The truth about grain free dog food
When Drake was first diagnosed with his cancer, we were told his type of cancer had a direct correlation to the food we had fed him. We fed him the same brand as we did with Max, who lived to be 13. For a Labrador that was consider a long-life span. The news on Drake...
Do rescue organizations have an obligation to verify the information the owner gives them?
During the last sixteen years, Darrell and I have adopted three Labrador Retrievers, Drake, Hank, and Koda all were owner surrenders. Two out of the three Drake and Koda were diagnosed with cancer not too long after we adopted them, and both had substantially reduced...
It’s been a year, time to say goodbye to Hank and hello to Koda
One year ago yesterday, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Hank, the third Labrador of 3 lovable labs. Due to a family member needing me in Colorado, Darrell, Hank, and I left Fort Lauderdale on July 6th. Not in any hurry, we planned on taking a week to make the...
How do you pick a Labrador Retriever rescue organization?
All dog rescue organizations are wonderful for the work they do. But are some better than others? If you live in Florida and are looking for a Labrador Retriever, then yes, one is better than all of the others. The organization is Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida...
Happy National Black Dog Day!
Today is National Black Dog Day. It was started on October 1, 2016, to encourage people to adopt black dogs who are often left behind in shelters. More black dogs are euthanized in shelters regardless of their breed. Not wanting to adopt a black dog is known as "Black...
What makes the Labrador Retriever the #1 breed?
The Labrador Retriever has been the number one dog breed in the United States for the last 29 years. And according to the American Kennel Club, that is the longest reign of any breed. Below are a few of the reasons why. Personality A well-exercised and trained...
Big Max
The Big Max line celebrates six popular holidays – St. Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Birthdays. Big Max was known as the gentle giant who wanted nothing more than another biscuit which is why he is shown gently taking a biscuit out of the various containers.
Drake Speaks
Our Drake Speaks line also celebrates popular holidays and well as other life events. We adopted Drake when he was 3 1/2 years old from Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida. Drake had a lot of personality and was always happy. Unfortunately a few months before he turned 8 he was diagnosed with cancer. For 2 1/2 years he fought hard to beat the disease but lost in the end. He was always happy to see his cancer doctor and had a lot to say to him. This is where the “Drake Speaks” comes from.
Baby Hank
Baby Hank line has 6 predesigned cards for important holidays, as well as different cards. We adopted Hank when he was 8 months old shortly after we said goodbye to Drake; again from Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida. In other words, a crazy Labrador puppy which is why his cards show his butt up in the air ready to play.