Safe Harbor Lab Rescue

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Testimonials


Otis the Artist

Handsome, happy, spunky and full of shenanigans, Otis came into our lives a couple of weeks after losing our 12-year-old beloved black Lab, Sampson.  With heavy hearts and an empty house, we started the search for a companion for our 6 year old cattle dog/rat terrier, Tundra, and for ourselves.  A year old, Otis has TONS of energy and loves to play ball, go on hikes, wrestle with Tundra, and sniff and investigate while on walks around our 5 acres.   Maybe we should have named him Casanova as he is a true lover and you'll find him climbing into a guest’s lap when they sit on the couch.  Or, should we have named him Shadow as he follows Cyndy pretty much everywhere she goes, especially into her art studio where he often comes out with a little paint on him.  Hmmm, perhaps we should have named him Michael Jordan because he sure can jump as he cleared the fence around our back yard 8 times the first weekend we had him (don't worry, we resolved this problem fast!). Or, Bo Jackson because he's a speedy sprinter and a talented ball catcher.  Regardless, he has brought lots of joy and laughter into our lives.      



Daisy (Formerly Known as Tootsie)

Tootsie has been doing great and settling into her new home! My daughters quickly renamed her Daisy as she has such a bright and bubbly personality, loving every person and dog that she meets.  We call her the emotional support dog for our 4-year-old rescue Lab Rosie, making her feel more comfortable around other dogs, the vet and in the car. At the same time Rosie is making sure Daisy does not wander and to go potty outside. The two spend their days sunbathing, playing and chasing squirrels in the backyard.  

 Daisy shows affection to each and every person, including their socks and shoes! She does like getting into her share of mischief, especially when no one is looking. She has not figured out the retrieving thing but certainly has a fondness for squirrels and bunnies.  On some days she has endless energy, but settles in nicely at night with bedtime stories being read to her from her two human big sisters.” 

 







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 by two Labrador Retriever lovers, Safe Harbor Lab Rescue has grown into a well-respected organization in the animal welfare community with nearly 4,500 Labs rescued, 100 active volunteers, committed leadership and a supportive donor base.

While staying focused on our mission as well as sound management and fiscal practices, we have expanded our rescue efforts to reach out to two under-served, and often overlapping populations of Labs needing rescue: those with good temperaments but challenging medical conditions with a good prognosis, and seniors. A constant for us over the years has been not only the dedicated and tireless work of our volunteers, but the joy of seeing our rescued Labs made whole in body and spirit and welcomed into loving forever homes.

Safe Harbor Lab Rescue supports our community by assisting families who need to surrender their Labrador Retriever often for economic reasons or life changes. We partner with the Colorado animal welfare community by providing assistance to Colorado animal shelters and with memberships in the Metro Denver Animal Welfare Alliance (MDAWA) and the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies (CFAWA). We are also a member of the Colorado Nonprofit Association (NPA) and have partnered with the University of Denver's Institute for Human Animal Connection (IHAC) for volunteer education.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Safe Harbor Lab Rescue

other names

SHLR

Year Established

2002

Tax id (EIN)

74-3046240

Category

Animal-Related

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

601- 16th St., C-322
Golden, CO 80401

Service areas

CO, US

Phone

303-464-7777

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