Happy Tails

"Brew"

We thought you might like to hear from "Brew"!! He is doing great and he is spoiled rotten!!! He is such a good boy, we can't help it. I'm attaching a great photo of him diving off of our dock last summer. He's a jumper (jail breaker.) Bill's mother has her back yard fenced in... Bill threw a frisbee too hard one day... Blue took off, jumped the fence, and caught the frisbee on the other side!!!
His third birthday is coming up soon and he was asking if we could stop by by sometime to say hello?

"Beans"

"MADDIE"

On November 1, 2007, Maddie, a black Labrador Retriever, 2 ½ years old, made her debut as a Certified Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog at the Center for Discovery Clinic for people with “special” needs. Maddie’s owner and handler, Bill Burbage is the Chief of Public Safety at the Center for Discovery, and Maddie has been an unofficial ambassador of goodwill at the Center since she was 3 months old. Bill and Maddie spent their day spreading good will and cheer among staff, residents, and visitors at the Center’s various office and school buildings. Maddie takes her job very serious from the moment she puts on her I.D. tag and vest and Bill tells her it’s time to “work”. Somehow, it doesn’t seem like “work” to Maddie, she loves the att-ention she receives and bringing smiles to the many faces on the people we meet during our rounds, especially the children. Of course, a treat once in awhile for encouragement doesn’t hurt either! Maddie was a rescue puppy adopted from the Rescue for Life Labrador Rescue Service located in Bloomingburg, New York. Maddie and her sister Madison were rescued from a breeder in Alabama at 8 weeks of age and Bill jokes that “Maddie barks with a southern drawl”. Maddie seems to be a natural for therapy work in bringing happiness and love to everyone she meets and looks forward to a long career in doing just that.

"Hunter"

My wife & I had been looking for a Yellow Labrador for 3 months. Our children were now old enough and we wanted them to experience the love that a family pet can bring into the household. After several failed attempts to locate our pet, we received a call from Rescue For Life: Labrador Retriever Rescue. The rescue was called by a breeder we contacted looking for a Yellow Lab. Denise told us that she received a female Yellow Labrador 13 week old puppy. The family surrendered the puppy because they did not have the time necessary to devote to the dog. My wife and I went to the rescue the next day to see the new puppy.

It inly took one look at her soft brown eyes and pudgy face to know the pup was going to be perfect. We went inside and spent about an hour playing with her and observing her demeanor. As I watched her chase the cats around the house, I envisioned the many days ahead we would spend in the pheasant fields and duck blinds, not to mention time cuddled up with the family infront of the fireplace. We were told about her background, where she came from, her recent veterinary visits, shots and so on. Everything fell into place. After a long interview process and checked our references, we were approved to adopt.

Now, two years later, "Hunter" is the best Labrador Retriever I ever owned. She is a true companion and loved by the entire family. We've logged many days afield, we've gone on several morning runs and we've enjoyed quiet time just cuddling. Rescue For Life: Labrador Retriever Rescue is doing fantastic work and I'm thankful that Denise made that call two years ago.

-John Zupetz & Family

"Jessie"

Just wanted to let you know how Allie ("Jessie") made out at our vet appointment. She is up to 48.5lbs. They said that she is in great shape and a perfect Lab. We decided to have her vaccinated for Lyme disease, so when we go back for her next shot we are getting the microchip done.

Thanks for everything.

-Melissa Kestler

"Logan"

Logan is doing great! We have some things to work on but we will get there, some how. I took him to the vet. on fri. and he was very good. The vet said he is in good form. The little guy in the picture is my grandson. Logan is very good with the kids . BUT he is the right on the side of them all the time so when they have something in their hands OH BOY you have to be fast or Logan has it.The other day my other grandson had a cookie, Logan's nose came up and the cookie came down. Well have to go... will write to you in a week or two. To let you know how he is doing. Thank you for everything.

-Sue & Paul Ormerd 
 

"Clover"

Denise......time is surely flying here.  Our beautiful little puppy is now almost 6 months old!  Boy are we glad she became a part of our family.  She is such a smart and loving dog and brings a smile to all our faces every day.  We've installed and gone through the invisible fence training and she absolutley loves having the yard as hers.  Apparently she thinks that we're collecting sticks and pine cones, because she brings a bunch back to the door every day!!  It's quite funny.
 
She's fully house trained and has sit, stay, lay down, shake and speak mastered.  She loves showing off (especially for a treat!).  I remember you saying how they would eat all day if they could.  Man was that right on! I've enclosed a recent picture of our little Clover.  I'll shoot you some updates once spring arrives.

 -Tim McGraw