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Labrador Retriever puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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Maxi

Labrador Retriever/Great Pyrenees

Female, Young
Enfield, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Maxi is the kind of dog who stays calm no matter what’s going on around her. She brings a steady, grounded presence into your life—the type of dog who doesn’t get overwhelmed, doesn’t create chaos, and is simply easy to live with. Maxi is about 2 years old and around 60 lbs. She is excellent with other dogs and has been around cats—even unsupervised—with no issues. She spent weeks on a busy middle school campus, surrounded by kids, noise, and constant activity. Through all of it, she remained calm, gentle, and approachable—just taking everything in stride. That same steady temperament shows in everyday life. Even when other dogs get excited, she stays relaxed and balanced. Good fit: someone looking for a calm, reliable dog who handles life easily and fits into a variety of environments without stress or drama. Adoption process: All adoptions are completed prior to transport. Dogs are picked up at designated transport locations. If an adoption doesn’t work out (rare, but life happens), we always take our dogs back. Location: Oklahoma (available to approved out-of-state adopters via transport) Health: Fully vetted (spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested) Adoption fee: $500 (includes transport + vetting) Bonus: Each adoption includes a 30-minute phone consultation with a professional trainer Transport routes: WA, OR, ID, MT, UT, WY, CO, MN, WI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, MD, NY, NJ, VT Think you might be a good fit? Apply to be considered: https://form.jotform.com/82677586784176 Desiderata Rescue – Oklahoma Licensed Rescue #95
We'll also keep you updated on Lumi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lumi

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Female, 3 mos
Rocky Hill, CT
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Lumi is 3 months old, she is fully of mischief and will make a toy out of anything. She is a busy girl, and if you have ever had a lab, you'll know what we mean when we tell you she loves to do "Labby" things! :-) Lumi was left at a stop sign with her 2 brothers when they were only 5 weeks old. She has known nothing but love and security since coming into our care. Lumi is a super playful and a busy girl, she is a part of a puppy play group of 7 other puppies and she does great with all of them. At 3 months old she weighs 21 lbs, so she is going to be a large girl as an adult. She loves to chase a ball and play in water. Lumi is looking for an active family that is ready for some fun and adventure that only a puppy will give! She will do best with a yard to run and play in and if you would give her a place to play in water she would love that! We believe Lumi has Red Heeler in her (that's what she looks like to us). Please take note that this is an active breed. **This is an Out Of Town listing. We transport to the city on this listing.** ______________________________ Considering adoption? Start by filling out our online application (copy and paste the following link) https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DIX/dog Once submitted, we’ll review it and reach out to approved applicants by phone or email. A Petfinder Inquiry is not the same as an application - COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER INQUIRIES. If you are interested in adopting, the FIRST step is to complete an application. If your application was successfully submitted you will get a generated confirmation email. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY READY TO ADOPT. All of our animals are rescued and transported from South Mississippi where major animal overpopulation means less homes. We only transport them once adopted, in most instances, we can be available for a video call once an application has been approved. WE PERSONALLY TRANSPORT OUR OWN adopted animals to meet their new families. We transport every 2-3 weeks. We facilitate adoptions through our own internal transport to ensure the quality of care. We travel to VA, MD, PA, NJ, CT, VT, and NY. Our dogs travel in comfort with 24/7 care. We have been facilitating long distance adoptions since 2019. ***Breed input is required for each platform but is not guaranteed to be accurate. We do not DNA test. We rescue animals from different situations. We discuss breed assignments with our vets to label them as accurately as possible. *** We are currently unable to adopt pets to ME and RI residents
We'll also keep you updated on Eve's adoption status with email updates.
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Eve

