We recently adopted a senior dog from Labrador Rescuers. We had not intended to adopt an elderly dog, but we were so impressed with the organization, its volunteers, and how they cared for their dogs that we decided to meet him. And, we are so glad we did! One of the key factors in our decision to adopt such a senior dog was the care that he had received from Lab Rescuers. After they rescued him they saw that he had injuries that needed attention, and they paid for his surgeries/rehab so that he could live out the remaining years of his life healthy and without pain. It was obvious that the foster parents loved caring for him and all the other dogs they rescued. They communicated with us regularly, sharing all relevant information about him to ensure that the adoption was a good fit. They worked with our schedules to make the transition to our home easy, and they were incredibly supportive, making the adoption a successful experience for both our senior lab and us. In short, Lab Rescuers was incredible at every step and is an amazing organization to work with, and we feel so blessed to have found them. read more

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We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Labrador Rescuers! It did not take us long to find our perfect match. Our liaison, Monica, reached out that there was a young, active dog that loves to swim and that is exactly what we were looking for. They vetted us properly and gave us as much information as they could on Chloe's past. It was pretty much love at first site for all 3 of us. They are careful to make good matches for the dogs and the people so everyone is benefitted. read more

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We just recently adopted Lana, a seven year old yellow lab! This is the third time we have adopted from this great organization! We first adopted a yellow lab named Kobe in 2010. When Kobe passed in 2021, we adopted George, another yellow lab! We have been blessed 3 times! Please consider this wonderful organization, especially if you are looking for a senior dog! Kathy read more

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Labrador Rescuers is an incredible organization to adopt from. These dogs come from shelters and families who've made the difficult decision to relinquish. We've adopted Hope who's owner trusted them with her care. Hope was completely evaluated by their Vet, treated for Heartworm, skin issues, spayed and a knee that required surgery. After we submitted are application it was our turn to evaluated. We were interviewed and our home/yard checked to make sure it was a safe place. As in every happy ending, Hope has found her furever home. Dogs that find themselves in the care of Labrador Rescuers are truly blessed. read more

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We had such a great experience adopting our newest four-legged member of our family from Labrador Rescuers. Our adoption coach was very communicative and responsive and helped us find the perfect match. Our dog was surrendered by his previous owner, and anyone faced with that really difficult decision can rest assured that Labrador Rescuers will ensure the best new home for your dog. I would definitely recommend adopting from this organization. read more

Labrador Rescuers was wonderful to work with when rescuing the newest member of our family (a 3 month old Labradoodle puppy)! They were quick to reply to our application, and we were able to set up the home visit right away. The foster mom (Sandie) who did the home visit was fantastic. She was very nice, the pups really loved her, and she went above and beyond to be helpful throughout the adoption process and afterwards. It is clear to me that Labrador Rescuers wants to find homes for the pups, and the fosters really care about the well-being and happiness of the dogs. We found the process simple and straightforward. We even recommended them to one of our closest friends, and their family also adopted a puppy. read more

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Lab Rescuers of San Diego, CA hits another home run! We first used their services back in 2016 when we adopted our beloved Zeus. After he sadly passed, we knew we'd return to Lab Rescuers for our next dog. Meet Jake!! Lab Rescuers saved Jake the day before euthanization. He was ~12 mos old, and much of his story was unknown but clearly not great. The volunteers at Lab Rescuers were amazing. He got the needed veterinary care, and they made sure he could have a happy rest of his story. They were very up front with us about the time, training, love, and patience he would need. The fosters told us about any behavior issues Jake had as well as the bright spots they saw while he was in their care. Lab Rescuers has very dedicated volunteers wanting each of their rescues to have happy endings. Jake has been a part of our family for 2 months now. He is a loving boy, eager to please, and he is learning how to be his best self. Thank you, Lab Rescuers!! read more

