Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue

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Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue

BLRR was started in 1997; we place about 150 dogs a year in parts of PA, NJ, and northern DE. PA Kennel License #05190
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To rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Labrador Retrievers in need and educate the public regarding the breed and responsible dog ownership.

08/23/2024

Brookline will have a booth (space #8 along Route 213) at the Langhorne Rotary Pet Fair this Saturday, August 24, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Angel will be present from 10 to 11 AM and Scout will be present from 2 PM to 3 PM. We hope you'll stop by to meet them and check out some of the handmade dog merchandise we'll have available for sale.

08/22/2024

Please join us **VIRTUALLY** on Facebook on Sunday, August 25th at 3 PM as more than a thousand rubber ducks take a swim at the Camp McGee pool. Each adopted duck has been assigned a number (written on the bottom of each duck) and will go swimming during the event. Once the ducks have swum a few laps, our duck patrol will wrangle them up and randomly pick the winners for cash prizes and more! We will be live-streaming this event on our page (facebook.com/brooklinelabrescue) and hope that you will watch and join in the fun.

08/20/2024

Brookline will have a booth (space #8 along Route 213) at the Langhorne Rotary Pet Fair this Saturday, August 24, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Angel will be present from 10 to 11 AM. We hope you'll stop by to meet her and check out some of the handmade dog merchandise we'll have available for sale.

08/20/2024

**Meet Daisy: A Loving 9-Year-Old Yellow Lab in Search of Her Forever Home!**

Daisy is a purebred yellow lab with beautiful soulful eyes who just wants to be loved. She’s an easy walker and would be the perfect companion for someone who works from home, content to lay at your feet or in the room with you. Daisy is also comfortable being left alone for periods of time.

This sweet girl would thrive in a family with children of all ages. While Daisy is not a fan of cats (she loves to chase them!), she can be placed with another dog if they are calm, laid-back, and non-reactive. She gets along well with her foster home’s resident lab, but any potential dog sibling will need to be unfazed by her initial grumbling.

A fenced yard would be a bonus, but it’s not something she must have. Daisy is not a barker, sleeps quietly through the night, and is fully house-trained. She has a way of worming her way into everyone’s heart, and her tail never stops wagging!

You can learn more about Daisy in her blog: brooklinelabrescue.org/blog/daisy-29-yellow-labrador-retriever-female-9-years-old-id3429/. If you can give Daisy the loving home she deserves, please reach out to Brookline.

08/19/2024

Beau spent his first year on a farm with his mom and aunt. All were breeder dogs for a farmer. Although he lived mostly in an outdoor pen and had free roam of the farm, his world was limited to the farmer, his family, and a small barn.

Once evaluated and approved to come into foster care, Beau’s life dramatically changed. As a farm dog with little socialization, Beau needed to begin learning in his foster home what it was like to be a family dog living in a home.

When adopted by us, there were still many new things for Beau to discover. He did not know how to climb steps, and he’d side-eye the washer, dishwasher, and vacuum cleaner. Beau’s lack of socialization at a young age initially led him to be somewhat dog selective, requiring slow introductions to dogs he did not know. Dog training helped us learn to not only be in sync while leash walking but also to be attuned to reading his signals and situations. Training (and time) helped Beau become a calmer and more confident dog. We went through a lot of cheese and cheerios that year!

But as good as life was off the farm, there was something missing in Beau’s life. We felt that Beau missed his family and foster family’s dogs. It was clear that he needed a dog-friend.

Keira was also a farm dog – an older puppy that couldn’t be sold despite expressive eyes and a loving demeanor. Unlike Beau, Keira quickly settled into life off the farm. Her foster mom described her as a “super cute sweetheart with the most adorable wiggle butt swagger.” How could we resist? So, we applied for Keira and, fortunately, she was matched with us. Keira found her forever home with Beau, and it was just what he needed. The two of them are inseparable.

Christine & Steve B.

You can learn more about Beau's and Keira’s journey from the breeding farm to a loving family at brooklinelabrescue.org/farm-to-family/

Please consider supporting our Farm-to-Family Campaign with a monthly donation of just $10. Your help will allow Brookline to rescue more dogs like Beau and Keira and find them loving homes.

