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.
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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.
Jackson & Dakota
Meet Jackson (10) and Dakota (11) — two beloved Labs who found their forever home through Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond. Jackson joined the family in July 2024, and Dakota followed in October 2025. Now they’re living their best lives together, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying every summer adventure.
Jackson is the laid‑back gentle giant at 116 lbs, happiest lounging in the shade and watching the world go by. Dakota, a spry 60 lbs, still bounces through life with the energy of a three‑year‑old — always ready for playtime or a car ride with Dad.
Both boys are well‑mannered, toy‑loving, carrot‑crunching companions who bring endless joy to their home. Their bond is pure proof that rescue dogs don’t just find homes — they find family.
“I love the stories LRGR shares and the countless happy endings — especially Daisy and Duke’s adoption! Thank you to every volunteer and foster who makes these moments possible.”
Today, Jackson and Dakota are exactly where they were meant to be — surrounded by love, sunshine, and the comfort of home.
