebroken, and crates well. Additionally, he is trustworthy in the house-which is a feat for an almost 2 yr old lab. Rusty tries to play ball. Rusty does require medication to control seizures, though he has had very few and is very easy to give meds to. All in all, he is a very good dog and should fit well into a family kids or not!

Update 6-12-09 Saba is spent the week at Kids Camp at Hearts and Paws - thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for inviting Saba to camp! Check out the picture of Saba doing Agility at Kids Camp. She learned so much at the camp and had fun.

Update 6-25-09 Saba got to go to another week of camp this week and was the camp favorite! Thanks to Anna for working with her all week!

Thanks to Mark and Loren Gomez for sponsoring Saba!

Check out Sally accessorizing with the local Princess!

Thanks to Ron and Pat Nethery for sponsoring Sally!

Hi! My name is Sam. I am a good boy who just loves to be where my human friends are. As you can see from the VERY handsome photo of me to the left on the bottom, I'm calm and relaxed on the boat, hanging out with other dogs and people. I also like going out to eat-see me at Mangia's!!! I even pass up opportunities to chew on shoes, furniture or my foster-kids toys(unlike those silly puppies on the rest of the page!!). I'm house-trained and trustworthy in the house and I enjoy long walks or jogs on the leash. If you help remind me occasionally, I'll stay right by your side while you walk/jog. Treats help motivate me to sit, stay, lie down and shake. I have a very sweet nature and like tagging along with whatever you are doing. I will not do well outside during the day as I do appear to be extremely sensitive to fleas.

I promise to be a very easy going guy and will be a very easy transition to my forever home. If you want someone with the life experience to know how to simply hang out and enjoy the good life with you and your kids, come meet me. Check me out with the kid taking me for a walk.

UPDATE: 9/28/2009 : Sam is settling in beautifully in his new foster home. He is a gentle boy. He loves playing with the puppy - or is he just tolerating her - you make the call. He loves tummy scratches and ear rubs. And will wake up out of a sounds sleep to follow you from room to room. He is what we think of when someone says - companion.

Thanks to the Gomez family for sponsoring Sam! We could not save as many great Labs like Sam without our incredible sponsors.

Update 2-17-07 Sandy has figured out how to play fetch now, which is definitely a good thing.

Thanks to David Pierce for sponsoring Sandy.

Sarah got to go to Kids' Camp for 2 weeks where she learned all kind of fun things from kids attending the camp. Thanks to Diana Smith of Hearts and Paws for allowing Sarah to be a camper!

Sassy is a sweet girl who adjusted immediately to her new foster home. She is a great running partner and also loves going for walks. After a long walk, she enjoys lounging in her kiddie pool for a while before coming back in to play with some toys or take a nap. When she's not out and about during the day, she often naps on the cool tile. In the evenings she likes to snooze by your feet.

At four years old, Sassy still has lots of energy, but has grown out of puppy behaviors like digging and chewing on everything. She's also housebroken and good at settling down in her crate. She'll happily go in if a few kibbles are handy. She knows 'sit' (she's working on being consistent) and picked up 'shake' in just a few training sessions. She's also working on her leash manners. As long as she's had some exercise, she knows how to relax and just hang out. She gets along great with other dogs, but would also do just fine as an "only dog."

Sassy is a happy and confident lab who will make a great addition to the family!

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Sassy! We could not save as many great Labs like Sassy without our incredible sponsors.

Update 11-29-09 I made a big holiday trip and got to hang out at the family lake house. It was great because there were big dogs, little dogs and lots of kids to test me out. I passed with flying colors and had great fun even when the crazy kids wouldn't leave me alone.

Sedona is a sweet four month old chocolate puppy. She is a smart pup who is curious about the world. Check her out in the third picture wondering why the rain won't go away so she can go outside and play. Unfortunately, Sedona is recovering from pneumonia right now and therefore not available for adoption quite yet. She would love some get well soon thoughts or sponsorship sent her way.

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Sedona! We could not save as many great Labs like Sedona without our incredible sponsors.

She was a stray who was found chasing a truck down the road, so she must have supervision outside or a good fence. She is now learning the finer points of becoming a housedog - house training, basic obedience commands, distinguishing dog toys from kid toys, keeping her feet down while greeting people, and staying off the counters and tables. Shadow is very smart and a willing learner, and she will make a fine family member for a lucky family!

