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This page is provided as a service to owners that
are unable to maintain custody of their family friend for different reasons, including
death in family, divorce, moving, etc. Heart of Texas Lab Rescue, Inc. has not evaluated
most of these dogs, but DO require proof of vaccinations, HW status and spay/neuter status
prior to posting the information. If you would like information on any of the dogs listed
here, please contact the referral number or email provided with the dogs bio.


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LABS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Echo- DOB ~1-2 yrs
Color: Black

Lovely Miss Echo is a wonderful girl who wants a family to call her own! We rescued her from the Wise County shelter. She has been in a great foster home, so we can tell her new family a lot about her. She is 1-2 years old, house-trained, up to date on shots, spayed and heartworm negative. Echo is very affectionate and loves being with her human. She is very well-mannered in the house, is great with other dogs, and loves to play. She has not been around children with us, but we think she would be great with them. Echo would make a wonderful family dog!

Contact Lynn Parks for more information or to meet Echo! loloparks@aol.com or 512-750-6776
Merry- DOB 1-2 yrs
Color: Black

Miss Merry is a beautiful Lab and a real sweetheart! We rescued her from the Gainesville shelter. She is 1-2 years old, spayed, up to date on shots and heartworm negative. She loves everyone and everything. Her tail never stops wagging! Merry is great with big and small dogs, cats, and she loves, loves, loves to play! She has just the right amount of energy, but still can act like a pup. She has perfected the "lab lean"! She is a very HAPPY dog who takes new things in stride! This girl would do wonderful in a home with children or with her own guy or gal. She likes to play, so an active home would be ideal and she needs to be an indoor/outdoor dog with a nice backyard to play in.

Contact Lynn Parks for more information or to meet Merry! loloparks@aol.com or 512-750-6776
Cozmo- DOB Feb. 2011
Color: Yellow

Cozmo is a super friendly dog. He loves to give kisses, has lots of energy, and loves people. His only issue is that he does not do well with kids younger than teenagers. He knows sit, down, come, in, out, and place. He is house- and crate-trained. For more information please contact tammiepetersen@sbcglobal.net
Moose- DOB
Color: Chocolate

Moose is named for a chocolate mousse...he is 8 yrs old, well cared for, heartworm negative, neutered, current on his shots, Heartgard, Frontline, etc. Moose is the sweetest boy in the whole world. All he wants to do is to play...with either a 2 legged or 4 legged friend, love you and be loved and cared for. Moose loves tug-o-war!! He is great with people and kids. He has a very strong prey drive so he can not be in a home with small animals, small dogs, or cats. Moose is an INDOOR DOG ONLY. We love him dearly and the only reason we have to re-home him is because we had to downsize and already have another large dog.

Moose is located in the Austin, TX metroplex. Please email Jill Brown at jbrown7414@yahoo.com.

Stew- DOB
Color: Yellow

Stew is an older gentleman of about 8 years who ended up at Town Lake Animal Center as a stray. He's heartworm positive. If you're interested in giving this sweetheart a chance, please email animal.customerservice@austintexas.gov or go to Town Lake Animal Center and inquire about #613050.

The Town Lake website can be found here: http://cityofaustin.org/health/pets/
Chief- DOB
Color: Black

Chief is an older lab mix, around 8 or 9 years old. He's neutered, heartworm negative, and weighs 61 lbs. He adores the pool at the shelter! A few videos of him are available for your viewing:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/lOX-RvDIl1M

http://www.youtube.com/embed/2Co8Td52xLY

Chief is currently at Town Lake Animal Center. For more information, please email animal.customerservice@austintexas.gov or visit the shelter and ask for ID#A611705. The Town Lake website can be found here: http://cityofaustin.org/health/pets/
Edie- DOB ~6/1/08
Color: Black

Edie is a spayed and heartworm negative 3 year old black lab mix who gets along well with other dogs. She is slightly shy when first meeting new people, but settles down pretty quickly. She has not been around cats or children. Edie tends to bond strongly with her humans and loves to run & play in the yard. She is not an overbearing or "in your face" dog. She was an owner surrender as a puppy and has spent most of her life in rescue. To help her adjust to family life, she will need an adopter who understands the patience needed with long-term rescue dogs, but she will be well worth the effort.

For more information on Edie, please call or email Leila (601/831-0779) leila.findahome@gmail.com or Fran Borges (337/288-6604) franborges45@yahoo.com

Pryncess- DOB April 2011
Color: Black

Pryncess was rescued by SNIPSA when we received a call from another rescue group that a local family was moving from their ranch and would be abandoning their three adult labs and a litter of 8 puppies when they moved in three days! The other rescue group was loaded beyond capacity but did take the puppies until they could find help, which SNIPSA provided. The then 6-week old puppies were covered in fleas and in need of some love. They have now entered into foster homes and are thriving. Pryncess and her siblings are happy puppies that love to play, eat, and sleep! They are great with kids and adore other dogs. They will all grow to be large dogs and will do best in homes that are familiar with the needs of labrador retrievers. Plenty of exercise and training will be required for these puppies but in return they will be loving and wonderful members of the family for years to come!

