http://www.labrescuekent.co.uk/

Labrador Rescue Kent (LRK), 1 Wheatfield Close, Cranbrook (2025)

18/11/2025

Loving Home Sought for a Truly Wonderful Labrador

Due to a change in family circumstances, we are looking for a new forever home for this lovely 5-year-old Labrador, so let us introduce you to… The Goodest Boy (species: Labrador; temperament: sunshine in dog form; hobbies: eating, sniffing, and pretending he hasn’t already eaten)

About Him

A lovely family dog. He is brilliant with children, friendly with everyone, and has impeccable house manners, honestly, he is probably tidier than most adults. Give him his two walks a day and he is a happy lad

He is great left on his own for short periods, travels well, and will always offer emotional support in exchange for snacks

He is a big boy (think: should have been a sniffer dog energy), so he can be a bit strong on the lead, but a halti is working wonders

His recall… well, let’s just say he occasionally takes the scenic route back to you

On quiet walks he is brilliant off-lead, and in busy places he is fine on a long lead

With dogs, he is a social chap. Occasionally large males try to have a macho moment with him and he may grumble back, but he has never taken it further and he is recently castrated. He is great with females and wonderfully tolerant of smaller males, even when they give him attitude

His Ideal Home

He is goofy, affectionate, and loves attention, and he deserves more time and focus than his current owner can give right now. He really is a loving, loyal, beautiful boy who will make someone incredibly happy

Requirements

Applicants must live in Kent or East Sussex
Secure garden or safe outdoor space required

Must be willing to receive approximately 10,000 tail wags a day and big slobbery kisses

If you think you could offer this lovely lad his forever home (and help him trade a few biscuits for belly rubs), please complete the application form on our website Labrador Rescue Kent or give us a call 01580 720408 but please ring between 9am–7pm. After that, the night paw-trol takes over. The dogs snore, the cat supervises, and nobody answers the phone properly

www.labradorrescuekent.org.uk

And a gentle reminder: please no comments on the reasons for rehoming. The focus is on helping this wonderful boy find the loving life he deserves

03/11/2025

Sometimes Rescue Work is Tough 😢

People often ask what we do here at Labrador Rescue and the truth is, a small team of volunteers puts in countless hours to find the right homes for the dogs who need us. We love it, but sometimes it’s blooming tough.

Recently, we were asked to help find homes for six Labrador puppies from an unexpected mating. We carefully lined up lovely adopters, home checks, calls, everything, only to discover there were no puppies at all. We had been scammed.

It might seem like a prank to some, but it’s not. It wastes time, energy, and breaks hearts, ours and the families who thought they were welcoming their new pups this weekend.

To the scammer, we know you are in here and that you will see this. You may have taken our time, but what you’ve really stolen is the joy and excitement of good people. And all you have earned is the disappointment of a community built on kindness and care.

We will keep doing what we do best, helping Labradors who genuinely need us. Thank you to everyone who supports us, you keep us going x

28/10/2025

Update ….

Wow, you lovely bunch! Thank you for all the wonderful expressions of interest for this beautiful girl. Maggie was absolutely swamped with applications and has been sifting, sorting, and matching all day. She’s basically a modern-day dating app… but for Labradors and potential adopters 🤣

This little lady has now been matched, so we are pausing applications. Please don’t be disheartened if it wasn’t you this time, the right dog will come along, we just can’t ever say when. Keep an eye out for the next little boy or girl looking for their forever home.

Now, as Maggie finally collapses into bed, the night shift begins… the cat’s clocked in, the phones are on silent, and all adoption decisions will now be made based on how easily you can open a tin of tuna. Xx

Gorgeous Yellow Labrador Looking for a New Family

This beautiful lady is ready for her next adventure

She is super cuddly and has perfected that ‘comfortably curvy’ Labrador look, although a few extra strolls and maybe fewer treats will soon have her ready for the catwalk (we mean… the local park runway! 😄)

She doesn’t need a bootcamp, just a loving home, a gentle wellness plan of walkies, fetch, and plenty of affection. She absolutely adores her ball, or a cuddly toy, and she has endless enthusiasm for every outing, so it won’t be hard to achieve

She’s six years old, spayed, although her last vaccinations were in May 2024 and so she will need vaccinating

She is full of love and affection, with plenty of energy to share. She adores children, is great with other dogs, and would thrive in a home that can give her the playtime, walks, and the cuddles she so deserves. She would enjoy being the only dog and centre of attention.

