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“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”

Ready to find your new best friend? Please see our Adoption Information page and complete an adoption application.

The Dog-a-Log showcases adoptable Labs with their bios from DLRR and foster families. It is emailed only to approved adopters. To inquire or meet a Lab, contact the listed foster.

At this time, we are only able to place dogs within the State of Arizona. Because we are an Arizona-based, all-volunteer organization, our process requires in-state home visits, meet-and-greets, and ongoing local support.

Canyon

Hi, I’m Canyon!
I’m a 13-month-old black Lab with a big heart, an athletic build, and a
nose that LOVES to work. If you’re looking for a best friend who can
keep up on adventures but also soak up all the affection at the end of the
day… I might be your guy.
I’m amazing with other dogs and would love a home with pup siblings
— or I’d be perfectly happy soaking up all the attention as your
one and only. I’m social, confident, and have that classic Lab
personality: friendly, loyal, and always ready to go.
Right now, I’m enrolled in training and I can’t wait to show off
my skills. I’m super trainable (I actually enjoy learning!) and
I’m working on things like long-distance recall — which would be
perfect for hiking, exploring, and outdoor adventures together. I’d
LOVE a family who wants to let me use my nose, stretch my legs, and explore
the world safely by their side.
I’m the perfect size and temperament for an active family —
playful but balanced, affectionate but not overwhelming. Whether it’s
trail walks, lake days, or backyard fetch sessions, I’m ready.
All I need now is my forever home.
Adventure buddy? Cuddle partner? Loyal best friend?
I’m ready when you are. 
 

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Jack

Meet Jack

I’ve been waiting for a while now… over a year, actually.

People tell me I’m a really good dog. They say I’m loyal,
smart, and the kind of companion anyone would be lucky to have. I hope
they’re right. I try my best every day.

My name’s Jack, and if you throw a ball for me, you’ll see my
whole world light up. I think I was meant to be a “bird dog,” but
I decided being a “ball dog” is way more fun. I’ll chase
it, bring it right back, and if there’s water nearby—well,
I’m definitely jumping in after it. Sometimes the ball disappears into
a bush, and I have to dig around to find it… all you might see is my
little tail wagging while I search. I hear that makes people smile.

But what I really love isn’t just the ball—it’s being
with my people.

Inside the house, I like to stay close. Just knowing you’re nearby
makes me happy. After I’ve had some exercise, I’m calm and
content, ready to relax and keep you company. I imagine what it would be like
to have a home where I always belong… where I don’t have to
leave.

I’ve learned a lot while I’ve been waiting. I use my doggie
door like a pro, and I’ve worked really hard on my manners. I even went
through a time where I had to wear those embarrassing “pants,”
but I don’t need them anymore. I have something called diabetes
insipidus, which just means I get really thirsty—but it’s under
control now with my peanut butter treats (my favorite part of the day, if
I’m being honest).

I’ve met lots of nice people along the way. I’ve spent time in
different homes, and every time, they tell me how much they love me. I just
wish one of them had been my forever family.

I’m gentle, too. There’s a little toddler who visits
sometimes, and I’m so careful with her. I even showed her how to play
fetch. I think I’d be really good in a home where I can be part of the
family.

At night, I curl up on my dog bed and sleep quietly. But if I could make
one wish… it would be to sleep next to my people, somewhere I know
I’ll still be in the morning.

I’ll be honest—I do get excited sometimes. Car rides are a big
deal to me, and I’m still learning how to sit quietly because I just
can’t wait to see where we’re going. Life feels exciting, even
after all this waiting.

I’ve been here for over a year, watching other dogs find their
homes. I wag my tail for everyone who comes by, hoping maybe this
time… it’s for me.

I don’t need anything fancy. Just someone with a pool who will throw
the ball, let me be by their side, and love me for who I am.

I promise I’ll give that love right back. Every single day.

I’m ready when you are.
Love, Jack

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Kimber

Kimber was part of a PACC APS confiscation and,
sadly, experienced altercations in a hoarding situation. Despite her
difficult past, she remains a gentle and loving dog who is ready for a fresh
start in a safe, patient home where she can continue to build trust and
confidence.  Kimber may be a little shy at first, but she quickly warms
up once she realizes she’s with a safe and caring human. With a true
dog lover by her side, Kimber’s sweet personality really begins to
shine.    

Kimber is a curious girl who loves exploring the world through her nose.
On walks, she enjoys taking in all the sights and smells and may zigzag a bit
while investigating everything around her, so she would benefit from some
continued leash practice. Kimber hasn't shown any interest so far in
swimming, is crate-trained but doesn't need one as she has shown
wonderful house manners—she’s not destructive. While
Kimber isn’t particularly food-motivated she
does enjoy attention and loves being petted. 

