Lab Rescue of East Tennessee Available Companions!

"A dog may be the only opportunity a human has to choose a relative." - Mordecai Siegal

We are desperately in need of foster homes! Could you foster a Lab? Would you like to "try" one of our dogs and see how it works out for you and the dog? Fostering is the perfect way to do so! Email Linda or Betsy at chocolate.moose@earthlink.net if you're interested in fostering a lab.

PLEASE NOTE: We *absolutely must* have your completed adoption application before we can make an appointment for you to meet one of our rescue dogs. Please be sure to note which dog(s) you are interested in on your application.

PLEASE BE PATIENT: We are returning emails and phone calls as quickly as we can. We are all volunteers and have regular jobs and lives in addition to our Lab Rescue work. If you call and ask that we return your call, and you are calling long distance, we would appreciate it if you would give us permission in your phone message to call you back *collect* - or - allow us to return your call, then you call us right back. The less long distance phone charges we have, the more money we will have available to spend directly on our rescue dogs.

Featured Pet

Jake - Knoxville

My name is Jake. I am a black Lab mix about 5-6 years old, but I don’t really remember. I am a very loving, sweet, and loyal dog. I love to snuggle on the bed, couch or wherever you are. I’m neutered, up to date on all my shots, currently on heartworm preventive, housebroken, and great with kids and other dogs. I currently live with a female border collie. I like her a lot, but she can be grumpy sometimes. I haven’t been exposed to many cats, but they seem okay.

One thing I insist on is a high fence – otherwise I’ll have to show you my Houdini act. Although, I am too lazy to dig, I can’t resist a fence I can jump or scale. I love to go on walks and am looking for a family who will give me the love, attention and exercise that I deserve.

Jake's adoption donation is $200.00. For more information on Jake, please send inquiries to lovable_labs@earthlink.net or call Betsy at 865-688-4110 (after 6:00 p.m. please).

Please make sure you have an approved application before setting a time to meet our dogs.

Carmella - Sevierville

Ella (short for Carmella) is a very sweet black lab who craves human attention. She is about 1 year old and still loves to play like a puppy, but she's also just as happy to cuddle with her human and be petted. Carmella is a dominant female so she would do best in a home with only humans or one with humans and only male dogs. She loves playing with her 5 month old foster brother. It's unknown if she likes cats. She does love the water as most labs do, and she does great in the car. She is housebroken and wonderfully crate trained. She loves to be in her "den" whether it's a crate inside or a dog house outside. Ella weighs about 62 lbs and will probably fill out a little more, but not much. She is current on her shots, spayed, microchipped, and on Frontline to keep off the bugs.

Ella's adoption donation is $200.00. For more information on Ella, please send inquiries to Michelle at Agios11@aol.com or 865-908-3882.

Cocoa - Knoxville

Cocoa is a beautiful female chocolate Lab. She is AKC registered and will be 2 years old in June. Cocoa has boundless energy and is looking for someone to run and play with on a daily basis. An avid swimmer, she enjoys watching the geese and ducks in a nearby pond. She LOVES to be around people! While enjoying adventures and exploring, she does not stray far before quickly returning to her human companion. Cocoa has always been an outdoor dog and it is unlikely that she is housebroken, so she is looking for a family who will welcome her into their home and offer the patience required to see her through the housebreaking and crate-training process. She is also anxious to find a steadfast home where she will receive LOTS of attention! Cocoa weighs 75 pounds, is spayed, heartworm negative and current on her shots.

Cocoa's adoption donation is $200.00. For more information on Cocoa, please send inquiries to happylabs@earthlink.net or call Betsy at 865-688-4110 (after 6:00 p.m. please).

Hank - Knoxville
Adopted!

Hank is an 18-20 week-old male black Lab pup in search of a steadfast forever home. He is neutered, micro-chipped and current on his shots. Hank is a very sweet-natured pup who loves to play with his foster mom's big black Lab and is very good with other dogs. He is perfectly crate-trained; never complaining while he’s in it and sleeping through the night without a peep. He is almost house-trained. He is curious about the cats in his foster home, but he is not aggressive toward them. Hank has a very gentle temperament and is quite calm for a Lab. He wants to be adopted by a family who has lots of time and patience to devote to him while he matures into a loving canine companion.

