Whenever possible, GGLRR will post Labs for individuals who must find a new home for their pet. Dogs on this page have not been met and evaluated by GGLRR and are not part of our program. We only provide this listing service as a courtesy for a month to Northern / Central California Labs and assume no responsibilities for the dogs posted on this page. Please contact labrescuesfbayarea@gmail.com if you have a dog you would like us to post on this page and provide the posting as you would like it to appear on the page.. Please note since we are a Lab Rescue, we only list Labrador Retrievers or Lab-mixes that appear to be mostly Labrador.
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For additional dogs in need of new homes, please search:
- Adopt a Pet (search for Labs in many shelters and rescue organizations)
- PetFinder (search for Labs in many shelters and rescue organizations)
- PetHarbor (search for Labs in all California shelters)
- Lab Links and Resources for more links to specific shelter and rescue websites.
Labs and Lab Mixes Available from Others
Archie -- 8-month-old 65-lb male Lab/Golden Retriever mix
added 4/18/24
Archie’s favorite thing to do is play with other dogs! He enjoys chasing and being chased. He will wrestle around and loves to play tug. He thrives on other confident dogs around him.
Archie has nice house manners. He’s house broken, sleeps in a large enclosure through the night, but he’d really rather sleep with you. He’s an awesome snuggler! He has been practicing sitting to ask for what he wants like being let out or in and he can wait patiently for his meals. Even though he’s a big boy he’s still a puppy so leaving him unattended inside is not suggested at this point. Archie is a strong pup and is working on good leash manners and being a good canine citizen. He will need continuing education on manners. Archie can be apprehensive when meeting new people. Lucky for Archie his current foster family includes professional trainers and they’ve been helping him work through this issue by providing him with positive experiences around strangers. So that he can start associating other humans with good things! Because Archie does have some quirks we are asking for a kid-free home for him and for folks with previous experience dealing with insecure dogs. Central Cal Lab Rescue (CCLRR) is generously offering 4 training sessions through Tug Dogs so that we can make sure Archie starts his new life with his best paw forward!If you are interested in adopting Archie, please contact Cathy at 925-303-0509.
10-year-old 77-lb male "Tripp"
added 4/11/24
Meet TRIPP. He is a 10-year-old 77-lb (on a diet) Curly Coated Retriever. He is a special boy not only because he is the oldest retriever breed but because he is a Good Boy. He has a lush coat of soft curls he loves to have stroked. He was saved from the shelter after his owner went in the hospital and he was turned in. We are refreshing and adding skills such as stay, wait and down. He walks pretty well on leash just likes to sniff everything, takes treats nicely. Gets along well with his foster sisters and ex foster male, don’t know about cats. He is generally submissive. Medium energy but very spunky for his age, not clingy. Super smart. taught himself the dog door in a day. He absolutely loves it as he likes to sit outside on the deck looking out over the property. Doesn’t mess with anything in the house and can be left alone for a few hours with his foster sisters. He is a sweet dog that deserves a better forever home than he had.
If you are interested in Tripp, please contact Mary at mkjohnson1280@gmail.com or 530-320-9547.
Maggie, a 2-year-old and 45 lb Labrador Retriever mix who is as sweet as can be!
added 3/29/24
Her foster says this sweet girl loves to cuddle, and is very affectionate. Maggie is very curious and excited when meeting new people, and does well with other dogs.
This love-bug is improving everyday in the house-training department, only having had a handful of accidents indoors since arriving at her foster home. While on a walk, Maggie tends to pull on the leash but responds very well to the gentle leader. Maggie would benefit from continued training and socialization to refine her skills and become the best dog she can be. And of course the commitment and love she deserves. (GPS) While awaiting her forever home, Maggie would love a foster.Available through Rocket Dog Rescue Contact Georgia 415-717-8296
4-year-old 80-lb female Lab "Libby"
added 3/28/24
Libby has a very sleek, shiny coat that doesn’t shed much and looks great with almost no grooming. She is protective of her home and yard but loves everyone invited into her space. Absolutely loves people, does great at noisy parties. Excellent house manners and doesn’t chew on anything except her own toys. Will sleep in a crate but prefers to have her own dog bed. Loves car rides and seeing new places. Libby has a very gentle mouth & takes treats politely. is respectful of your space & does not get on furniture unless asked. not need to be confined when home alone. Very playful & an excellent family dog. No reaction to bicycles, strollers, leaf blowers, motorcycles, vacuums, & screaming kids.
