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Labrador Retriever rescue serving mainly Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Wis Lic. #269144 events. L.E.A.R.N. does not have an adoption facility.

Labrador Education And Rescue Network (L.E.A.R.N.), an ALL VOLUNTEER non-profit 501(c)3 organization, serves Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. A network of foster homes and volunteers connect through the Internet and at L.E.A.R.N. We take in and foster Labradors of ALL ages, from adolescent to geriatric (rarely puppies). We are not breeders. began rescuing Labs in 1999. As of July 2021, LE

ARN has found forever homes for 2,280 Labs. places abandoned Labrador Retrievers or those who need homes for a variety of reasons in new forever homes. educates adopters and the public on the importance of spaying/neutering, training, and the humane treatment of dogs. Wisconsin License # 269144

10/11/2024

Come out and see us at the WISCONSIN DOG FAIR Today!
FROM 10AM-4PM
Meet Adoptable Sunny!

ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER
1919 ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER WAY
MADISON, WI

09/11/2024

One week pupdate!!

All these chunky monkeys have doubled their birthweight!
Snickers is by far the big boy.
Mama Maple is doing an amazing job with them.
Not sure if they are purebred, or mixed with Golden Retriever, (time will tell) but either way, these are going to be some amazing, gorgeous pups!

The gang will be ready to go to their forever homes the weekend of December 28th!

Get your applications in now!!! www.labadoption.org

09/11/2024

Calendars are still available!
They make great Christmas presents for the Lab lover in your life!

08/11/2024

Duck update!
To catch you up on some of my progress...I am a purebred lab (AKC Registered) and have online paperwork to prove it...not that my cuteness will win you over more than the registration. I am still skeptical about sudden movements and will head the other direction if frightened. I will also drop to the floor if I cannot escape to a safer place. But my foster family is working on getting me used to the busy-ness of their schedule. I live with three children (12, 10, and 7). You can imagine it gets loud and rambunctious around here. I also live with another lab and a cat (which I could care less about). Seeing as I came from the breeder, I do not know how to play. My foster people tried to get me to play with a tennis ball and I ran away from it because it made me scared. There are a lot of toys (stuffies) around the house, but I could care less about them. I am just enjoying being inside for the first time in my life. As you may have known, I will be a longer foster because I have to work on building my confidence about being in the house and getting attention from people. I am always arms length from anyone and when you call me, I am very skeptical about coming to you. Right now, I would rather be alone. No one knows my situation where I was before or if I had any kind of human interaction...so I am working on being around people.
My vet visit will not be until November 21st...so it will be more like December before I start to see potential families. I would love to meet you and see if we click. I promise you that I will not purposely "duck" out on you...I just have to build my confidence about people.

08/11/2024

🌟🐾 Tomorrow is a big day.
With the help of the Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue Services, we will be pulling the final 10 dogs from the breeder.
L.E.A.R.N. will be taking in the 6 females shown here.
🌟🐾 With the first batch, the puppies born in rescue and these 6, it’ll be a total of 30 labs, we’ve pulled.
🌟🐾 We send our warmest thanks to all those who have offered to foster, donated generously, and continue to back our mission. We couldn't save the Labs without your unwavering support. 🐾🌟

07/11/2024

Time to meet Maple! She’s 2-1/2 years old and sweet as can be.
We don’t know if she’s ever had a litter before, but she is being an amazing mom to her “cookie” litter.

She had all the same initial behaviors of the rest of the breeder dogs, but is coming around beautifully. Stairs and doorways are mastered. She still startles at sudden movements, and will look away a little when you approach, but soaks in love and affection. And that’s what she is getting!

Her puppies will be available for adoption on December 28th, but she won’t be ready for adoption until mid January, so stay tuned for updates.

06/11/2024

Hello world! I'm Eclipse although my foster parents call me Mooch. I'm just over a year old. I quickly earned this name upon arrival when I helped my foster brothers with their lunch. They've clearly never had to scramble for every scrap of food. I'm happy I no longer have to live outside waiting for my turn to become a breeder dog. I do have to say I'm a little freaked out by the big world I'm now in, but I'm very brave and trying hard to embrace new experiences like truck rides, thresholds of doors, garages, and vinyl floors to name a few. Truck rides are getting a little better, I've mastered the front door, sliding glass patio and screen door, and just in the last two days channeled my inner Wonder Woman and checked out the garage. Not bad for only a week and a half in.

