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Meet Our Labs

We typically have between 5-10 Labs available for adoption.
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All potential adopters must be pre-approved before they are able to adopt.
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River
*Foster To Adopt Needed*

Must Know:

  • River, male, Chocolate Lab, 2 years (DOB 3/10/2021), 77 lbs

  • Dog friendly

  • No cats

  • Kids 8+

  • Med-High energy – loves to retrieve and go on walks

  • Physical fencing of at least 5 ft required, or a yard with lots of room to run around! (No electric/invisible fencing)

  • River comes with two (2) training sessions from LRGR's trainer, paid for by LRGR

Meet River

 

This city doesn’t just have one beautiful river, it has two! I’m River, and, like the James, I’m full of fun and energy! Is the James looking for a Foster To Adopt (FTA)? I don’t know, but I am!

I love being with people and get so excited when you pet me that I wiggle all over! I need to work on not jumping up to greet people; I’m smart and treat-motivated (hint hint) so that shouldn’t be hard! I get excited when I meet other dogs too. I love other dogs but would do better as the only dog at home because I also love one-on-one attention. I also love being outside (I am River, you know). I just turned two and am working on not pulling on the leash. I’d love to work on this with you, though, because I love going for walks, hikes, and adventures! I love exploring and sniffing and would love to go on a walk in the woods with you!

Are you looking for an outdoor-loving buddy to take on adventures, or a cuddly pup to snuggle at night? Well, I’m both! I’d love to find a home where I can work on my training, get lots of attention, and sniff my way around the world (or at least around town). If you like rivers, do I know the dog for you!

Mickey
*Pending Adoption*

Must Know:

  • Mickey, 1 year old, black male, 45 lbs

  • Dog friendly; a young boy who needs regular socialization with other dogs!

  • Cat friendly

  • Kids 8+

  • Active medium energy

Meet Mickey

 

Hey Mickey, you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey! If I came with a soundtrack, that would be my introduction!

Hi, I am Mickey and I am here to blow your mind and show you how I would be the perfect addition to your family!

I am a year old boy, weighing in at 45 lbs, who is extremely friendly and smart! When I meet someone new, I might be a little shy at the beginning, but I am slowly gaining confidence! I am extremely easy going and get along with everyone, even with cats!

I have been learning new things in my foster home like how to walk on a leash, and commands like inside, outside, no, sit and my name: Mickey. With some yummy treats I will learn so many new things. Oh! I also know how to talk and let people know that I need to go outside; not to be confused with barking because that is not my style!

I am extremely well behaved and know how to play hard outside and then how to rest and enjoy the soft bed, snuggled with my humans. Some of my favorite activities are going on walks, running with other dogs, and even swimming! Who would have thought that the water would be so much fun!

I am looking forward to meeting my new family! Hopefully it will be a family who takes me on wonderful adventures which will include swimming! Belly rubs would also be a plus!

Laddy
*Available*

Must Know:

  • Laddy, yellow, male, 2 year old, 6l lbs

  • Dog friendly: LOVES to play with other dogs

  • Cat friendly

  • Energy level – medium

  • Kid friendly 12+

  • Fence not required, but if you do have a fence it needs to be at least 5 feet tall; no electric/invisible fencing

  • Will only be adopted to Richmond and surrounding counties

Meet Laddy

 

Do you love the outdoors with quiet spaces and the serenity and tranquility of nature? If Hiking along the wooded trail, feeling the peacefulness of your surroundings appeals to you, then perhaps Laddy would make a great trail companion and partner for you. Laddy thrives in the resfulness of a calm environment. He looks forward to his daily adventures in the woods of exploring and sniffing! Laddy will jump right in the car and is ready for his next adventure. He happily hits the trails with confidence. During our walks, if Laddy feels nervous about an approaching person or dog, we will play the engage/disengage game. He is a pro at this game and passes distractions without reactivity.

If taking your dog to the brewery is your thing, then Laddy would rather hang at your feet on your back deck while you enjoy your ice cold beverage at home. Most of us love the beach or lake, but if it is crowded with lots of activity, Laddy would much prefer a walk along a quiet stream or dip his toes in a baby pool.

Laddy loves helping outside around the house while you work in the yard. He will follow you around and be your work companion. But be watchful, it is possible that he may rearrange your tools or perhaps take your work gloves. He is young and curious and is learning what is his. He is not bothered by the sounds of the pneumatic tools, drills, hammers, or even the compressor. Inside the home, Laddy will gladly sit at your feet and stay nearby entertaining himself with a chew or feeder toy. If you need help with your laundry, he will gladly help with the clothes in the hopes of finding a dryer ball.

