Labrador Friends of the South, Inc.

Labrador Friends of the South, Inc., (LFS) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless Labrador Retrievers in the Southeast region of the United States.

LFS relies solely on donations, fundraising events, and adoption fees to continue saving and placing homeless Labradors. LFS is an all-volunteer organization that gives its time and effort out of a love for Labs. Our goal is to protect and save Labs from the perils of pet overpopulation and irresponsible pet ownership. Our ultimate goal is to help these dogs find new, loving, forever homes.

The Labradors in our program receive veterinary care and temperament testing before being eligible for adoption. Since our goal is to place our Labradors in forever homes, we consider each Labrador’s history (if known), temperament, training, other skills, and energy level. We then assess each adopting family’s preferences, home environment, lifestyle, and personality to make the best possible match for successful adoption.

Labrador Retrievers and Labrador Retriever mixes are the most popular family pets in the country.  Unfortunately, this statistic means they are the most likely breed to end up in animal shelters as strays or unwanted pets. Perfectly healthy, sweet-tempered Labs are put to sleep every day, sometimes without the benefit of a painless euthanasia drug, simply because there are not enough good homes for them.

We believe there is a misconception these Labs and Lab mixes have behavioral problems or extensive health issues that caused their owners’ rejection. The truth is most of these dogs suddenly find themselves abandoned by their owners and the only family and home they have ever known. This often happens because their owners lacked compassion or education about being good, responsible pet owners. Sometimes these homeless pets are victims of unfortunate circumstances or tragic events that caused them to become separated from loving families.

Please open your heart and your home to a Lab that needs your help. They will show you their appreciation with lots of tail wags, body wiggles, and kisses. No matter the circumstances of their pasts, these homeless Labs are likely to bond thoroughly and deeply with their new families and make wonderfully affectionate and loyal companions for the rest of their lives.