My foster parents have let me go at my own pace which works for me, eventually my curiosity wins out. Mom and dad take me out on a regular basis as I don't quite have a sign as to when I want to go out for a bathroom break. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to lounge on the couch and snuggle with the humans. I like to go for walks and do well on a leash but could use some work as I weave and am oblivious to my humans on the other end of the leash. My foster parents say I am a quick learner and am working on my obedience. I have a pretty good sit and am working on stand. I really like treats and am happy to work for food or praise.

I've had a couple vet visits and am in good health. I'm taking medicine for worms and was spayed yesterday. Once I am healed from my surgery and have a little more time to learn about being a dog, I'll be available for adoption. Hopefully in the next couple weeks!

I'm looking for a home where I am able to get some exercise, I am still a puppy after all. Walks are my best exercise option right now. Loud noises startle me so my walker has to have a good grip on my leash and be prepared in case I try to bolt away out of fear. I need someone committed to helping me grow and learn to be a dog through continued obedience training, exposure to new experiences, and a gentle, soft spoken positive reinforcement style. Finally, I need someone who will love to love me. I happily soak up all the attention I can get and am happiest when someone has their hand on me. I'm not a high energy dog and am pretty happy just hanging out on the couch with you!

04/11/2024

Maple and her cookies are feeling the love!!!
It felt like Christmas at the foster home today. So many packages! Even more has been delivered than what is shown here.

We can’t thank our followers enough. You are all greatly appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️

04/11/2024

Hello! I name is Feathers, and I’m 15 months old, and I'm one of the recent breeder releases.

At first, I was a little scared to come out of my crate when I arrived until I saw my foster-dog-brother Olaf. He’s been teaching me how to “dog.” He taught me that it’s okay to go up and down the stairs and walk thru doorways and if I “sit” I get treats! I love running around the backyard playing with him. So it you already have a dog, I would not mind having a sibling.
My foster family takes me on walks around the neighborhood and to the forest preserves. I am little shy to meet new people and dogs, but I am finding my bravery!
I love cuddles and going for walks! I know my name, how to sit and where to go potty. I am still learning how to go to bed in my crate but I do sleep through the night.
I will be spayed on November 13th and then I’ll be ready for adoption. I am excited to celebrate Gotcha Day where I get my fur-ever family!

04/11/2024

We have some sad news to share.

Yesterday morning at weigh in, Ginger had lost a fair amount of weight overnight.
Foster mom noticed that she would not latch on to nurse. She started tube feeding, but Lil Ginger regurgitated every time she was fed.

On Saturday the vet that stitched her up had warned us that she may get an infection and we believe that is what happened and her little body wasn’t strong enough to fight it.

After a long night of unsuccessful attempts to get food in her, we made the decision this morning to humanly euthanize her to end her suffering. She gained her angel wings at 7:30am.

Please send support to her foster mom who despite only knowing her for 2 days, loved her so very much.

Run free “Lil Red”/Ginger, you were loved.

03/11/2024

11/3/24 Hello everyone! I am Dancer. My sister Cupid and I were born on Christmas Day 2020! Thus, our festive names! I’m a little on the timid side. Loud noises and fast movement still scare me a little. It took me a few tries to get through doorways because thresholds were really scary!! But I’m obviously a brave little trooper at heart, because every once in a while, I start to act like a dog and follow my foster pack brothers and run after the bunnies, squirrels and birds in the back yard and the thresholds don’t bother me any more (unless it is a new doorway). I also do not mind that funny loud thing that sucks up all the dog fur from the hardwood floors. I don’t like it, but I don’t run from it either.

My mom tells me I seem to be “potty trained” as I have had no accidents inside the house. However, I still don’t “ask” to go outside. I just follow my foster brothers and go out and do my business when they do. I also feel A LOT better if there is a human outside with me, even if it’s raining or really cold, otherwise I sometimes want to come inside before I do anything. I crate at night and sleep through the night. I like to go in my open crate and just hang out throughout the day. I was a little vocal when crated when no humans were home, but since I do my business outside and have never chewed anything, now I just hang out with my foster brothers contained to the family room when the humans are away.

I was a really really brave girl this last week and visited some really friendly people who seemed to LOVE me and all the other animals around (vet). They gave me some sleepy drugs and I woke up later with a little scar and some soreness (spayed) but they all cooed about how much of a good girl I was the entire time I was there! I get to wear an incredibly cute onesie (My foster mom made me say it’s cute. I wear it but I’m not super happy about it)

My foster mom says we are going to start going on walks as soon as I heal up a little more. I seem to really like my foster brothers as they are kind of showing me the ropes of this ‘house’ thing. I still have not tried the soft things that my brothers always are sleeping on (couches and beds). I will occasionally cuddle into the dog beds on the ground, but I am not yet a snuggler. I will beg for attention, but I have not yet settled down right next to my humans. I still prefer to get attention and then go back to the crate or a sunny spot in front of a window.