Since 2014, my family has adopted four Labrador Retrievers from Labrador Rescuers. We have adopted the young, the old, and the in-between. Our very first dog, Rudy, is about 14 now and still a beloved member of the family. This year he was joined by Lola (8) and Gus (5). We adopted a senior Lab, Stan, in 2017, who passed in 2020. We have had the opportunity to meet many of the volunteers through the years. They are all so generous with their time and are committed to finding the best homes for each dog. The screening process for finding the placement of the dogs is very thorough and is based on both the needs and preferences of the adopters and the needs of the dog. We often refer to them as matchmakers. Although each of our dogs has been different, each has also been a perfect match for our family. If you are considering adding a Lab to your family, I highly recommend Labrador Rescuers. read more

We are very grateful to Labrador Rescuers of San Diego for allowing us to adopt a chocolate lab named Trace. They were very thorough and couldn't have been any easier to work with. We were pretty much contacted within about a week or so of filling out the application and then a short time later a home visit was scheduled. Not long after we were scheduled for a meet and greet and confirmed the pup we'd been looking for was going to be ours!! We had a good amount of communication between ourselves and the foster which really made the transition seamless. The foster was also very helpful with tips and guidance from her experience which we really appreciated never having adopted a pet thru any organization. I would definitely recommend Labrador Rescuers of San Diego to adopt a lab! We are so happy we did!! read more

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We adopted the most wonderful 3 year old chocolate named Trace a few weeks ago from Lab Rescuers. The process was thorough and quick. The foster parents of Trace shared everything they knew about him and they were spot on. I'd highly recommend adopting a pup from them and if not ready to adopt yet, donating to the organization is a great way to make sure they are able to continue saving Americans favorite dogs read more

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They are amazing. They really worked with me to help me get the right puppy and to make sure I got my home environment together. I really like how they emphasize dog training and getting your puppy fixed. The communication is great both before and after. They checked in to make sure everything is going well for you and the puppy. I have already recommended the organization to my friends. read more

I can not say enough about the rescue. They are by far the best of all time. Rare to find a rescue that is 100 percent volunteers and all money goes to the dogs. We had our first rescue Clair who was a senior we rescued and gave a good last few years to. She brought us so much love joy. After losing her we took some time before adopting again. This time with changes in our life we decided to go with a younger dog. We adopted Sunshine and she is amazing! The rescue did so much to ensure it was a perfect match for her as much as for us. We are very supportive of this organization and can not recommend them enough. Go to their annual Gala it is a blast and for such a good cause. Thank you for all the love and support you all give these beautiful fur babies. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience adopting from Labrador Rescuers. The entire process was professional and organized. Our puppies foster mom gave her such a solid start. I love that the fosters take the time to give detailed updates on their website. I highly recommend adopting from Labrador Rescuers! read more

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We love labs, but we knew we did not want to buy from a breeder when so many animals already need homes. We completed the online application and met with someone to check out our home and find out the characteristics of the dog that would fit with us. You may not find your dog immediately, but perfect matches take time. We thought we would get an older dog first and then a puppy. Turns out, there was a 5 month old puppy that matched the energy we were looking for. Our foster gave us a wealth of information and watched Molly interact with us to make sure we were a good fit. We received all of her medical records and an honest report of her behaviors. They really do want to make sure the dogs are going to people who will be best for them. We are so pleased with our girl and we cannot believe how lucky we were to find her. read more

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We came into a difficult situation when a deployed "friend" left us with their new puppy. We ended up taking care of Sully but due to the surprise and not being prepared for puppy responsibility, we decided to rehome him. I wanted to go with an organization that is educated on his breed and his needs. Trish and the organization was amazing from the intake process to really learning about Sully. So grateful to have gone through this organization because sully was so taken care of. read more

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Wonderful organization. Application, interview and home inspection process was simple. They really want to make sure to fit the right dog with you and your family. We are so happy with the 1yr old lab that we adopted from lab rescuers and when we are ready we will definitely reach out to them again to add another lab to our pack. read more

