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Bronxie

My name sounds like I come from New York City, but I do not fit the
stereotype. I’m a better fit with the SoCal chill vibe. If you’re
looking for a mature dog who is easy to love and easy to care for, I’m
your gal. I’m 8 years old with a pretty silver coat.  My long-time
human died not long ago, and I would be so happy to have someone to hang-out
with again.  Here are some of the reasons you’ll want to hang-out
with me:

• I’m a good dog and want to be around you, but not annoyingly
  so.
• I’m crate trained but prefer resting on my various beds.
• I’m not destructive when left alone, but have been caught sneaking
  onto the furniture a few times (it’s so comfy).
• I love to go for walks and walk nicely on a transitional leash. I get all
  excited and start to bounce when you have a ball to throw.
• I don’t counter surf or beg at the table.
• I don’t bark except to alert.
• I get along with other dogs, cats, and children.
• I’m healthy overall for my age.

There are a few things that I’ll need from you to be your best girl.
First, I was spoiled in the food department and am carrying around extra
pounds. I’m getting more walks and less food, but as the saying goes;
it took awhile to put on and will take time to come off.  I’ve
been a bit anxious when I’ve encountered other dogs in my new
environment, but I get better every day as I get more comfortable. I will
need slower introductions, and in minutes, everything is fine. I am calmer
using a transitional leash with you as my leader.  I would be best
suited as your only dog or with another who operates at my same speed. If you
think I’m your chill gal, text my foster mom.

Hi, I’m Charlie. I’m a 6-year-old chocolate Lab
who’s easygoing and mellow most of the time, with just the right burst
of playful energy when it’s time to have fun. I absolutely love playing
fetch and tug-of-war which will help me shed a few pounds as I am a tad
overweight at 80lbs. I’m trustworthy enough to free roam when
you’re gone… just know that my nose has a PhD in finding snacks,
so clearing the counters is highly recommended. I ride quietly in the
backseat and absolutely love sticking my head out the window and letting the
world rush by.

In my foster home, I live peacefully with another dog and two cats.
Sometimes I forget myself and try to play with the cats, but they’ve
made it very clear they are “look, don’t touch,” and I
respect that. I’m also gentle around kids and really enjoy being part
of the family action.

I was very loved in my previous home, but I spent a lot of long days alone
waiting for my people to come back from work and school. What I want most now
is companionship. I love cuddling, following you from room to room, and just
being wherever you are. Walks are one of my favorite things, and once I know
you’re my person, I can even walk nicely off-leash. If you’re
looking for a loyal, affectionate, playful-when-it’s-time,
cuddle-when-it’s-not kind of girl… text me! 

Hi! My name is Coco Bean. I'm 84 lbs. of sweet, chocolate Labrador
"lusciousness"! I'm super soft, and I love pets and my belly
rubbed. I'm living with my foster mom and dad til I find my
"furever" home. Hopefully, I will find it by Jan. 30th when I turn
9 years "young". Don't let that age fool you… I'm very
active and if I didn't have a few grey hairs around my muzzle you would
think I was a youngster! I'm working on my "girlish" figure
trying lose a few pounds, so green beans, carrots, apples and blueberries are
my friend. I'm very smart, sometimes a little stubborn (so my foster mom
tells me…). I know sit, down, paw, wait, stay and come. I don't chew,
dig, or pick up stuff off the floor. Once in awhile I will get into the
garbage ( BUT, it's not really my fault cuz my foster dad forgot to take
out the garbage and BOY did it smell good! I couldn't resist !! )
I've been known to drink from the toiIet if the lid is up. What can I
say??? It's cool and refreshing!! I take treats gently. I am polite and
wait when you feed me. I wait at the door and don't barge in and knock
you down. Well….. most of the time…. Sometimes I'm just in a hurry! I
love to ride in the car. I know how to use a doggie door. I sleep through the
nite on my favorite couch or dog  bed where I can watch what is going on
outside. I can be trusted in the house alone. I'll just nap while you are
away. I LOVE the pool and will retrieve tennis balls ( sometimes 2 at a time)
forever! My foster mom and dad think the water is too cold right now but,
I'm a Lab! I'm built for cold water and I LOVE it! I will play catch
with you in the greenbelt too. I love, love, love tennis balls! I need to be
the only dog in the house because I like ALL the attention. I like other dogs
to play with at the park or at a play date at a friend's house, just not
living with me in the same house. I'm pretty much perfect EXCEPT I
haven't been on a leash and walked much in the past. I really don't
see what the big deal is that I pull and zig zag all over…. BUT,
I'm  learning not to pull and zig zag all over. Blah, Blah,
Blah…It makes my foster mom and dad happy so I'm trying really hard to
be good. If you would like to meet me (I highly recommend it!), contact my
foster mom. You won't be sorry!

Meet Draven, a 4-year-old purebred Black Labrador Retriever.

Draven is a gentle giant with a heart as big as his smile. This happy go
lucky Lab lives for adventure and loves getting out with his people. Whether
it’s hiking a trail, going for long walks or runs, splashing around in
the water, or just hanging out with his favorite hoomans.

True to his Lab roots, Draven is curious, food motivated, and always ready
for his next snack. Because of that, he’ll do best in a tidy home where
counters are kept clear (he will investigate if given the chance!).
With a little structure and consistency, he’s an absolute joy to have
around.

Draven’s sweet, affectionate nature makes him a wonderful companion.
He’s the kind of dog who’s happiest just being by your side,
soaking up attention and returning it with endless loyalty and love. If
you’re looking for an active, loving, and all around wonderful Lab to
share your life with, Draven might just be your perfect match.

