My name is Gracie #4!

GRACIE is a 7 year old spayed yellow female Lab who weighs 70 pounds. Gracie is one half of a very sweet pair and they do have to be adopted together.. Gracie & Lotus were dropped off at the shelter for financial reasons. Gracie is insulin dependent and almost completely blind at 7 yrs. She is an AKC registered, purebred lab whose tail wags when she hears you talk to her. She rides well in the car and gets along with other dogs. Owner said she loves her squeaky toys.T coming to Lab Rescue is the best seasonal treat she could have received! She is good with other dogs. She is approved for kids 10+

Update (2/27): This special couple has it all....looks, smarts, soft and shiny fur, the ability to supercuddle, and wicked lab leans. Any home would be a much better place if they were in it!!!

Update (2/19): Both are doing really well. Lotus is making progress on his leash skills and outdoor manners. He is so smart and handsome! Neither are really into the snow, they did not seem to notice. Gracie is an angel, gets super excited for her walks, it's like she is going to explode! They both sit to get their leashes on, but Gracie's butt just can't stop wiggling with anticipation. It is adorable! They both know commands: sit, stay, give (they give their paw), and down. They are so much fun.

Update (2/03): The dogs love their walks, especially Gracie. They sit to get their leashes on and Gracie can barely contain herself, it is like she is about to explode with joy. On their walks they sit at each corner, waiting to cross. Gracie does well and know the commands "Watch" if she is about to run into something, "Step" to step up or down curbs, "Easy" to slow down. When other dogs or people approach I let them know she is blind. Once she smells the human's hand she calms down, same with dogs. I try to not overwhelm her with new people and dogs, 1 or 2 new friends per walk is good. Lotus is very interested and curious about his surroundings. He gets excited when he sees other dogs. We are working on keeping him calm and he is making great strides and learning to politely approach new friends. He is great with humans. Both are very accepting when they meet new people. When their dog walker came to meet them they warmed right up to him a few minutes after their initial meeting. Lotus would absolutely love and benefit from a fenced yard to run around in and explore!

Update (1/30): They ride beautifully in the car (and love going out and about), are house trained and fine left on their own. They both sleep through the night on the couch or their dog beds (mostly just the couch, which they LOVE). In the morning they greet you with such enthusiasm. Gracie wiggles so hard her back legs come off the floor! Lotus, though a bit more subdued, gets in on the act. Both have awesome lab leans and are ridiculously affectionate. They think they are lap dogs and love to cuddle on the couch. It has been great for keeping their foster parents warm on these cold evenings! There is no such thing as too much love or cuddles for these two! In the house they are perfectly mannered: no counter surfing or begging (they show interest, but just say No and they leave it alone), are quiet unless someone comes to the door, then Lotus barks and Gracie follows his lead. They quietly chew their antlers on their beds and know better than to bring them on the couch. Both are so smart and easy to train. They know "sit", "stay" and Lotus will present his paw if you say "give".

Update (01/28): Gracie and Lotus are two of the sweetest, funniest, most affectionate dogs I have ever had the pleasure to know. Their foster dad and I are completely, utterly, smitten! It is hard to do anything but love them; a lot of chores around the house are getting neglected because we cannot stop petting and hanging out with them.
They have settled beautifully into their foster home. It was amazing to watch Gracie map out the house. Within a couple of days she had the layout down pat. You would never know she was blind. She goes up and down our front and back 3 steps just fine, though she would do best in a house without stairs. We block off the stairs to the second floor and neither have shown any interest in going up. Giving Gracie her insulin is a breeze, she does not even react to the shot.
I cannot say enough good things about these amazing and sweet babies. They have brought so much happiness to our house. Their forever family will be so much more complete and happy with these two amazing animals as part of their family.

Update (01/23 Gracie and Lotus are awesome. So smart, affectionate, loving, and fun! They have settled in beautifully, like they have always been a part of our home

Update 01/15): We thought Lotus and Gracie weren't bonded so they were separated for a few days. Gracie was very upset and Lotus became depressed. They had a heartwarming reunion and we will keep them together. Gracie did very well meeting different people at the recent adoption event. She is friendly, very people oriented, and responds well to praise. Gracie is affectionate, but does not demand constant attention. She is easily startled by unexpected physical contact - either by a dog or a person. Overall, I think she would do best in a somewhat quieter household. Gracie is a quiet dog who only barks if another dog in the household starts barking. I think she would be fine in an apartment and doesn't require a yard as long as she gets daily walks. NO invisible fences for this girl. She loves to go for walks and likes to retrieve. She was delighted to be able to retrieve using a ball that makes noise when it rolls. She is a real sweetie pie :-)

Update (12/26: After much review at their foster home Lab Rescue has determined that Gracie and Lotus are NOT bonded as we first thought and in fact will likely do better if placed separately.
GRACIE would be fine as an only dog or placed with a low-key or older dog. No puppies or high energy dogs. If she is approved for placement with another dog, her adopters will need to take it slow to let Gracie get used to the other dog's presence for a while before actually introducing them.
Gracie did very well meeting different people at the recent adoption event. She is friendly, very people oriented, and responds well to praise. Gracie is affectionate, but does not demand constant attention. She is easily startled by unexpected physical contact - either by a dog or a person. Overall, I think she would do best in a somewhat quieter household.
Gracie is a quiet dog who only barks if another dog in the household starts barking. I think she would be fine in an apartment and doesn't require a yard as long as she gets daily walks. NO invisible fences for this girl. She loves to go for walks and likes to retrieve. She was delighted to be able to retrieve using a ball that makes noise when it rolls. She is a real sweetie pie :-)

Update (11/22): Lotus and Gracie are so sweet to watch. Gracie follows Lotus' lead and feels very confident with him around. Gracie's insulin is being regulated to find the perfect amount for her

This dog is available for adoption from Lab Rescue LRCP. The rescue has between 50 ~ 80 dogs available for adoption.

If you are interested in adopting, please visit www.lab-rescue.org and complete an adoption application. Within a few days of submitting an application you will hear from an Adoption Coordinator who will guide you through the adoption process.

An adoption fee is charged to cover the cost of veterinary care and a house check is required.