Dogs are naturally instinctive and intelligent, but need their humans to guide and coach them through life. Laddy responds well and is enthusiastic about his training. We believe in fear free, positive reinforcement, rewards based training. Laddy came to LRGR with “Stranger Danger”. This may have developed due to his lack of exposure to different humans during his first year of life. Through positive training Laddy is learning to have a different emotional response to strangers. When he first arrived he was very scared and frightened of people. Through training he is learning about different people and how they move about in their daily lives. Laddy is learning to relax in a stranger's presence by receiving treats and not having a stranger approach unless Laddy says it’s okay. Training is lifelong and provides an opportunity for you and your dog to build a trusting relationship and provides social and physical enrichment for your dog.

Laddy will flourish in a calm environment where his owner wishes to develop a relationship built around trust and a willingness to continue his training. From his wrinkles on his face when he smiles, to the white tip on his tail, he is a sweet boy that needs a human that understands his fear of people and is willing to be his coach. Do you have what it takes to be his lifecoach and partner?

Luigi
*Available*

Must Know:

  • Luigi, black with some white, male, 10 months, 53 lbs

  • Dog friendly – very!

  • Dog-savvy cat friendly

  • No kids – Luigi is scared of kids

  • Active med energy – calm at home but loves playing with dogs and can swim all day!

Meet Luigi

 

When people hear “puppy” they think of chaos; I’m the opposite of that! If calm, restful, and attuned to nature was a dog, that would be me – Luigi, the Zen Puppy.

I came to my foster family so fearful, I wouldn’t come out from under the stairs. But I started to find my courage, playing with my foster pups and going out into the world. I love to play with other dogs! I am super easy going, so dogs just want to hang out with me. Take me to the park and you’ll see how quickly I join in with the pack; I’m the best at making new dog friends! In fact, playing with other pups is one of my favorite things; I’d love a playful pal at home or trips to the dog park to meet friends. I will always find dog friends wherever we go but I sometimes take time to warm up to the people they’re with. And I stay away from kids – they are just too active and scary for a calm dude like me!

When I’m not playing with my dog friends, I love everything about nature. Did you know puppies can be nature lovers? Its true! I love swimming, hiking, just being outside. You’d think a dog as calm and restful as me would be tired after swimming awhile but I save my energy for my nature walks! I can hike and swim until everyone is worn out, and then keep going while you rest. The only time I lose my cool nature mystic is when I see creatures I want to chase – any day now, I’m sure I can catch that deer! My foster mom says this is why I have to put my leash on but she doesn’t get that maybe that deer deserves to be caught!

Let’s talk about rest, because that’s where my Zen shines. I love to have my quiet time. I will go lay on my bed or in my crate and really embrace the art of sleep. OK, that art sometimes includes really loud snores, but that’s just to remind you that you should be resting too! If I’m not napping, I’ll just hang out with you. I am not here for all that puppy chaos! No getting in the trash or chewing up furniture for me! Nope, I just like to sit around and practice my sad puppy dog eyes. Oh, you didn’t know that’s party of my Zen? Trust me, you’ll be handing over veggies in no time! Veggies you ask? Yes! I love bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, beans, everything that grows is a treat for me! Maybe that’s how I maintain my cool; I’m cool as a cucumber!

Do you need some Zen in your life? I can teach you how to really appreciate nature, embrace the water, and give into full-body relaxation. All I need is love and veggies! I can’t wait to show you my Zen Master skills (and sad puppy eyes) – bring your hiking boots and some carrots (for me, not for that deer!).

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Forrest
*Available*

Must Know:

  • Forrest, male, yellow, 16 months (DOB 9/22/21), 85 lbs

  • Dog friendly! – would do great with another playful dog at home, or needs an active dog community of playing with other dogs regularly

  • Cats unknown

  • Kids 6+

  • High energy – loves chasing sticks and swimming; needs to be kept stimulated and enriched!

Meet Forrest

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I’m Forrest and I’m ready to play! I’m told I’m a happy goofball, and that’s the compliment I want, usually because it comes right before I get a treat! I can’t wait to show you the goofball life! Hint: its lots of meeting new doggie friends and chasing sticks!

I’m still a puppy and I have the energy to prove it! I love (all caps, underline, exclamation point) playing with other dogs! I have never met a dog that I don’t want to run right over to and play! I get down in puppy play stance and its on! I’ll run, wrestle, jump like a kangaroo (yeah, that’s a goofball thing, and its great). I’ve been called “exuberant” and that must me “playful and friendly” because I am!

I’m not just exuberant about dogs, but about people too! I love being with people! You won’t be lonely with me here! I will follow you around (especially if I think you might have some food; being a goofball makes you hungry!). When you’re sitting down, I’ll lay my head at your feed and chew on my toys until you’re ready to go find another adventure. I’ll protect you too! If I hear a doorbell on TV, I make sure to let out a bark to let you know someone is here (hey, maybe they’ll come in through the TV, you never know!). And if I hear a car in the driveway, I’ll let out a deep bark too (don’t tell them I’m secretly fun and friendly!).

