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Rescue Dog Stories
Welcome to our Lab Results – where Happy Tails Rule! These are just a few of the stories of our rescue dogs who get their happily ever after. From crisis to living their best lives with the perfect new family, these stories are good for the soul.
Our rescue dogs each come with their own story. Some come to us after their much-loved person has passed. Others come to us after a life of backyard breeding. And then there are the poor souls whose rescue journey begins after escaping devastating abuse or neglect.
But the one thing all these dogs have in common is that their new chapter begins in a forever home that’s full of love.
For an instant mood-lifting dose of happy news about the goodest boys and girls, please read our rescue dog stories below!
Share Your Lab Result!
If you have a Happy Tail of your own after adopting a Labrador Rescue dog, we’d love to hear more! Just CLICK HERE to email your story and photos.
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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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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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Koby’s Rescue Dog Story
Koby’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Koby’s had a tumultuous life, caring for people and facing hardship. At the “people age” of 100 years, Koby has finally retired into a comfortable life. Can You Help More Dogs Like Koby? Koby’s Story Koby’s person was forced to flee her home, taking her beloved senior boy…
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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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Shy’s Rescue Dog Story
Shy’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home We all know Shy at Labrador Rescue. She arrived completely shut down. Months and months of care couldn’t entice her to come out of her hiding spot. She was terrified. Until she met Dashing Dash, another Labrador Rescue dog, who gave her back her life. Can You Help…
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Delilah’s Rescue Dog Story
Delilah’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Attacked with an axe by her former owner, then dumped from a car 80kms from a town, Delilah was left to starve in Western Queensland. This special girl needed a lot of love, and we helped her find it. Can You Help More Dogs Like Delilah? Delilah’s Story…
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Harry’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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Bella’s Rescue Dog Story
Bella’s Journey from Rescue to Forever Home Dumped and stray, Bella was found wandering the streets at the age of ten. But now she’s a country girl with a big happy family to keep her company. Can You Help More Dogs Like Bella? Bella’s Story At Labrador Rescue, it is a real team effort, in…
Be a Part of Their Rescue Story
If you are not looking to adopt, there are other ways to support us. Consider becoming a foster carer, donating goods, or volunteering your time for administrative tasks.
A dog’s journey from rescue to rehabilitation may take a couple of weeks or more than a year. But no matter how long it takes to train each dog so that they are ready to love and be loved by their new family, our team is dedicated to making sure each rescue dog’s story ends happily ever after.
Rescuing Labradors is expensive, and we can’t do this important work without your support! All donations are tax-deductible, and every contribution helps. Donate $2 – or $2 million! – and help us give gorgeous rescue dogs the second chance they deserve.