We have a gorgeous update for Doug, who turned 2!
"Doug turned 2! We celebrated our golden boy’s golden birthday on August 2nd. He is so lovable and goofy! We learned that he loves swimming and playing fetch in a pool. Most of all, he loves hunting for bugs and lizards in the backyard."
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We have another great Happy Tail this time for Gia (formerly Sammi)
"Gia is a perfect addition to our family! At the home visit, she seemed to know she had found her new home as she dropped my sandals into my lap and sat between us at the door instead of following her foster family. Since she came to us in May of 2024, she has completed individual classes with PC Dog Training, and now loves seeing her friends at group classes twice a week. Gia loves to meet new people and dogs, which was a plus as she has traveled to 15 states with us. We knew from the start that Gia's temperament would be perfect for being around our granddaughter, who was 1 ½ when Gia joined us. Gia is gentle with her and never far from her. Gia loves cuddles, chewing her bone after dinner, and taking sun baths. Thank you for helping us find Gia!
Julie and Bob "
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The updates and Happy Tails are simply incredible, we love hearing about our Labs.
Here is a Happy Tail for Ferris (formerly Fowler)
"Ferris has become the sweetest boy in our house. At first we were a bit hesitant with the level of his separation anxiety, but once he settled in and realized our home was his fur-ever home it all went away. We are so happy to have him part of our family.
We are absolutely convinced Ferris was sent to us by our 2 previous labs as he is a combination of both their personalities
He loves his morning snuggles and is oh so proud of himself when he finds the squeaker in a new toy
We just need to find him a brother or sister; we want to get our dog a dog
Respectfully
Matt & PJ"
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We are so happy to hear the Happy Tail for Wisk-E the Traveler (formerly Duke)!
'Wisk-E (formerly Duke) was adopted at the end of December 2024. Since, he has traveled to Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Alberta, British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon. He doesn't mind the drive, except for the Alaska Highway which had more frost heaves than expected. The king and ambassador of any RV park that he visits and he loves to sit for photo shoots.
He brings joy and love to our family.
Thank you LV Lab Rescue. "
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We have a wonderful up date for Montana (formerly Bambi)
"Montana is the sweetest dog ever. Her favorite thing is to lay on the couch right between my legs to take her daily naps. She has a younger sister who is also a chocolate lab and they are inseparable. They play together and will occasionally “talk” to eachother. They go on nightly walks to the park and she loves to play fetch. We celebrated her fourth birthday and she was there when I got engaged. We originally adopted her to bring our first lab a friend, but we gained so much more having her join our family. We are so thankful for you guys for rescuing her and bringing her to us."
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We so love a great double Happy Tail!
"Hello and Happy New Year everyone!
We are settled in Prattville, AL and as you can see from the video clips, Zoey, Gunner, and Bella are loving their lives here! They have a big fence in the yard and love to chase the squirrels!
Zoey is the queen of Alabama and collects beauty crowns wherever she goes! Do not let the beauty and crowns fool you, she is an original gangster and runs the house! Zoey is amazing and a joy and has helped her sister (Bella) to be a confident, demanding, and loving girl. The two of them are inseparable. Zoey has taken over the sleep number and puts herself to bed about 8 o' clock every night.
Bella and Gunner are excellent pill takers, they gulp down their heartworm/Flea and Tick medicine every month, not Zoey. I have to make her peanut butter ball treats and cut her pill in quarters to get her to take it. After I have tricked her into taking her pill, she goes and pouts on the bed.
Zoey is the 1st with everything. She gets her food bowl 1st, treats 1st, and will not allow her brother and sister to bark unless she gives them permission. If they bark 1st, she will run to them and bark in their faces, telling them to hush!
Gunner is mellow and loves his Pa! He could care less about his sister's, who keep him on his toes! Gunner has numerous nicknames; Jethro, Guns and bones, bun buns, Bob, Robert, Slobbert (he drools for food and treats), and Clifford the Big Red Dog. He gallops around the yard like a pony!
