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08/12/2024

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE PUPPIES!

Maple's puppies turned 5 weeks old yesterday. They are incredibly cute and very smart. They've nearly mastered the potty box, which allows us to give them more freedom when we’re home without having to worry about cleaning up accidents. Foster mom really appreciates that!

They are receiving visits from friends and family, along with playtime with one of the resident dogs and we will have a full house for Christmas, with a few youngsters, so that should be fun.

08/12/2024

Crackle got her Christmas Wish yesterday! Sherry and Kevin met her and fell in love with her. She really fell in love with Kevin, and then she realized she better give love to Sherry too. 😀
They took her for a test walk and she did great. Walks much better on lead than the resident dog. She will be the only fur baby in the household so she will get tons of love and attention. Sherry asked if I could order her a harness like I have for Brindle so Crackle will have a new outfit on Monday.

I was sad but happy at the same time. She was a great foster and Brindle was a great host even though she growled at him a few times they did get along after a while. She never had one accident in the house the whole time she was here and had free roam of the house.

For those of you who don't know about Crackle she was the oldest of the Breeder release Labs. She is 12-1/2 but you would never know it. She acts more like 8 or 9. Sherry said she did very well in the car on the way home although she wanted to sit up front.

Thank you Karen for sending me the application for Sherry and Kevin. And thank you Mary Lynn for all the help answering my questions. As a founding member, L.E.A.R.N. is what I had visioned when we first started out. Without all the great volunteers this organization has, we would not be here...
Thank You

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays...

07/12/2024

Hi everyone! It's Maple here! My foster mom says it's time for an update on me because, you know, it's not all about my adorable puppies. They are 5 weeks old today, so I'm getting pretty close to being done with them. Oh! Don't get me wrong, I'll always love them, but I could do without their sharp little teeth, you know?

Foster mom says it's a good thing I'm almost done with the puppies because I'm SUPER skinny, and I need to put on about 10 pounds. She's making me wear what she calls a "stylish" coat to keep warm outside until I gain some weight.

I'm doing pretty well with some commands. My foster mom has taught me to sit, lie down, and touch. I come when she calls me, but she still doesn't trust me off-leash outside. I'm okay with that because I'd rather do my business and come back inside to the warm house anyway. Indoor living definitely has its perks!

I was really good about not pottying in the house while I was focused on my pups, but I've had a few accidents since then. Foster mom always says, "Thank God for vinyl plank floors." I’m not sure what the significance of that is, but at least she doesn't get too upset. I'm learning, you know? Crate training is a work in progress. I DID NOT like being put in there at the end of the week, but she's going to try a few things next week to help me get used to it. I'll report back later on how I feel about it.

I've mastered most of my fears pretty quickly; doors and stairs don't scare me anymore. Sometimes it takes me a few minutes to warm up to new people, but I guess the house will be pretty full (with both humans and dogs) on Christmas Day, so we’ll see how things go and I'll keep you updated.

I'll be getting spayed in January, so I won't have to go through this again, and then I'll be ready for my forever home. Could that maybe be you?

04/12/2024

Miss Hailey(one of the breeder release dogs) was adopted a couple days ago. She has settled into her new home with her new family of four! Hailey will be the only dog, spoiled and loved so much!
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04/12/2024

Sweet Bear (Bear Bear as he is affectionately known by his foster mom) is one of the breeder dogs who has been learning how to live his best life in a home over the last month! He's the happiest, sweetest boy who has a tail wag for everyone and everyone he meets! A few weeks ago, he started to have difficulty with his right eye. The vet has determined that he has a mass under his 3rd eyelid that needs to be removed. We're hoping that it's something benign, and not cancerous, but we won't know until it can be removed and tested.

As you can imagine, this is a costly procedure and needs to be done as soon as possible. We want nothing more than for Bear Bear to have the best life, most comfortable life he can. Please consider donating to help us cover the cost of this procedure and to get Bear back to a healthy, happy boy!

04/12/2024

12/4/24 Hi everyone, it’s Cresant.
Foster Mom says it’s finally time. For what you ask? Time for me to find my family! I have relaxed a bit so I can now tell you all about myself to see if you want to meet me.
I was born last summer so I am around 15 months old. And Foster Mom says I am finally starting to act like it. I haven’t figured out what to do with toys yet but clothes that I find on the floor sure can be fun! I like chasing the ball outside too. I like the chasing part but once I get it it’s mine. It took a while but now my foster brother and I run all over together and do a bit of wrestling. He’s real gentle with me and that’s how I like it. No crazy all out wrestle-mania for me. I live with a couple cats also. They are very interesting. I have started to introduce myself, but they don’t seem too interested. So, I mostly just watch them.
Since I grew up outside, I am still a bit nervous with a lot of things. I really enjoy hanging out in my crate when I get a little scared. But Foster Mom can always coax me out, I just love her so much. I also sleep in there all night right next to Foster Mom’s bed. I feel better having her close by. We are working on the car now. That is still really scary. But since I see how much my foster brother and sister like it, I’m trying really hard to like it too.
It takes me a while to warm up to new people so it might take some time to show you my real personality. But if you are patient you won’t be disappointed!
You read my full bio here: https://www.labadoption.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=20984342

03/12/2024

It’s Giving Tuesday! Please consider a donation to help us make a difference in the lives of all the labradors we bring in throughout the year!
We receive 100% of the donation through Zeffy.