For more information on Pryncess please contact snipsabecky@gmail.com or visit www.snipsa.org and complete an adoption application.
Max- DOB April 2011
Color: Black

Max was rescued by SNIPSA when we received a call from another rescue group that a local family was moving from their ranch and would be abandoning their three adult labs and a litter of 8 puppies when they moved in three days! The other rescue group was loaded beyond capacity but did take the puppies until they could find help, which SNIPSA provided. The then 6-week old puppies were covered in fleas and in need of some love. They have now entered into foster homes and are thriving. Max and his siblings are happy puppies that love to play, eat, and sleep! They are great with kids and adore other dogs. They will all grow to be large dogs and will do best in homes that are familiar with the needs of labrador retrievers. Plenty of exercise and training will be required for these puppies but in return they will be loving and wonderful members of the family for years to come!

For more information on Max please contact snipsabecky@gmail.com or visit www.snipsa.org and complete an adoption application.
Huey- DOB ~5 yrs old
Color: Chocolate

Huey is one of the Labs at Raven Woods Sanctuary in Roseland, LA. A big guy, he is high energy and would make an excellent jogging partner or an otherwise great companion for an active family. His coloring is unusual, as if he couldn't decide whether to be black or chocolate.

Huey's age is estimated at 5 years old, having spent the last 3 of those years at the Sanctuary when he was turned in as a stray. He enjoys the company of other dogs, but prefers females. He is up to date on all shots, neutered and heartworm negative. A generous donor has offered a $100 sponsorship to any rescue group who accepts Huey into their program. Although the Sanctuary has offered Huey a safe haven for these last few years, he deserves the chance at a loving family he can call his own!!

For more pictures and information, contact Leila at 601/831-0779, leila.findahome@gmail.com, or Fran at 337/244-6608, franborges45@yahoo.com.

Casey- DOB ~11/1/10
Color: Yellow

Casey is an approximately 18-month old lab mix who was rescued from San Antonio Animal Care Services after being picked up as a stray. He knows sit and down on command and walks nicely on lead. He also well with children and loves attention of any type! His biggest goal is to please his foster mom.

For more information on Casey please contact snipsabecky@gmail.com or visit www.snipsa.org and complete an adoption application.
Hoss- DOB ~1 year old
Color: Black

Update 3.16: Hoss is a goofy, "happy go lucky" one year old that LOVES life. He has never met a dog he doesn't like and enjoys playing chase and the occasional wrestling match. He also likes being around people, although he is a little cautious with new men when he first meets them. He does, however, warm up quickly - especially if there are treats involved!

Hoss is housebroken, loves riding in the car, walks well on a leash, sits on command, and is crate trained. He loves spending time with his human pack, has very nice house manners, and knows the difference between his toys and the couch cushions. He LOVES his Nylabones and spends about an hour per day chewing on them.

Hoss's mom was a Border Collie, but his dad was obviously a Lab. Hoss has the big beautiful Lab ears, webbing between his toes and the good-natured "love to please" personality of a Lab. Of course, he also enjoys playing in the water and can frequently be found carrying a tennis ball around in his mouth. He only weighs 51 pounds and is smaller than a purebred Lab.

Hoss's foster family says he has lots of energy, but a daily walk to the off-leash dog park is enough to burn it off. He is a wonderful dog who is still looking for his forever home.

Please contact us at bcfostermom@gmail.com or fill out an adoption application at http://www.bcrescuetexas.org if you'd like to adopt Hoss.
Esther- DOB November 2009
Color: Black

Esther is a lab mix weighing in at 65lbs. Her approx DOB is 11/2009. She is a very sweet girl who loves to play with other dogs and people. She gets along great with kids and cats as well. She is fixed and housebroken. Esther is kennel trained and she has completed beginning obedience classes at Petsmart. She loves to run and play! She is a very high energy dog, and she would do best with another larger dog for her to play with. Her favorite toy is a loofa dog for her to squeak, and she loves cow hooves to chew on. She is a very loving girl and deserves the best.

If you are interested in meeting this amazing dog, please contact Kristina at 619-315-8870 or k.heredia@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Tank- DOB
Color: Black

Tank would love a home of his own where he can be in the house with his family, have a canine sibling and lots of play time with his humans. He?s a very sweet boy! Tank's Mom, a purebred red & white Border Collie, five sisters and one of his brothers have all found their forever homes. Tank and his brothers want the same thing.

Tank is 9 months old, neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative and fully vaccinated. He is also crate trained and weighs about 35 pounds. If you'd like to add a sweet bundle of joy to your family please inquire about Tank and help us make room to save more pups from local shelters. Tank is being fostered in the Austin area with his brothers, Mocha & Hoss.

