Love of Labs, IN
LOLIN, INC

a 501c3 Public Charity through the IRS!!
www.LOLIN.org

PO Box 237
Noblesville, IN 46061-0237
LOLIN@comcast.net.
Fax 801-640-7688

Our Adoptable Pet List

Featured Labs

CHASE	Hello Everybody, I am Chase and I am one of a kind! I am a 18 - 24 months old lab mix and I have the softest fur ever! I am a fairly calm boy. I'm one of the best dogs around, I TRULY AM. I have big brown eyes that will make you melt! I am crate trained even though its not my favorite place to hang out. I love people and I love other dogs. I am being fostered with 3 other dogs and I love to play with them, BUT I am SOOOOOOOOOO well-mannered and know my basic commands. I am house trained and up to date on all my shots. Oh, have I mentioned that I love car rides and riding in the front seat...I just sit there and look out the window. Yes, I am definetely a great dog and would make you the perfect companion. I hope to meet you soon! Chase is up-to-date on his vaccinations and neutered. Chase's adoption fee is $195 BEFORE THE BLACK DOG SPECIAL! If you are interested in adopting Chase, or fostering him for us, please go to our website at www.lolin.org and click on "Adoption Process" along the left-hand side. From there, you can submit an Adoption Application to be considered for Chase.
Pepper
Pepper is a young Lab mix (about a year old) that has been granted clemency from her a definite death sentence at the shelter. Pepper is $195 BEFORE the black dog special savings of $25. I LOVE THIS GIRL, she's lived with 2 different sets of males and cats and gets along with all. One of LOLIN's fantastic foster families have stepped up AGAIN!! Pepper is a sweet young girl, that is tall. She's got the cutest little underbite.....she's just a doll and relatively calm for a Lab pupper!! Her fosters say she is an awesome dog, still a little puppyish, but with wonderful manners already. She won't weigh over 45 or 50 lbs. Pepper is spayed, up-to-date on all shots and ready to be your best friend. What's not to love?

How to Adopt

Our adoption fee covers the costs incurred for spay/neutering, vaccinations and other standard Vet/Medication costs. Visit our website at www.lolin.org to find out more about what our adoption fees cover.

When multiple applications are received for a particular dog, the final decision on who gets to adopt the dog will be based first on which home best suits the needs of the dog (in our opinion). References submitted on adoption application will be checked. If more than one family is best suited for a dog, then the family that first submitted the application will have first shot at adoption. If you are willing to give a rescued Lab a loving, LIFETIME home, please email us your Adoption Application at lolin@comcast.net or mail it to the address at the top of this page.

Black Dog Syndrome

Have you ever heard of Black Dog Syndrome? To put it simply, black dogs (particularly large ones like our wonderful labs) are adopted at a much lower rate than their lighter-colored peers. This is for many more reasons than we can describe here – this site explains it wonderfully. We at LOLIN love all of our labs, but many of us have a particular affinity for the black ones that grace our lives. And there are so many of them that we want to help as many as possible! This is why, for a limited time, we’re offering a Black Dog Special. The adoption fee for all of our black labs will be reduced by $25 from what you see here. And not only will you save a bit of money, you’ll have the enormous satisfaction of knowing that you have helped us save yet another amazing lab from Black Dog Syndrome.

What's in a Name?

We wanted to take a moment to reassure you that dogs' names are always changeable. Sometimes, the dogs in our care have known their names for awhile, but many times they're just a name we assigned them for our records. Regardless, we're more than happy to give you information on changing a dog's name upon adoption. Within a couple of weeks, the dog can easily recognize the name his Forever Family has chosen for him.

About Labrador Retrievers

History:

The exact origin and ancestry of the Labrador Retriever is uncertain but during the 1800s they were employed by boats men in Newfoundland to retrieve full fish nets from icy waters. They were introduced to Great Britain where they were employed as gundogs and retrievers. Due to a heavy dog tax, the breed died out in Newfoundland but was continued in Great Britain. They were first recognized the by the American Kennel Club in 1917. The Labrador Retriever was valued for its working qualities and ability to do well in harsh conditions. The dog was hardy and energetic. It was often seen playing with children after a day of hard work pulling fishing nets in icy waters. The dog's temperament was very friendly.

Average Weight:

Male weights range from 65-85 pounds. Female weights range from 55-70 pounds.

Average Height:

Male height ranges from 22 1/2 to 24 1/2 inches high at the shoulder. Female height ranges from 21 1/2 to 23 1/2 inches at the shoulder.