The kids pile into the cab of the truck every afternoon and off we go for a ride. Zoey is not a fan of long distance riding, but she tolerates the afternoon drives. Gunner loves to go, especially when he is in the big truck with his Pa!
Bottom line, Zoey and Gunner are amazing along with their siblings to include the two kitties! They run the house, have taken over the sofa and bed and we love them! The kids are healthy and amazing!
Enjoy the pictures and wagging tails! Please accept our apologies for the long overdue happytails update!
Thank you LVLR, we would not have these wonderful kids if it were not for you!
John and Deb L"
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We have an incredible, historic Happy Tail for Cupid!
"Cupid was quite the escape artist in her younger days, which ultimately led her to her forever family. She escaped one too many times and ended up at a kill shelter in Utah, where her previous family found her and surrendered her after one of her escapades in 2013. The Las Vegas Lab Rescue drove to Utah to pick her up and she was fostered where she found a best friend in a German Shepherd, Lightning. Their bond was instant and caused Cupid's foster family to foster fail because the two quickly became inseparable.
The day her family decided to adopt her, Cupid's bloodwork came back from Craig Road Animal Hospital where she tested positive for heart worms. The news was devastating, but her new family was ready to tackle her diagnosis. Cupid and her new brother, Lightning, were not allowed to play whatsoever and she had to live an unexciting live for quite a few months during the duration of her treatment. After a successful heart worm treatment, Cupid was finally able to live a normal life. Normalcy looked like chasing Lightning and her new brother, Chevy around the house, road trips across various states, or down the street to get a pup cup, and of course, lots of outing at the racetrack.
In 2020, Cupid moved with her mom to California where Cupids new friend lived, her dad Jeffrey. While her brother Chevy was ring bearer in her parents wedding, Cupid was the Pup of Honor on her mom's side. Living in California has included beach trips and lots of roadtrips to her her grandparents in Las Vegas. Today, Cupid is 16 years old. She is an older sister to Chevy (9 y/o pit mix), Kimi (3 y/o cat) and Getzy (2 y/o German Shepard/Rottweiler mix). She loves napping, snacking, and hanging out with her siblings at the race track. "
Want to share you LVLR Alumni Happy Tail? Please emails your story and images to: happytails@lvlabrescue.com
We love getting these updates, and with Rocky the very best.
"Hi! This is Betsy. My husband Justin and I adopted silver lab "Chance" last August. I just thought I would share an update since it's coming up on a year since we adopted him.
First off, we changed Chance's name to Rocky to honor our time living and working in Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky took quickly to the new name with no problems.
He was quite the energetic soul when we first adopted him but also such a sweetheart. He and his sister Annabella love to play and wrestle. He loves walks as well and is doing so much better at not barking at everything that moves when he is on a walk!
Unfortunately, in late December we found what turned out to be a cancerous tumor just above his paw. Rocky has been receiving IV chemo treatments since February from the awesome staff at Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center. He's responding really well to the treatments and the tumor has shrunk so it is barely there!
It was truly devastating to get this news (especially since we've lost two labs to cancer over the last four years). But I keep reminding myself that Rocky was brought into our lives for a reason. And that reason was that we were the ones who would not think twice about making sure he lives his best life for whatever time we have with him.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to bring this sweet, funny, lovable boy into our lives❤️"
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We are so happy to see Doug's Happy Tail and Glow Up!
""Doug has really made such a positive impact in our lives! He is so fun, lovable, and silly. He loves to play, play and PLAY! Chasing toys or his tail seems to be his favorite activity. We have enjoyed watching him grow and learn, and are so excited to see where he takes us! Thank you so much for introducing all of us.
Rick and Tiffany"
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What an incredible update for Sasha's Happy Tail!
"We adopted Sasha in 2013 and she is still such a sweetheart! She loves to go on morning walks with her papillon sister Lily. She loves to swim in the pool and play fetch. We love her dearly and are so grateful to LVLR for bringing her into our lives. Thank you!"
