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Happily is a beautiful brindle puppy who had a tough start on life, one of a litter that was rescued from a neglectful home by a kind woman.  She had seen them several times on her way to her daughter's gymnastics class, the momma and her seven little puppies.  She finally asked folks about them and learned that they "belonged" to a person who sometimes fed them table scraps but usually just let them fend for themselves.  Not one to be deterred, the woman went to the owner and asked if she could bring them to us to find them good homes.  She was told she could take five of the puppies (two had been "spoken for" by friends) but not the momma.  Knowing that was better than nothing, she gathered up the little ones, loaded them into her car, and brought them to us.  And we are so glad she did!  They are really adorable pups and so glad to be in a loving environment.  I just know that they're future is so much brighter because of the efforts of this one person!

*** How familiar are you with the Labrador Retriever? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.