08/19/2024

RESCUE RIDE - Please welcome 7-year-old Gator (fox red male) and 4-year-old Hook (black female) to Brookline foster care. These dogs were found together as strays and ended up in a shelter. Thanks to Peggy and Mary who evaluated Gator and Hook and transported them into foster care today. Thanks also to Michelle and Rob, who will be fostering Hook, and Greg A., who will be fostering Gator. Keep an eye on our website for their blogs once their foster homes learn more about them. Welcome to Brookline, Gator & Hook. We're looking forward to learning more about each of you.

08/18/2024

RESCUE RIDE - The highlight of Deb. S.'s week was springing 7-year-old Chevelle from the Brandywine Valley SPCA where he has been for almost 4 months. When Deb evaluated him 2 weeks ago, it broke her heart to leave him there, especially knowing how difficult it is to find fosters for the Shelter Dogs. Thank you to Nancy and Ron for opening your home to this friendly guy. Chevelle has been very stressed in the kennel lately and has lost a lot of weight – almost 20 lbs. Deb is confident that he will return to a healthy weight as Nancy has already received guidance from Joyce H. for food and supplements. Chevelle jumped into Deb's car and wagged his tail for the entire ride. It was as if he understood what Deb told him about the great life he’s going to have with a Brookline adopter.

Thank you to Deb S., Nancy, and Ron for evaluating, transporting, and fostering Chevelle. Keep an eye on our website for his blog once Nancy and Ron learn more about him.

08/17/2024

RESCUE RIDE - Wilson #3409 is a yellow male 8-week-old puppy with a cleft palate. He was rescued today by Brookline and will be evaluated by a specialist to explore surgery to correct this defect. Wilson is in foster care with Jen F. and is on his way to a veterinary evaluation. Thanks to Jen and Chris for undertaking this project with tiny Wilson and to Maija for transporting this little nugget! Keep an eye on our website for Wilson's blog once Jen and Chris learn more about him.

08/16/2024

Rudy is a friendly 1.5-year-old goofball who desperately needs to leave the shelter behind. Can you be Rudy's savior?

08/16/2024

Cookie and Merilee enjoyed receiving their welcome packages filled with goodies. Thanks to Theresa for putting together such fun packages for our dogs to enjoy. Thanks also to our supporters who generously contributed through Amazon wish list purchases amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FVTKDIA91PEN?ref_=wl_share or cash donations that allow us to continue sending these packages to our foster dogs.

08/15/2024

Meet Lucy.....

6 yr. old Lucy was a former breeder dog who is learning to live her best life as a loved pet. She came to us in mid-February and her transformation has been amazing to watch.

She is a big sweet girl, who is gentle as can be. She is still learning what it is to be a pet and will need a family that understands that she is still learning. She is definitely quicker to warm up to women than men, but with patience she is becoming more comfortable with men. She is also good with children of all ages, but still timid.

She is housebroken and good with other animals. She has three other dogs in the house with her currently, all smaller and two are seniors. Although she is still timid and spooks easily, she is a quick learner and looks to her people for reassurance. She is learning to walk on a leash, but if spooked will pull to go to a safe place. She is 96 lbs, and very strong. She loves to be outside, and loves belly rubs and treats.
Check out her Blog https://brooklinelabrescue.org/blog/lucy-17-chocolate-labrador-retriever-female-6-years-old-id-3200/ if you would like to see more about her and her journey.

08/15/2024

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the US every year. Research indicates that only 22% of lost dogs in shelters were returned to their families, but that percentage rose to more than 52% when a dog is microchipped.

Although 1 in 3 family pets will get lost, only 6 of 10 microchips are registered. A microchip only works if it is registered and the information is accurate. Please check with your pet's microchip company to be sure your contact information is up to date.

08/15/2024

Good things take time and building a lifelong bond with a new furry friend is no different. Use the 3-3-3 rule as a guide for what to expect when introducing a new pet to your home.

08/14/2024

The 2nd Annual Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue Virtual Duck Pluck will be held on August 25, 2024, at 3PM and live-streamed on Brookline’s page.

