New Orleans Lab Rescue Finding permanent adoptive homes for homeless Labs

www.nolalabrescue.org

June 2019

Ahhh, the sights and sounds of Summer, kids

laughing and splashing at the pool, seagulls

swooping at the beach in the salty air, smells of

corndogs and cotton candy from the county fair,

the jingle of the ice cream truck passing through

the neighborhood, the heady fragrance of honey-

suckle vines………then we see there is activity in

the Gulf or Atlantic.

Yes, summertime is hurricane season. We know

our southern fosters and

adopters are old pros at this but

it never hurts to refresh our

minds. Below are some things

to be aware of when preparing

for a hurricane.

1. Many public shelters will not allow pets.

Check with veterinarians and boarding facilities

to find out what their requirements are if you

plan to board your pet during an evacuation.

Check pet-friendly hotel availability along your

route prior to evacuating if pets are coming with

you.

2. Pack the following items – about a week’s

worth of food, kennel, water, leash/harness,

medications, vaccination records, first aid kit,

and identification tags with phone number.

3. If you plan to stay home, use caution letting

your pets outside ahead of the storm. They can

sense weather changes and may grow anxious.

During the storm, keep them away from windows

and remain in a room with no exterior walls.

Make sure there is plenty of food and bottled wa-

ter along with their favorite toys and blankets.

4. It may take some time for your dog to settle

after the storm. Familiar scents could have

changed outdoors and they could become disori-

ented. Use caution letting them outside off

leash. Stress from the storm can cause normally

friendly dogs to become defensive. Keep an eye

out for wild animals and snakes since they have

often been displaced from their homes and may

seek shelter around your area.

Hurricane Safety

Goldie is a gorgeous

Golden Retriever who

is approximately 8 yrs

old and weighs 60 lbs .

A very sweet girl who

does well in her ken-

nel. She still has “get

up and go” and loves

to fetch and play. We

are working with her

on leash walking as

she likes to pull but

she is getting better. She gets along with most

dogs, so a meet and greet with your dog will

be essential. Goldie is located in Louisiana.

Batman is a two year

old mixed breed

(about 18 pounds)

with the heart of a

puppy. He spent his

first years of life un-

loved in a bad situa-

tion with 160 other

dogs. But was rescued

and now lives the life

every dog wishes for.

He loves to play, run

around, snuggle, and

nap. Batman does well

leash walking and loves to play with other dogs

and children. He is very curious about the

world around and sometimes gets confused

about what is his and what isn’t. But he is

learning. He would rather snuggle on the couch

than be locked in a kennel. Car rides are scary

but it gets better each time we go out. Bat-

man’s manners are a work in progress. It’s a

little hard since he lived the first part of his life

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outside with no positive human interaction or

training. Batman is potty trained and has had

very few accidents in the house. He would love to

have a home with other fur siblings and human

siblings. Batman needs a family who has patience

and is ready to take on his puppy-like antics. He

will make a wonderful family member. Batman is

located in Louisiana

Lance is a 4 year

old, happy boy who

is looking for his for-

ever home. He is

dog friendly but can

be annoying to older

dogs due to his

playfulness. He is

also cat friendly and

will do best with a cat that tells him what to do.

He adores people but does get excited and

jumps. Lance’s favorite game is fetch the ball. He

will sit patiently and wait for you to throw it.

Lance would be a great dog for just about any

family or person. He wants nothing more than to

please his human. With a little training, someone

will have the perfect companion. Lance is locat-

ed in Kentucky.

Juno is a 1 yr old lab

mix. He is a sweet boy

who had a rough start in

life and it takes him a

while to trust people but

once he does, he will be

your friend for life. Once

he trusts you, he is an

affectionate boy who

would love to have a spot

on the couch next to you.

Juno is young and needs his exercise but is also

happy to chill and watch tv. He is a smart boy

and learns quickly. Juno loves other dogs and

would do best in a home where he has a canine

buddy. He is housebroken and crate trained. Ju-

no is located in Kentucky.

How to Adopt

Our main goal is to match the right family with

the right dog. Our dogs have been let down in

some way, and we want to ensure their new for-

ever home is the best home possible for them.

Anyone interested in adopting a dog from us

needs to:

Fill out an application;

Provide 3 personal references and a vet refer-

ence;

Agree to a home visit (which may be combined

with meeting the dog)

When approved, all adopters complete an adop-

tion contract.

For more Information about the adoption pro-

cess click here: Adoption Process & Application

What’s more fun than vacation???? Well, we

think vacation with your doggo! There are many

pet-friendly destinations so why not bring your

best fur friend? A great time can be had by all

with a little planning in advance.

