 
Meet Jenna & Pops - February's Dogs of the Month
February's so nice - it gets dogs twice :) In honor of Black Dogs Month, we're highlighting two of our black labrador mix dogs - Jenna and Pops!
Hi! I’m Jenna and I would LOVE to be your new best friend. Even though I might not have had a lot of training in the past, I’m a smart girl and eager to make you happy! I know “come”, “sit”, and “no” and I’m ready to learn more. In fact, there’s nothing I won’t do for a yummy treat! My foster Mom says I’m a medium energy girl – I can keep up with my 1 year old foster brother just fine when we play, but I don’t need to run, run, run like he does. A nice long walk is all I need! Though if you wanted to take me for a jog, I think I might like that too. Coming from a shelter, I want all the attention I can get. There’s nothing I’d like better than being right by your side while you pet my soft, fluffy coat. I’ll even climb in your lap if you let me! - Jenna comes to RMLR from Souix City, Iowa
Pops is a super sweet boy that is doing GREAT in his foster home. He has no need for a kennel because he is housetrained and is past that chewing stage!! He does well with the resident dog at his foster home, their 10 and 7 yr old kids AND the two resident cats. Pops enjoys his daily trips to the dog park and the little dogs are usually his favorite!! Pops is going to be a great and easy addition to any family!! He will "talk" to you when he either wants to go outside or thinks that he needs a little more attention than you are giving him!! He is just a nice old man looking for a family to live out those golden years with!! He would do well in any home as long as you have plenty of LOVE and KISSES to give him!!
P.S. Be careful because Pops is pretty tall and will help himself to any food that you have out (in a gentle way though!).
Check out more information about Jenna & Pops and our other Labs for Adoption under Adopting
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Our Mission:
We are dedicated to finding and saving neglected and unwanted labs and lab mixes from rural areas, as well as local areas, and find them wonderful, loving homes to thrive in. We also strive to teach the general public to spay and neuter their pets to help control the pet overpopulation problem.
Everyday 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are also born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals. As a result, millions of healthy, loving cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies face early deaths as a form of animal control. Others are left to fend for themselves against automobiles, the elements, other animals, and cruel humans. You can help just by spaying and neutering your pets, don't ever buy from a pet store, as almost every one of them uses some form of a puppy mill, and remind people to adopt from a shelter or a rescue. Thank you! (from here)
Please take a minute to read...
An intact dog can produce two litters a year of 6-10 puppies per litter, which means in six years, one female dog and her offspring could produce up to 67,000 dogs. An average of 40,000 cats/dogs are euthanized in Colorado each year (that's JUST Colorado!).
Please click on www.savecoloradopets.org and find out more about this state sponsored initiative to subsidize spay & neuter programs. Thank you. (taken from Tenderfoot Training web site)
Some rough statistics on shelters:
Out of eight to ten million animals that are in shelters annually, roughly 60% of those dogs are euthanized. Of the other 40% that are adopted out there are 20% of those returned for medical or behavioral problems.
Info obtained from National council on Pet Population study and policy, which is a colalition of animal-related organizations, based on estimates from the American Society for the prevention of Cruelty to animals and the American Veterinary Medical association.
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Dogs in Our Lives
We aren't house-proud. If we were we wouldn't abide the scratches on the doorframe, the holes in the screen, the darkened shine of worn spots on the chair. We would wince at the mottled carpet and fret at hair clinging to our clothes.
We don't. If anything, we lovers of a dog are a tolerant lot, finding greater value in the unabashed affection of our friend than immaculate sofas. Shoes can be replaced, but loyal labradors are timeless.
Without our dogs our houses are cold receptacles for things. Dogs make a fire warmer with their curled presence. They wake us, greet us, protect us, and ultimately carve a place in our hearts and our history. Our reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short-lives of our dogs.
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Susan Becker's oil portraits
are vibrant pet interpretations designed to touch the heart, capture an essence, and represent a spirit and love for life. They are windows into the furriest souls as she sees them, tangible, yet magical salutes to the animal-human emotional connection. This intimate, intense oil painting speaks to a pet's sense of dignity and their unique personality of joy, desire, or even sorrow, so that each individual can be celebrated, both in the moment, and for life.
For the months of January and February Susan has chosen the
Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue as the featured rescue. 5%
of the commission fees will benefit the Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue.
Visit her website for more information on how to order today!
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 Murphy was an 8-month old puppy, who was horribly abused throughout his young life. He passed away, from complications from his extensive injuries, before we could transport him to a better life in Colorado. Please find out how you can prevent animal cruelty by supporting these organizations, who are dedicated to preventing the kind of abuse that Murphy was forced to endure.
The ASPCA is an organization that encourages people to help prevent and fight animal cruelty. Click here to learn more, lend a hand or donate to help prevent animal cruelty.
American Humane has worked to protect animals since 1877, providing a voice for the nation's most vulnerable. All efforts of our Animal Protection Division are focused on preventing cruelty, neglect and exploitation of animals and assuring that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society. From here, you can learn the many ways you can help an animal, find out about American Humane's numerous animal welfare programs, get information on adopting and caring for new pets, and more.
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Success Stories make all the hard work worth it!!!
 Hi RMLR,
I just wanted to let you folks know that my husband, Jason, and I are so happy with Dooley (formerly Pryor). We brought Dooley home in September 2009 and we completely fell in love with him!! He has such a fun and loving personality and brings so much joy to our lives…he’s our special “bud”. After we brought him home, he fell right into our household routine as if he’d been born to it. He loves meeting us at the door and covering us with his doggy kisses. He loves playing at the dog park where his favorite game is chase…meaning, his mission is get as many dogs to chase him as possible. He’s so fast and is in 7th heaven when he has a dog or several just trying to catch him! He’s quite calm though while indoors and loves to just chill out and nap on his pillow or snuggle with us on the couch. He was a little thin when we adopted him but, since he has a very healthy appetite, he’s put on a few pounds and has filled out quite nicely to be a very handsome 60lb Lab. He’s very friendly with everyone although he’s still a bit timid when meeting men for the first time.
This past weekend we took him on his first road trip to Estes Park where we stayed in a B&B for the weekend. He did great and so we’re looking to taking him on more trips with us.
We are very happy to have found Dooley and are thankful to the RMLR for bringing us together. Thank you for all you do to find forever homes for those dogs in need. Keep up the great work!
Sincerely,
Jason and Christy Martin
For more success stories please visit the Success Stories tab above.
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