Don’t miss your chance to adopt a duck! Single duck adoptions are a $5 donation and there is no limit to the number of ducks you can adopt! Please visit our website to adopt your ducks.

Single Duck $5
Quack Pack 6 for $25
Quakers Dozen 13 for $50
Flock of Ducks 27 for $100

Please share this post through all your social media platforms to help us make this a successful fundraiser for Brookline.

08/13/2024

RESCUE RIDE - Beautiful Bella #3403 left her farm today to join Brookline. She's a 6-year-old friendly purebred yellow girl in foster care with Jacqueline C. This farmer has given us two previous farm girls. Thanks to Maija for evaluating and transporting her and Jacqueline C. for opening her home and her heart to foster this soon-to-be-former breeder mom. Keep an eye on our website for Bella's blog once Jacqueline learns more about her.

Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.
P. O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638
PA Kennel License #05190

08/12/2024

Ruthie was a farm pup that no one wanted. She came to us in December 2020 after two of our dogs, Bear (12) and Snowy (17), crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Well, the story doesn’t quite end there. It wasn’t long after being matched with Ruthie that I spotted another five-month-old, purebred, yellow Lab on Craigslist. Feeling terrible for this pup, we were going to acquire her and contact Brookline, since we had just been blessed with Ruthie. But once I saw her, I realized that fate really does have a way of intervening in life. Here I was with one farm dog no one wanted, and another unwanted dog, the exact same age, needing a good home.

Fast forward and Ruthie and Stella have become the very best of friends. It’s been quite the adventure as we’ve raised these two young dogs together. They are so happy, healthy, active, and funny together. They follow each other and, of course, shadow our entire family.

They say you don’t find a dog, but that a dog finds you. Clearly this was the case with Ruthie and Stella. Fate stepped in and this wonderful friendship was just meant to be. All’s well that ends well.

Katherine H.

You can learn more about Ruthie's journey from the breeding farm to a loving family at brooklinelabrescue.org/farm-to-family/

Please consider supporting our Farm-to-Family Campaign with a monthly donation of just $10. Your help will allow Brookline to rescue more dogs like Ruthie and find them loving homes.

08/10/2024

Spoil Your Dog Day is a national holiday celebrating going the extra mile for your pups! Do you have special plans? If so, share your plans and a photo of your dog in the comment section below.

08/09/2024

Rudy is a friendly 1.5-year-old goofball who desperately needs to get out of the shelter. Can you be Rudy's savior?

08/08/2024

Twila is a sweet, snuggly, yellow 5-year-old former farm girl looking for her forever home. She likely spent a lot of time alone on the farm and since starting to live in a home, she has come to love and need constant human companionship. Once Twila warms up to you, she’s very affectionate and comfortable. Daily medication is helping her acclimate to her new life indoors. She enjoys walks and car rides but not the company of other dogs. Twila is a special girl who needs patience, love, and stability and she’ll give you lots of love in return. In her ideal home, Twila would be the only pet and someone would be home with her most of the day (retiree, remote worker, etc). She loves being included in daily activities and errands.

Check out her Blog if you would like to see more about her and her journey https://brooklinelabrescue.org/blog/twila-yellow-labrador-retriever-female-4-years-old-id-3396/

08/08/2024

Rescue Ride - Today, Claire pulled Angel (6yo), Merilee (3yo), Raven (7yo), and Cookie (6 yrs 11mths) from a breeding kennel in the State College area.

They were happy to pile in her SUV...Angel and Cookie in the 2nd row and Raven and Merilee in the 3rd row. They were all delighted to be out of their kennels and interacting with each other and there was a ton of tail wagging and face licks going around. They were all perfect passengers. Angel and Cookie spent most of their 1-hour drive sleeping, while Raven and Merilee took in the sites out the rear window. Merilee was particularly interested in the rear windshield wiper.

Claire met up with 2 volunteers in Middletown PA. She transferred Cookie and Merilee to Valerie who was transporting them to Lancaster to meet their fosters, Sue S. and Amy M. Claire transferred Raven to Mike who was meeting her foster, Lee B., in Plymouth Meeting. After the stop in Middletown, Angel and Claire headed out on the 2-hour trip back to Bucks County and her foster home with Claire. She was a dream passenger and slept the whole ride.