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What a lovely way to start the week with a Happy Tail for Gunner.
"We are overjoyed with Gunner! He fits into our lives perfectly. Also Hero and Gunner love each other."
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We love receiving these amazing updates on our adopted Labs! What a lovely Happy Tail for Bubba:
"Hi everyone,
We wanted to update you about Bubba. We have had him for just over a month and he is such a good boy! He came to us with a few commands and, with the help of one of his new brothers, he has learned how to fetch, as well as swim. He still walks around with a stuffy in his mouth and never destroys them, though he loves to destroy toys meant for chewing. He continues to be very excited when new people come to visit, but has learned not to jump most of the time. Oh, and he’s such a snuggle bug! We just love him and we are so grateful to LVLR for matching us with the most perfect boy for our family ❤️"
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Happy Tails like Athena's are such a joy to receive!
"We can hardly believe that we have had 2 years with Athena. Athena came into our lives shortly after the very unexpected loss of our 5 year old chocolate lab Josie due to a liver/stomach tumor. Losing Josie was just as hard on her Dobie sister as it was on us.. we couldn’t bear the loss of such a special family member as Josie and neither could her Dobie sister Maddie. We met Athena about 1 month after losing Josie. Athena had so much love to give and wasn’t too sure she could trust there would be permanence in a new home. She came into our home looking to both get and give love but cautious and trying to figure out the new place and new people. It took her time to learn she would never have to go anywhere else and that all her people would always come home to her every day. She is the sweetest girl who just can’t get close enough and can’t get enough hugs and loves. She loves her cat brother Gary who she initially thought was prey and she is learning more and more about playing with her Dobie sister every day. She learned to trust in Maddie’s trust which relaxed her anxiety about her humans leaving the house. She also knows now that if she or Maddie have to leave for a vet checkup they will always be coming back home. She can’t be without her blankey or a toy and is very proud to show them off to all - including Gary the cat. It took awhile to see her come out of her shell but she continues to blossom more and more as she develops more understanding that this is all hers furever."
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What a wonderful Happy Tail for Shadow!
"Last December, we fostered and adopted this old girl, she fit us like a glove. Our last lab passed away last August and we thought no other dog could possibly come close to filling that huge hole in our heart. But…. LVLR to the rescue once again, and we can not believe how lucky we are to have Shadow. She goes on morning walks to greet the neighbors, they can’t wait to get a morning face lick. We added the bike ride because it is too hot for evening walks right now. A few weeks ago, she took a trip to Yellowstone & Tetons with us. She travels better than any of our kids ever did!!! Next is a trip to the Colorado River, in our favorite cove, doggie life jacket in tow. We are just having a ball with our old girl. She’s the best. Thanks for pulling her from the shelter!!!!
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We have a wonderful Happy Tail for Mocha (formerly Keke)!
"Heres a few pics and videos of Mocha. She is fitting nicely in with the pack of all girls. She is the biggest and the youngest of the three. She's playful, has lots of energy, recently got comfortable going in the pool and is now a pretty great swimmer. She loves to play with balls and frisbees. She's been socialized and has a great time at the dog park. She's also really great on a leash and likes to hike at the mountain. She's a really great addition a phenomenal watchdog.
So happy we have her.
Shelly S."
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This is such a sweet update on Penny (formerly Maya )
"Well, it's been over four years since we adopted our sweet Penny, and every day she reminds us just how special she is. When we originally saw the post about her, it stated that she would be a special case adoption. They were looking for a family with other dogs who would give her the patience, love, and support she needed to feel confident and secure. As soon as we met her, I knew we were the family for her. She was timid, fearful, and cautious at first, but it didn't take long for her to open up and show us her playful, affectionate side. With the help of her sisters, she learned that she was part of a family who would always love and take special care of her. Once a Las Vegas girl, Penny has since moved and is now living the life in Myrtle Beach! "
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Here's another lovely Happy Tail for Sadie!