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We had such a wonderful experience adopting from Labrador Rescuers! They get to know the pups so well before linking them with a family, which gave us a great deal of confidence when looking for a dog for our family with small children. We hit the jackpot with our sweet Derby boy, and are so so happy to have been linked up with Labrador Rescuers! What a great organization! read more

The first thing I learned about Labrador Rescuers is that the wellbeing of the dogs comes first. They work hard to match the right dog with the right owner. The foster families I encountered were all great to work with. The process worked for me and my new little buddy, Shamus. I have and would highly recommend Labrador Rescuers. read more

Labrador rescuers came through for us yet again! We adopted Nala a little over three months ago and recently had the privilege of adopting Charlie to complete our canine family. This rescue has been nothing but accommodating, professional, caring, and sensitive to our needs as dog parents. Throughout the whole process, they have been diligent in being the very best advocates for the dogs entrusted to their care. They truly love and care for these dogs as they do their own. Communication is fluid amongst the volunteers to ensure the best outcome for the adopters as well as the dogs. Not certain about sharing names of the amazing volunteer foster folks we were privileged to meet and work with but you all know who you are and you're all nothing short of amazing!! Thank you!! read more

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We adopted our Clover from Labrador Rescuers on 11/8/23. She has been a great addition to our family. The LR team did a wonderful job of screening us and giving all the details in regards to Clover's history and behavioral traits. In addiiton, when I brought her to my local vet - she was so impressed with the care and expense that had been spent on Clover. She had never seen such a thorough workup and complicated spay procedure on a "rescue" dog. Thank you LR for doing so much for these wonderful dogs - giving them another chance at happiness! You are the best! read more

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This Lab rescue truly cares about the dogs that they foster. They interview families in their home to find what kind of dog they want, find out the needs of the dog and work very hard to find the perfect fit for both the dog and the family. We are furever grateful for the newest member of our family. read more

9 years ago, we adopted the most amazing English Lab from Labrador Rescuers, Charlie. Every day with him filled our hearts with joy and love. In August 2024, our beautiful boy passed and our hearts broke. The sadness was debilitating, and our once joyous selves yearned for Charlie. 6 months passed, and we slowly returned to Lab Rescuers to see all the fur babies and started the process again since so much time had passed. 3 weeks ago, we adopted our beautiful puppy, Maverick and feel our family is complete once again. We are so impressed with the people of the organization! People like Bobbi, Trish, Michele and Desiree truly volunteer because the dog is at the forefront. Labrador Rescuers is an A+++ organization who works very hard to find the right dog for the right family. We will always turn to Labrador Rescuers when adding to our family. Thank you Lab Rescuers so much for all the hard work, patience and love you give to these beautiful dogs!! read more

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My husband and I were looking for a new addition to our family and were recommended to look at Labrador Rescuers by our neighbor. As soon as I saw Tucker on their site I fell in love and applied immediately. I liked that the application was detailed but also not as invasive as other rescues. I set up my home visit quickly for the rescue to make sure our home was suitable for a dog i.e. does it have a fence, do I have hazardous materials out, just overall wellbeing items. The volunteer who did my home visit was outstanding at answering my questions, getting to know me and what dog would fit my lifestyle, and even brought her dog for me to play with. The thing that changed it all for me and most likely the foster was going to the local events that the rescues hold for meet and greets. Tucker the dog I wanted was there and we instantly hit it off, he was mellow but friendly and perfect for me. I brought my brother, my sister-in-law, and their dog to make sure that all the dogs would get along because I like to hold family events and my brother's dog is almost always there. Tucker and my brother's dog sniffed each other and sat down, a good sign I guess. I talked with Tucker's foster, Marla, she was able to tell me things that were not on the website post and I got to see how gentle Tucker was with kids because she brought her daughter with her to the event. I messaged back and forth with Marla and we set up a home visit with Tucker and Marla, during my home visit Tucker and Marla's daughter played in my backyard while Marla asked my husband and I more about ourselves and our lifestyle. Tucker finally was tuckered out after playing and laid down next to me with his head on my lap. I wanted to cry then because I knew he was the one for me but I knew there were many many other applicants so I tried not to get my hopes up. A few days later I got the call that Tucker was mine, my husband said he's never heard me yell in excitement so much! We picked up our baby and the rest is history, he is a huge part of our family and we are so grateful that the rescue took such good care of him . Marla and I still keep in contact, sending cute photos back and forth. read more