Color And Coat:

The AKC only recognizes 3 colors of Labs: Black, Chocolate, and Yellow (Fox Red to an almost White are still considered Yellows. Do not be fooled by the “new colors” such as silver, they are NOT AKC recognized and are just a diluted chocolate or yellow. So, please do not pay more for them, you cannot even register them as that color.) The coat should be short, straight and very dense, giving a fairly hard feeling to the hand. They shed moderately during the year and require weekly (or daily) brushing to keep their coat in good condition. Their coat has a natural oil which serves as a water repellent. Excessive bathing can lead to skin problems in this breed.

Average Life Span:

12-14 years

Typical Health Problems:

Labrador Retrievers are generally healthy. However, the more frequent health problems found in the breed are Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, Cataracts, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, and Epilepsy. This breed should be spayed or neutered as soon as possible to avoid several types of Cancer. In addition to the over population problem of Labradors and Labrador mixes, un-neutered males can become male dog aggressive and hard to manage. They are predisposed to some cancers. Un-spayed females can become moody/difficult and predisposed to uterine problems and cancers. The main key to successful Labrador ownership is positive obedience training and socialization.

Physical Traits:

One of the most distinctive traits of Labradors is their coat. The Labrador Retriever has a double coat that helps the dog to repel water and allows making a good hunting companion. The tail should have a rounded appearance that has been described as the "otter" tail. The Show/Bench Lab, or as some refer to it, the English Labrador Retriever is stockier, and shorter, often with a very boxy head. The Field (bred) Lab, is sometimes referred to as American Lab, is generally thinner and taller making the Lab easier for hunting.

Behavioral Traits:

The Lab is a work dog by origin. They are not currently used as they once were for fishing, however, they can still be working dogs for:

Police Drug Sniffing Dogs

Arson Detection Dogs

Agriculture Sniffing Dogs

Seeing Eye Dogs

Assistance Dogs

and Therapy Dogs.

These dogs learn quickly if they have a consistent, structured environment. This breed is very people oriented and is happiest when included in the daily household activities or “work”. This is an active, energetic breed that requires an active owner. Boredom and loneliness can lead to behavior problems. The Labrador is a breed that should have formal POSITIVE obedience training ONLY, due to its active nature.

As a family companion dog they can participate with their owners in a wide variety of activities: obedience, agility, fly-ball, tracking and hunting. A well trained and socialized Labrador Retriever will be gentle with children and the elderly. The ideal Labrador Retriever is even-tempered, outgoing, affectionate and friendly. The Labrador Retriever personality and activity levels vary from dog to dog. Genetics, POSITIVE training, socializing, and the care they receive are a large part of what determines each dog’s personality

Love Of Labs Indiana (LOLIN, INC.) is happy to announce we have received our 501c3 Non-profit status from the IRS.

To contact LOLIN, INC. Board Of Directors and/or Committee Coordinators email lolin@comcast.net

Linda Sebring Acup, Founding President
Lisa S., Vice President
Autumn C., Secretary of the Board
Jennifer K., N. IN Coordinator
Sue B., Volunteer Coordinators
Kathy H., Intake Coordinator
Amanda W., Adoption Coordinator
Karen S., S. IN Coordinator
Nicole D., Events Coordinator
Autumn C., Mandy G., and Linda V, Foster Coordinators
Jennifer C., Home Visit Coordinator
Jill M., Med Coordinator

FOSTERING

The thing we hear most is, "How can you foster a dog, keep it in your home, and then just give it up?? Doesn't that just break your heart?" Sure, your foster dogs take a piece of your heart with them when they leave, and a part of you will never forget them. But your very next foster dog immediately comes into your home and promptly gives you a much larger piece of it's heart!! This allows you to always have more than enough love to share with the next fosters that come into your home, truly needing that love that you provide for them :). ~

Yes, it is hard to give up your foster dogs, especially after you have them for a while! But, you get to be part of their life forever after, should you desire to be. You as a foster have the right to call the new forever home to inquire how the dog is doing and/or to visit the dog. Almost all of us that foster for LOLIN have continued contact with the forever guardians and the former LOLIN dogs. Please go to www.lolin.org and click on the Left sided link "Fostering" to learn more. LOLIN and the Labs NEED YOU!

The new families are always proud to show us how wonderful their "babies" are doing, plus they never hesitate to call us if they need anything either. You see, fostering is very rewarding!!!!

The more volunteers that want to foster, the more dogs we can save out of these horrible kill shelters. If you have questions about how you can be a part of making a difference, please email us at LOLIN@comcast.net. We still have many dogs on our waiting list to be rescued. With more foster home families, the waiting list could be eliminated.
Visit our website at to learn more about what it takes to be a Foster Care Provider.

Happy Tails...

is the best labby girl there every was. We spend a lot of time together in the park and she is just wonderful. She always has to have a mouth full of toys when we go outside as you can tell by the picture. She is beautiful. I would not trade her for the world!