Atlanta Lab Rescue is an all volunteer, non-profit (501-c3) organization, whose volunteers have years of rescue experience. Our mission is to identify and rescue Labrador Retrievers and large breed mixes from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes. We average 30-40 dogs in the program at any given time and in our first 10 years, we have rescued over 3500 dogs. Prior to an Atlanta Lab Rescue dog being adopted, each dog undergoes an extensive examination by our veterinarians, including a comprehensive blood profile, is updated on all vaccinations, spayed or neutered and micro chipped. Health issues that require additional treatment such as heartworms, surgery, etc, are addressed prior to adoption. In addition, each adoption includes free access to our Atlanta Lab Rescue trainer. At Atlanta Lab Rescue we firmly believe that a healthy, well trained dog is the key to the successful integration of a rescued dog and ensures a wonderful, loving companion for years to come. The average cost to rescue a dog in 2016 was $920. Atlanta Lab Rescue is a non-profit, 501c3 organization and 100% of donations is used for the rescue and care of these dogs.
1. Apply. Please complete and submit an online adoption application. There is a non-refundable $25 fee to apply. Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email confirmation which includes a link to our PayPal account where you can submit payment for the application fee. PLEASE NOTE: Your application will not be processed until your application fee is received. 2. Interview. After your application has been received, our adoption coordinator will conduct a phone interview with you to discuss Atlanta Lab Retriever (Rescue) in general and specifically any rescue dogs that would be a good match for you. A home check from one of our volunteers is necessary to complete the process. 3. Adoption Donation. The minimum donation, at time of adoption, for a Labrador Retriever is: $400 for puppies 0-12 months; $375 for young/adult dogs 1 to 7 years; $275 for a senior dog 7 to 9 years; Donations for dogs over 9 years of age will be determined at time of adoption. Adoption donations are non-refundable. 4 Home Check. We reserve the right to refuse an applicant if, in our opinion, the home situation is not compatible with the needs of a Lab. We require that the dog be maintained primarily as an indoor dog and cannot be chained or left unattended in a yard. We have successfully placed hundreds of Labrador Retrievers in loving homes. All Atlanta Lab Rescue dogs have had a physical exam, are neutered or spayed, immunized, and heartworm tested. Most dogs come to us from homes where there has been a move, a divorce, allergies, or just not enough quality time to spend with the dog. Others come to us from shelters, or as strays. Our organization is comprised of hard-working volunteers whose only reward is seeing these wonderful Labs placed in loving homes and given a second chance for a happy life.
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