Hank's adoption donation is $200.00. For more information on this irresistible pup, please send inquiries to lovable_labs@earthlink.net or call Betsy at 865-688-4110 (after 6:00 p.m. please).

Bama - Knoxville
Adopted!

Bama is a 10-12 week-old male black Lab pup in search of a steadfast forever home. Bama has a beautiful star on his chest, an acceptable mark for purebred Labs. Bama is current on his puppy shots and he will be neutered before he goes to his adoptive home. He will be ready for his rabies vaccine when he reaches 16 weeks. Bama is very sweet-natured and loves to play. He is very good with other dogs, large and small and he engages in gentle play with the house cats. Bama is being crate-trained and will sleep through the night. He is the quintessential Lab puppy, so he is not house-trained yet, but he is making good progress. Bama wants to be adopted by a family who has lots of time and patience to devote to him while he matures into a loving canine companion.

Bama's adoption donation is $200.00. For more information on this irresistible pup, please send inquiries to lovable_labs@earthlink.net or call Betsy at 865-688-4110 (after 6:00 p.m. please).

Jake - Knoxville

Jake's adoption donation is $200.00. For more information on Jake, please send inquiries to lovable_labs@earthlink.net or call Betsy at 865-688-4110 (after 6:00 p.m. please).

Vegas - Knoxville

Vegas is a very handsome 2 year-old purebred male yellow Lab looking for a steadfast companion. He is a much-loved member of his human family, but an unforeseen illness has forced his family to make the very difficult decision to place him in a new forever home. Vegas is the quintessential Lab; he is very active, loves the water no matter how cold the weather and his favorite thing in the world is his BALL: he will do anything for his BALL! Vegas is a submissive male and is great with other dogs. He was crate-trained when he was younger, but his family has not used a crate recently. He only barks to alert his family of something, he loves to ride in the car, he does not jump fences and he is good with children. Vegas is like most Labs and will chew when he is lonely or bored, but he is a terrific Lab! If you are looking for an active canine companion and you have the time and energy to devote to this extraordinary boy, please consider giving him a loving home.

Vegas' adoption fee is $200.00. Vegas is neutered, current on his shots and he is heartworm negative. For more information on Vegas, please send inquiries to lovable_labs@earthlink.net or call Betsy at 865-688-4110 (after 6:00 p.m. please).

Prospect - Knoxville

Prospect is an 8-9 month-old neutered male mix breed. He is a much-loved member of his human family, but an unforeseen illness has forced his family to make the very difficult decision to place him in a new forever home. He is a medium-sized dog, weighing 50-55 lbs. Prospect is very smart and great with children. He loves to snuggle, but he also loves to be outdoors and plays well with toys and bones and loves a good game of fetch. He does not chew things and is well-behaved indoors. He is crate-trained and does not bark much.

Prospect's adoption fee is $100.00. Prospect is neutered, current on his shots and he is heartworm negative. For more information on Prospect, please send inquiries to lovable_labs@earthlink.net or call Betsy at 865-688-4110 (after 6:00 p.m. please).

Annie - Chattanooga

Annie is a1-year-old female Black Lab app 55 lbs. She is spayed, Heartworm negative and up to date on her shots. Annie has a lean and athletic build and loves to run! She comes from an abusive situation, but is quickly rebounding into a sweet and loving girl. Annie is gets along well with other dogs, and would enjoy a canine companion. She is always glad to see you and loves to sleep on the couch with you. Annie sits on command and is starting to come when called. Annie’s adoption fee is $200.00.

For more information on this beautiful girl, please send inquiries to Amy in Chattanooga at disneymoon@bellsouth.net.

Bones - Huntsville, AL
Adopted!