As for cats, well, she might consider chasing them a ‘cardio workout’, but with the right confident cat, it could well be a friendly standoff? 😄

She’s affectionate, gentle and would make a loyal, loving addition to any family looking for a happy companion with lots of heart and character

Applicants must be based in Kent or East Sussex

If you think you could offer this lovely girl her forever home (and help her swap a few biscuits for belly rubs), please complete and return our application form via our website (Labrador Rescue Kent) or give us a call on 01580 720408 and we would love to hear from you.

Please ring between 9am and 7pm as after that, it’s official Woofy bedtime, we’ll be dreaming of treats and tennis balls, and we hand the phones over to the cat. She’s efficient, but only if you speak ‘meow’ and don’t expect politeness 😊

And just a gentle reminder: please no comments on the reasons for her rehoming, our focus is on helping her find the loving family she truly deserves

www.labradorrescuekent.org.uk

15/10/2025

UPDATE

Well, our amazing Chef of Matches Maggie has done it again!
She’s found a wonderful new home for these two gorgeous dogs and, most importantly, managed to keep them together ❤️

Never underestimate the work Maggie puts in, carefully going through every single application and making sure each dog finds their perfect match. She’s tireless and always supported by her lovely hubby, Dave.

A big shoutout too to Sue and Barry, who help with doggy assessments, collections, deliveries, and everything in between. It really is just a small handful of dedicated folk doing their very best to help the dogs that need us most.

Thank you to everyone who applies to adopt, we truly appreciate your patience, kindness, and love for rescue dogs. ❤️

URGENT: A Perfect Pair Looking for Their Forever Home

Hi everyone. Well…. We have got not one, but two beautiful Labradors looking for a very special home together, and we are hoping to move quickly to find them their much deserved happily ever after.

This adorable brother and sister duo are the best of friends and completely devoted to one another. They have grown up side by side, sharing walks, naps, toys, and cuddles, so we are on a mission to find them a loving home as a pair.

The boy (aged 3) is a gentle, affectionate soul who absolutely adores his sister and his humans. When left alone for too long, he can be a little vocal, something a previous neighbour didn’t quite appreciate (understandably!) and so his current owners have used a muzzle when he’s left for longer periods. Both dogs are crate trained, and we think, that in a patient, experienced home able to work kindly on what is most likely a touch of separation anxiety, that his worries will soon melt away and the muzzle will become a thing of the past.

Oh, and did we mention? He LOVES a ball.

The girl (aged 2) is sweet, loving, and full of sparkle. She is always ready for a cuddle, a walk, or a bit of fun, and she brings out the very best in her brother, which is why we are so keen for them to stay together. Please help us achieve that.

Both dogs are neutered, up to date with flea and worm treatments, and ready to bring double the love, loyalty, and laughter to their new family. They can pull a little on the lead (but let’s be honest, show us a Lab that doesn’t, at least until they have had a bit of training! 😉). With a little time, patience, and consistency, they could soon be walking beautifully.

And now for the best bit… we are told they are good with other pets, so a home with a resident kitty cat could well be a possibility! You don’t hear us say that very often 😊 but the resident kitty needs to be consulted and to say yes !

They really are a bonded pair, two halves of one heart and we would love nothing more than to see them find their forever family together.

(And just between us… if any applicants happen to have a garden that backs onto a tennis court where the occasional stray ball flies over, our boy will think he had arrived in heaven!😄)

Applicants must be based in Kent or East Sussex.

If you think you could give this gorgeous pair the forever home they deserve, please complete and return our application form via our website Labrador Rescue Kent, or give us a call on 01580 720408 . We would love to hear from you!

Please contact us only between 9am and 7.30pm. We absolutely love your enthusiasm when we post about our lovely doggies, but those 7am “rise and shine” calls and 10pm “just-one-quick-question” chats do tend to interfere with our beauty sleep… and trust us, we need it!

And just a gentle reminder: please no comments on the reasons for their rehoming. Our focus is on helping these two find the loving family they truly deserve.

www.labradorrescuekent.org.uk

27/09/2025

UPDATE

Wow! What a wonderful response for this little lady!

If only we had more than one Labrador to share the love… oh wait, we do! While this sweet girl has now found her forever home, we still have little Leo, our gorgeous golden boy, patiently waiting in the wings…🙏🏻❤️

We know many of you will feel a little disappointed, but please take heart, your many amazing offers of loving homes mean the world to us. And if your heart is still set on welcoming a Labrador, why not take a moment to think about Leo? He’s every bit as lovely and is still looking for his special family.

