Wednesday Adoptables–Oscar

in Barks and Blooms / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever / Oscar  by November 20, 2013
Happy Oscar!

Oscar is an 18 month old neutered black male, who is available for adoption or sponsorship by Lab Rescue. He is up to date on his shots and is heartworm negative. He is good with other dogs and is approved for kids aged 10 and up. He weighs 53 lbs and should gain about 10 lbs. 

Update from Oscar’s foster family – 11/9/2014


Oscar has developed a maneuver we call the sneaky snuggle. He starts at the opposite end of the couch and looks to be snoozing peacefully. Then he starts to wiggle and wave his front feet. Next thing you know he’s wiggled down the couch on his back and his head is in your lap. If you let him, he’ll be completely in your lap. Once he gives you the big “I’m so cute” eyes it’s impossible to not give in to the snuggles. Oscar is very happy around people, and he’s learning not to jump up for attention. He’s not bothered by cars, large trucks, bicycles, kids on scooters, runners, or anything else. Mostly Oscar just wants to check out the world, play with all the chew toys, and be as close to his people as possible. He crates easily but prefers to lay on the couch. Oscar is housebroken and quick about going first thing in the morning. 

Oscar does okay on an Easy Walk harness. With some encouragement Oscar will sit for treats and takes them well.  He also knows come. In true Lab fashion, his tail never stops wagging. Oscar has the sweetest face and despite being underweight, Oscar has a spectacular Lablean. He will go with a training addendum and is probably not the best choice for a first-time adopter. He’d love an active family and lots of places to sniff and play.

Oscar loves to play with other dogs. He would like to retrieve all day but can’t play as much as he would like as we want him to take it easy because of his torn ACL. He is going to be a wonderful, gorgeous dog for the family that is willing to give him the training, love, and attention he deserves. 

Silly Oscar!
If you have room in your heart or home (and couch) for Oscar, give the wonderful people at Lab Rescue a call.
(301) 299-6756 

Lovable Oscar!

Adoptables Wednesday–Mack and Mia

in Adopt / adoptables / adoption / Barks and Blooms / chocolate lab / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever / Wednesday Adoptables  by August 21, 2013
We have a client who fosters Labrador Retrievers with Lab Rescue.  We are delighted to meet the dogs she fosters as they come to her home for some loving and then go to their new fur-ever homes.  Mack and Mia are the latest we had the privilege to visit with this week.  

This is Mia.  She is a sweet, gentle snuggle-muffin who enjoys just being with you. 


This is Mack.  He is a tennis-ball chasing, happy guy who oozes joy out of every bone in his body.  

This update is from our client, who is their foster:

“I think I have hit the foster lottery. When it comes to easy, these two top the list. Mack and Mia are snuggly, happy and affectionate and just as happy to curl up on the couch and snuggle all day long as they are to go for walks or play outside. I have been walking them together and they do great. Mia and Mack are house trained and crate trained. They know their commands such as sit, stay, down and shake hands.

They both ride amazingly in the car! They both settled relatively quickly into my house. Both are very loving and sweet. Mia is a big lug of love. She is very low key. Mack has more energy and is willing to play whenever. When he found the tennis ball in my house, he acted like he had been reunited with a lost friend. Mack and Mia get along and are clearly bonded. Mia loves to be petted and loved on, while Mack loves to retrieve the ball, but he is a great snuggler when it comes to love time. They are great dogs and will make their new family very happy. They balance each other out perfectly.” 

They are a bonded pair–which means they must be adopted together.  If you have any questions about Mack and Mia, please contact the wonderful people at Lab Rescue, either on their website of by calling   301-299-6756

Sage is a Hero–Your Dog Can Be One, Too!

in Barks and Blooms / Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank / BRVBB / canine blood donor / chocolate lab / lab / Sage  by August 8, 2013

The Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank has been in the news recently.  Two local TV stations ran stories last month:

7/14/13–WJZ-TV–Baltimore County Humane Society BRVBB Blood Drive


Not to wag our own tail….but…..Barks and Blooms first shared BRVBB on December 4,  2012.  Here is the original blogpost, starring one of our fabulous clients, Sage.


Meet Sage.  She is a vibrant, clever, goofy, rambunctious, gleeful Chocolate Lab.  I met Sage almost 3 years ago when she was just a wee puppy.
Sage, puppyCute, isn’t she?  Here’s another when she was just 12 weeks old.  (By the way, I’ve shamelessly stolen these pics from her owners Facebook page–Hi Linda!)
Sage, 12 weeksSage has grown up in the years since these were taken.  Here’s a more recent photo.
IMG_0468Still stinkin’ cute, right?    Sage is on her way to becoming a hero.   ‎
Sage met with the wonderful people representing the Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank  to determine if she would make a good voluntary canine blood donor.  I tagged along to the 4 Paws Spa in Forest Hill to observe the process.
First, Sage  gave the volunteers a good sniff.IMG_0156  The next step was to make her comfortable on the table.  IMG_0159
That step and the ones following were made easier (and yummier) for Sage because Linda kept a steady stream of kibble and peanut butter coming her way.  Sage was one happy pup.
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The Vet tech examined Sage, determining her comfort level with the process, and checking out the area of her neck where the blood would be drawn.
For that step, the other tech got into position and gave Sage a fully body hug while Linda kept up the flow of peanut butter and kibble.
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Sage was so delighted with the treats and the constant positive attention from Linda and the tech that she didn’t even notice the needle prick and the blood draw.  See how totally relaxed her legs are?  She’s practically melting off the side of the table.
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Sage’s blood will be tested to determine what her blood type is and screen it for any health issues that would make her unable to be a donor.   (We know she’s absurdly healthy, but it’s an important step)  And since Sage was so agreeable to this initial procedure Linda can now set up appointments for Sage to donate blood regularly.  To find out how your dog(s) can be heroes, please contact The Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank for more information.
Donors@BRVBB.com
Tell them Sage sent you!

