Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, 268 Bush Street Suite 4322, San Francisco, CA (2025)

11/05/2025

HoneyBee's litter have their happy tails!!
Congratulations to Bo, Finn, Wren & Moose and their families. You have made all of us very very happy!

11/05/2025

We think this is how being in love looks like!!
Happy Tails for Leo!!

11/04/2025

HAPPY ADOPTION STORY!!
Happy Tails For Our Charlie!! Looks like you are already ruling your dad's heart and home.

11/04/2025

UPDATE- ADOPTION OPEN FOR OZZY!

We have a foster for Ozzy in place.

🐾 Ozzy — 10-Year-Old Lab Mix with a Heart of Gold 💛

Some dogs just tug at your heart the moment you hear their story — Ozzy is one of those souls.

Background:
Ozzy’s world is about to change again. His loving owner is moving to Florida this Wednesday and can’t take him along. It’s heartbreaking, because Ozzy has already come such a long way from the scared, broken dog he once was.

🎥 Get to know Ozzy:

Hanging with Ozzy -- https://youtube.com/shorts/6Re8V1P0Vv8
Leisurely leash walk with Ozzy -- https://youtu.be/M333mfpmfV8
More leash walkin' with Ozzy -- https://youtu.be/NRMC4gN81Uc
Ozzy appreciates the treats -- https://youtu.be/HvzhYjqc9y8

From His Owner:
“We adopted Ozzy from a local shelter about six years ago. He’d clearly been through a lot — he used to cower in corners, flinch if someone moved too quickly, and sometimes even p*e from fear. He just wanted to be invisible.

But slowly, Ozzy learned what love feels like. Today, he’s still a little shy with new people, but once he trusts you, he’s the gentlest, most affectionate boy. He loves being around other dogs, enjoys walks, and will happily nap nearby while you work. He’s perfectly house-trained, has full run of the house, and loves his treats (especially the ones that come with scratches and praise).

He’s a big, goofy boy with no idea how big he is — which makes him all the more lovable. Ozzy wouldn’t do well with very young kids or loud, unpredictable energy, but in a calm home — especially one with another mellow dog — he’ll thrive. He’s loyal, quiet, and always up for a cuddle.”

From Our Evaluator:
“Ozzy was timid at first, but after a few treats and gentle words, he melted. He’s calm, polite, and kind. He met several dogs — from small to large — and handled every interaction beautifully. No reactivity, no tension, just quiet curiosity and sweet energy. A home with another relaxed dog would be wonderful for him.”

From His Rescue Rep:
“Ozzy is a gentle 95-pound teddy bear who’s been through a lot but hasn’t lost his sweetness. He’s easy on leash, enjoys two short walks a day, and mostly just wants to be near his person. He’s not a dog for a noisy household or one full of kids, but he’d be perfect for someone who works from home or simply wants quiet companionship.

We don’t know how he is with cats, but based on his gentle nature, he’d likely be fine.”

Medical:
✔️ Neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations
✔️ No known health issues
(We’ll get him a full vet check-up soon.)

📍 Location: Alamo, CA

If your heart has room for this tender, soulful boy, please reach out to Rescue Rep Dave at 📧 [email protected]

Let’s make sure Ozzy’s next chapter is filled with love, safety, and peace — the kind he’s always deserved. 🐾💛

11/04/2025

From a very pregnant doggy mama with 11 pups to now the queen of her home!! Happy Endings for Zoe!!

11/01/2025

Meet Mocha — The Sweet Soul Looking for Her Second Chapter ☕💗

Some dogs just melt your heart the moment you meet them — Mocha is one of those souls. This gentle 8-year-old chocolate Lab has known deep love and quiet companionship, and now she’s ready for a soft landing and a family to call her own once again.

After her beloved human dad passed away, Mocha’s world changed overnight. For the last few years, she’d had caretakers who fed her, but her own needs often went unseen. Without her allergy medication, her beautiful chocolate coat suffered — she lost patches of fur and spent her days itchy and uncomfortable. When her family reached out to Lab Rescue for help, we knew this sweet girl deserved a chance to heal, inside and out. 🌸

When Mocha first met us, she was cautious — a few barks, a few hesitant steps back — but it only took one gentle treat for her to realize she was among friends. Within seconds, she was leaning in, tail wagging softly, soaking up affection she’d been missing for so long.

In her foster home, Mocha has shown her true colors: kind, easygoing, and endlessly loving. She’s a professional snuggler who always finds her way to the nearest couch or the coziest corner where her people are. She’s wonderful with kids and other dogs, and while she’s still shy in new surroundings, her curiosity wins every time.

Mocha enjoys short, leisurely walks and the thrill of a car ride with the windows down — the breeze lifting her ears and her spirit. She’s a lady who doesn’t need much, just love, routine, and a soft hand to remind her she’s safe.

Her foster says, “She’s such a sweetheart — low-key, gentle, and full of love. She listens so well and just wants to be near her people.”