Thank you all so much for your kindness and support ❤️

Young Fox Red Labrador Seeking Her Forever Family

A change in family circumstances means this gorgeous young lady is looking for a brand new sofa (and humans) to call her own. She will be turning one very soon and yes, she will be expecting cake on arrival.

Here’s what you need to know about her:

• Almost one, has had one season, not yet spayed.
• Fully vaccinated and wormed.
• Knows lots of commands for her age: sit, stay, wait, down… although “selective hearing” is definitely one of her favourite tricks too 😊
• Friendly with other dogs (she’s lived with an older one) and is occasionally walked in a pack with a dog walker
• Cats, pigeons, squirrels? She believes they are all part of her personal sports league of “chase and be chased” so a small furry (and feathery) free household, please

She’s a clever girl:

• Waits politely for dinner (then wants to inhale it like a Labrador vacuum) so uses a slow feeder
• Crate trained and good overnight and when alone
• Loves ball games: fetch, yes, catch, yes…. “leave it”… who are you kidding? (Unless there’s a treat involved, then suddenly she’s ready for Crufts obedience finals 😊)
• Enjoys running off with the TV remote and “helping” open the post (so birthday cards will be welcomed, though she may help pre-open them for you )
She’s great with children, good in the car, affectionate, cuddly, and still very much a playful pup. Stuffed toys? Let’s just say she’s already earned her degree in Advanced De-stuffing… but at not quite one, yet, who can blame her 😊

She can pull on the lead, and recall hasn’t been properly tested yet (she’s either in a secure field or on a long line). But with the right home and consistent training, she has all the makings of a truly wonderful little lady

Applicants must be based in Kent or East Sussex

If you think you could give this lovely little lady the forever home she deserves, please complete and return our application form via our website (Labrador Rescue Kent) or give us a call on 01580 720408 and we would love to hear from you

And just a gentle reminder: please no comments on the reasons for her rehoming. Our focus is on helping her find the loving family she truly deserves
https://www.labrescuekent.co.uk

27/08/2025

Our golden gent is still searching for his forever family. We know the back-to-school busyness may have been bad timing, but now that things have calmed down, this loving lad is ready to steal your heart (and perhaps your socks!). Could this be the right time to welcome him home?

VIP Home Wanted for Our Golden Gentleman

Please meet our gorgeous Golden Labrador, aged 4 years and 8 months, a Cockney boy, from London, who is ready to swap the hustle and bustle of the city for the gentle, green calm of Kent or East Sussex and perhaps even enjoy strolls past somewhere rather posh like Hever Castle 😊

This boy is a real cool dude. He has sofa-surfed a little with friends due to changes in family circumstances, but he has always been loved and well cared for. Now his humans, following a period of ill health and long working hours, want the very best for him: a forever home filled with company, love, and adventure.

His Skills & Qualities:

• Think of him like a car with full service history & MOT
• He is fully vaccinated and wormed monthly
• He knows all the basics: sit, stay, lie down, walkies, and waits nicely for treats
• He travels well in the car (although he gets excited and would happily drive if he could but when told to lay down, he does)
• He is fed on Royal Canin twice a day and adores his daily Dentastick
• He is polite at mealtimes, no begging at the table (Good boy! And take note, any Labradors reading this...)
• A fabulous companion for children, he is gentle, playful, and loving. He is used to and lives with children and so a family home would be ideal.

His Quirks & Needs:

• He is not castrated, so he will need to be the only dog in the home
• No cats, please as squirrels and cats are just too much fun to chase
• He pulls a little on the lead and has some recall, but he is not walked off-lead. When he was 2, he was sadly bitten by an off-lead dog on a walk. Thanks to brilliant vets and his family’s care he fully recovered, but it means his humans have been extra careful ever since
• He loves a cheeky game of sock and kitchen roll / tissue stealing, with the added fun of being chased to get them back 😊

At Home:

As you can see from his photos, he is a master of a snooze on the sofa, though in hot weather he sensibly sprawls out on the cool floor. He is the kind of dog who will fill your home with warmth, laughter, and the occasional missing sock.

The Important Bit:

This isn’t about a lack of love. His family adore him, but they know he deserves a home where he can be the centre of attention, with plenty of company, fun, and walks. He is full of happy memories and ready to make plenty more.

Here are a few of his pics, from puppy to now… (get ready for cuteness overload)

So… could you be the lucky family to welcome this golden gent into your heart and home?