Make sure all your pet’s vaccinations are up to

date and bring the records with you. Be pre-

pared for an emergency. Locate the closest

emergency veterinarian at your destination and

put it in your phone along with your local vet’s

phone number (just in case they need to con-

verse). Pack your pal’s normal food, bowls,

medications, and plenty of bottled water for the

trip. We’ve found it easier to do some meal

prepping in individual containers to save time

while traveling. Your dog should be wearing a

collar with identification tags and your phone

number. A harness is also a good idea in case

your dog gets spooked while stopping for a potty

break. Many dogs have been lost because they

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have pulled their head out of their collar.

Some dogs experience car sickness, this can

be avoided by traveling on an empty stomach.

However, make sure they have plenty of wa-

ter. The car and crate should be well ventilat-

ed. Fresh air should be able to flow through

the crate. Never let your dog ride with his

head sticking out the window. This can create

eye injuries. Of course, never let your dog

ride in the back of an open truck. Leaving

your dog unattended in a closed car is a very

bad idea. Always leave someone in the car

with them.

At your destination, be a courteous pet owner.

Keep your dog quiet and don’t leave him unat-

tended. Find out if there is a designated place

to walk your dog and always pick up after him.

Make sure your accommodations have been

puppy proofed prior to letting your dog ex-

plore. Check electric cords and make sure

nothing has been left under the furniture by

previous occupants.

Vacations are meant to be fun, so relax and

your doggo will relax too. Remember, in life,

it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.

For more travel tips by car, plane, and train

click here: The Complete Guide to Traveling

with your Dog

Most of us have heard that dogs evolved from

wolves. Have you ever wondered where and

when did this happen? A quick google search and

we have some answers. The fossil record shows

that domestication occurred in Europe, the Middle

East, and China. The process probably started

when wolves began hanging around the Stone

Age people who left food remnants around their

camps.

Photograph courtesy Yaroslav Kuzmin, Plos One

Wolves that were comfortable around humans

underwent changes in their growth rates as they

evolved into dogs and bred amongst each other.

They became smaller, developed wider skulls, and

gave birth to bigger litters than true wolves. This

process took several decades before they were

fully domesticated. Domesticated dog fossils are

common up to 14,000 years ago. Rare speci-

mens have been dated 26,500 years old. The

oldest dog fossil is dated 33,000 years old and

was found in Siberia’s Altay Mountains.

For more information on this topic click here: An-

cient Dog Skull Shows Early Pet Domestication

Where do Dogs Come From?

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Cooking For Your Furry Friend

Watermelon and Yogurt Frozen Dog

Treats.

Ingredients

2 cups chopped seedless watermelon

1 cup plain yogurt—This recipe uses plain, un-

sweetened yogurt. DO NOT use yogurt that is

sweetened with xylitol. It is toxic to dogs.

Ice cube tray, mold, or muffin pan.

Instructions

Puree watermelon chunks until smooth. Add 1

tablespoon of yogurt to each space in the mold

or ice cube tray. Fill the rest of the way with

watermelon puree. Freeze about 4 hours. Re-

move treats from mold and store in an air tight

container in the freezer.

Note—If using a muffin pan to freeze the

treats, allow frozen treats to sit at room tem-

perature for 5-10 minutes until they can easily

be popped out with a knife or fork.

https://bakingmischief.com/2017/07/11/frozen

-dog-treats/

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Shout Out to our Sponsors

The Shelter Pups

Williams Co.

Porter Group

NOLA Aikido

Paw Print Genetics

The Old No. 77 Hotel &

Chandlery

Audubon Nature Institute

Capital Genealogy

Furnomenal Collars

Baily —NOLA Lab Rescue

Alum

Marsha King—In Memory of

Richie

Anna Hamel

Lynn & Mark Volk

Why Join NOLA?

Our mission is to provide:

Permanent adoptive homes for unwanted, abandoned or

abused Labs.

Medical care and foster homes for rescued dogs.

Education to pet owners regarding spaying/neutering and

responsible pet ownership.

Public information about irresponsible breeding practices

and animal abuse in an effort to end both.

Your membership supports:

Vaccination, sterilization, heartworm prevention, and vet-

erinary services for all dogs.

Heartworm treatment.

Rescue of canine seniors with high expenses.

Orthopedic surgery for rescued dogs in need.

Transportation of HW neg., fully vetted dogs from the

overpopulated South to pre-approved foster and forever

homes.

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You can make a difference! Contact us at : nolalabrescue@gmail.com

Donations are accepted through PayPal at:

nolalabrescue@gmail.com

We are always looking for fosters to join the team.