Anyway, I’m going to keep learning about this cushy position called ‘house dog’ while the L.E.A.R.N. people and my foster mom look for my forever family.

03/11/2024

11/2/24 Hi! I’m Cub. My Foster Mom has lots of other silly names for me, but this one is my favorite. I came to L.E.A.R.N. from the breeder with lots of other friends. I’m 15 months old, born 7/13/23. I’m on the smaller side, but I make up for it because I have a big heart that is overflowing with love to give.

Learning to be in a house has sure been an adventure. There are these things Foster Mom keeps calling stairs, I’m not so sure about them. Luckily to get everywhere I want to go there are only two or three, so I do it the easy way skip them. No, no, no. I don’t avoid them, I skip them. I stand at the bottom (or top) and jump to the next landing or hallway. It works great. I don’t know why everyone keeps giggling when I do it. It’s fun! I am learning to sit, and I’m pretty proud when I hear someone tell me how well I did it. They say there are more things to learn, and I’m game. I’m a pretty smart guy. I’m doing ok most of the time in my crate and Mom said I’m doing really well learning to go potty outside. Today she started bumping my nose on a bell before we go outside, she feels pretty confident that I’ll catch on and be able to tell her when it’s potty time.

I have a Foster Brother and Sister who are trying to show me the ropes. I think they are pretty cool, but for now I’d rather stick to my Mom’s leg all day. She works from home, so we just chill together. I have found some bones I like, but still trying to figure out what to do with all the toys lying around. Sometimes the other dogs do this thing where they bow down really low in front of me and bark, I’m not really sure what they are doing. Mom keeps saying that they want to play with me. I just don’t understand it. I guess I still have some things to learn about being a dog.

But I do know three things. I absolutely love being with people and getting loved on. And I also know that there are spots on my chest, back, and belly that make me melt into people for more love when they scratch me there. I’m also pretty sure I can get used to this indoor-dog life.

I almost forgot! TREATS! Holy cow do I love to get treats.

03/11/2024

Good Morning from...
"Maple's Cookies"!!

In order of birth. (because that is how I will learn their names :) )

Meet: (Name, s*x, collar color)
Snickers, male, black
Pecan, female, pink
Sandie, female, lilac
Peanut, male, blue
Ginger, female, red
Almond, female, purple
Truffle, female, orange
Crinkle, male, brown
Glaze, female, yellow

Lil red, Ginger.... got 2 stitches at the vet yesterday and is doing well.

Forgot to mention... There is a "chance" these pups might be mixed with one of the Golden Retrievers from the breeders property. Time will tell. Either way, they are going to be goregeous pups!
Get your applications in NOW!

02/11/2024

9 beautiful pups and their mamma. Delivered between 3:19am and 8:26am. She’s exhausted.
She was carrying 10. 6 females, 3 males… and an angel male(RIP)

Stay tuned for names. Foster dad gets naming rights to this litter, for letting foster mom follow her passion. 🥰

We had one scare. Maple bit “Little red’s” cord to close and she was bleeding. Stopped the bleeding and we are heading to the vet at 11:30 to have her checked out. And potentially get a stitch and antibiotics.

02/11/2024

Hailey is one of the breeder releases and is just over a year old.
She came very shy and unsure of what was happening, also never living inside before! But has warmed up very quickly to our routine and has done so good with house training(only 1 mess inside the second day here) New things set her back a step and she is shy again. But recovers fairly quickly. The crate is her safe space, and she uses it if she needs to. She also loves Elk Antlers and stuffy toys(she carries them to her bed)

Hailey loves attention and loves to snuggle! Currently she lives with 2 other dogs, chickens and a 2 year old human. The quick fast movements from a toddler do scare her a little bit-but she does go for pets from him as well. She just needs to adjust to the random movements and sounds of a young kid. She just started playing with her foster brother as well.

Hailey is working on basic commands and seems to be taking to them very well. Overall she has a very sweet goofy and playful personality that comes out more each day!
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01/11/2024

NEW DEVELOPMENT!!
Yesterday we pulled an additional dog from the breeder because she is pregnant. Meet Maple. She's 2.5 years old.

She saw the vet today for an X-ray and progesterone test. We'd be lying if we said we were not shocked to find out what we did.

Turns out she should be delivering within the next 24 hours!!!