It was a long day of travel for Claire and these girls but they are now free of their concrete kennels and can explore more than the four corners of their pen! Although these girls are very much in need of veterinary care, they all have the sweetest dispositions and we can't wait to see them bloom in foster care. The 7 hours Claire spent freeing these girls will translate into a lifetime with a loving family. As Claire said: This is why I volunteer and foster...happy tails are everything!

Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.
P. O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638
BrooklineLabRescue.org
PA Kennel License #05190

08/08/2024

Get ready to level up your kitchen game with a purpose! Arm your culinary space with top-notch gadgets from Pampered Chef to help Brookline and their furry friends. 30% of party sales will be donated to the rescue.

💕 Shop the Pampered Chef fundraiser between Aug. 1 and Aug. 30 to support Brookline and help Labs with Vet and fostering needs
💚 Shop and order securely at https://pamperedchef.com/party/blrr0824
📫 FREE shipping for orders over $150
🥰 Thank you for supporting this great organization!

Call Pam Burnell at 609-226-8127 if you need help placing your order.

08/07/2024

Thanks and for my plushie to keep me busy as I recover from my spay. No more puppies for this former breeder mama, Melissa!

08/05/2024

We adopted Bash, a 6-year-old handsome chocolate lab, in March. Since day one, he has been a wonderful addition to our family, which includes our 4-year-old yellow lab, Ginger.

Bash spent the first years of his life on a farm as a breeder dog. When he was no longer a viable breeder, Bash was rescued by Brookline, bathed, updated on vaccines and placed with a loving foster family.

In foster care, Bash held a very special place in the hearts of foster mom, Jackie, and her family who will never forget this 110-pound dog who was full of love. Once with us, Bash was a bit anxious for the first week or so, but he did well with lots of cuddles and attention. We sat and even laid on the floor with him for many parts of the day and gave him plenty of love. Within a few days he was running around in the yard and playing tug with Ginger!

Bash loves to be close to his people! I’m not sure how much human attention he got while on the farm, but he really soaks it up and seems to look adoringly at all of us. Bash is a very sweet and loving dog. The best part is that Bash and Ginger are the best of friends. It didn’t take long for the two of them to bond, and it is almost as if Ginger is his “emotional support dog”.

We are so grateful to Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue for the exceptional job the volunteers do in picking up the dogs from the farm, placing them in foster care, and supporting fosters so that the dogs can go to a forever home successfully.

Lisa W.

You can learn more about Bash’s journey from the breeding farm to a loving family at brooklinelabrescue.org/farm-to-family/

Please consider supporting our Farm-to-Family Campaign with a monthly donation of just $10. Your help will allow Brookline to rescue more dogs like Bash and find them loving homes.

08/04/2024

Dogs Available for Adoption - You can learn about each dog on our website

08/03/2024

SHOUT OUT SATURDAY! Our incredible foster homes make it possible for us to save and rehome many Labs in need by providing the love, care, and training needed for these dogs to transition to their forever home. Yes, it is sometimes hard to see them arrive, whether they are battered, abandoned, starving, or in need of significant Vet care. Sometimes, it's just as hard to see them leave, even to the best of homes.

A foster home's most selfless quality is making room to save another dog regardless of how much it hurts to say goodbye. Thank you foster families for all that you have done and continue to do on a daily basis. Our rescue couldn't survive without your dedication, love, and your sense of humor that is sometimes required!

Please share through social media to encourage others to consider fostering. The more foster homes we have, the more dogs we can save especially during the current difficult environment with so many shelters being beyond capacity! If you would like to foster for Brookline Lab Rescue, you can find more information on our website at http://brooklinelabrescue.org/get-involved/fostering/ or email us at [email protected].

P. O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638
BrooklineLabRescue.org
PA Kennel License #05190

08/02/2024

RESCUE RIDE - Willow left her very nice farm today to join Brookline. She is a 6-year-old AKC English-type girl, certified for hips and eyes, who is already spayed and housebroken! We received two other lovely dogs (Dove and Boone)from this breeder.
She is overweight but otherwise healthy with occasional ear flare-ups. She was great in the car. She is going to make some lucky adopters very happy. Thanks to Maija for evaluating and transporting Willow and Melanie for opening her home and her heart to this sweet girl. Willow will be spending the weekend at the beach with Melanie! We're looking forward to her blog and photos on our website once Melanie learns more about her.

Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.
P. O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638
BrooklineLabRescue.org
PA Kennel License #05190

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Get ready to level up your kitchen game with a purpose! Arm your culinary space with top-notch gadgets from Pampered Chef to help Brookline and their furry friends. 30% of party sales will be donated to the rescue. 💕 Shop the Pampered Chef fundraiser between Aug. 1 and Aug. 30 to support Brookline and help Labs with Vet and fostering needs 💚 Shop and order securely at https://pamperedchef.com/party/blrr0824 📫 FREE shipping for orders over $150 🥰 Thank you for supporting this great organization! Call Pam Burnell at 609-226-8127 if you need help placing your order.

Love has no age limit! Adopt a Senior Lab through our Silver Muzzle Match program. What is the Silver Muzzle Match Program? While all of our Labs deserve the chance for a better tomorrow, our Silver Muzzled Labs (8 years and older) hold a special place in our hearts. Our goal is to find our golden agers that special home where they can finish their journey in comfort and at peace, knowing they are a cherished member of a loving family. If a family adopts one of our Silver Muzzled Labs, their original adoption donation will be considered perpetual. After your Silver Muzzled Lab passes, you may adopt another appropriate Silver Muzzled Lab from us, without an additional fee, following an approved follow-up home evaluation. This will continue as long as you remain an approved adopter. You can learn more about this program on our website. LOTS OF LOVE. LOTS OF LIFE. SENIORS ARE MAGICAL! These dogs would be a perfect match for seniors looking for a wonderful companion to love and dote on! They would also be great for families who want one dog who can be the center of attention. You can learn more about these seniors in their blogs on our website.

The 2nd Annual Virtual Duck Pluck will be held on August 25, 2024, at 3 pm and live-streamed on Brookline’s page. With only 16 days until the Duck Pluck, don’t miss your chance to adopt a duck. Single duck adoption donations are $5, 6 ducks are $25, 13 ducks are $50, and 27 ducks are $100. Please visit our website at brooklinelabrescue.org/duck-pluck-fundraiser/ to adopt your ducks. The more ducks you adopt, the greater your chance of winning one of four cash prizes. Please share on social media to help us make this a successful fundraiser.

The 2nd Annual Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue Virtual Duck Pluck will be held on August 25, 2024, at 3 pm and live-streamed on Brookline’s page. Don’t miss your chance to adopt a duck. Single duck adoption donations are $5, 6 ducks are $25, 13 ducks are $50, and 27 ducks are $100. There is no limit to the number of ducks you can adopt! Please visit our website at brooklinelabrescue.org/duck-pluck-fundraiser/ to adopt your ducks. The more ducks you adopt, the greater your chance of winning a prize. GRAND PRIZE: $1,000 In memory of our volunteer, Lou Paul 1st Place: $500 In memory of Jerry and Rita Gregory 2nd Place: $250 Sponsored by Albanese Consulting LLC 3rd Place: $100 In honor of all our volunteers Plus: Brookline swag Please share on your social media to help us make this a successful fundraiser. #BrooklineLabs #DuckPluck #BrooklineLabRescue #AdoptADuck

Dogs Available for Adoption - You can learn about each dog on our website

Shout Out Saturday

The 2nd Annual Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue Virtual Duck Pluck will be held on August 25, 2024, at 3 pm and live-streamed on Brookline’s page. Don’t miss your chance to adopt a duck. Single duck adoption donations are $5, 6 ducks are $25, 13 ducks are $50, and 27 ducks are $100. There is no limit to the number of ducks you can adopt! Please visit our website at brooklinelabrescue.org/duck-pluck-fundraiser/ to adopt your ducks. The more ducks you adopt, the greater your chance of winning a prize. GRAND PRIZE: $1,000 In memory of our volunteer, Lou Paul 1st Place: $500 In memory of Jerry and Rita Gregory 2nd Place: $250 Sponsored by Albanese Consulting LLC 3rd Place: $100 In honor of all our volunteers Plus: Brookline swag Please share on social media to help us make this a successful fundraiser. #BrooklineLabs #DuckPluck #BrooklineLabRescue #AdoptADuck