Jack is a very energetic and fun dog that loves to chase balls and be
around his people. He is a neutered 4 year old Black Lab mixed with
a pointer breed. He weighs in at 70 pounds but it is all muscle!
Jack is very smart, loving, and loyal. His favorite thing to do is to chase
balls into the pool and he’ll bring it right back for another throw.
Even when he is very excited to play ball, he has learned to stay on command
and only retrieve it when released. Once playtime is complete Jack settles
into his engaging and calm personality.

Jack came to DLRR in December, 2024 because he had too much energy for a
young busy family. The original owner stated that Jack was obtained from a
breeder specializing in Pointing Labs for hunting dogs. 

Jack has urinary incontinence and wears a belly band in the house during
the day. He is housebroken; he just occasionally dribbles a few drops
unknowingly. DLRR has performed extensive diagnostics on Jack and found his
anatomy to be intact. Traditional medications have not been 100% effective
for his incontinence. Additionally, Jack is overly exuberant on car rides. A
successful management strategy includes Kong toys embedded with frozen
treats.

Overall, Jack is a joy to be around and everyone who has spent any time
with him falls in love with him. Jack is crate trained although he is not
destructive in the home when left alone. He uses the dog door and sleeps on
his dog bed through the night. He is friendly with strangers and other dogs.
Jack is well behaved on the leash and when he sees other dogs, he is
interested but not reactive. He has been very gentle with a visiting 18-month
granddaughter. After receiving enough exercise, he settles down and loves to
cuddle with his people. He is equally affectionate to men and women.

The best adoption match for Jack is a home with a pool and enough backyard
space for good exercise. Owners should prepare for ample exercise time in the
mornings and evenings. Anyone looking for a running partner, agility dog,
dock diver or hunting dog?

On a scale of one to ten on the cuteness factor, Lucille (we call her
Lucy) is a 9 ½.  People who meet her say she endearing whether
she’s flashing her beautiful golden eyes, prancing around the yard with
her spotted toes, or rolling over for a belly rub.  Her engaging
personality will win you over because she’s extremely friendly and
loveable.  Her tail wags like the steady beat on a metronome. Even
though she’s a two year old spayed female Lab mix, Lucy has a few
puppy-like behaviors we have been working on regarding her level of
engagement with her humans and four legged friends.  She is a quick
learner, responds well to correction and has that wonderful Lab quality of
wanting to please. She weighs sixty-four pounds and often displays her
exuberant personality without knowing her own strength so small children and
small dogs would not be a good fit for her.  She has energy to burn so
she’ll need daily exercise and an owner who is committed to setting
boundaries and providing structure.  Lucy enjoys her down time too and
camps out on her dog bed.  She loves toys, plays energetically with
other dogs and walks great on a K9 transitional leash – no leash
reactivity. She knows the command sit, is potty trained and rides well in a
car. She sleeps in her crate at night. She'll thrive in an active home
with older kids or adults who can keep up with her zest for life while
providing plenty of enrichment. A large yard for her to run would be
ideal.

If you are looking for a 4-legged companion that wants to be
everyone’s best friend and your next playful partner, then Lucy’s
your girl! 

Luna (20) is a 63 pound, 8 year old, spayed, female black lab with a big
heart – both figuratively and literally. She is shy at first and very timid,
but after a few weeks, she will come out of her shell and is really a very
sweet, loving, loyal dog. She loves to go on walks – although not very far –
and car rides, but mostly she loves just being with her people and getting
her ears, neck and belly rubbed. She is house trained and can be left alone
to her own devices for several hours. Her favorite toys are stuffies and toys
that squeak. If you toss a toy, she will saunter over to it, pick it up and
gently bring it back two or three times – and then she is done with that
game. She can use a doggy door, but prefers to go in and out the human door.
She is good with children and other dogs and is ambivalent about cats.

As noted above, her heart is enlarged and she has a significant heart
murmur. Her heart condition makes any surgery impossible unless it is for
life saving purposes. The vet has recommended that we monitor her respiration
while she is sleeping, and if it ever gets above 35 breaths per minute she
should be brought into the vet’s office immediately. Her current
sleeping respiration rate has stayed between 14 and 20. This condition is
currently stable and could remain so for several years. She is on a grain,
sweet potato, chicken, and legume diet, with no salt to support her heart
health This can be purchased premade or a recipe to make it can be provided.
She takes trazodone twice a day for anxiety and pimobendan twice a day for
her heart condition. These medications will need to be provided to her for
the duration of her life.

Meet Mozi: Single 4.5-year-old chocolate Lab seeking loving family to
spend quality time together! I love snuggling, long walks through the
neighborhood, snuggling, playing with my toys (especially my stuffed toys),
snuggling, hunting for socks, snuggling, taking naps, snuggling, playing with
my foster sister, and snuggling. Nothing fills my heart more than spending
time with the people that I love! I do not love cats, spending time alone, or
the vet but I do love car rides and sleeping in my crate. I’m very
well-mannered!  Of course, I’m house trained and you should be
too! I’m seeking a family that is home the majority of the time so that
we can snuggle! All of my friends say that I am the sweetest and most
enjoyable, easy-going companion and that any family would be so lucky to have
an amazing girl like me!

I am also so special that I come with my own chair to eat in! It’s
true! I call her Bailey because it’s my Bailey chair for my
megaesophagus. I love sitting in her to have my meals and hang out with my
foster family for a while after I eat. I know that my foster mom would be so
happy to show you how easy it is and how much fun I have in it!