Xray attached if anyone would like to guess how many....
Wish list items attached because WE already know how many!!! 😬😬

Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/labrador-education-and-rescue-network-learn_b82544970

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/333LX99X8SFWD?ref_=wl_share

And supplies from our local feed store:
We need Fromm Large breed puppy.
If you would like to donate a bag of Fromm Gold Large Breed Puppy you can do so by calling Kettle Moraine Town and Country. Tell them you are purchasing a bag for L.E.A.R.N. It is a small town local feed mill close to the foster home. They will call the foster home if a bag is purchased so she can pick-up.
262 626-4777

Foster mom is scrambling to get the whelping room ready! We thought we had time! Pray for a safe delivery for Maple and her pups! And thank you in advance for any donations!

01/11/2024

Hi my name is Cupid, I am a Christmas baby born on December 25, 2020. When I came to my foster home, I was underweight, the vet said I needed to gain 10lbs before I am able to have my spay surgery. My foster family says we need to go slow and steady to get me up to a healthy weight. While we work on "fattening" me up, we are working on basic commands of sit, stay, come, down, etc. but I still need more work. I think I am a fast learner, I have already mastered the "paws" command which in my foster home means to sit and dry my paws on the towel by the back door. This makes sure I don't track muddy paw prints through the house. I have a great foster sister to teach me the ropes.

I tend to startle at sudden noises, but my human foster brothers play musical instruments called the Tuba and Alto Saxophone. They are both really good and practice daily, and it doesn't bother me. I just perk my head up to listen for a new song.

I love meeting new people and other doggie friends. I haven't played much with my foster sister yet, mainly because I just don't have that much energy from being underweight.

I have found a love for my soft dog bed, who knew these things existed! I have my own bed that is kept in a crate. I currently sleep in my crate at night, and even seek it out during the day when my foster family is home. If my family has to close the door because they are working in another room or leaving the house, I don't get upset...I just lay down and take a short nap.

I have had a few accidents in the house, but that is because we are learning routines and communication skills. Just like my human foster brothers, when mom or dad suggest I try potty, I should try. I am getting better everyday. I just need more practice.

My foster parents are seeing a change in me as I slowly gain weight. I even trotted yesterday while on a leash in the backyard. Seeing the leash doesn't scare me, mainly because that means I get to go outside and sniff everything.

Currently, my biggest struggle is stairs. I do great on a few steps from the backyard or garage into the house, I just don't know what to think when there are more than two. I see my foster sister running down them to lay by my foster dad when he works from home, I just don't know how she gets down there.

PS - I love scratches...but then again who doesn't?

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Since Facebook doesn’t allow photos and video in the same post, today’s 6 week pupdate is a short video of them running around outside having fun.

People! You are missing out on a loveable boy. Luca has so many typical Labrador behaviors, he loves to play and will self-entertain for short periods of time. He likes to cuddle, doesn’t get up on the furniture, is good with cats, dogs and kids, completely potty trained, crate trained, doesn’t counter surf or garbage dive, and you’ll never be lonely in the bathroom. He can be goofy and entertaining. He knows sit, stay, kennel, and give. His leash manners are great when he is on a Halti/Gentle leader collar. He knows to chill out when you’re working, has free roam at night and has earned free roam for short periods when no one is home. If you don’t have a fenced yard, it is still workable. If he is engaged with you and recognizes you as his person he isn’t going anywhere. He is completely trainable, he does want to please you. Luc-da-loo is a good boy that has gotten a short stick in his relatively short life. Please show him some love and ask about him, check him out.

Six week pupdate! Facebook does not allow video and photos in the same post, so I decided to make a montage. Fair warning it’s long. About eight minutes. Mama Latte is pretty much done with the puppies, she’s had enough. Can’t say we blame her. They are getting some socialization from the adult dog in the house, and they got a new toy, which they love!

Outside playtime.

Some Saturday morning fun!

2/21/24 Hi! Addie checking in with updated information. The vet I saw today thinks that I am about 2 years old because I have such pearly white teeth! We all decided that it would be best for me to get spayed, so that is happening next week! My foster mom said I'm done having any more puppies. PHEW!! I am sleeping on a bed in my foster parents bedroom room at night and I sleep all night long. I still go in my crate when they need to leave me alone. I am walking so much better! I love walks and playing with balls. I love riding in the car and don’t bark when my foster mom leaves me to go into a store for a few minutes! I love baths! I especially love playing with other dogs and running around!!! I love to snuggle and like a typical lab, I don’t know anything about personal space!! Pictures in the comments and you can read more about me at: https://www.labadoption.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=202254422