Meet Barney! He is a sweet, easy-going eight-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Barney came to WCLRR when his owner had to move into a retirement home and couldn't take Barney with him. Barney has had a senior wellness exam with good results, although he does need to lose some weight.       Barney is a low-to-medium-energy dog. He was overweight when he came to WCLRR, and his foster is helping him lose weight through food management and getting more exercise. Barney enjoys visiting the dog park and meeting new people. He will play fetch briefly, then be ready to move on to another activity. Barney enjoys soft toys but is still trying to figure out what to do with hard toys and quickly loses interest in them. He has shown interest in the pool but has yet to go in.  Barney loves being with his people and is a Velcro dog, following his people everywhere. Barney is unaware of his size and thinks he is a lap dog! Barney is a big cuddler who wants love and to sit in your lap. He loves going on car rides with his people, even if it means he's going to the vet! He was very well-behaved at the veterinarian's office.  Barney is being fostered along with two small dogs, and they get along very well. Barney is just as sweet as they come and even lets small dogs take his toys! He is respectful of them and hasn't shown any resource-guarding issues. Barney was shy and submissive when he came to WCLRR, but he has begun to come out of his shell and get more animated. Barney would not eat when he first came to foster, so his foster hand-fed him for a bit. Now that he is more comfortable, Barney eats independently with praise and encouragement. His new family should be patient with him as he settles into his new home. Barney knows "sit," "wait," "no," and good boy. He is house-trained and hasn't had any accidents in his new home. Barney is leash trained, although he will pull at first on walks to the dog park until he's had his exercise. However, once he's been out, he will settle down and walk calmly with his person. Barney sleeps on a dog bed in his foster's bedroom. He sleeps quietly through the night and waits for his people to get up in the morning. Barney's ideal home would be with an individual, couple, or family that gives him lots of love and attention and has a secure yard to hang out. He would enjoy being in a home where someone is around most of the time, although his foster has left him alone with two other dogs for short periods, and they were all fine. He loves car rides and would enjoy accompanying his family on errands and other trips. Small children might be too much for Barney, but older kids are OK. Barney has met children at the park and does well with them. Barney is neutered, is current on his vaccines, and is microchipped. If you are interested in Barney and have already been approved to adopt, please email ADOPT@WCLRR.ORG and put "BARNEY" in the subject line, explaining why he is an excellent fit for your family. If you still need to complete an adoption application with WCLRR, please click HERE. If you have been approved to adopt with WCLRR, follow the instructions given during your home interview (and in this bio) explaining how to request being considered to adopt this dog. This dog is being fostered in INDIAN WELLS, CA. You are responsible for driving to that location to adopt this dog.  show less

Meet Meadow! She is a loving nine-year-old chocolate English Labrador Retriever with a sweet disposition and a beautiful thick brown coat. Meadow has a stocky build, short legs, and a fat otter tail. Meadow was surrendered to WCLRR when her family found they could not give her the time and home environment she deserved. Meadow has had a complete physical and dental exam. She was spayed, had some lumps removed, and had several teeth extracted. Her senior blood work all showed typical results. Meadow is a laid-back girl who wants belly rubs and to play fetch, her two favorite activities! Meadow likes nothing better than settling next to someone for a good snuggle. Meadow came to WCLRR with another female lab. The dogs may have spent much of their time alone outside or in a garage, and Meadow tends to be cautious when meeting new people. But she warms up to people after a few minutes and will go to them for pets. Meadow is quiet and does not jump up on people or run around. She has been around children as young as eight and behaves very well around them. Meadow lives with a three-year-old male lab and gets along very well. She tries to play with the other dog, but he's uninterested. Meadow has also lived with small dogs and a cat with no problems. Meadow was curious about the cat but didn't bother or try to chase it.  Meadow knows "sit" and is learning "down." She loves treats, and her new family can use treats for additional training. She prefers chasing her ball to walking but will take short walks with the other dog in the home. She is terrific on the leash, although she occasionally weaves and sometimes pulls when she sees something interesting.   Meadow is getting used to riding in a car. She can be a little apprehensive about getting in, but once she's in, she is fine and will enjoy the view out the window. Her foster has taught her to use a dog ramp to get into the back of their SUV, and with a few treats, she is happy to go up the ramp and get in the car for a ride!  Meadow is crate trained and sleeps in a crate in her foster's bedroom. She sleeps quietly through the night and patiently waits for her foster to take her out in the morning. She is definitely not an early riser! She is also fine in the crate for short periods during the day.  Meadow is a quiet, well-behaved dog, although she will sometimes bark if left alone. She is fine if she has another dog to keep her company.  Meadow is house-trained, although she did have a few accidents when she first came to the foster home. However, she did just fine once she was comfortable and established a routine! She had a doggy door in a previous foster home and was good about using that. Her new family should take her outside frequently until she is used to her new home and the family routine.  Meadow's ideal home would be with an individual, couple, or family with a quiet environment and someone around most of the time to spend time with her, either throwing the ball or hanging out. Meadow is a sweet, low-energy dog happy to nap near her people while they work or take walks in the neighborhood. Meadow has lived with other dogs and enjoys their company. She would be happiest in a home with one or more dogs.  Meadow is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and microchipped.  If you are interested in Meadow and have already been approved to adopt, please email ADOPT@WCLRR.ORG and put "MEADOW" in the subject line, explaining why she is an excellent fit for your family. If you still need to fill out an adoption application with WCLRR, please click HERE.  If you have been approved to adopt with WCLRR, follow the instructions given during your home interview (and in this bio) explaining how to request being considered to adopt this dog. This dog is being fostered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. You are responsible for driving to that location to adopt this dog.  show less