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Great group of volunteers who go above and beyond to place the right dog with the right person & home. I greatly appreciated the thoroughness of home inspection, having another set of eyes to see things I might miss, etc. Foster Mom Rhonda has done a wonderful job and was very accommodating in bringing my girl to visit my home & work. It's been a very positive experience and I am thankful for my new furry friend! read more

Labrador Rescuers was wonderful to work with. We were introduced to them when we went to their adoption event in Carlsbad. I came home and immediately filled out an application. They were quick to reply to the application, and we were able to set up the home visit with Joan quickly. After the home visit and fence inspections, Joan posted the details of the visit to the "fosters" so they can decide if the dog(s) they are fostering would be a good match. Foster mom, Erin, called within a day, brought Coco up to meet us and we all fell in love. Erin gave us time to get supplies then brought Coco to us with food, extra supplies and medication. Labrador Rescuers wants to find homes for their dogs, and the fosters really care about the well-being and happiness of the dogs. Erin continues to check in to see how we are doing and if we need any help. It has been great working with Labrador Rescuers and Erin and to know they will continue to support us. read more

Labrador Rescuers helped us find our new dog Ollie. They are very professional and diligent in vetting potential owners. We were impressed that a counselor was assigned to us to help the process go smoothly. Plus, the foster parents were committed to finding Ollie the right home. We have had Ollie for a month and could not be happier. read more

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When we lost our 7 year old lab suddenly we really didn't know what to do. We had a three year old lab that was his best friend. At our age we didn't want to go through the puppy stage with a new dog. We had heard of rescues but never researched them. I looked on social media for recommendations and had a variety of experiences. After a few I wasn't sure that was what we should do. Then I got a message from someone I had commented on referring us to Lab Rescuers of San Deigo. I thought since we lived n a different area that would be out of the question I had been told by other rescues they only consider local adoptions. That wasn't the case with this one. I was contacted immediately and told the process. It took awhile and we met a few dogs. We were told when it's a right match we will know. So when we least expected it there she was! The fosters couldn't have been more carrying and professional. They REALLY do care what happens to these dogs. I worked as a CASA for abused kids for many years and it made me realize some if not most of these dogs go through the same history. You need to realize this and be willing to have time and patience when bringing them home. We love our Sierra and so does our other lab. There are so many of these animals out there ! It's very rewarding ! We can't say enough about this rescue!!! read more

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So delighted ith this organization! Recently adopted from them our sweet Indigo, (she's our Indie!), a two year old Lab mix. This group clearly has the best interest of the dogs at heart. They were great to work with and continue to follow up with us to show support even after the adoption. Highly recommend ! read more

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We had a great adoption experience with Lab Rescuers. Marissa and Dee were wonderful to work with and very responsive considering they are volunteers in addition to their full-time jobs. Once we got approval and picked out a few dogs we were interested in we realized how patient we had to be because others were also interested in the same dog(s). While we didn't adopt the yellow female lab we set out to bring home, we found the perfect black male lab for our family. Lab Rescuers was very transparent in his training needs and background and his foster mom, Dee, did a tremendous job with his training while he was being fostered. We highly recommend Lab Rescuers, they truly care about the dogs they are placing and dedicated to placing dogs with the right family. Cooper brings so much fun and laughter to our home and we are so happy he picked us! read more