I am a great watch dog until you open the door and then, well, I’ve been known to wag my tail so hard into the wall that it bleeds. The vet calls it Happy Tail and its not bad because I get treats if that happens (my foster family says I have to meet all new people in open areas; this is annoying because now I don’t get Happy Tail treats). I’ll push my head into you to get you to pet me and, if that doesn’t work (sometimes I worry people aren’t as observant as me), I’ll go get a toy and push that into you!

Sticks are Life and Food is Love! That’s my motto. I love chasing sticks in the yard and will carry them around all day! Sure, one time I found a small tree after a rain and carried it around like a conquering king until I finally realized I wasn’t allowed to bring it inside (which is unfair, because I have seen trees in houses, people!).

I love playing with my foster fur-brother and I would love to have a playful doggy sibling in my new home! There’s just nothing better than chasing sticks with a friend! And maybe you don’t want to play fetch all day (I don’t know why you wouldn’t!). That’s OK, because I love lots of other kinds of fun too! I love going for walks and I’m working on my leash skills – I want to pull over to meet every dog I see, but I’m getting better! As soon as you even look at my leash, I am excited and ready to go!

I love to learn too! I know lots of commands and am ready to learn more! For example, tell me “Pillow” and I go lay on my fluffy floor pillow and chill out! Yep, even goofballs need to rest!

Is your life missing a stick-chasing, tail-wagging, loveable goofball? Well, do I have a surprise for you- its me! Let’s meet! I’ll bring the sticks, you bring the treats

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Ben
*Medical Hold*

Must Know:

  • Ben, 5 years old, red, 75 lbs

  • Dog friendly; needs regular playdates with other doggies if there is not a playful dog in the home!

  • Cat friendly

  • Kids 6+

  • Heartworm Positive (on 30 days of Doxy and then will go through treatments with adopter; all paid for by LRGR at LRGR's vet)

  • Physical fencing of at least 5ft required, if you have a yard

Meet Ben

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Have you ever heard the song “You’ve got a friend in me”? I think the writer of that song must have heard about me when he sat down to write it. If you are looking for the bestest friend you could ever have, please, look no further! My name is Ben, I am this beautiful red color, and I am 5 years old.

I love playing with dog friends and following my humans around. I am extremely affectionate and my tail wags around like crazy when I am happy! Walking around the house with a stuffed animal in my mouth is almost as amazing as getting belly rubs... Oh how I love belly rubs!

I am an extremely social dog who loves going on walks because that means we might see people along the way, and seeing people means I will get the pets! I love getting pets! If you are standing there, I will just lean my body towards you and wait for the love to start pouring in. You know what else I am good with? Reading the room. If it is time for me to be energetic, I will be so, but if it is time for me to relax and chill, I will do that too! As you can see, I am very smart!

I am extremely athletic and could probably win prizes with my high jump! Yes sir! I know how to jump 4 ft fences, not to escape, but just because I can, so I will need a tall fence in my furever home.

I am looking for a family who needs a best friend and who needs a ray of sunshine in their life; a family who will take me on adventures and give me all the belly rubs that they can! And a family who I can show all the love I have to give!

Meet Ben!

Have you ever heard the song “You’ve got a friend in me”? I think the writer of that song must have heard about me when he sat down to write it. If you are looking for the bestest friend you could ever have, please, look no further! My name is Ben, I am this beautiful red color, and I am 5 years old.

I love playing with dog friends and following my humans around. I am extremely affectionate and my tail wags around like crazy when I am happy! Walking around the house with a stuffed animal in my mouth is almost as amazing as getting belly rubs... Oh how I love belly rubs!

I am an extremely social dog who loves going on walks because that means we might see people along the way, and seeing people means I will get the pets! I love getting pets! If you are standing there, I will just lean my body towards you and wait for the love to start pouring in. You know what else I am good with? Reading the room. If it is time for me to be energetic, I will be so, but if it is time for me to relax and chill, I will do that too! As you can see, I am very smart!

I am extremely athletic and could probably win prizes with my high jump! Yes sir! I know how to jump 4 ft fences, not to escape, but just because I can, so I will need a tall fence in my furever home.

I am looking for a family who needs a best friend and who needs a ray of sunshine in their life; a family who will take me on adventures and give me all the belly rubs that they can! And a family who I can show all the love I have to give!

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Jordan
*Pending Adoption*

Must Know:

  • Jordan, 1.5 - 2 year old, black male, 43 lbs.