Thanks to Sheila Wedegis for sponsoring Sheila!

Update 8-9-05 Shellzie has actually progressed to being able to exist in the same room with certain dogs, although we have not tried her with a dog that would either challenge her or stand up to her.

Thanks to Alice Jackson for sponsoring Shellzie!

Update 3-9-07 Shiner is doing well at gaining some weight and becoming healthier. He loves to go on daily walks and is a good boy around other dogs.

So who says you cannot find a good hunting dog in rescue? I am here to tell you that Shotsy has the most amazing retrieve you have ever seen! Now understand that I had a dog who could outretrieve them all, and I think Shotsy would likely have put her to shame in her day. Shotsy is FAST. Shotsy is DETERMINED. Shotsy will stick with it until she brings back the ball/stick/kong/shoe/hat/etc she went out to get. She LIVES to retrieve and if the first ball she brings you is not good enough, you will shortly have another to pick from; and another; and another.

Shotsy will sit down and hang out with you when all the retrieve toys are put up and will definitely take a good cuddling at that point, but if you have lost any toys previously in the wilderness of your backyard, you will soon have them all back with Shotsy. Additionally, she is doing great with a 3 yr old in the house. She takes treats gently from her and puts up with getting a full body hug! Shotsy also will toss the ball to the 3 yr old so they can play ball together! What fun for a family of kids.

Shotsy gets along well with other dogs. Shotsy is trustworthy in the house, but crates very very well, preferring to sleep in it if she has the option. Shotsy is not afraid of the Robot(vacuum) and it has actually bumped into her. Nor is she afraid of thunderstorms. All in all, Shotsy is one very fun dog and is a pleasure in the house-though a good retrieve session daily will be mandatory!

Sienna was probably in a situation where she was beaten often and hence cowers at first sight of someone new. She will crawl over to you on her belly and roll over on her back with that please don't hit me look. She is now in a Foster home where she is meeting new people every day so she should start realizing that not all people are bad. Once she meets you and you pet her she warms right up. She comes over for pets and really wants to be a lap Lab.

Sienna d Dog is a very small Labrador. She has had at least one litter of pups. She is a great sleeper both in a crate and out. She will go right in a crate and not make a sound. If she is sleeping out of the crate she likes to be on her bed right next to your bed. She sleeps right through the night.

Ok, if you want to see joy all you have to do is pull a tennis ball out and watch Sienna go nuts. All her shyness and timidness fades away and a pure show of joy comes over her. Sienna is very camera shy. It is funny because I bring out the camera to get new pictures and she high tails. It is funny to watch.

Thanks to Mark and Loren Gomez for sponsoring Sienna!

Update 5-1-08 Sierra has settled in quite nicely at her foster home and is actually very appropriate in her dealings with other dogs. She is full of puppy exuberance. She also swims and fetches.

Please consider sponsoring Sierra's mange treatments - she'll thank you for it!

Thanks to Sarah Brown, Jill McCuller, and Julie Ellison for sponsoring Sierra!

Thanks to Sarah Brown and The Brueggemans for sponsoring Sparky!

Looking for a puppy who loves to play fetch, snuggle up at home, and go for walks? Spot is a sweet, 6 month old, milk chocolate colored puppy. She is still a young pup, but has grown out of her chewing phase and is housebroken. Now she just needs a home of her own!

Holiday foster home update: We have been SO lucky to have been able to care for Spot over the holidays! Spot has been playing all week with a 6 month old Mini Dachshund and 8 year old HOTLR rescue lab Madison. She has been the perfect house guest! We have a cat that she wants to smell, but could really care less about, and Miss Anna - a 4 year old who she has become very partial to. Her behavior with Anna has been perfect! She is very patient and loving and she sleeps snuggled up to Anna. She is a special one!

Thanks to Paul & LuAnn Peralta for sponsoring Spot! We could not save as many great Labs like Spot without our incredible sponsors.

Thanks to Kathie Schafer and Ray Hebert for sponsoring Star.

Update 6-27-08 Sterling is gaining weight and lots of hair! He feels like a new dog! He is very well behaved, gentle and house broken. He is trust worthy in the house and comes when you call him outside. He is happy and loves getting attention!

Update 7-9-08 Sterling had his first heartworm treatment today, and so far so good. He now has to recover for a month before getting his second treatment, so it will be mid September before he's ready to become yours.

