We rescue animals from owners who can no longer keep their dogs, or just do not know how to handle them. We rescue from shelters also, mostly south of New Jersey and Maryland. For some reason, spaying and neutering is not considered important, thus creating numerous homeless animals, which in turn causes the need for rescue. With the economy we are seeing larger numbers of dogs needing to be rehomed than ever before. Divorces were bad but foreclosures and people and families facing homelessness is becoming an epidemic. We fight the tide of sadness by doing what we can.

We cover an immense area, mostly the east coast. I have been as far north as Maine and as far south as Georgia. All our vehicles have seen some ungodly mileage. Thanks to Cindi, our own road warrior for always being ready to take up the chant "RESCUE RIDES AGAIN". Many a day she co pilots and many times she just pilots. Whatever she does she is an asset and friend. We bring the dogs or pups in after getting basic vetting. People I work with do an excellent job, and some actually hold them for a 2 week quarantine, so my dogs are not at risk of contagious diseases, be it a virus, kennel cough, or something deadly to a pup.

We continue this care here in our home, and with our local vets. When they are deemed healthy, (and old enough in the case of pups), they become available for adoption. Each animal leaves with a real doggie bag of their own. Chucked full of stuff, food and their medical records. We also include tips on general training and care.

We start 2010 as a 501c3 non-profit organization. We have filed the paperwork numerous times. We actually lost a wonderful adopter and our lawyer this past year. Another stepped in to finish the process and a messy one it is. We depend on our own funds, plus generous donations from former adopters and the public. This year we can actually file for grants and solicit funds and products and the things we need for our rescues. We are still learning all the ropes so be patient with us on this, but it will also benefit the adopter. If we are successful and find a grant writer or two and we receive funds from outside sources it will lower adoption donation.

In order to be considered for one of our rescued dogs, you will need to fill out an adoption application (no application, no consideration), I will check references, especially your vet reference, and conduct a home visit. Being a small, family rescue, the final decision is ours. Our adoption donation covers pull fees from shelters, travel and transport expenses, spay/neuter (except puppies), vet costs and range from $325.00 to $400.00. Puppies under 6 months require a spay/neuter contract for altering the pup when it is old enough (usually at 6m).

We will be happy to furnish references, upon request, for anyone that would like to check US out.

In advance, Connecticut Labrador Rescue Inc., thank you for your inquiry into adopting one of our rescues.