Committed to the Rescue of Labradors and Lab Mixes
Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond (LRGR) is a volunteer‑driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Labrador Retrievers and Lab mixes throughout Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. We are committed to every dog that enters our care, providing safe and loving foster homes, essential veterinary treatment, and compassionate support. Our mission is to give homeless, abandoned, and at‑risk Labs a second chance at the healthy, happy lives they deserve.
Meet Erma, a sweet, affectionate Lab mix who’s ready for her next chapter. She’s happiest soaking up sunshine, carrying her favorite toy around, and relaxing near her people. Erma would love a calm home where she can be the center of attention — no other pets,
Be a hero! You can change the life of a Lab in need. Join our foster team and see the magic happen.
LRGR Adoption Stories
Rescue Changed Their Life. Love Changed Everything.
Sometimes the best stories are the ones told by the people living them.
Ginger's Adoption Story: A Little Spice, A Big Love
My husband and I adopted Ginger, a chocolate Lab, from Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond on November 19, 2022. From the moment she joined our family, she’s been pure joy, sweet, loving, and full of personality. Ginger believes every person and dog is a friend. She adores her walks, her doggie pals, and soaking up the sun in her fenced backyard.
Before Ginger, we had another chocolate Lab who was a cherished gift. Losing her was heartbreaking, and for a long time, I wasn’t sure I could open my heart again. But when I finally decided to adopt, Ginger reminded me that love always finds its way back.
Adopting a rescue takes patience,sometimes the dog you hope for is already adopted, but it’s worth every moment of waiting. Ginger didn’t just find a family; she transformed ours, filling our home with calm sweetness and endless love.