Update 9-3-08 Sterling is off all restrictions and is now a very happy boy! He's quite the swimmer, too! He's the dog on our right at the far side of the pond:

Thanks to Veronica Trias, David and Anne Fennell,Beverly Wickham, and Julie Ellison in honor of Tipper Freeman for sponsoring Sterling!

Sue could use your sponsorship to help defray her extensive medical recovery bills.

Thanks to Ron and Pat Nethery for sponsoring Sue!

Thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Pannill for sponsoring Sunshine!

(7/24) UPDATE: Susie went to the vet today to have xrays done. Unfortunately, her exam and xrays show that she has a torn ACL. Susie will need a very expensive surgery to correct this problem. For the next month we will continute working on weight loss, and then near Labor Day, she will have the surgery. Her recovery will also be a long process, so unfortunately, it will be some time before you can meet Susie.

(8/6)UPDATE: Susie visited with Dr. Kerpsack at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty Hospital today. He recommended that Susie have her surgery as soon as possible so that we can relieve her pain as quickly as possible. Her surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday. Please send all your healing rays her way.

(8/13)UPDATE: Susie had her surgery today. She had completely torn the ligament in her knee but has now had it repaired. Her surgery went perfectly and just as planned. After recovery (6-8 weeks), she will have the ability to do all the things that Labs love to do without pain for the first time in a long time. Thank you to all of you for your healing thoughts and support. (PS - she has lost another pound too!!!)

(8/29)UPDATE: Susie had her stitches out today. Her surgeon is pleased with her recovery thus far. She will now be allowed to go on increasingly longer walks and will be receiving canine massage therapy. She has lost a total of 10 pounds so far although she has about 10 more pounds to go. She will be anxious to meet you in about 4-6 more weeks.

(9/26)UPDATE: Susie had her six week post op xray and check up today. Her knee is 70% healed. She is allowed off leash in the house with no restrictions, but will be on a leash outside for another two weeks. After that she will be able to walk and play outside, but no swimming, jogging or ball playing for another 2 months. She has lost a total of 16lbs. and with her new knee you can tell she feels better than ever. She will be eager to start meeting you in two weeks. Thanks to all who are following her story. She is a wonderful, beautiful dog who will make the perfect companion to any person or family.

Sweet Pea is very quiet on car rides and crates quite nicely. So far she is ignoring cats and dogs, and is showing mild interest in birds. Her coat is a mess right now, but we're certain that good food and lots of love will have her shining chocolate in no time. We'll know her medical status soon.

Update 9-2-09 Sweet Pea is heartworm positive, so will not be ready to meet you until December.

Update 12-7-09 Sweet Pea got to go to the beach last weekend and had the best time running and chasing seagulls! She continues to be great with dogs, cats, people, you name it. All she wants now is her forever family.

Thanks to Fiona Bate for sponsoring Sweet Pea! We could not save as many great Labs like Sweet Pea without our incredible sponsors.

Sydney is a plump sweet girl who rides nicely in cars and seems to love soft, squeaky toys. So far she seems to be good with dogs, cats, and birds.

Foster report: Sydney is very affectionate and loves pets and belly rubs. She is also wild about fetching balls, rope toys and Kong toys. So far Sydney has lost around 10 pounds and needs maybe another 5 more to go. Yay Sydney.

I have never met such a gentle dog when it comes to taking a snack from your hand. She is very careful about that. She also kennels well but we haven't had to use it yet. She sleeps through the night and is ready for activity in the morning.

Update Sydney is doing well. She loves to fetch so much that she is running off the pounds. One of the great things about her is that she brings the ball right back to you and puts it in your hand. She is very close to her ideal weight now and looking for a forever home.

Things you will need for Syd: A Kong toy, a good throwing arm, and lots of love.

Thanks to Sarah Brown and Nancy McLaughlin with Hudson, Dallas & Colt for sponsoring Tammy!

Update 8-26-06 Tasha has come a long way in life and is very comfy with her foster family. She plays well with other dogs, is housetrained and crate-trained, is starting to actually bring the ball to you for fetching, and is much more confident than she was a few months ago.

Thanks to Sarah Brown in memory of Sadie, Scarlett, Charlie & Tutti, and Karen Haffelfinger for sponsoring Tasha!

Update 12-29-05 Tigger's mange is gone and now he just needs to grow his hair back. He spent Christmas with a family with a young child and did really well there.