Adoptables Wednesday–Sadie and Brownie

in Barks and Blooms / Brownie / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever / Sadie  by August 7, 2013



Sadie & Brownie are a bonded pair of 8 year old labs. Sadie
 is a black spayed female who weighs 77 lbs and Brownie is 
a chocolate neutered male who weighs 71 lbs. They are 
both up to date on their shots and are heat worm negative.
 They are good with other dogs and are approved for kids of 
all ages. Sadie & Brownie are house and crate trained, and 
used to being crated when no one is home. They haven’t 
been on leashes much, so an Easy Walk harness will help 
them learn their manners. Sadie & Brownie know some 
commands including sit and lay down. They love to run
 around the yard and enjoy retrieving balls. Sadie & Brownie 
are sweet, friendly pups looking for their new home 
together!

Lots and Lots of Lab Love

in Abbott and Costello puppies / adoption / Barks and Blooms / Candy Puppies / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever / puppies / rescue  by July 24, 2013
Lab-Rescue has been overrun with Loads of Lovely Lab puppies.   The Linguists at Lab-Rescue have obviously been Laboring to Land on Luscious names for these Lovable pups…

They have been named the Candy Puppies.  There are 10 of them!
Dots, Heath, Kit-Kat, Skittles, Baby Ruth, Twix, Kisses, Rolo, Twizzlers, and Snickers.
Three girls and Seven boys.
They will be available on July 27th


 If you are interested in sponsoring any of these sweeties, please contact Lab-Rescue HERE.

There are two other litters of puppies available:  The Abbott and Costello puppies
Why, Because, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

And Coco’s puppies
Ben, Hunter, Millie, Eliza, Otis, Oliver, and Olivia

You can see them all HERE



Wednesday Adoptables–Well, Hello Dolly!!

in Barks and Blooms / Hello Dolly / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever  by June 12, 2013




Dolly is a 3 year old spayed yellow female. She is up to date on her shots and is heartworm positive; Lab Rescue will pay for her treatment. She is good with other dogs and is approved for kids aged 10 and up. She weighs 47 lbs but should be closer to 60. She knows some commands including sit and come and will benefit from additional training. She’s very friendly and loves to be around people. She can be a bit shy at first but warms up quickly. She likes to retrieve and play with toys.

For more information contact Lab-Rescue

E-mail us: info@lab-rescue.org   |   Lab Line: (301) 299-6756

Adoptables Wednesday–Meet Misty!

in Adopt / adoptables / Barks and Blooms / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever / rescue / Wednesday Adoptables  by May 8, 2013

Misty is a 9 year old black spayed female. She is up to date on her shots and is heartworm negative. She is good with other dogs but not cats, and is approved for kids aged 10 and up. She weighs 47 lbs and should gain a few. Misty is a very sweet, friendly and gentle girl who has no idea she is 9!

Update from Misty’s foster family – 5/2/2013

Misty has only been with us for a few days, but she has settled into our household routine quickly. On our very first walk together she was excited and did lots of sniffing and pulling. By the morning walk the next day she had improved dramatically and by the evening she was walking nicely. She adapted well to the Easy Walk harness. She has reacted, with a great deal of excitement, to squirrels that we have seen and would give chase if I let her go. She notices birds and reacts with interest to them also. Since the weather was so nice the second evening she was with us, we decided to take Misty and the resident Lab out to dinner at an outdoor cafe in our neighborhood. Both girls were extremely well behaved even with other dogs and diners nearby. Misty is people oriented and loves to snuggle and be stroked and petted. She especially loves belly rubs and will roll onto her back, with her legs straight up in the air, and wiggle her whole body, just begging you to rub her belly. Her tail is like a metronome, going back and forth all the time. In fact the most noise we’ve heard from her is the tail thumping on the wall. We have yet to hear her bark. At night she sleeps loose in the bedroom, alternating between a dog bed and the floor. So far her manners have been good. She is very food motivated and is a quick and eager learner. In the house, and in the fenced yard, she will usually come quickly when called. She enjoys being near you. If you’re looking for a loving and devoted companion with a sweet personality and pleasant energy level Misty may be the girl for you. With Mother’s Day fast approaching Misty asked me to mention that she since has been a mother several times she is hoping that someone will now honor her with a permanent loving home where she can be showered with love on May 12. 

If you are interested in Misty, contact Lab-Rescue at
 (301)299-6756.

Wednesday Adoptables! Meet Wonderful Alice

in adoptables / Barks and Blooms / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / rescue / Wednesday Adoptables  by April 24, 2013
Alice is a 7 year old black spayed female. She is up to date on her shots and is heartworm negative. She is good with other dogs and cats, and is approved for kids aged 10 and up. She weighs 58 lbs. Alice is energetic, but does not pull on a leash. She likes cats, and enjoys playing with them. She has a good temperament and is curious to meet other dogs.

Update from Alice’s foster family 4/24/2013

Alice is a sweet, affectionate girl, who enjoys hanging out with her humans. She loves to cuddle up with her foster while watching TV or reading. She passed her first home alone test today, alone for 5 hours with free reign in the house and passed with flying colors. We think she napped the entire time. She has a wonderful temperament, likes to play but knows how to entertain herself when told to go lay down. She sits for treats and her meals. She’s a petite girl, who would make a great city dog, as she walks great on a easy walk harness around the neighborhood and wags her tail whenever she spots a human who may give her some attention. A great gal!