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LABRADOR RESCUERS
doginfo@labrescuers.org
P: 619.819.0234
F: 619.839.3748
5965 Village Way
Ste E105 - 148
San Diego, CA 92130
Lifeboat Labs
Where Second Chances Save Lives
This page is dedicated to Labrador Retrievers in need of a "Lifeboat." The dogs pictured here are considered our hospice Labs and need your donations for help with surgery, medications or other medical ailments.
Labrador Rescuers is a grass roots organization run by dedicated and caring volunteers. We count on generous people like you to send a Lifeboat to these wonderful companions of ours who just need a second chance at life. Won't you help us send a Lifeboat to one of the dogs pictured on this page?

CHARLIZE
Charlize joined LR in 2019. Her family rehomed her as they could not take care of a high energy dog with special needs.
She has congenital megaesphagus. Her first few months were a learning curve for her and her fosters. Learning how and what to feed her. She threw up and regurgitated several times a day.
Charlize also is very neurotic. Her former family played with light reflections and laser lights with her. Through training and lots of patience she is doing well today.
Charlize has learned to eat and drink in her bailey chair. She sleeps with her neck hug pillow every night. After 5 years, Charlize has built strong routines and bonds in her foster home. Due to her being very active, neurotic and special needs, she turns off adopters. She is at risk of getting aspirate pneumonia due to her conditions.
She will be under the watchful eye of her forever foster and get the love and structure she needs.


THOR
Labrador Rescuers has been a significant presence throughout Thor's life, starting with his very beginnings. In 2011, he was one of eight puppies born to an abandoned pregnant female Lab in our care. Under the attentive care of his mother and our dedicated volunteers, Thor grew into a strong and healthy pup. He was then adopted into a loving home, becoming the cherished companion of his human momma.
His momma regularly updated the rescue on his progress, and he was the center of her world. Sadly, after battling illness for the past few years, his momma passed away, leaving Thor behind. Her heartfelt wish was for Thor to reunite with Labrador Rescuers and receive the same loving care she had provided. We were, of course, honored to fulfill her request and be there for him once again.
Now at the age of 11 ½, Thor remains a playful and charming gentleman. He enjoys walks, interacting with other dogs, and still considers himself quite the ladies' man. His new foster sister provides comfort and watches over him on days when he isn't feeling his best. Due to his advanced age, Thor faces several health challenges, including arthritis, skin allergies, numerous non-cancerous lipomas, and an undetermined tumor the size of a loaf of bread. Given the tumor’s location and his age, surgery is not recommended.
Thor will now live permanently in the home of one of our caring volunteers, ensuring he receives close monitoring and compassionate care throughout his remaining years.


Midas originally joined Lab Rescuers as a one year old pup in 2013. He was quite fearful and under socialized however was adopted into a loving home where he lived for the past 12 years. Sadly his family is no longer able to care for him due to human illness and reached out to Lab Rescuers to provide Midas a safe place to land for his final years.
Ebony was relinquished to Lab Rescuers along with Midas, as they came from the same home. Ebony is an active healthy 9 year old Shepherd mix, however Midas is bonded to her as she is his "emotional support dog" so Ebony will remain in her foster home with Midas for as long as needed.
Midas & Ebony thank you for your support.
MIDAS & EBONY


BLACKJACK
Blackjack landed in a shelter where he had been previoulsy but this time his family did not come for him. So the shelter reached out to Labrador Rescuers.
During a dental cleaning it was discovered that Blackjack had an enlarged lymph node and a mass in his mouth. Sadly the mass was confirmed to be an aggressive melanoma which had already infilterated his jaw bone. Given the limited options, Labrador Rescuers has designated him as a Lifeboat Lab for his remaining time.
This diagnosis has not stopped Blackjack from enjoying life. He enjoys slow walks with his foster mom. At mealtime he gallops through the house as he LOVES food! He loves his people and is always enthusiastic to greet you even if you have only been gone for two minutes! Lab Rescuers is honored to be able to help Labs like Blackjack.