"We've had Sadie for three months and she's such a joy and love bug, she misses the tree though, her fosters penny and family were so wonderful. "
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Hazel was a puppy when she came through LVLR, look at her now!
"Hazel Grace has captured our hearts and completely stolen her dads. Hazel has her puppy tendencies, especially her love of stealing socks, but can do absolutely no wrong in her dad’s eyes. She is genuinely one of the sweetest dogs we have ever owned and she gets along so well with her older fur sister. She is so great with our 3 year old as well. She is always making sure to shower him with lots of kisses, which provides us all with belly aching laughs. Hazel has been the best addition to our family and we are so lucky to call her ours!
2022 Update: Our family has grown by one since 2019. We welcomed a baby boy in July of 2020. Nothing has changed with Miss Hazel. She is still the sweetest fur sister to our boys. She is so patient with our now two year old. Hazel adores her older fur sister and still has her dad wrapped around her paw! She’s brought so much joy into our lives! We are so thankful we found her through LVLR
The S's!"
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Look how great Buddy is doing!
"Our little guy Buddy ( formally named Kai ) has settled in and is loving life. Him and Charlotte, our black lab we had previously to adopting him love each other so much. They get along so well. They love going on daily walks and cuddle at night.
Thank you Las Vegas Labrador Rescue for the great addition to our family. "
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This is such a sweet update on Dixie!
"Hi, we just wanted to send along an update about our rescued lab Dixie we adopted back in July 2022.
Dixie has become such a wonderful part of the family. She's gotten very accustomed to our home and all the coziest spots, i.e the couch, our bed, right under our feet when cooking, the sunny spots by the pool and of course the outdoor couch!
She also has gotten used to dealing with our older lab who has epilepsy and she even yelped loud enough once while hovering over him during a seizure to pop him write out if it! She remains calm and makes sure she stays out of his way during those difficult moments. She's proven to be an excellent watch dog. During political campaign season she gave each door to door solicitor a peace of her mind, lol! We are very grateful she's come into our home.
Here's a few pics of her enjoying all of the attention and the couch lol! The pic of her in front of our other dog Kirby's crate was her keeping a watchful eye after he returned from the ER after some difficult seizures. ❤️
We are so very happy to have Dixie be a part of our family and her forever home in our hearts! ❤️"
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One of our first Labradoodles, what an update!
"Hi!
One year ago we were chosen to be Boone’s forever family. He has been the sweetest boy and loves everyone he meets. He loves to play with other dogs and go on adventures. He has been to 7 states and loves car rides. Boone is the only lab that doesn’t like water but loves to camp and chase squirrels. He’s the luckiest boy to have so many people love him and spoil him but we couldn’t imagine our lives without him.
Chrystan and Kirk"
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Here's a wonderful update on Murphy (formerly Deuce).
"Hello Folks,
Deuce is now MURPHY and is adjusting wonderfully. He is fitting in like he was always meant to be here. He has learned that the Dog Run is for him to go potty and he loves to play in the back yard. He has 3 favorite outdoor balls and an endless supply of toys inside. He just recently started to take naps in his crate during the day as we leave the door open for him to come and go and at night he gets locked in still. He walks great on his leash only pulls occasionally, he knows how to sit and is working on stay and does not run out the door. He only barks occasionally when he feels we need protecting. lol He has had 2 play dates and runs at top speed. Everyone that has met him has been so impressed with him and how calm he is for a puppy and how loving. We did take him early to get his right eye checked because it did look like it was irritated and the vet said he had a bit of an infection and put him on antibiodics. It is looking a lot better and is clearing up. He has an appointment with our regular Vet (Lone Mountain) for a follow up and to get established with them this week. He is truly a Blessing and we love him dearly. Thank you for rescuing Him and saving his life.
Lourdes "Lou" and Karen"
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A great way to start a new week, a wonderful Happy Tail for Bandit!