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Female, Adult
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet.4/19/26 Meet Eve! Please share this beauty! **Reduced adoption fee for the month of April** She currently weighs about 40 lbs and is a young girl, probably about a year old. She may fill out a bit more, but she is mostly grown at this point. She is a sweet heart and is so deserving of a good home. She is good with other dogs and kids. She has not been around cats. We do not know her breed, she is likely a mix of many breeds. The website makes us pick a breed, so I chose lab/Husky mix but we really have no clue! She's playful, inquisitive, and full of energy. She was originally taken in by a kind woman who cared for her and asked us to help find her a home. We had an adopter for her. She went to the adopter and after less than 2 days she was returned bc the adopter was supposedly allergic. Not sure I buy that story but anyway, we thankfully had a foster step up and Eve is doing great! She’s been with her foster for a couple weeks now. She's learned to sit, shake, and down. Potty training is going very good as well....only a few oops now and then but she's getting there. Working on leash training as well. Overall she's a good girl (and doesn't shed!).Hopefully a young family will give her a chance to burn of all that spunk! On another note....she's a great dreamer who must be chasing lots of squirrels! Oh yeah....she loves her belly rubs too! She is spayed, UTD on vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. In New England. To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059 Message us or email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $400, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $350. This includes microchip, spay/neuter,  up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $150 per dog, depending on the transporter. We use Pack Leaders Rescue Dog Transport most often, but also use Hearts Transport as well on occasion. Please visit our Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/adoptastrayrescueorg For more info regarding adopting, email apps.aasr@gmail.com Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!April 19, 2026, 10:10 am
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Vesla (in New England)

Labrador Retriever/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, Young
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet.REDUCED ADOPTION FEE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL Almost 50% less than the typical fee!! VeslaVesla is an absolute gem! Loves everyone, and so cute! She is a young lady at about 9-11 months old. She is smaller than she seems in pictures. About 50 pounds. Maybe 18 inches at the shoulder. We do not know her breed. Lab mix? Vizsla mix? Rhodesian Ridgeback mix? We aren't sure, but she's sweet, loveable and ready to be your best friend! She is an incredibly sweet girl who does great with other dogs, cats, and kids. She is crate trained. She is almost house trained. She’s playful but calm, affectionate, and absolutely loves belly and chin rubs. She bonds quickly with other dogs and loves following them everywhere, making her a wonderful companion for a multi-pet home. She is spayed, UTD on vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. In New England. To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059 Message us or email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $400, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $350. This includes microchip, spay/neuter,  up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $150 per dog, depending on the transporter. We use Pack Leaders Rescue Dog Transport most often, but also use Hearts Transport as well on occasion. Please visit our Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/adoptastrayrescueorg For more info regarding adopting, email apps.aasr@gmail.com Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!April 19, 2026, 10:10 am
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Bloomfield, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
This sweet looking friendly guy is named Nugget. He is a Labrador mix. When you look at him, you automatically think black lab as he has those almond shaped eyes, a lab snout, and of course, short floppy ears. And then there is his short shiny black coat. He is just over 1 year of age and weighs 60 pounds. Little is known about his previous life as he was found as a stray, and a kind soul brought him to a shelter. What is known is that someone at the shelter recognized his potential and saved him so he could have a chance at a forever home. He gets along with the canines, as well as the adults and children. Black labs mixes tend to have a very friendly temperament, and love spending time with people. So, Nugget has the potential to become a devoted family companion.It is unknown if he has lived with a cat. As to training, he is house, crate and leash trained. Although he is housetrained, accidents can occur while adjusting to a new home environment. Daily exercise will support leash skills as well as socialization skills. It will be a new world to him with all the new sights, smells, sounds, and people along his walk. He may also enjoy going for hikes. Nugget will also benefit from mental stimulation in the form of activities and play toys. It will prevent boredom. A secure back yard will give him free time to play and burn off extra energy. If you are looking for a big boy with huge potential, may we suggest applying for Nugget today!* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Nugget is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.April 19, 2026, 7:57 am
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Bloomfield, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
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Friends of Rescue Transport to Milford, CT

Milford , CT 06460

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WTFarm Rescue - CT

Milford , CT 06460

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4 Little Paws, Inc.

Southport , CT 06890

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Zani's Furry Friends CT Connection

Norwalk , CT 06855

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Shaggy Dog New England

Norwalk , CT 06850

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Danbury Animal Welfare Society

147 Grassy Plain St, Bethel , CT 06801

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Looking Glass Animal Rescue

PO Box 1175, Ridgefield , CT 06877

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Companion Pet Rescue - New England

Southbury , CT 06488

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