We adopted our lab pup from Labrador Rescuers and had a great experience. We initially had some issues making first contact with the organization but after attending an adoption event, everything was great. The foster to our dog was incredible. Amazing feedback and has been great with following up on how our pup is settling in. Even our vet made a comment when we brought her in for a check up that the tests that the rescue did prior to adoption were above and beyond. Would definitely recommend to a friend! read more

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Chance is our sixth senior rescue from Labrador Rescuers. He's a silly six year old and loves wearing his shark fin to get extra attention. We highly recommend adopting the seniors. They usually come with a back story, have had some training, settle in quickly and seem to really appreciate having a new family to love them. As with all of our other rescue Labs, Chance came to us in good health, was well cared for by his foster and received all of the medical care he needed before being released to us. The staff and volunteers at Labrador Rescuers do an outstanding job, and if we adopt again, we will reach out to them first. Thanks Labrador Rescuers! read more

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Labrador Rescuers is an amazing organization that makes an immense difference in the lives of these beautiful animals! We are so grateful they exist. Meet "Blondie"! This beautiful 6-year-old was re-homed through this tremendous 100% volunteer-run nonprofit. In July 2022, Blondie was turned into a shelter by her previous family because they "didn't have time for her". After the shelter contacted them, L.R. jumped into action and sprung her from shelter-jail. L. R. is diligent! Blondies"s Foster Mom spends weeks insuring dogs are adoptable, then she selects the fur-ever home from applications submitted. She makes sure there is a connection. The pre-adoption process is detailed and important. The assigned family rep is expedient and conscientious with interviews and a home visit. Volunteers are hard-working in processing potential adoptee parents making sure the animal will have the best life. We are totally in love with our sweet girl, Blondie. She's settled into our home well and enjoys her 2 new doggies pals, a 4-year-old Lab "Norma Jean" and a13-year-old Shepard mix "Bella" (both adopted too 3 years ago). If it weren't for L. R.we would have never found this special girl. We highly recommend L. R. for adoption and also they are a worthy charity for donations. Paula & Russ Jameso Long Beach organization that makes an immense difference in the lives of these beautiful animals! We are so grateful they exist. Meet "Blondie"! This beautiful 6-year-old was re-homed through this tremendous 100% volunteer-run nonprofit. In July 2022, Blondie was turned into a shelter by her previous family because they "didn't have time for her". After the shelter contacted them, L.R. jumped into action and sprung her from shelter-jail. L. R. is diligent! Blondies"s Foster Mom spends weeks insuring dogs are adoptable, then she selects the fur-ever home from applications submitted. She makes sure there is a connection. The pre-adoption process is detailed and important. The assigned family rep is expedient and conscientious with interviews and a home visit. Volunteers are hard-working in processing potential adoptee parents making sure the animal will have the best life. We are totally in love with our sweet girl, Blondie. She's settled into our home well and enjoys her 2 new doggies pals, a 4-year-old Lab "Norma Jean" and a13-year-old Shepard mix "Bella" (both adopted too 3 years ago). If it weren't for L. R.we would have never found this special girl. We highly recommend L. R. for adoption and also they are a worthy charity for donations. Paula & Russ Jameson Long Beach read more

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Volunteering for this organization has been great. Beautiful caring dog people that bring their love and experience to helping dogs in need.