🌟 🌟L.E.A.R.N. believes that change begins with generous supporters like you. Every act of kindness and every dollar you contribute helps us assist Labradors in need.This Giving Tuesday, please consider making a donation to support our existing foster dogs and the vetting for all the breeder re...

01/12/2024

4 week Pupdate and photo dump!

At this point I’m pretty sure these beauties are Lab/Golden mix.
They are starting to get really active, play with toys, wrestle with each other and potty box training is going well.
Mamma Maple is still being a great mom and continues to take care of them.

29/11/2024

Are you Christmas shopping today??
Don't forget to order your 2025 L.E.A.R.N. Calendar!

28/11/2024

Adoption news! Vail, now Willa, was adopted by Norm and Melanie! 🥰

She was also a breeder release, with an amazing foster. First few days in her new home were a little rough, as expected, but she’s doing wonderful now! 

28/11/2024

Hello there, I'm Chica, a 7 and a 1/2 year old breeder release. It was really scary at first because of so many changes all at once, but I am adjusting to this warm (literally) and cushy environment, really well.

I haven't had any accidents in the house except for a few piddles if I'm scared. I don't let my foster mom know when I need to go out yet, but she says we are going to work on that. Right now, she just takes me out every couple of hours. When outside, I'm always on a leash/lead because I live in the country on a lot of land. I don’t want to get lost and I have been told there are dangerous animals out there I don't want to meet.

I'm starting to explore a little around the house and search out my foster mom when she is in a different room. When I find her, I get some extra attention and sometimes almost fall asleep with all the loving I get.

Foster mom has been patient with me and coaxes me to try new things with treats and a toy ducky I love! I even went up the stairs to the second floor to get it. Of course, coming back down was a challenge, but I followed my ducky down with my foster moms's help (we'll be working on stairs more).

While up stairs, I also discovered a couple of beds which are way bigger than mine and a little bit more cushy. I jumped right up and made myself comfortable. I love this new life!

I am crate trained, but have only been in my crate for bedtime the first night with the door open. My crate is my safe place if I need it, but I don’t really need it because I prefer to be with my foster mama. When mom leaves me to go to the store, she also puts me in there because she is unsure about leaving me free-roaming the house, yet.

When I go outside, I have my nose to the ground sniffing all the new smells, but sometimes I'm not paying attention and cross over in front of my foster mom and tangle us up. Oops! Mom got a harness for me and it helps, but also has a "Gentle Leader" which she says we are going to work with.

Foster mom also wanted to see if I would get in the car and I surprised her and jumped right in the back seat and came out after a ride with no problems. The hard part for my foster mom was getting me out the service door and into the garage.

Some guys dressed in orange, just like my new harness, came to meet me and it took me a while to warm up to them, but today they stopped again and gave me lovin’! They even told me I have changed sooo much in the last couple of days! I’m so much more confident and trusting.

I know simple commands such as sit, wait, and down. It's only me and my foster mom, but I sit and wait for my food until mom gives me the okay to eat and I let her pet me while I am eating. We need to work on some more commands, but I’m smart and will catch on quickly!

I had an ear infection when my foster mom picked me up and I have been really good when she cleans my ears in the mornings and puts medicine in them at bedtime. I am scheduled for my spaying December 2nd and even have a cute leopard outfit I get to wear afterwards, while I recover.

My foster mom calls me a “good girl” A LOT and says the best description of me is ADORABLE. I do have sad eyes often, but have started smiling some and my eyes do sparkle, especially when my foster mom plays with me and my ducky.

28/11/2024

Saving 22 dogs at one time is a huge task, and finding loving foster homes remains our biggest challenge. When we initiated the Breeder rescue, we anticipated there would be some “foster failures” among them. Today, we celebrate the dogs who have found their forever homes through "failure" and express our heartfelt gratitude to these families for welcoming these deserving dogs into their lives. Some of these dogs never even made it to our website.

Equinox, adopted by Jody and Dave
Polar, adopted by Bill and Erika
Ruth, adopted by Mary and Bill
Rain, adopted by Nicole and Darin
Feathers, adopted by Vicky
Cub, adopted by Kim and Bruce
What an amazing Thanksgiving blessing for these dogs!

While we suspect there may be one or two more “failures” among them, many still await a loving home to call their own.

You can visit our website to see all of our available dogs at www.labadoption.org.

Wishing all of our supporters a joyful and fulfilling Happy Thanksgiving!

24/11/2024

If you had pictures taken with Santa at End of the Leash, they are slowly being uploaded for your viewing pleasure.