Update 01-19-06 Tigger's hair has grown back and he is a beautiful little guy now. He is a wonderful family dog and does very well with children. His temperment is sweet, loving and gentle. He has a beta personality and as such makes for an easy companion to another dog. He is thoroughly potty trained, as long as he has timely walks or access outside. He can even be trusted inside the house and overnight. He's a wonderful little guy!

Thanks to Ron and Pat Nethery for sponsoring Tigger!

Update on August 1st: Toby went through several thunder storms by himself and while I was at home and showed no signs of concern. He has shown no interest in getting on beds or furniture; however if there is food on a counter, he wants to check it out. Toby is not destructive; the only thing he's gotten into is a waste basket. If you want to feel important when you get home after a hard day at work, this is your guy. He hops, jumps, spins and does everything but a back flip. He will gladly soak up your attention. Since he is being treated for heart worms, I've only walked him a very short distance to my mail box, but he does not pull on the leash. He will beat you through the door if you let him-we're working on that. When he is cleared of heart worms, I look forward to taking Toby on long walks and maybe a swim. If you have a cat that stands its ground, Toby only sniffs and then walks away. However, if the cat runs, he will chase.

August 26 Update-Toby has gone on a walk everyday this past week and he really looks forward to them. He loves being out and sniffing new territory. If he pulls on the leash at all, he responds quickly to correction. After being relatively sedentary while recovering from heart worms, we are building up his stamina. Our walks are done for up to 45 minutes in the evening. Yesterday, Toby went to his first Meet and Greet and was very happy to meet with a potential adopter and socialize with another dog. He also traveled to another fosters home in the evening. He was the initiator of play and found wrestling to be great fun. He will be a great companion.

Topaz is a sweet girl who was totally overwhelmed at the pound. She is now in a foster home and settling in quite well. Topaz is a reserved girl, preferring to lie quietly at your feet to running all over the house. She ignores the cat thoroughly and has not quite figured out the kid, though she does not mind her in the least.

Topaz is fine with other dogs and does not exhibit any food agression. She is housebroken and trustworthy in the house. So far, she has not attempted to get on the furniture or grab anything off the counters. She prefers to sleep next to your bed and will follow you around. She loves to play ball, but she is noticably camera shy! She is also a WONDERFUL swimmer as she demo'd at the picnic this past weekend (she's in the purple bandana). Topaz will be a very easy girl for a young family or someone who has not had a lot of dog experience. She is simply looking for someone to love her. Check out Topaz playing ball! BOY IS SHE FAST!

Update: On Saturday, May 23rd, Topaz decided to explore the world a bit and moved from the country to the ?burbs. She is overcoming the stress that comes with any move and the inevitable different sights and sounds. On her daily walks, she has become more relaxed with the sounds of traffic and just being around more people she doesn?t know. During the walks it really seems to help if you talk to and encourage her. She?s gone through two thunderstorms, one of which lightening struck across the street from where she is living. Topaz got under the bed and I almost joined her. When around less assertive cats, she has shown interest, but I?m working on that. She is great with her canine sibling brother and a delight to have around.

When you Save a Life you have a Friend for Life

Trace came to us partially hairless, but with good quality food his hair is growing back in quite nicely - easy! He loves to play ball and adores attention. He's getting better at his leash-walking skills, too.

Update 6-25-07 Travis got to spend a week at Kids' Camp at Hearts and Paws. He learned agility, and some basic commands.

Trudy loves be with her people. She also is great with house guests. When one comes over she will sleep next to their bed at night and escort them around the house in the dark. She is so thoughtful. And of course if you should wander into the kitchen she will be glad to point out the various things that are available for snacking.

Trudy walks very nicely both on and off the leash. She has gone on several trail hikes and has proven to be very trust worthy off the leash. She trots around and investigates things and always checks to see where you are.

She plays fetch, and listens fairly well. She knows her sits and stays and comes. She swims like a fiend and best off all brings the ball right back to you. In all a very nice Lab that is looking for a good home. So if you are looking for a buddy who is devoted to you then Trudy may be the right Labby for you.

Thanks to Sarah Brown for sponsoring Trudy.

Update 12-5-06: Truman has settled in well with his new foster family. He is full of love and interacts well with another year old lab. He comes to the sound of his name and is becoming a superstar at sitting and fetching the ball.

