Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

So you want to adopt a lab or a lab mix? We are so happy you found us! We would like for you to first read all about labs in the info section. It is very important to read others' experiences with labs and rescued dogs in general. Rescuing a dog or a puppy can be very rewarding, especially if you are taking them out of a bad situation and giving them the greatest life a dog could ever imagine. Congrats, you have made the right choice in adopting a rescue dog. They need more people like you!!!

The adoption process is as follows and can take up to one or two weeks to complete.

Step 1: fill out an application.

Step 2: Phone Interview & Discussion about dogs you are interested in.

Step 3: Home Visit.

Step 4: Bring a doggie home!

Adoptable Labs

We currently have 9 dogs looking for their forever homes!

(Not to mention more we are trying to save! If they get here, we will put up a bio sheet on them as they then will be available for adoption.)

Click on the dog's photo for more info on each dog's "poop sheets".

Note: If you are interested in adopting a lab you must first submit an Adoption Application to Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue. We can not guarantee that the dog that you are interested in will still be available after your application has been reviewed and processed.

Rillo (2 yrs) M

Ridley (1 year) M

Lucy (2 years) F

Trance (4 y) M

Twix (1-2 years) M

ADOPTION PENDING!!!

Buster (17 weeks) M

Minty (4 years) F

Deuce (2 years) M

Jenkins (2 years) M

ADOPTION PENDING!!

Dogs we are trying to save

We can not put "holds" on any of our dogs and the dogs and puppies listed below are not guarnteed to arrive until they actually make it in to our program

Pete (3 years) M

Setta (10 months) F

Lady (1 year) F

Daisy (8 months) F

Cody (1 1/2 years) M

Posts for other Shelters

Adoption Forms

RMLR Adoption Application

RMRL Adoption Contract

Adoption Fees

Our adoption fees are:

Under 12 months 12 months – 6 years 7 years – senior

All rescued dogs- Labs and Lab mixes $250 $225 $175

All adoption fees are pooled to provide medical care for all of our dogs. Except in special cases, all of our Labs are spayed/neutered and vaccinated before going to their new homes.

If the puppy is too young to be altered you will be required to sign a contract that you will spay or neuter when age appropriate, 5-6 months. There is an $100 refundable required deposit in addition to the adoption fee in this case. The $100 is refunded upon proof of neuter/spay or once completed at our vet's clinic.
These costs cover spaying/neutering, vet care, bringing shots up to date, boarding and foster expenses and in some cases transport, any additional money not used will go back into our rescue allowing us to help more and more dogs and to treat the dogs with medical conditions.
As these prices do not always cover all of their expenses any additional donation over and beyond the adoption fee is much appreciated!
It is the rescue's mission and policy to have all puppies spayed and neutered when age appropriate and we will personally contact you when the puppy is of that age and give you the option to take the puppy to our vet to have this done at no additional expense.

Adoptable Dogs Have:

Our dogs will have the following:

a physical exam
Neutered or Spayed
Age appropriate shots brought up to date
Heartworm checked
Dewormed for parasite (when appropriate)
Collar and tag
Microchipped

New Owner Is Responsible For:

Any puppy adopted out will need to be spayed or neutered at the appropriate time (You will be required to sign a contract stating that you will do that when apropriate)
Any and all other health problems with the dog after the adoption contract is signed stating the adoption process is complete.
A name tag which you will need to remember to update upon moving
Good nutrition preferably from high end feed stores and pet stores: We recommend Canidae for an affordable quality alternative to commercial dog food
Lots of quality exercise, if you are getting a lab they need exercise!
Most importantly! Lots and lots of love and attention!!!!!!!!