If you're interested in adopting Tank, please email us at bcfostermom@gmail.com or go to http://www.bcrescuetexas.org to fill out an adoption application.
Baby Boy- DOB 3/10/10
Color: Yellow

Baby boy and his siblings were born 03/10/2010. He is very sweet and friendly. He loves to play with his toys and chews on rawhides. He is practically housebroken with a doggie door. He has alot of energy and loves to run and play outside. He is still a puppy so he will need a lot of attention and training. He will make great family dog. We are working on basic commands, such as sit, down, and trying to get them to play fetch with a tennis ball. Baby boy is up to date on shots, neutered, micro-chipped and on heartworm prevention.

For more information on Baby Boy, contact Forever Homes located in Kempner, TX at kalgarner13@yahoo.com
Faith- DOB 3/10/10
Color: Black

Faith and her siblings were born 03/10/2010. She is very sweet and friendly. She loves to play with her toys and chews on rawhides. She is practically housebroken with a doggie door. She has alot of energy and loves to run and play outside. Faith is still a puppy, so she will need a lot of attention and training. She will make great family dog. We are working on basic commands, such as sit, down, and trying to get them to play fetch with a tennis ball. Faith is up to date on shots, spayed, micro-chipped and on heartworm prevention.

For more information on Faith, contact Forever Homes located in Kempner, TX at kalgarner13@yahoo.com
Buddy- DOB ~1/1/08
Color: Black

Buddy is 2-3 years old and has a wonderful personality. He plays well with the fosters' other dog and is very good with their 20 month old child. He is a sweet and gentle boy! He is neutered, vaccinated and on heartworm preventative. Buddy is at a foster home in San Antonio, TX. He knows some basic commands and is just waiting for his forever family to love him.

To meet Buddy, contact Sally at 210-381-1381 or email her at stutt@satx.rr.com .
Sunny- DOB Oct '04
Color: Black

Sunny is a 5 year old lab, born oct 2004. He is very sweet and needs someone to love him. His 16-year-old owner is "too busy" to give him the attention he needs. He is an outside dog, although he has been inside on occasion. While he hasn't gone to the bathroom in the house, he may need a little house training before he can be left alone with trust. He gets excited when he sees anyone, but if you ignore him he calms down. Sunny sits and lays on command and does well on leash. He likes to chew on tennis balls and sniff everything like a hunting dog, rarely digs, doesn't chew up other things, likes children, he likes anyone really.

For more information about adopting Sunny, please contact Sherra Thomas at 512-288-5012.
Cody- DOB
Color: Yellow

Cody is a Lab/Vizsla Mix. He is a Reddish Brown.

Weight: 60 pounds Coat: Short Housebroken: yes Crate Trained: yes Activity Level: medium to high Leash Trained: yes Good with Other Dogs: yes Good with Cats: yes Personality: sweet, loving and happy. Hobbies: Loves people more than anything! Loves going on walks and hiking.

What kind of home would make Cody?s dreams come true?

* Cody would like an active home that likes going for long walks and hiking.

* Would like a family that does not leave the house for long hours at a time because he does get lonely!

* Cody would like a family that wants a buddy and will takes him places.

* Cody needs a family that has a 6ft privacy fence and a yard with lots of space to run around in.

For adoption inforomation, contact Lifelong Friends at www.lifelongfriends.org or 512-267-6876
Austin- DOB
Color: Black

Weight: 50 lbs Coat: Short Housebroken: Yes Crate Trained: Yes Activity Level: Medium to High Leash trained: Yes Good with other dogs: Yes Good with cats: Unknown Personality:Outgoing; sweet and easy-going Hobbies: Running, playing in the water, and going for walks

What kind of home would make Austin?s dreams come true?

*A family with children over the age of 12

*An active family who likes to go on walks and hang out at the lake.

*A family that will give him lots of love and affection

*A quiet household without a lot of foot traffic

*A family that can help him work on getting over his fear of strangers.

For adoption inforomation, contact Lifelong Friends at www.lifelongfriends.org or 512-267-6876
Major- DOB
Color: Yellow

Major is a male yellow Lab mix. He already loves to play fetch. He's smart and has lots of personality. He is house trained. He will be a large dog when full grown.

For more information on Major, please contact Lifelong Friends, a shelter located in Lago Vista, at info@lifelongfriends.org or call 512-267-6876.
Shae- DOB ~5/1/04
Color: Yellow

Shae is a five year old yellow Lab. She is beautiful and very jolly. She's a great dog and fully house trained. She's up-to-date on all her shots, spayed, and hartworm negative. Shae was rescued from going to a kill shelter, but one of the existing dogs in the home is being aggressive and trying to attack Shae, so the new owners are trying to find a more pleasant atmosphere for this sweet girl.

For more information regarding Shae, please contact Kimberleigh Searfoss at missed_and_loved_hmf@yahoo.com
Jeremiah- DOB
Color: Black

Jeremiah is a Labrador mix puppy. He was born on 01-03-09 and will grow up to be a big boy. He is tan with black and some white.

Jeremiah is crate trained and is being house trained. He's good with other dogs and cats. He's a very happy, playful, friendly, and loving pup. He loves playing with his toys, romping around with his siblings, and being cuddled.

For more information, please contact info@lifelongfriends.org or call 512-267-6876

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