Virtual Duck Pluck - August 25, 2024

The 2nd Annual Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue Virtual Duck Pluck will be held on August 25, 2024, at 3 pm and live-streamed on Brookline’s page. Don’t miss your chance to adopt a duck. Single duck adoptions are a $5 donation and there is no limit to the number of ducks you can adopt! Please visit our website to adopt your ducks. 🦆 https://brooklinelabrescue.org/duck-pluck-fundraiser/ Single Duck $5 | Quack Pack 6 for $25 | Quakers Dozen 13 for $50 | Flock of Ducks 27 for $100 🦆Please share this post through all your social media platforms to help us make this a successful fundraiser for Brookline. #BrooklineLabs #DuckPluck #BrooklineLabRescue #AdoptADuck

There is still time to donate and support the medical care needed by Lexie, Baloo, Abby, and other dogs in Brookline's care. Thanks to your support, Lexie will soon have the surgery she needs to be able to run and experience a full life in the future. We are at 78% of our goal and would love your support to reach 100% by June 12th. givinggrid.com/bcxskz/. If you use social media, please share this post through your social media channels to help us reach our goal.

Please give now. Abby, Baloo, and Lexie need specialized medical care and we need your support. Please help Brookline cover our extensive medical costs. givinggrid.com/bcxskz/

Champ is absolutely loving his welcome box!!! It was like Christmas morning yesterday when he opened it. His immediate favorite was the duck, but he's enjoyed playing with all his new toys. Love the Phillies bandana, especially since my husband is a Mets fan - the Phillies have the majority in our house now! Champ is looking dapper! Thanks to our supporters who help make these welcome packages so much fun for our foster dogs! Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. P. O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638 BrooklineLabRescue.org PA Kennel License #05190 #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdogwelcome #BrooklineLabs

FOSTERING SAVES LIVES! Are you thinking of fostering but are hesitant to do so? Brookline invites you to watch this video to help you understand how you can positively impact many dogs' lives. Take a chance - become a Brookline foster today! Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. P. O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638 BrooklineLabRescue.org PA Kennel License #05190 #BrooklineLabs #brooklinelabrescue #fosteringsaveslives #fosterhomeneeded

FOSTERING SAVES LIVES! Are you thinking of fostering but are hesitant to do so? Claire, a current Brookline foster, answers some of the most received questions people have when deciding to foster. Brookline invites you to watch this video to help you understand how you can positively impact many dogs' lives. Take a chance - become a Brookline foster today! Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. P. O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638 BrooklineLabRescue.org PA Kennel License #05190 #BrooklineLabs #brooklinelabrescue #fosteringsaveslives #fosterhomeneeded

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Welcome to the Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue (BLRR) page! BLRR was started in 1997 with a single volunteer saving a single lab. Since then, the rescue has grown both in numbers and coverage area. We now have about 100 volunteers and we place an average of 100 dogs per year in their forever homes in our coverage area (many parts of southeastern and central PA, northern DE, and certain counties in central and southern NJ).

BLRR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization funded entirely by donations. Our volunteers work with shelters to evaluate dogs in danger of being euthanized because they are not finding homes through the shelter and room needs to be made for the unending flow of incoming dogs.

Our volunteers evaluate these dogs to the best of their ability to make sure that the dogs will make a great pet before we place them into one of our BLRR Foster Homes. Once approved to become a Brookline dog, the dogs are examined by a veterinarian, brought up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, and spayed or neutered, if needed. These dogs remain in the Foster Homes for a minimum of 2 weeks so the foster families can gain insight into the dogs' personalities and offer potential new families more information about the dogs' needs.

We also help people who can no longer care for their Labs by evaluating them using the same criteria as our shelter dogs. These dogs also must be UTD on vaccinations and must test heartworm negative and/or be on heartworm preventive. These dogs remain in their owners' homes until new homes can be found to meet their needs and personalities.