The Adoption Process:

Once your application is received, one of our volunteers will contact you and visit your home to answer any additional questions that you may have.  After your home visit has been completed and you are considered an "Approved Adopter", we will work to find the best possible match for your and/or your family.  Sometimes this process may take a while depending on what your requirements are for your new family member and what labs we currently have in our program.  By staying in close contact with HLRR once you are approved, it usually expedites the process.  If you see one of our dogs that interests you, please let us know asap!

 

Why is there a fee to adopt from HLRR?

HLRR's required adoption donation is needed to assist us in covering medical expenses for all dogs in our program.

 

Are the Rescued Labs Healthy?

Once in the HLRR program, each dog is checked over and brought up to date on DHLPP (Distemper/Parvo) Booster, Rabies Vaccinations, fecal exams and heartworm testing.  Dogs testing positive for heartworms will receive heartworm treatment; dogs testing negative for heartworms will be placed on heartworm preventative.


Adoption Requirements:

  • Pets are kept mainly inside every day. No OUTSIDE PETS allowed.
  • Your Adopted Labrador will be a vital part of the household and family.
  • Yard is securely fenced (adoptions to apartment dwellers depend on the dog requested)
  • Household has a history of responsible pet ownership.
  • Household will continue proper care and vetting of adopted Labrador Retriever.
  • Must reside in the Southeast Texas area. We do limit adoption location however there have been times when adoptions outside the area have been approved.
  • Must have the ability to make a $300 adoption donation and enroll your adopted Lab in obedience training.

 

Please ask yourself and/or your family the following questions before filling out the Adoption Application:

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ª      Will this rescue set you over the legal pet limit in your city or subdivision?

ª      Do I really want a dependant for the next 10-15 years?

ª      Is anyone in your immediate household allergic to cats or dogs?

ª      Do I have the patience for a Labrador, knowing there may be adjust issues?

ª      Who will care for my pet when I am away/out of town?

ª      Can I afford to continue the proper care and vetting needed?  ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST of owning a Labrador Retriever.

ª      Can I afford the unexpected expenses for illness?

ª      Does my budget allow for necessities such as quality pet food, collars, leashes, bowls, carriers/crates, flea and tick preventative and toys?

ª      What if the rescue digs in your yard, scratches and paws at the doors or furniture?

ª      What if the rescue barks a lot?

ª      Am I willing to clean up the messes my pet creates?

ª      What will I do if he/she eats my favorite shoes, remote control, cell phone, etc.?

ª      What happens if I’m relocated for work?  What will I do?

 

If you meet the above Adoption Requirements, please fill out our online at the below link.

 

  Adoption Application

 

 

Other Texas area Labrador Retriever Rescue Organizations:

Austin - Heart of Texas Lab Rescue

 

Dallas/Fort Worth - DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue

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