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Welcome to the Rescue Dog Blog!
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Melody’s Rescue Dog Story
Melody’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home This much-loved girl’s life was turned upside down when her family’s toddler developed a serious illness. But, recognising that Melody was struggling, her family did the noble (albeit difficult) thing and called Labrador Rescue. Can You Help More Dogs Like Melody? Melody’s Story Melody was living a happy…
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Lola’s Rescue Dog Story
Lola’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Hilton rescued Lola, but really, Lola rescued Hilton. This is a very special Happily Ever After Story. Can You Help More Dogs Like Lola? Hilton and Lola’s Story “I write this epistle as a tribute to Labrador Rescue; to Tracey, a beautiful lady responsible for the re-homing of…
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Meet Rocky, Herbie, Frankie and Penny!
Once again, our matching team has nailed it. Rocky, Herbie, Frankie and Penny are all now happily living their best lives, after experiencing the terrible trauma of losing their families. Our team of volunteers couldn’t do the work we do without your help. Can you chip in a few bucks to help dogs like these…
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Lucky’s Rescue Dog Story
When an infection left Lucky lame, Lab Rescue stepped up. Lucky’s featured in our beautiful 2026 calendar because his heartwarming story could have been heartbreaking without your donations and calendar purchases. Is there someone in your life who’d love a Lab Rescue Calendar this Christmas? Because when you give a Lab Rescue gift, you’re giving…
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Some More of Our Happily Ever After Rescue Dogs!
Our matching team goes to great lengths to ensure happy ever after stories for all of our beautiful labradors. Meet some more of our success stories. Want to help but you can’t foster or adopt? Consider donating to help us provide these beautiful babies with the medical care that they need. Make a Donation Yuki…
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Willow’s Rescue Dog Story
Willow Finds Her Inner Good Girl Willow is a bundle of energy who didn’t get the care and training she needed in her early life. But, turns out she’s whip-smart and excited to learn. Now she’s the best good girl and she’s living her best life! Can You Help More Dogs Like Willow? Willow’s Story…
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Rescue Dogs: Living Their Best Life Edition!
Every year we find the perfect forever home for hundreds of labradors in crisis. Our matching team goes the extra mile to make sure that the new family will be the perfect fit for our beloved labs. Find out how to become a foster carer or apply to adopt. Note that our dogs are very…
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Starky’s Rescue Dog Story
Starky’s Pure Joy at Being Rescued Starky couldn’t be happier about his new life, and his family feel exactly the same! Can You Help More Dogs Like Starky? Starky’s Story Our matching team goes to great lengths to ensure that every dog finds their perfect home. And with dogs like Starky, we know we NAILED…
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Murphy’s Rescue Dog Story
Murphy’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Murphy just needed a friend to show him how to be the best boy! Can You Help More Dogs Like Murphy? Murphy’s Story We don’t know why Murphy was surrendered but we do have our suspicions. Labrador Puppies are INSANE. If a labrador puppy doesn’t receive the attention…
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Brian’s Rescue Dog Story
Brian’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Brian wasn’t thriving at his old home. He was sickly, and sad, But now he’s a bounding ball of energy! Can You Help More Dogs Like Brian? Brian’s Journey Brian was overweight and suffering terrible allergies. His former family knew they weren’t the best fit for Brian, so…
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Polly’s Rescue Dog Story
I was rescued by Lab Rescue in November last year when I was about 12 months old. I was found wandering the streets of a country town in NSW and I was very skinny. My breeder didn’t know who he gave me to and didn’t want me back.
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Fletch’s Rescue Dog Story
I was rescued by Lab Rescue in November last year when I was about 12 months old. I was found wandering the streets of a country town in NSW and I was very skinny. My breeder didn’t know who he gave me to and didn’t want me back.
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Rosie’s Rescue Dog Story
Rosie’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Everyone needs a Rosie to fill the hole in their heart. Can You Help More Dogs Like Rosie? Rosie’s Story In a cozy home filled with love, Rosie, a sweet rescue Labrador, found her forever family and a very special purpose: to be the companion of Tyson, a…
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Jaden’s Rescue Dog Story
Jaden’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Everyone needs a Jaden to fill the hole in their heart. Can You Help More Dogs Like Jaden? Jaden’s Story A few weeks ago I adopted the gorgeous 3 1/2 year old Jaden, though I call him JJ which suits him better, I think, and he responds to…
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Marli’s Rescue Dog Story
Marli’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home From being homeless to spoilt rotten! Can You Help More Dogs Like Marli? Marli’s Story Marli is doing great, he is quite settled into the house and routine now that it’s been a few months. Up to date with the vet and is registered with my local council.…
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Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs – Advice for Adoptive Families
I’m a Labrador Rescue foster mum. I’ve been looking after rescue dogs for several years, and have two foster fail puppy mill rescue dogs. My girls were overbred in unspeakable conditions for the first three years of their lives. When their fertility dropped, they were no longer useful to the puppy mill, so thankfully, they…
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Dog Breath Treats Recipe
OK, not going to lie, I love a close snuggle with my labrador but jeez she gets some wicked dog breath. While we make sure she gets vet-recommended dental treats and regular check ups, the struggle is always real. It’s not a medical condition, she’s just got stinky labrador breath. So, here’s a dog breath…
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Vet Advice: Stop Doing These Things Right Now
Dr Juliet Mills from Black Rock Animal Hospital in Victoria and Dr Kathryn Hogan of Greencross in Caulfield South warned that pet owners are inadvertently putting their dogs at risk, out of love. We asked her what were the most common preventable problems she sees with much loved family dogs. Here’s some vet advice for…
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Turmeric for Dogs
Did you know that dogs can benefit substantially from adding turmeric to their daily diet? Turmeric Powder, the vibrant yellow spice, is known to many as a natural wonder. Dogs can experience a significant reduction in inflammation, particularly with respect to arthritis, itchy skin, irritable bowel disease and general improvement in health. And lets not…
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Dog Birthday Cake Recipe
Is it your dog’s birthday soon? All good boys and girls deserve cake! Why not make them this Grain Free Choc – Coconut Dog Birthday Cake with Peanut Butter Icing!It is delicious, nutritious and very easy to make. INGREDIENTS 2 cups Organic Coconut Flour2/3 cup water1 cup Greek natural yogurt1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 teaspoons…
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How To Get Rid of that Dog Smell Naturally
Living with labradors means living with hair, so much hair, but there’s also that doggy scent. How do you get rid of that dog smell naturally? Well, we’ve got a cheap solution for dealing with odour de lab! Baking Soda Gets Rid of Dog Smells! Baking Soda is a wonder cleaner for doggy smells. And…
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Black, Chocolate, Golden Labradors – What’s the Difference?
Black, chocolate, and golden Labradors! Maybe we’re biased, but we love them all! Still, rumour has it that there is a difference between these perfect pooches, so we’ve made it our business to know what it is. Which pups are cute and snuggly? Which ones are clever and spritely? We’ve done some very serious research…