Jensen and her six one-week old puppies came to us from a high kill shelter.  We just couldn't let them be put to sleep so a transport drove them down from north Florida.

 

Foster Update 04/26/10: I can happily report that they are all doing well, putting on weight and becoming outgoing playful pups!  The smallest of the bunch, Squirt has come a long way since last week when I picked them up. He is holding his head up high, beating up his brothers and sisters and stays the longest at the food dish. The Karo syrup definetly gave him the boost he needed!  They are ALL very sweet and developing very distinct personalities.

 

Foster Update 5/20/10: Jill is a Diva!!  Sweet smooth coat brindle baby with personality plus!  She loves to be held and carried around and will jump up and down until she gets your attention.  She loves to boss her brothers around and loves her humans.  She has become close buddies with my big dog and enjoys being in her company.  She's the first one in the crate at night to assure she gets the premium sleeping spot!

 

** 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.