Bones (Born 1-22-08) Male Yellow Lab should mature to app. 75-80lbs. House breaking is still a work in progress but coming along nicely. Neutered and up to date on shots. Bones is smart, bold and brave. He is already chasing balls and tries to be the leader. He is socialized with other dogs and ok with cats. Bones is a very handsome boy who is looking for a home with plenty to do.

Bones will be available for adoption April 7th. His adoption fee is $200. For more information on Bones please contact Jennie in Huntsville Alabama at Jpatterson@knology.net

Shine - Huntsville, AL
Adopted!

Shine (Born 1-22-08) Female Black Lab should mature to app. 75-80lbs. House breaking is still a work in progress but coming along nicely. Spayed and up to date on shots Shine is very sweet and a bit shy, but she is not timid! She can play rough and chase balls with all the other dogs. She is affectionate and loves soft chewies.

Shine will be available for adoption April 7th. Her adoption fee is $200. For more information on Shine please contact Jennie in Huntsville Alabama at Jpatterson@knology.net

Memphis - Huntsville, AL

Memphis (Born 1-22-08) Male Black Lab should mature to app.70 -80lbs. House breaking is still a work in progress, but coming along nicely. Neutered and up to date on shots, Memphis is smart, loves balls and is a big boned gentle boy.

Memphis will be available for adoption April 7th. His adoption fee is $200. For more information on Memphis please contact Jennie in Huntsville Alabama at Jpatterson@knology.net

Napoleon - Huntsville, AL
Adoption Pending!

Napoleon (Born 1-22-08) Male Black Lab should mature to app.70lbs. House breaking is still a work in progress but coming along nicely. Neutered and up to date on shots Napoleon got his name because despite his smaller size he plans to rule the world! He is adventuresome and bold and very self-confident.

Napoleon will be available for adoption April 7th. His adoption fee is $200. For more information on Napoleon please contact Jennie in Huntsville Alabama at Jpatterson@knology.net

Bowie - Huntsville, AL

Bowie is a Lab mix born on 10/15/07. He is neutered and up to date on his shots. He should mature to app 80lbs. Bowie has some white markings (a soul patch on his chin and a touch of white on his toes). His body type is the American field type. This boy is all Lab! He is very much a people dog with a loving and gentle nature and very eager to please. He would make an excellent candidate for the Therapy Dog program because he is so people oriented. He really needs to be someone’s all day companion.

His adoption fee is $200.00 For more information please contact Jennie at Jpatterson@knology.net

Gabe - Johnson City

Gabe is a 3-year-old Black Lab Mix. Hes a tall boy and weighs 73 lbs. Gabes looking for a walking or jogging companion and someone to be his all day companion. He is crate trained and house broken. He doesn't care about cats. He would really love another canine companion to play with. He loves being inside the house with foster parents. He is current with all shots, Neutered, and on heartworm prevention.

For more information on Gabe, please contact Betty after 6pm @ 423-737-7125 or rdegore @Comcast.net Gabe's adoption fee is $150.00

Marley - Huntsville, AL

Looking for an agility dog to train? Marley is a 2 yr old yellow lab/border collie mix. She is heartworm negative, spayed and up to date on her shots. She weighs app. 55 lbs and has the overall build and personality of a border collie, but loves the water like a lab! Marley is sweet, happy and always glad to see you. She loves to sit on the bed with you and read or hang out. She can be nervous around large groups of dogs and people, but she adapts well. She needs to be a working dog because she is very smart and active. Marley would make a great agility dog or an all day companion. She likes car rides and loves other dogs, but will need time to decide about new people. Marley will bark at strangers, and can be slow to make new friends (human) because she is unsure of how she will be treated. She loves to patrol the yard and like both labs and border collies she will find ways to keep busy. She would do well with another dog as a companion, and would not do well home alone. Because she is so smart, Marley needs a calm confident owner with dog handling experience.

For more information please contact Jennie at JPatterson@knology.net Marley’s adoption donation is $125.

Due to our extreme need for more foster homes, we have been unable to save all the many beautiful Labbies in local shelters. These sweethearts are hoping to be adopted before their time runs out. Lab Rescue has placed these dogs as referal only. We have not met or screened these animals.