Twinkie knows a bunch! She knows sit, come. She retrieves like crazy and drops the ball at your feet. Her recall is to come and sit in front of you at your feet. She is quite a bright thing. She is also a very happy girl. She adores people, dogs, cats, you name it.. she thinks they are pretty special. Twinkie is one cool girl and will make a delightful companion for almost anyone.

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Twyla is a big girl who rides well in a car and is heartworm negative, so she's ready to go! She is great with other dogs, and has been living with a dog trainer so she's got lots of good manners - wonderful dog!!!!! Very fun dog! The only negative is she should probably not go to a home with cats.

Thanks to David Board (in memory of Gracie) for sponsoring Vallee! We could not save as many great Labs like Vallee without our incredible sponsors.

Please consider sponsoring Vinnie's treatment. He has been treated for kennel cough, which developed into pneumonia, and has fully recovered.

There is nothing cuter in this world than a goofy chocolate lab! Wally is a playful fuzzball and full of love. He is crate trained and seems to be house trained. Wally the Wallysaurus loves to sleep in his crate and goes in it often without being asked. It is his own personal space where he can contemplate deep thoughts like quantum physics and calculus.

He is good with other dogs, especially if they want to play! And if they don't want to play he makes his own fun. However, he also wants to play with cats, so should be in a cat free home. He has shown no intentions to hurt cats, but wants to play with them none the less. There is a strange high pitched bark somewhere in his throat that comes out when he wants you to know about his need to be loved. This is a young lab who would love a family to pal around with.

Wally is a great runner, having gone on a good 3 mile run and worked out well. He is a retrieving fool and would love nothing better then to play fetch for hours on end.

Wally lived with a 4 yr old little girl and did tremendously with her. He thoroughly enjoys playing chase with the kid. She would chase him, and then she would turn and run and he would chase her. The minute she stopped, he would stop and run and she would chase him again. Great fun! Wally is a wonderful boy who is going to make his family very happy.

Update 4-20-10 We just learned that Wanda is heartworm positive, so it will be this summer before she can join your family.

Update 6-18-10 Wanda's heartworm treatment is over and now she has one more month of being quiet and then will be ready to meet you. She is a very sweet dog, very gentle, good with other dogs and tolerant of cats. Soon we'll know how she does with young children and can give an update on that. She loves being outside but is trustworthy inside as well. If you are looking for a wonderful new addition to your family, she's the one!

Thanks to Kerin Smith and Susan Lenihan for sponsoring Wanda! We could not save as many great Labs like Wanda without our incredible sponsors.

Wendy tried to hop into the hot tub the other night and has jumped in and out of the tub after a family members bath, so we figure she is probably a water dog. She currently lives with three other labs- all girls, and is doing quite well with a 10 month old child who is pulling up all over the house and considers the dogs fair game. She loves life and would love someone to share it with. Wendy is simply a very fun dog!

Thanks to David Board (in memory of Gracie) for sponsoring Whoopi! We could not save as many great Labs like Whoopi without our incredible sponsors.

Thanks to Mendy Stoll for sponsoring Wiggles! We could not save as many great Labs like Wiggles without our incredible sponsors.

Update 4-20-10 Wilma is coming along very nicely! She's perked up a lot and is starting to think about playing with the other dogs. She's ignored the cats. She seems to be trustworthy in the house. She's heartworm negative, so all we need to do is get her fattened up and spayed and she'll be ready to go!

Update 5-07-10 Wilma (or Willow as her new foster family calls her) is settling in nicely to her new temporary home. A recent vet visit revealed that Willow needed treatment for ear infections, a severe skin infection and continued nutritional support. She is a sweet loving girl who is perfectly happy laying at your feet while you work on your computer or hanging with you outside while you enjoy the spring weather. She rides well in the car, loves all people and other dogs. She is learning to play with other dogs as it seems she may not have had a chance to do so before. Although she seems to know no commands like "sit" or "stay", she is perfectly trustworthy in the house whether she is left free, kenneled or gated off in a room by herself. This little girl still needs to gain some weight and get healthier before she gets spayed so it will be a few more weeks before she is ready to go. She is one who speaks volumes with her warm brown eyes and if you can manage to wait it out, I promise and so does she, she will be the perfect dog.

Thanks to Dr. Ray Bouloy of Hiway 620 Animal Hospital, Doug Mitchell, Pat & Ron Nethery, Paul & LuAnn Peralta, Susan Lenihan, Kim & Michael Usey, Mai Duong & Miles (a 2008 HOTLR Alum) and Gerry Heng & Ally & Ming for sponsoring Wilma! We could not save as many great Labs like Wilma without our incredible sponsors.

