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Annabelle Acres, 39796 Golden Lake Park Road, Oconomowoc, WI (2024)

When healthy, we place our Labs with loving families. State inspected license number is 516120.

10/12/2024

This is a story of hope and resilience. A licensed Wisconsin Lab breeder contacted us about a malnourished Chocolate Labrador Retriever named Little Shelby. Despite our usual policy of not accepting owner surrenders, we couldn't ignore the urgency of Little Shelby's situation. Her elderly owner was no longer able to care for her. After a short discussion, we wrapped her in a blanket and brought the ailing Little Shelby to Annabelle Acres.

We took Little Shelby to the Oconomowoc Animal Hospital, and they kept her all day. Little Shelby had one of her better days as they focused on nourishment and testing. We knew Little Shelby felt better when we picked her up late in the day. It will be a long healing process, but the worst was over.

Through the help of medication, Fromm Dog Food, vitamins, and lots of Annabelle Acres love, Little Shelby underwent a miraculous transformation. This frail little girl started to gain weight, and her chocolate coat came to life. The best part was seeing her personality come to life. Her tail never stopped wagging. She was finally happy and healthy, a testament to the power of love and care.

Little Shelby had her first meet-and-greet on a cold wintery day in Wisconsin. A wonderful person named Susan came to Annabelle Acres looking for her new best friend. Through several emails and discussions, we knew Susan was looking for a smaller full-breed Labrador Retriever who was independent, liked to travel, and snuggle.

Through our matchmaking process, we told Susan we had six Labs who wanted to meet you. Susan met only one Lab, Little Shelby. Susan and Little Shelby spent over an hour in our house and 30 minutes playing in the snow outside. It was heartwarming watching Susan and Little Shelby together. Susan and Little Shelby live in Madison and are never far apart.

This is one of our favorite stories. Annabelle Acres is making a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.

All the best, Tony, Jackie, Ben, and Caroline Wedeward - Caretakers and Founders of Annabelle Acres. We are a family dedicated to our mission, and we are grateful for your support in helping us make a difference in the lives of Labrador Retrievers.

Annabelle Acres, a 6-acre haven for Labrador Retrievers in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is a family-owned 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption organization and a licensed Wisconsin Dog Facility. We specialize in helping adult Labrador Retrievers transition from Breeder to Companion Dogs, focusing on their physical, mental, and social health before finding a loving family. Our unique approach and the special qualities of our dogs make us stand out. Whether through adoption, donation of a retiring full-breed Lab, or financial contribution, your support is crucial to our mission. Please visit our website at annabelleacres.org to learn more and consider donating financially. Your support is always needed and greatly appreciated. You are an integral part of our mission; we couldn't do it without you.

07/23/2024

Two years ago, I received an email from an ambitious young family that owns a farm, a feed store, and breeds Labrador Retrievers. I had never heard of them before, and surprisingly, they were only an hour away. They are so small that they are not required (sell 25 or more dogs/year) to have a Wisconsin state license. Over the phone, the owners told me they have a young and energetic Chocolate Lab named Rocky. We rarely have young, retired males because they can be helpful in a breeding program for ten years or more. I hesitated about Rocky but drove an hour to check him out.

I arrived at their homestead, drove down their long gravel driveway, and was greeted by this beautiful Chocolate Lab with a tennis ball in his mouth. As I exited my red JEEP, this dog sat down and stared at me. My initial thought is, “This can’t be Rocky.” I knelt, let him smell my hand, and looked at his dog tag. It said “Rocky” – Oh my Goodness. Before the owners came out of their kennels, I threw the tennis ball to Rocky like we were dear old friends. Within an hour, Rocky, his tennis ball, and I were heading back to Annabelle Acres.

The adopter of Alaska once told me, “The perfect dog is when the dog’s personality and physical appearance match.” Rocky loved being outside—digging holes, chasing tennis balls, carrying sticks, pulling branches out of the woods, and playing with his new four-legged friends. Most of all, he loved one-on-one attention from a human. I knew I had to find an active, outdoorsy adopter who lived on a large property, had low external stimulus, a strong personality, and possibly a sibling for Rocky.

At the time, Annabelle Acres had several people in our adoption line waiting to be matched with one of our full-breed labs. Due to fit, I only showed Rocky to a couple of adopters. Rocky and I said “no” to everyone who saw him. Until a person named Laura and her dog, Foxie, donated $100 to get into our adoption line. Laurie and Foxie are active on their 40 acres of woods and water. Laurie felt Foxie needed a high-activity sibling to run with outside and cuddle with inside. They drove to Annabelle Acres, and it was love at first sight. Laura and Foxie took Rocky for a week-long sleepover that lasted for a lifetime. It was a match made in heaven, a testament to the power of love and the perfect fit. Rocky found his perfect family.