All proceeds benefited L.E.A.R.N. and Dreamabull Dog Rescue, Corp

Thanks again to End of the Leash for hosting us and all who volunteered to make the event successful!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R4MiC4wa3q7S64HS9

24/11/2024

3 week Pupdate!
Puppies had their fisrt meal of mush today. It’s a work in progress (Video in comments)
And we start potty box training today.

They had a visit from some “littles” today.
Mamma Maple did amazing. She also found a dog bed to rest on for the first time.

23/11/2024

Olive is still waiting for the right home. She’s been here for two months since her owner passed away. Housebroken, crate trained, can be active and bark outside then chill in the house. She is barking at my donkeys in the video. (In the comments) She is a good watch dog!
You can read her full bio here: https://www.labadoption.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=15743550

21/11/2024

Don't forget to get your calendar ordered for the Holidays!

20/11/2024

Thunder here, with a pupdate—foster mom says it’s time I tell my own story! I’m one of the recent breeder rescues, and I’m told that I’m a purebred yellow lab and that I’m very handsome!

From the moment I stepped into my new surroundings, I knew my life was about to change. I was overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, smells, and movements, and I retreated to my safe havens—a cozy crate and a quiet laundry room. I am gradually learning about all the new things. Stairs? Guess what, I mastered those in a day! Before long, I began to emerge from my shell. I expanded my horizons and discovered the joys of a backyard. When I go outside, my personality shines through; I do a happy dance, roll around on the ground, and zoom around with boundless joy! However, the world outside my fence still holds many unknowns. Walks have been a mixed bag. Most times, I enjoy all the new sniffs; other times, I’ve been surprised and alarmed by terrifying creatures like Halloween decorations and noisy trains. I go back and forth between curiosity and fear, but, with patience, I’m learning that there’s a lot out there that’s really fun, and I’m learning to trust that these humans have my back!

My day to day is comfortably predictable. I sleep all night in my crate and do my business outside—I’m not about to make a mess where I live! I have a good appetite, and could even gain a few pounds. While I may be more cautious than more experienced labs, I've made significant progress. I've learned to trust my foster humans, and I love the attention and affection they shower upon me. They are getting smarter, too, about reading my signals, since I don’t know their language. All I hear is “blah, blah, blah, Thunder, blah, blah, blah.” But I’m getting used to them and their ways. I've even made friends with a few canine playmates. They tell me that there’s a whole world out there beyond my backyard and my neighborhood, but first I have to overcome my fear of car rides. I have my learner’s permit, so I will get there!

As I continue to grow and learn, I'm hopeful that I'll find my forever home. But for now, they tell me I’m “on hold” at least until I’m neutered on December 17, whatever that means. I don’t know how to tell time or read a calendar, so I guess I’ll just take it one day at a time! In the meantime, I'll be enjoying every moment with my foster humans. I may be a bit of a work in progress, but I promise to be a loyal and loving companion. I can't wait to meet my forever family and start a new chapter in my life. Thanks for joining me on the journey!

18/11/2024

11/18/2024 Hello All, Crackle here, as in Snap, Crackle, Pop! Just missing the Snap and Pop. I’m 12-1/2 years old and one of the 22 breeder releases, Thankfully we are all in loving foster homes now.

I am learning new things everyday. When I got here my foster mom was crating me. I really didn't like the crate but accepted it grudgingly. was spayed on November 14th and was pretty much out of it when I came home, but started bouncing back after a day and 1/2. Now you would never know I had major surgery.
I’ve graduated to free roam of the house, because my foster mom told me she can trust me. I have learned that the kitchen is the place to be when my foster mom is doing things in there. She doesn't have to worry about the 5 second rule when something falls on the floor with me there. I take care of it right away. I do like to lie there and be under her feet so she has to tell me to move. I still don't know how to jump into the car. My foster mom will work with me after my spay incision heals a little more.
I love, love, love food and treats. I finish way before my foster brother and hover over him but my foster mom tells me no, and I listen pretty good. I get to lick his bowl because he's not as good as I am when it comes to cleaning up.
I have several places in the house to sleep. I have a great baby crib mattress bed with a new blanket on it. The blanket was a gift from my foster mom's friends. I love it. The other place is my foster brothers’ bed. He lets me sleep in it all the time. He's a little afraid of me because when I first got here I would growl at him. (I’m done with men, ya know) I don't growl anymore but he still doesn't trust me.
I don’t know what toys or balls are yet. That will take time but I look forward to learning about more things the longer I’m here or when I go to my furever home. My foster mom keeps telling me I’m a very fast learner and that I’m a good girl and very pretty. I do like garbage but my foster mom has garbage cans with lids, so I can’t get anything out of them.
Don’t know where that saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” came from, because it’s just not true. I’m learning to sit and stay. I still have a lot of vim, vigor, and vitality left in me for my age. I love going for walks. I already got to know the dog walker and when I see her I get really excited just like my foster brother. Enough about me. If you’re looking for an older gal with plenty of energy look no further because here I am.