"We adopted bandit about a month ago but it feels like he’s always been here. He loves playing with his brother Rex and is happiest when he’s next to us, touching us, or better yet, sitting on top of us. He’s the sweetest dog to everyone in our family and loves strangers and dogs alike. He’ll do anything to please his people. Don’t let Bandit’s puppy dog eyes fool you. He’s just full of joy. We can’t imagine our lives without him. We’re so grateful to LVLR for saving him and all the other dogs who were meant to be with the families they’re with, just like Bandit. "
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We so love seeing these updates, so happy for Maccabee (formerly Buddee)
"We adopted Maccabee after we lost our ten year old lab. Maccabee is a gentle giant who has brought such happiness to our family. He enjoys playing with our other lab Raegan. Tug of war is their favorite game to play. He also loves car rides. He has been obedient and loving towards our 8 year old and loves to snuggle with us. We couldn’t picture life without him.
Thank you Las Vegas Lab Rescue!"
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We can't tell you how happy we are to receive this Happy Tail for Nero!
"Hello! Just wanted to give you a quick update. We are so happy we didn’t give up on this guy, we all needed a little patience for everyone to settle in. He’s the happiest guy and we are so happy he is here! The most easy going dog we’ve ever met. And he and Andie are starting to warm up! They are bonding over barking over the neighborhood dogs 😂. Our son Eamon is smitten. He likes to bring you a present when he’s particularly excited… the second picture he nabbed me a lemon from the pantry because he was excited about going for a walk 😍
Thanks!-The C family"
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What a truly inspiring Happy Tail for Zoey!
"Zoey is the most amazing baby ever! She has helped her younger sister overcome her fears and she loves to sleep in the bed with her cats! We adopted her and cannot even remember the date, it is like she has been with us always. She is the most precious loving girl. She loves her people and has no anxiety. We read her brief history and cannot believe she had anxiety and was taking medication. Zoey loves to go on walks and play with other dogs. She is such a gift and blessing. We are so grateful for her. She is so loving and gentle and a sassy teenager once in awhile! She is spoiled and loved!
Thank you Las Vegas Labrador Rescue.
Forever grateful, The L's"
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While short & sweet, we still love seeing updates on LVLR alumni:
"Hi, We rescued "Tooch" formerly "Dolce" February 15th 2021. He is a pistol but just too cute.
Thanks,
Jim and Beth V."
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We love starting off a new week with a wonderful Happy Tail for Tucker (formerly Cash)
"Cash is now known as Tucker and has been a great addition to our family. He loves to run, play ball and visit with friends. He has become snuggle buddies with our other lab, Jasmyn.
Tucker has been working hard to improve his manners. When he first came to us, he was known to grab butter and bread off the counter. Now, he sits nicely to wait for his food.
We are so glad we opened our hearts and home to Tucker!
The T's "
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We have a wonderful Happy Tail for Kuna (formerly Harley):
" Update on Luna (formerly Harley) who came into my life Dec. 1 2017 (3 years today!)
Over the last few years we’ve been on many adventures together! She’s my best buddy and companion! She’s loyal and ever so loving!
She loves her daily walks to the park! She loves them so much in fact I’m sure she’d walk there herself if I’d let her!
She enjoys our adventures to star nursery, her naps, rides in the car and most of all our hiking and beach adventures!
She is so expressive with her looks. Her puppy eyes get me every time and she sure knows how to use them!
I can’t imagine a life without my sweet Lunes!
She is loved to the moon and back! 🌙 "
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Here is a great happy tail for Maggie (formerly Scout)...and a good reminder that it might take some time, training, and adjustment (and not just from your lab) for them to reach their potential 🙂
"I am happy to say this is a very happy tail after I almost gave up on Maggie(formerly Scout). I adopted Maggie in Oct 2019. After some jitters and training for us both, Maggie has been the best adventure buddy and companion. Maggie went on a road trip with me for two months winning hearts among family and friends. She has learned to socialize with dogs but still has some reservations with certain dogs. Her best pal is Sadie the pit bull. Her goofy bark is endearing. She is a love and is always at my feet or relaxing on the couch when not out adventuring. Say Hi if ever out on the trails or on the water!"
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