Summary
Organization name
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
other names
SHLR
2002
Tax id (EIN)
74-3046240
Category
Animal-Related
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
601- 16th St., C-322Golden, CO 80401
CO, US
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DAISY
From Daisy's new mom: "I had been a foster for about a year and a half when Daisy came into my life. I have always had a soft spot for senior dogs and there was just something special about Daisy. I was not supposed to have a foster but Daisy came to Safe Harbor and needed a home. It was meant to be. She fit right in with my current dog and the dogs I was dog sitting.
Daisy is doing great. When I first got her she was overweight at 110 pounds, and she is now a stealth 89 pounds and moves like a young dog. She loves her new brother, following him everywhere and even wrestling with him from time to time. She also loves her friends at the park. We go for walks twice a day and she sometimes outpaces me. I am so thankful Daisy landed in my home. She is the right amount of sweet with a touch of sass. We love her. "
JORDY
Jordy kindly took a few moments out of his busy forever dog schedule to send us an update on his new life:
Although I'll admit I'm still a little confused about why I was left at that veterinarian place, they were all very nice to me and all, but still what was that about...I still wonder why???? But then I got picked up from the vet place and came to the Lady's house. And right away she let me sleep on her bed! Can you imagine? I jumped right up on it after having surgery and she let me stay there! How awesome that was, but I was still ever so leery, but then the Lady told me I was now in total retirement and not only could I sleep on the bed but I could sleep on it with her at night! Sweet for my old arthritic joints! AND she also said I could have lots of treats. I always have to sit before the treat and am told "gentle, gentle, gentle" because I'm a big snack pirate (we won't talk about the "kitchen incident.") OMG The Lady walks me every day, brushes me, kisses me and rubs my tummy so many times a day, I can't count that high! And I proudly bark at every doorbell ring, even the ones on TV cause you can't be too careful! Life is just dog-gone good!
Mission
To rescue, provide a high level of compassionate care and successfully rehome stray, abandoned or surrendered Labrador Retrievers giving priority to those in Colorado.
Background Statement
Founded in 2002, Safe Harbor Lab Rescue has earned a respected reputation throughout the animal welfare community. Over the past two decades, we have rescued 5,000 Labrador Retrievers, building a strong foundation of dedicated volunteers, committed leadership, loyal supporters, and generous donors who make our lifesaving work possible.
At the heart of everything we do is our mission: to give Labrador Retrievers a second chance at a healthy, well-loved life. While maintaining sound management and financial stewardship, we have remained deeply committed to serving two often-overlooked groups of Labs in need: Labs with treatable medical conditions and senior Labs. Many organizations lack the resources to help these dogs, but Safe Harbor believes they deserve the same opportunity for healing, happiness, and a loving forever home. Nothing inspires us more than watching a rescued Lab recover in body and spirit and begin a new chapter with a family who cherishes them.
As our rescue continues to grow, we recently acquired a property that will be renovated to provide additional space and support for Labs in our care. This exciting expansion will strengthen and complement our foster-based rescue model, allowing us to save even more Labs in need.
Safe Harbor also plays an important role in supporting both families and the broader animal welfare community. We assist owners facing difficult life changes or financial hardships who need to surrender their beloved Labs, ensuring those dogs have a safe path forward. We work closely with animal shelters and rescue partners throughout Colorado and several other states We actively collaborate through our memberships in the Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance and the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies.
Together, with the support of our volunteers, adopters, fosters, and donors, Safe Harbor Lab Rescue continues to transform lives, one Labrador at a time.
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Golden, CO 80401