As an older Lab mix, Kimber has a sweet
and friendly
personality. She would be a wonderful match for someone looking for a young senior companion. Kimber has also done well living with
another dog, so she may enjoy and benefit from
living in a home with a canine friend too.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will reward your
kindness, Kimber might just be the perfect addition to your home. Text
Kimber's foster mom to schedule a showing — Kimber’s waiting
for someone to help her heart feel at home again.

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Luna

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.

 

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Mozi

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!

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Stanley

Chocolate Lab mothers tell all their puppies that a loving family is
waiting for them when they grow up.  For most of them that is certainly
true.  For me, I have been waiting nine years for that to come
true.  My name is Stanley and this is my story. 
A few months back I was found wondering the streets with a dislocated back
hip by some loving folks from DLRR, hopping around using only my three good
legs.  They hooked me up with some great doctors who fixed my hip and
even left me with a really cool scar.  Now I'm taking 2-3 thirty
minute walks every day.  Besides belly rubs it's my favorite part of
the day!
 
The best part of my rehab has been spending time with my foster mom and
dad.  I feel bad for my foster dad, the poor guy.  He can't
even go to the bathroom by himself without me following him.  At night,
you will find me camped out next to my foster mom on the couch while they
watch TV.  They complain sometimes about having to turn the volume up
because they say I snore.  It has never bothered me before, who
knows? To be honest, I've got two issues I'm working on to be a
better pup.  Given my history and how cool my foster parents are, I
don't really like being left alone.  It's a trust issue, but
I'm getting better.  I also tend to get excited around other
dogs.  Long story better left for my foster dad to tell. 

I do have this funny feeling the last few chapters of this story will end
up being pretty special.  My life will end up being so much better if I
can share it  with someone who loves me as much as I will love them,
just like my mom told me would happen!

 

 

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Tru

If you’ve been waiting for a pup who’s equal parts charming, resilient, and downright adorable… Tru might just be the girl for you.

Tru is an approximately 6-year-old purebred red Labrador with a story as special as her sweet face. Born with a cleft lip that’s so subtle most people never notice, she couldn’t be sold by her breeder and
instead grew up with a loving family member who cared for her deeply but could no longer keep her due to life changes.

Because Tru spent many of her early years outdoors, she developed a few “survival mode” habits—but wow, has she come a long way! She’s proven herself to be smart, eager, adaptable, and so appreciative of every bit of love and security she’s given.

Tru is:

Friendly on walks: Tru thinks everyone she meets is a
friend—and she’s usually right.
Champion swimmer: No, really. Olympic-level. She would
happily swim multiple times a day if given the chance.
A quiet companion: Tru barely ever barks, but when she does,
there’s always a good reason.
Petting enthusiast: Compliments + gentle pets = Tru’s
version of winning the lottery.
Sleep pro: She snoozes soundly all night long—whether
in her kennel or on a plush dog bed beside her humans.
Cuddle-in-training: She’s learning the art of
snuggling and is making adorable progress.
Car-ride friendly: A few minutes to settle and then
she’s cool, calm, and along for the adventure.
Kitchen manners: She’s not a counter-surfer, though
like all Labs, food is still pretty magical to her.

Tru is asymptomatic for valley fever, and her medication helps keep
everything in check while she continues to be monitored. She’s
thriving, happy, and full of life.

Who She’s Hoping to Find:

Tru would shine in a home with a gentler, slower pace—one where she can continue to grow her confidence and enjoy the predictable routine she loves. She adapts beautifully, learns quickly, and bonds deeply. Several neighbors have even mistaken her for a puppy on walks thanks to her bright eyes and great energy!

At just 54 pounds, she’s the perfect “pretty lil girl” size—and she knows it. Sit with her, she will cross her legs like a lady, tell her she’s beautiful, give her a little scratch behind the ears, and Tru will absolutely melt.

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Waldo

Guess what? I found Waldo!!! I brought him in for some training
since he was a stray for SOOO many years….. He’s been in
training for a month and has done very well. Now, Waldo would like to tell
you about his time since being with me. 

I am 2 years old and weigh in around 45 lbs. I have been loving all the
structure and training I am getting, for I love a job to do and to please my
human(leader). I am currently living with 3 other dogs, a cat and 2
tortoises. Due to my natural instincts, it would be best to live with no cats
and or with a cat that is dog friendly and does not hide. I love being
with and pleasing my person. I am fully house and crate trained and
enjoy being with other K9’s that are on the calmer side. I am very
independent and can entertain myself, though it’s much more fun when I
can play with my human(s) and then occasionally lay in your lap and get
snuggles. Smaller children I don't recommend for how quick I can play and
move. I am looking for a home that is mildly active that could include hikes
and getting me out regularly and providing the structure, leadership, fun,
love and activity level I have been thriving under, for this is where I am my
best! Keeping up with my training will be key, for I am loyal as they come
and will always be by your side when you need me.

Now that I have been found, I would love to find my Furever
home! 

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