Mocha is housetrained, spayed, and vaccinated. She’ll soon have a full vet checkup to ensure her allergies are well-managed so she can keep growing her soft chocolate coat back to its former shine. ✨

This tender-hearted girl is looking for a calm, loving home where she can finally be cared for the way she deserves — not just fed, but cherished.

If you have a cozy home and a big heart, Mocha would love nothing more than to share both with you. 🤎🐾

📍 Mocha is currently being fostered in San Ramon.
📩 Interested in adopting Mocha?
Please email Rescue Rep Kris at [email protected]
and share a little about yourself and why Mocha might be the perfect fit for your family.

Because sometimes love just needs a second chance — and Mocha is ready for hers. 💕

10/31/2025

UPDATE: No More Calls.

Meet Bo — The Boy with the Wagging Tail and the Heart of Gold 🤎🐾

Sometimes, all a dog needs is a little care, a little love, and a chance to shine. That’s Bo — a young chocolate Lab mix (maybe with a touch of Golden Retriever) whose warmth and spirit are impossible to miss.

Bo’s story began a little rough. Found as a stray at the end of September, this sweet boy was scratching nonstop, missing much of his coat, and clearly uncomfortable. The shelter team gently started him on treatment for what appeared to be a flea allergy, and with care and patience, his soft chocolate coat began to bloom again. The sparkle in his eyes followed soon after. ✨

When Lab Rescue first met Bo, he greeted everyone with that signature Lab enthusiasm — a wagging tail, eager eyes, and a “let’s be friends” energy. He was polite during handling, showed no food aggression, and even when other dogs barked or snapped at him, Bo simply wagged, turned away, and went back to his favorite pastime: fetch. 🎾

Now in his foster home, Bo has blossomed. His foster describes him as “a sweetheart who just loves being close to his people.” He’s house-trained, smart, and full of heart. Bo waits patiently for his meals, knows how to sit and make eye contact before eating, and even pauses at doors for the “OK” to go out. Around the house, he’s the kind of companion who’s always nearby — curious, affectionate, and endlessly loyal. His tail never seems to stop wagging.

Bo is also the life of the party when it’s playtime. He adores fetching his ball or Kong and can zoom around the yard in full “bum-down” sprint mode — joyful, goofy, and free. He’s still learning some leash manners (he pulls a bit when excited to meet new dogs), but his eagerness to please and his gentle heart make him a dream to train.

He’s met a few children (ages 9–12) and greeted them with the same warmth he shows everyone. We don’t know how he is with cats, but his playful, friendly nature suggests he’d thrive in a loving home where he’s part of the family’s everyday rhythm — whether that’s hikes, beach days, or simply curling up at your feet after a long day.

Bo’s journey from itchy and forgotten to thriving and joyful is a reminder of how love transforms. 💛

Bo is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and recovering beautifully from a flea allergy.
He’s currently being fostered in Oakland, and ready for his forever home.

If you’re looking for a loyal friend who will follow you anywhere — tail wagging, ball in mouth, heart wide open — Bo just might be your boy. 🐶💫

📩 Interested in Bo?
Reach out to Rescue Rep Kris at [email protected]

Please share a little about yourself and why you think Bo would be the perfect fit for your home.

🎥 Watch Bo in action:

Meeting a playful Heeler https://youtube.com/shorts/n9cK9ByZ9fw

Being a gentleman with a Terrier https://youtube.com/shorts/x6YISLmv9_I

Fetch superstar in the making! https://youtube.com/shorts/SxJjlDHL2_U

10/31/2025

A Gratitude Story: Molly’s Second Chance 🌸🐾

Every once in a while, a rescue story reminds us why we do what we do — and Molly’s is one of those heart-warming journeys filled with compassion, teamwork, and second chances.

A year ago, a very pregnant chocolate Lab named Molly (fondly known as Molly 2.0) entered the Lab Rescue program thanks to the kind guidance of Jill Antonini from the Animal Protection League in Stockton. With the extraordinary help of the team at Dogs 4 Diabetics in Concord , Molly safely gave birth to nine beautiful puppies on Halloween — nine little lives that found loving homes across the Bay Area and beyond. 🎃💛

After her pups were weaned and re-homed, Molly’s path took several twists and turns. She faced challenges that could have ended her story too soon. But as fate would have it, Craig Chenoweth of Fort Orford, Oregon — a flower farmer surrounded by forest and fresh air — opened his heart and home to her. Craig became Molly’s perfect match, offering her the calm, one-dog life she needed. 🌿✨

This rescue effort was truly a community success:
💚 Jill, for being Molly’s first guiding light.
💙 Eric, for fostering her through her early transition.
❤️ Dr. Corder and the team at Placerville Veterinary Clinic, for their gentle care.
And to everyone behind the scenes — from spreadsheet updates to adoption coordination — your dedication turned a once-uncertain future into a story of love, hope, and redemption.

Molly is now living her best life — safe, happy, and free. 🌸🐾
Here’s to teamwork, resilience, and the magic that happens when good people come together for one good dog. 💕

10/28/2025

UPDATE: ADOPTION IS Open.