Libby has a strong prey drive and will not do well with cats or caged animals. She has not been properly socialized with dogs and can be reactive to them. A gentle-leader harness is highly recommended when walking. She will calm down around other calm dogs, but cannot be off leash or socialize with them at this point. Requirements: No other pets in the home, six-foot solid fence & a yard large enough for her to run around. Kids are great, but they should be old enough to play with a large dog. Continued training is always beneficial.If interested, contact Cathy at 925-303-0509
Darcy, Female Golden Retriever/possibly Lab mix, ~ 1year old, 63 pounds, is available for adoption!
added 3/27/24
This sweet girl is located at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter in San Martin. She is very sweet, curious and loves to be brushed. She doesn’t have much training like to sit or stay. Her walking on leash is okay, but will occasionally pull or flop on the floor. Darcy starts off as a shy and fearful dog when you first meet her, but once she knows you, she opens up and runs zoomies around you. She is burst of fresh air on a boring day. She is still learning her basic commands of stay and sit. But she is interested in seeking attention and going out on her daily walks. If you’re looking for a heart of gold, look no further Darcy is your girl!
Darcy weighs approximately 63 pounds, is up to date on her shots, and was recently spayed. She is ready to go to her forever home!
If you are interested in adopting this sweet girl, contact Alex Vega at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter, tel: (408) 686-3900 or visit their adoption center located at 12425 Monterey Rd in San Martin anytime during open hours (12-6pm weekdays, 12-5 pm weekends). No appointment is necessary and there is no pre-application process. Tell them you are interested in Darcy, her number is A115893.
Ollie 11-12 Months, Female, Lab/Pyrenees, 85 pounds, Spayed
added 3/2/24
We took Ollie in after she kept coming around our farm. We have gotten her fixed and her shots. She is a lovely dog. Wonderful with our 4 year old son and our golden retriever. Unfortunately she doesn’t stay within the boundaries of our farm and without the proper fencing she needs, we are constantly worried she will get hit by a truck or picked up by animal control. She needs a home with a fully fenced yard.
She is truly a lovely dog. It is crushing that we have to find her a new place to live but she absolutely needs a place with a fence. It’s just not safe for her to roam and she absolutely is a roamer.
Again she is lovely! But, our place just isn’t safe for her.
If interested in Ollie, please call Paige at 323-979-8345. She is located in Lodi, CA.
Jax and Phili Males Mix Labs, Neutered
added 2/22/24
Marin Humane has two labs available for adoption.
Jax, an adult Black Lab/Mix who is as energetic as he is smart. His playful nature makes every day an adventure, and his friendly demeanor is sure to win over anyone who meets him. Jax is quick to learn new tricks, enroll him in a class and rise to the top. Don't let his energy fool you - Jax also loves a good cuddle session. He's a good balance of fun and affection, making him an ideal companion for an active household. Adopt Jax today and bring home not just a pet, but a loyal friend. More information on Jax.
Phil E Cheescake is a big 96 lb Lab mix and is ready for a home! Phili surrendered due to moving issues and sadly the family couldn't keep him. He landed at a local shelter and now he's in foster with Happy Hound Doggie Daycare who gets to spoil him on a daily! Phili is about 1 years old, very dog social but still learning boundaries. He's very social with people but acts like a puppy and can be a bit jumpy, so he's learning manners and doing so well! He's a sensitive guy, but also loves to play and romp around. Happy Hound would love to give you more insight on this cutie and fill you in on the right home for him. We'd love to see him in a loving home and someone that can continue training him so he can be the best boy ever. More information on Phili.
If interested in meeting either dog, please call Marin Humane at 415-506-6225.
~16-Week Old Lab Mix Puppies
added 2/15/24
Feb 8th, a litter of 8 puppies were abandoned in one of Lodi parks. They are all in 2 of our kennels here at the shelter, but we are over capacity and would love for them to be in a much calmer environment, as they need to be socialized. They are about 16 weeks old, look to be Labrador mix, and are healthy overall. They have received their first set of vaccines, as well as de-wormer and flea/tick treatment.
If you could help us with pulling them, please let us know. We appreciate any resources or even a courtesy post too, if you can only help in that way.
If you are interested, contact Sonii Valencia, Office Administrator, Lodi Animal Services, (209) 333-6741.
We Need Your Help!
Even with all our volunteers, it costs a lot to save and place ~250 Labs a year. There are costs to bail-out these dogs from the shelters along with vet and temporary kennelling costs when no foster homes are available. Please consider a donation of cash, vehicle, or even your time through volunteering.
