Independent Labrador Retriever Rescue of Southern California

Over 11 years ago, my family had the blessing of rescuing our beloved Labrador retriever, Olivia Hope Karma Pollock, from Indilabrescue (ILRR).

When we picked up Olivia from her ILRR foster home, she had just recovered from pneumonia and emaciation. Olivia had been saved from a high kill shelter by ILRR where she was in imminent danger - very sick and scheduled for euthanasia. ILRR scooped in to save Olivia's life releasing her from the shelter and getting her the urgent medical care she needed.

Olivia arrived at our home, still skinny, very subdued, not knowing what a toy or bone was, not knowing how to retrieve, but with a gracious, delightful presence.

Olivia quickly grew into the most beautiful, kind, giving, brilliant, tenacious, amazing furry friend imaginable...

Olivia filled our home with her exquisite soul and boundless love.

Each day she gave each of us and every thing her very best, until the day it was time for her to let go.

We said goodbye to our best friend on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, with broken but full hearts.

PLEASE HELP US HONOR OLIVIA'S MEMORY by donating to Indilabrescue, an organization dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted Labradors, Goldens and other purebred Retrieving breeds from animal shelters, unfit environments, or when they are on death's door. Indilabrescue takes their work of rescuing, fostering and placement of their dogs very seriously to ensure that they are unite loving families with their forever dog!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLIVIA - "May the long time sunshine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you, guide your on."

Meet Pirate, a purebred Labrador Retriever puppy born with a congenital defect to his left eye. While ethical show breeders do all they can to take care of every dog they breed for life, this typical backyard breeder refused to pay for his care, even though other puppies regularly provide the money to cover his costs.

We must feel blessed that Pirate came to us all. He is a gift. And with your help, we can give him the love, dignity and excellent medical care he needs and deserves. Then we'll find him an wonderful home to adore him, keep him safe, and treasure him like the gem he is for his entire life.

Please join me in helping Pirate. He depending on those who love the Labrador Retriever to embrace unwanted, unloved, Labrador orphans. There is no way Pirate can be whole without you. 

Let's build a bridge to take this little boy who can't advocate for himself, to the other side where open arms await. He belongs to all of us who love our breed and he is our heart. Let's love him.

 

We first met 131 lb, 7-yr-old Darby laying on the shelters concrete floor. Besides being so overweight he could not move, darby had a very large tumor on his chest which he'd been laying on, causing extreme pain and infection. 

After NSAIDS, exercise, thyroid medication and time, Darby was finally walking! He had lost almost 20 lbs and was up to 5 blocks a day when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament! This must be surgically repaired. The TPLO surgery alone is $4,500 and he will still require mass removal, biopsy, a drain, oral extractions, hospitalization, follow ups, and more which is not included. 

We cannot help this poor dog without you.

We anticipate Darby to cost between $5,500-6,500. WE THINK HE IS WORTH IT!!!!!

Please help us help Darby with a tax-deductible donation. Dogs like Darby have no chance without rescue and rescue has no chance without you.

Please consider a donation to help Darby by donating here, visiting http://www.indilabrescue.org to donate via paypal, or sending a donation to Indi Lab Rescue 17130 Van Buren Blvd. #183 Riverside, CA 92504

Your kindness will allow this poor neglected senior dog to walk again.