  • Dog friendly

  • Cats unknown

  • Kids 8+

  • Energy level: medium to high

  • Slight separation anxiety being controlled by trazadone

Meet Jordan

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Hi, I am Jordan and I am looking for my forever home! I was found in NC along with my brother and brought to Richmond, VA. I am an extremely playful dog who enjoys being in the company of both humans and other dogs. When I first encounter a dog, my tail gets all waggy and I get so excited with the possibility of playing! I am very smart and even though I might want to just play, I read the room really well and take it from there. Sometimes I get a little nervous around the house when I encounter new noises like the vacuum cleaner or the ice maker but after a few uses, I am totally alright! I am learning my name and working on certain commands like sit, potty, and the word no. Slowly but surely I will learn them and many more! One of my funny quirks is that when I sleep, my four paws go straight up in the air, so make sure there is enough space in your bed for my legs and me to fit! I enjoy toys, especially taking them all out of the toy box! That is the best! After I have taken them all, I pick the one I like and walk all over the house with the toy in my mouth. I really enjoy my humans and would love to spend all my time with them; either looking at them or touching some part of their body. I need to remember I am a big boy and that my humans do have to go out of the house once in a while. Slowly with time, I will feel more confident about this. I am looking for a home where I can grow up to be my best possible self. A home where with love and patience, I can learn what the meaning of true family is.

Guero
*Medical Hold*

Must Know:

  • Guero, 7 year old, yellow male, 70 lbs.

  • Dog friendly

  • Not cat friendly

  • Kids 8+

  • Heartworm Positive (on 30 days of Doxy then will go through HW injections at LRGR's vet, all paid for by LRGR)

  • Energy level: Medium

Meet Guero

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Once upon a time, there was this handsome doggie prince that was found in the streets of Georgia. He was placed on the euthanized list at the shelter due to heartworms until this amazing organization found out about him and flew him to his new kingdom! In this new kingdom, he got all healthy and found his forever family and lived happily ever after!

Hi! I am Guero and this is my story! I am a 7 year old yellow male who is getting a new start in life. I am very sociable with humans and really enjoy their company. I like playing with dogs but I don’t feel comfortable yet with packs of them. Slowly with your help, my confidence will be built up.

I am learning new commands like sit, stay, and leave it, and I know that with some yummy treats I can learn so many more. Every night, I enjoy laying on my foster dads bed and trying to snag a space on his pillow. I just love my human so much! I want to make him happy and do whatever he asks me to do! I am very calm and easily adapt to whatever situation I am in. One thing I don’t like are sharp noises but then again, who likes them?

I am looking for a family who will help my amazing personality come through, a family who will help me build my confidence and who will love me forever and ever!

Jagger
*Available*

Must Know:

  • Jagger, yellow male, 4.5 years (DOB 11/01/2018), 102 lbs (needs to lose 10-15 lbs)

  • Dog friendly

  • Dog-savvy cat friendly

  • Kids 5+

  • Med energy – loves attention and swimming

Meet Jagger

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Hi! I’m Jagger, the gentle giant (or the ginormous goofball). I love attention and love people, so I am here to find some people who can give me attention! Seems easy enough! Once that’s done, what do you say we take a break for some belly rubs?

The thing I love most in the world isn’t food (although, lets face it, you can tell I love food – and, yes, I know the vet says I gotta drop some pounds); its attention! I may be a big guy but I am definitely a lover, not a fighter! And that’s pretty obvious as I lay on my back and wiggle around trying to get belly rubs! I grew up with kids, so, even though I’m a big boy, I’m great with them. I’m pretty much great with everyone! I love walking around and making new friends. You can take me anywhere, I am calm and great about meeting strangers. I’d love to go to one of those restaurants where you can eat outside! I know the staff will fall in love with me; and food might fall from the table! And you don’t have to worry about me bothering the other eaters – although I may try to lay my big ol’ head on their laps; I don’t want them to forget I’m around! I love dogs and cats too! The cat in my foster home didn’t love me trying to snuggle with her but I respect that and let her be (although, I’m here if she wants to cuddle!).

When I’m not trying to get belly rubs, I like to play with my toys. I toss them in the air and pounce on them. It’s a really successful game unless I lay on them and can’t find them! I like going for walks too. I need to work on my leash skills and that is great news because it means more walks! The vet also says that’s great because that lady is obsessed with me losing my pandemic pounds. Oh, and I love swimming! I love pools, the beach, rivers – you give me water, I’ll show you my Olympic form! At the end of the day, there is nothing better than laying on the couch with my head in your lap. I hope you have a big couch – I forget I’m not really lap-dog size! In fact, I regularly forget my size; I’ve been known to bump into things but who can blame me? It’s a lot having to remember where your four paws and tail are while also trying to find a lap to snuggle on!

Do you come home at the end of the day and think, gee, I’d love to have a giant head on my lap? Do you have a lonely, dog-less couch? I can fix that! I know the perfect gently giant for you! All you need to bring is your love and affection (and maybe some toys, I lose mine when I lay on them). I’d love to show you how great the goofball life is!

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