Mr. Winchester (or as I call Him Win) loves to nest. He enjoys sleeping in his crate through out the night. Or like last night he found out that he could get under my bed hence slept there. (I have a bed that sits up high). I looked under the bed and there he was.

Winchester spent several weeks doing the start of his Heartworm treatment in a house with cats. He seemed to be OK with them.

Thanks to David Board for sponsoring Winchester! We could not save as many great Labs like Winchester without our incredible sponsors.

I do get a little grumpy if I get tripped over until I am comfortable I am part of the family. Also, I don't much like it if another dog tries to take my food. I am fine with small snacks, but please don't take my main meal. My people can always take my food though.

Oh, I almost forgot...I like to play ball and lounge in the pool. I think kids are pretty fun and love to lick their faces. Because I do get pretty excited if the kids start to run around a lot, I am not so sure little kids like me much though.

I am not quite sure why I have not found my family. My foster tells me that people have told her that I am not quite a lab..but I cannot help that. I am trying so hard to be a good boy so I can find my forever home and I hope it is soon since I have been looking for many years now.

Thanks to Kathie Schafer for sponsoring Yogi!

Zandra is very good with a cat and is polite with the 4 yr old child in the household, though she can think of other things she prefers over the kid such as the cat, the other dogs and food. Zandra does not appear to have interest in retrieving.

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Thanks to David Board in memory of Gracie for sponsoring Zeke! We could not save as many great Labs like Zeke without our incredible sponsors.

UPDATE:DEC 28,2008 - Do you believe in love at first sight??? Well, Zinnia does and if you do too, then Zinnia is definitely the dog for you. Once you look in those golden eyes, you will be lost in love like her Christmas vacation foster parents were. If you dream of owning a Labrador that you can walk with for miles, and then chill later with a nap or some cuddling, then Zinnia is your dream match. She does perfectly with other dogs, rides well in the car and crates easily with a treat. She is gentle in the house, but shows some spunk when outside in the yard. She would prefer to sleep in your bed, but if you need your bed to be your own space, then she will happily sleep next to your bed on her pillow. She has wonderful manners and listens well. She would be a great addition to a family with an active lifestyle, but would do equally well with a single person whose only desire is to find the perfect companion. Zinnia has no bad habits that we can speak of except maybe her exuberant appetite. (She can finish a bowl of food in 30 seconds flat!!!) But truthfully, Zinnia is a pefect joy!!!

Thanks to Ron and Pat Nethery for sponsoring Zinnia!

Zippy is a sweet little boy who was dumped at the pound by his breeder when he didn't sell for Christmas. He's learing obedience already. He's also a true lab - evaluating all of the people in the room with food, deciding which food would be best, and going to that person to sit pretty for that food!

Update 1/17/10 - Zippy is full of love. He loves to be near his people. He is getting the hang of going "outside" and is working on his "sit" skills. He gives big kisses and loves his tummy rubbed.

Update 2/09/10 - Zippy is still completely adorable. We are learning "down", "House"(our crate command)"drop it" and "Leave it". He is gaining confidence and loves to play with our black lab Sophie. The 3rd picture shows them retrieving the ball. While he loves playing outside with his pals - he is definitely an inside lab. Being with and pleasing his people are his number one priority.

Update 2/15/10 - We took Zippy in for his 4 month shots and microchip. He was very brave and weighed in at 38lbs. Later that weekend I let my daughter take him for a walk. He's still learning his leash skills - but is a sweetie and very alert.

Zoe Update. Zoegly Doegly has come down with a case of Alergies and as such is taking Benadryl twice a day which seems to be helping. In consulting with her previous family, she only comes out with her Alergies in the summer and they are not sure exactly what she is alergic to, but Benadryl seems to help.

More Zoe Update: Zoes Alergies are still there. She is starting on a vitamin treatement using Dinavite. Swimming seems to be the best thing for her Alergies as it keeps her skin moist and she seems less itchy.

Zoe would like to thank everyone who has sponsored her treatments she says that it means a lot to know that so many people care.

Thanks to Ray Hebert, Cheryl & Steve Burtzel in memory of Lancelot, and Brian Engel for sponsoring Zoe!!!