Clover's adoption didn't work out. Sometimes life happens and it is a good thing people realize adoption isn't for them on time. Lucky for Clover there is another forever family who is ready to love!!

🎓🍀 Clover Crushed It!

Our GGLRR's good girl Clover just graduated from obedience school — top of her class in charm, tail wags, and snack motivation! 🐶💚

From turning “sit” into a full-body wiggle to mastering a solid “stay,” Clover has come such a long way. She’s even learned the most important lesson of all… don’t eat the homework. 📚😂

Huge shoutout to Brian Galindo, CPDT (https://www.facebook.com/brian.galindo.cpdt?mibextid=wwXIfr), for his incredible training, patience, and endless good humor — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌🐾

We (Clover, her family and all of us at GGLRR couldn’t be prouder of our little grad — smart, silly, and oh-so-loved. 🎓🐾💚

10/27/2025

Our Pups Want To Meet YOU!! Mark Your Calendars!

Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue (www.labrescue.org
) is hosting a Virtual Pet Fair on Saturday, November 1st at 11 AM! 🐾

Join us online to meet some of the wonderful Labs currently available for adoption and learn more about our adoption process. It’s a great way to get to know our dogs and find your perfect match — all from the comfort of your home!

👉 Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szk2gAAoTGu9dylu0bA5jw

Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details for joining the webinar.
A day before the event, we’ll also email out the list of dogs who’ll be making an appearance — so you’ll know exactly who to look forward to meeting! 🐶💛

10/27/2025

Hooray for our GGLRR pups and their new families!!
Happy Tails & Happy Endings. Or should we say Happy start of new journeys!!!

10/24/2025

🐾 Meet Panther 🐾
✨ 1-year-old Black Lab mix | ~50 lbs | Neutered ✨
💙 Available for Adoption 💙

📖 Background:
Panther started out as a cute little pup adopted from the San Jose shelter. He hit the jackpot with a loving family — but life threw them a curveball 🎢. His family is moving East ✈️ and sadly can’t take him along (apparently “emotional support tornado of joy” isn’t an airline-approved carry-on 😅).
So our friends at GGLRR stepped in to help this handsome goofball find his next happily-ever-after home. 🏡❤️

🐶 What His Foster Says:
Panther is pure happiness on four paws 🐾💨 — a happy-go-lucky Lab mix with a huge heart 💖 and even bigger zest for life! He loves to run, chase, be chased, and zoom around like he’s training for the Dog Olympics. 🏅

He’s great with dogs of all sizes 🐕🐕‍🦺 — currently living with a mellow 9-year-old Lab buddy and fitting right in.

✅ House-trained
✅ Crate-trained
✅ Sleeps like a baby all night 😴

By day, Panther’s schedule includes:
☀️ Morning walk and park romp
🦴 Serious chew toy time
🌳 Backyard adventures
💆 Endless back scratches (his love language 💕)

He knows sit, stay, and come, and he’s smart as can be 🧠 — especially when treats are involved 🍪. He’s still young and full of goofy energy, so expect some jumping, licking, and tail-wagging silliness along the way 🐾😂.

Panther would thrive with an active family that enjoys outdoor adventures 🚶‍♂️⛰️ or playtime in the yard. He’d also love a dog sibling and kids 10+ who can handle his wiggle energy.

If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, slightly goofy best friend who will bring sunshine ☀️ (and probably a few muddy paw prints 🐾) into your life — Panther’s your guy! 💛

🦮 What His Rescue Rep Says:
Panther is affectionate, social, and eager to please 💕. He sits on command, takes treats gently 🍖, and loves meeting new people. He’s still working on impulse control (we all get excited when we see our friends, right? 😆) — so he’ll do best with an experienced adopter who can continue his training and confidence-building.

He could benefit from another calm, well-socialized dog 🐾 as a role model. Unsure about cats 🐱🤔 — might depend on the feline’s opinion!

He’s great on walks but can get very enthusiastic when he spots other pups — he just wants to say hi! With some leash work and consistency, he’ll be strutting like a pro. 💪

Because he’s a strong boy with a lot of love to give, we recommend a home with kids 10+ and a yard for zoomies 🌻. Panther thrives when he’s part of daily family life — he’s not a fan of long alone time 🕓.

🩺 Medical:
Neutered ✅
Vaccines up-to-date ✅
Heartworm test coming soon 🩷
Healthy, happy, and ready for beach days! 🏖️🐾

📍 Location: El Cerrito, CA

🎬 Check out Panther in action

🐾 Panther’s first beach visit : https://youtu.be/FdJVzIckF_4

🐾 Panther running off leash: https://youtu.be/Vx3_TQ31hPE

🐾 Panther playing fetch with Bosun: https://youtu.be/ZW0KwzhNRzk

💌 Ready to meet Panther?
Email Rescue Rep Kathy at 👉 [email protected]
and tell us a bit about yourself — why you and Panther might be the perfect match! 🐕💫

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