This is our second time adopting from Lab Rescuers and we hit the jackpot twice! After loosing our beloved Ziggy 10 years after adopting him, we knew that (when ready) we would again adopt another lab. The entire Lab Rescuers process was fantastic! From the home interview to the first call from the foster mom (Michele), to the day we welcomed our newest addition, Huckleberry, into our home. It is apparent that Lab Rescuers is not just placing dogs in a home but placing healthy dogs in the 'right' home. When we first met Michele, she made it very clear that her job was to represent Huck. It was apparent that she knew the breed well and full disclosure of any and all potential issues discussed. I am so thankful for the care she gave our Huckleberry and consider her an angel on this earth. Thank you Michele and Lab Rescuers! read more

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This review is long overdue but we adopted our lab Millie from Labrador Rescuers back in November of 2021. Millie has been nothing but a bundle of joy in our household. The process of adopting through Labrador Rescuers is nothing but perfect. They make sure you are a good fit for the dog and the dog is a good fit for you. Dealing with them and Millies foster parents was great. They were all amazing people. read more

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We adopted our dog, Ozzy, from the San Diego Lab Rescuers. From start to finish they were wonderful to work with! After a lengthy and frustrating experience with another rescue, we were wary of working with a new rescue. Our experience turned out to be so different and such a great experience. Our home visit went smoothly. We felt like we had a real advocate to help match out family to a new family member. The foster for Ozzy was warm and welcoming, made sure we were setup for success, and has checked in multiple times to make sure things were going well. read more

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We adopted our dog through Labrador Rescuers, and we could not be happier with our pup Indy. Trish helped us through the process and was very helpful and responsive to our questions. The overall process is pretty straightforward. You fill out an application and then get assigned someone to help you with the next steps which includes a home visit to review your application and make recommendations to consider about your house and yard. It's a good idea to review the website and have some preferred dogs picked out to discuss and your desired temperament, age, color, etc. From there you can monitor the website and look for dogs you are interested in, as well as attend the monthly adoption events. Fosters ultimately decide if they will adopt the dog out, so it does require patience and definitely don't get attached to the first dog you see because it may not work out. In the end, we found our new boy Indy on the website and visited the foster's home with our other dog so we could meet Indy and introduce them. Trish helped facilitate all discussions. We decided to adopt him and came back the next day to pick him up and fill out the paperwork. A few things to consider - make sure you have payment ready when picking up your dog, as well as essential items like a collar and leash. I'd advise making sure you already have food, toys, etc or pick them up on the way home. They will provide you with medical records of the dog which will include any vaccines or surgeries they performed while in their care. Adopting a rescue dog can be intimidating and it is certainly a lot of work but Lab Rescuers are full of great people who really want to ensure the dogs go to a good home and find the right fit. They do great work! read more

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Labrador Rescuers is a fantastic organization. They are very careful when they vet a potential adopter. Not only does a dog have a thorough health screening and temperament analysis, but labrador rescuers will take in a good dog even if there are health problems. The foster family who took Rio in is very dedicated to taking care of the dogs in their care. They are loving and very responsible. We adopted Rio almost 4 years ago and he has been a perfect dog since day one and has brought so much joy to our lives. I can't say enough about labrador rescuers. Thank you! read more

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I recently adopted my dog from Labrador Rescuers. He is the third dog we adopted through this Rescue over the past 10 years. Two of the dogs had been owner turn ins, the third was a stray found severely emaciated. The group used their time, caring and medical resources to return him to his beautiful, loving self. The dogs are placed in loving foster homes until ready for adoption. The foster makes sure the dog is placed in just the right living situation. This Rescue stands out through its professionalism, dedication and loving care they have for each of their dogs. Each time on a walk someone compliments my dog I make sure to tell them I adopted him from Labrador Rescuers and what a wonderful group they are and the work they do. I will always be grateful for their help in finding my "meant to be " dogs. read more

We lost our 14 year old Lab in February 2023. We started searching in May, as our home was not just the same without a dog. We reviewed the sites for several Lab rescue organizations & zeroed in on Labrador Rescuers & our lovely Coco. We went through the interview, home site review & then went to visit her at the foster family. Elaine & Steve were very gracious & gave us the opportunity to interact with Coco in her foster setting. We returned a week later to pick her up & bring her home. She settled in to our routine & looks forward to her daily walks. She is very affectionate, but still enjoys her own space for nap time. A fantastic addition to our family. read more

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