Meet Pearl! She is a petite, happy four-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Pearl was surrendered to WCLRR because her owner, wanted her to have a better home environment. Pearl is a medium-energy pup that loves to play! She loves having a stuffed toy to carry around and enjoys playing fetch, although she doesn't always bring the ball back! She will run around and play with the other dogs during the day. Pearl is fostered with four other dogs and a tortoise. She plays well with the other dogs and leaves the tortoise alone. Pearl hasn't shown any resource-guarding behavior with the other dogs. Instead, she is just happy to hang out and play with them!  Pearl's previous owner should have taught her commands or potty training. Pearl's foster has been working with her to learn proper behavior. Pearly quickly mastered "sit" (in less than a week!) and is learning "shake." Pearl is also making significant progress on potty training. Pearl's new family should be patient and take her outside frequently until she is comfortable in her new home and understands that she should potty outside. Pearl is very treat-motivated, which helps with training!  Pearl is generally well-behaved but sometimes tries to jump on people when they come to the house. She is easily corrected with a firm "no." Pearl sleeps in a crate separate from her foster's bedroom. She sleeps quietly through the night and will wait patiently for her people to get up and let her out in the morning. She has also been in the crate for 2-3 hours daily with no problem. Pearl's ideal home would be with an individual, couple, or family with the time and patience to help her learn proper behavior. She needs a secure yard where she can relax and play. Having at least one other dog in the home would provide companionship for Pearl and help her learn proper dog etiquette. She does sometimes jump on people but would be OK with older children. Pearl is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and microchipped.  If you are interested in Pearl and have already been approved to adopt, please email ADOPT@WCLRR.ORG and put "PEARL" in the subject line, explaining why she is an excellent fit for your family. If you still need to complete an adoption application with WCLRR, please click HERE. If you have been approved to adopt with WCLRR, follow the instructions given during your home interview (and in this bio) explaining how to request being considered to adopt this dog. This dog is being fostered in OJAI, CA. You are responsible for driving to that location to adopt this dog.  show less

Meet Snuggles! She is a nine-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever mix with a soft wavy golden coat. Snuggles' foster describes her as a sweet, loving girl and a joy to be around! Snuggles came to WCLRR when her family had to move and couldn't take her with them.  Snuggles is a medium-energy dog. True to her name, Snuggles is a Velcro girl who loves to be with her people! Her favorite activity is chilling with her person and laying next to them for cuddling.  Snuggles is being fostered with a male dog, and they get along very well. Snuggles likes to chase balls and play tug with her foster brother when she's not cuddling with her people. She also likes to play with toys that she can shake around. Snuggles is house-trained and has not had any accidents in her foster home. She is excellent about using the doggy door to let herself out whenever she needs to potty.  Snuggles sleeps on a dog bed in her foster's bedroom. She likes to start the evening snuggling in bed with her people. She often moves to the dog bed or floor during the night. She will wait for her people to get up in the morning.  Snuggles has not had a lot of training. She knows "sit" and "wait" but has not been taught other basics, such as walking on a leash. On leash, she tends to pull and bark at other dogs. She will also bark at people and dogs when behind a fence. Her new family may want to enlist the help of a trainer to work through her leash and barrier reactivity so that she will be comfortable and confident in these situations. Snuggles' ideal home would be with an individual, couple, or family in a quiet home where someone is around most of the time to play and cuddle with her. She also needs a secure yard without distractions from people and other dogs walking so she can relax and play. Snuggles is a sweet girl who did not gain training when she was young. She needs a family with the time and patience to teach her these skills and give her confidence in new situations. She is a strong dog and would be best in a family with older children. Snuggles is up to date on her vaccinations, spayed, and microchipped.  If you are interested in Snuggles and have already been approved to adopt, please email ADOPT@WCLRR.ORG and put "SNUGGLES" in the subject line, explaining why she is an excellent fit for your family. If you still need to fill out an adoption application with WCLRR, please click HERE.  If you have been approved to adopt with WCLRR, follow the instructions given during your home interview (and in this bio) explaining how to request being considered to adopt this dog. This dog is fostered in WOODLAND HILLS, CA. You are responsible for driving to that location to adopt this dog.  show less