Update – I contacted Laura to get recent pictures of Rocky and Foxie. Sadly, Laura told me that Foxie died last fall of Lymphoma. Rocky never left Roxie’s side at the end. Rocky misses his sister every day. Laura and Rocky are jumping back into our adoption line very soon. God bless both of them.

All the best, Tony, Jackie, Ben, and Caroline Wedeward - Caretakers and Founders of Annabelle Acres. We are a family dedicated to our mission, and we are grateful for your support in helping us make a difference in the lives of Labrador Retrievers.

Annabelle Acres, a 6-acre haven for Labrador Retrievers in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is a family-owned 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption organization and a licensed Wisconsin Dog Facility. We specialize in helping adult Labrador Retrievers transition from Breeder to Companion Dogs, focusing on their physical, mental, and social health before finding them a loving family. Our unique approach and the special qualities of our dogs make us stand out. Whether through adoption, donation of a retiring full-breed Lab, or financial contribution, your support is crucial to our mission. Please visit our website at annabelleacres.org to learn more and consider donating financially. Your support is always needed and greatly appreciated. You are an integral part of our mission, and we couldn't do it without you.

06/21/2024

Since our inception in January 2019, we have found adopters for over 130 Labrador Retrievers. In each of these adoptions, the common thread is the transformative power of LOVE, which has the potential to change not only the dog’s life but also the adopter’s life forever.

Please meet Star—a beautiful full-breed Yellow Labrador Retriever with a stunning Fox Red color coat. Five-year-old Star was donated by one of my favorite breeders in Wisconsin. I remember thinking, “Star is a very pretty, mature, and loving lab.” The breeder told me, “Star is a sweet girl. She is very gentle and loves other dogs and people. She is a very nice dog.” Star’s stay at Annabelle Acres was filled with joy and routine. She had no issues at Wellness Check, and her Spay surgery was a success. Reflecting on Star's journey, I see that it was a heartwarming experience to see her transition into a loving home.

After waiting patiently in line for several weeks, a very pleasant adopter named Pat met us at Annabelle Acres for her “Meet and Greet.” After several questions, we concluded Pat could offer one of our dogs a low-medium-activity household, basic skills training, a busy but calm life, and, most importantly, lots of love. Pat lives comfortably by herself, has many friends, and has a nice life balance at work. Pat's commitment to love and care for one of our Labrador Retrievers is truly inspiring. Pat said, “I will take this dog everywhere I go.”

Pat’s “Meet and Greet” lasted over four hours. That day, Pat met eight Labrador Retrievers. All the labs Pat met were great, but Star matched Pat’s attributes the best. I remember seeing Pat and Star after their 15-minute alone time, and I knew they were destined to fall in LOVE. Pat told me before she left, “This is the best day I have had in a long time.” I think Annabelle Acres exceeded her expectations.

Pat and I chat about every six months, and the LOVE between Pat and Star touches our hearts. Star has become an unofficial therapy dog at the office where Pat works. I have heard the office setting has become much more of a team environment since Star became an employee. Pat said, “Every employee LOVES Star. Sometimes even our suppliers and customers ask about her. She is an incredible dog to many people.”

Last week, Pat told me Star has a Mast Cell Tumor on top of her right front leg. Mast Cell Tumors can be benign or malignant. It is hard to tell if the tumor is isolated or has spread to a nearby muscle. Surgery is planned for Star in early July.

A famous quote for our beautiful girl, Star: “I have always maintained (and always will) that the most beautiful word is ‘benign’ and the ugliest word is ‘malignant.'” – Erma Bombeck.

Please pray for Star and Pat over the next several weeks. The POWER of LOVE and the POWER of PRAYER will help Star and Pat get through this bump in the road. Thank you for taking the time to read Star’s story. God bless Star and Pat. We love you both very much.

All the best, Tony, Jackie, Ben, and Caroline Wedeward - Caretakers and Founders of Annabelle Acres

Annabelle Acres, a 6-acre haven for Labrador Retrievers in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is a family-owned 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption organization and a licensed Wisconsin Dog Facility. We strive to help adult Labrador Retrievers transition from Breeder to Companion Dogs before finding them a loving family. Whether through adoption, donation of a retiring full-breed Lab, or financial contribution, your support is crucial to our mission. Please visit our website at annabelleacres.org to learn more and consider donating financially. I want you to know that your support is always needed and greatly appreciated.

Address

39796 Golden Lake Park Road
Oconomowoc, WI
53066

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

Telephone

+12624688494

Website

http://annabelleacres.org/

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