Next Steps

If you think you could offer this lovely lad the forever sofa (and endless sock supply) he deserves, please complete and return our application form via our website (Labrador Rescue Kent) or give us a call on 01580 720408. We would love to hear from you.

Just a reminder: applicants must be based in Kent or East Sussex.

And one last gentle note, no comments on the reasons for his rehoming. Our focus is firmly on finding him the loving new home he truly deserves

22/08/2025

Update on the little chocolate 1 year-old

We have had to take his post down as his current owner has just informed us he has now found a new home. We sincerely hope this will be the right, loving place for him.

We do like to gently remind people that when dogs are rehomed directly from owner to owner, whether through Facebook, word of mouth, or sold in the pub (yes, that happens!) there aren’t always the same checks in place to make sure it’s the best, most secure match. That’s why rescues follow a thorough process with home checks and careful matching: to give each dog the best chance of a safe, permanent future, and to support adopters too.

We do sometimes worry when situations like this arise, but our only wish is that he has gone to a stable, happy home he deserves.

Thank you to everyone who applied and showed interest in offering him a secure future. Your kindness means so much, and we will continue working hard to ensure as many dogs as possible find fully vetted homes so keep an eye on our page for the next little dog that needs you x

18/08/2025

Well look who’s been adopted. He has trotted off to his new home. eyes wide, tail wagging, and his little heart ready for all the love ahead .Wishing this gorgeous boy and his new family a lifetime of happiness together xx

Applications Paused

Wow, what a lucky boy!

We have been absolutely inundated with applications for this gorgeous lad, and we are now pausing new applications while we work our way through them all.

A huge thank you to everyone who has shown him so much love and interest, he really is one very lucky boy.

We will keep you updated, and in the meantime, thank you again for your incredible support 💛

Handsome, Gorgeous. Playful Lab

Handsome √
Gorgeous √√
Playful puppy who thinks personal space is optional √√√√

This stunning young lad (just under a year old) has all the basics in place. He knows sit, paw, “up”, and even waits patiently for his dinner. He is crate trained, friendly, brilliant with children (he currently lives with three aged 3, 7 & 😎 and a huge heart that’s overflowing with love.

But… he is also very much a big, boisterous puppy who hasn’t quite mastered the art of finesse just yet. Think: enthusiastic cuddles, bounce-powered entrances, and lead pulling like it’s a competitive sport. He needs an experienced home that is ready to keep up with his training and invest the time, energy, and walks he truly deserves.

He isn’t aggressive in any way, with people or dogs, he is simply young, curious, and playful.

As for cats… well, let’s just say we are fairly sure they would file a formal complaint with the cat police, so no feline housemates, please. (We are not about to let him audition for Tom & Jerry Live just yet)

Sadly, his current home just isn’t the right match anymore. He has outgrown the space and isn’t getting the attention and exercise he needs. So we are looking for that special someone / family who can see not just his energy, but also his enormous potential.

Applicants must be based in Kent or East Sussex.

If you would like to be considered to adopt this gorgeous boy, please complete and return our application form via our website, or give us a call, we would love to hear from you.

And just a kind reminder: please no comments on the reasons for his rehoming, our focus is on finding him the loving new home he deserves.

www.labradorrescuekent.org.uk

17/08/2025

Own a Piece of Top Gear History, Life-Size Stig Cutout!

This isn’t just any life-size cardboard cutout of The Stig, oh no, this mysterious helmeted legend was actually on stage with Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond at the Birmingham NEC! 😮

Fun fact: Jeremy was meant to sign him… but got called away at the last minute. So, here we have it, a nearly signed cardboard Stig.

Here’s the deal:
• Every penny goes to Labrador Rescue Kent (LRK)
• We are taking sensible offers and the highest bid takes The Stig home!
• Every £1 you give = one tail wag (scientifically proven*) and we are aiming for the waggiest tail ❤️🙏🏻🤣

Message us with your bid and remember, you will be helping to rescue Labradors and parking The Stig in your living room 😜

(*Ok, maybe not scientifically proven… but we are pretty sure as we know our Labs !)

25/07/2025

Labrador Rescue Kent (LRK) is so grateful to Angela Flay for her incredibly generous donation of a brand new printer and inks for us to auction! 💛 All funds raised will go towards helping the Labs who need our care and support.

🖨️ We are now inviting offers, and the highest bidder will take it home!

📩 Please message us with your bid, and thank you so much for taking part and supporting our rescue!

With love,
Team LRK 🐶💕

20/07/2025

UPDATE

As you can imagine, we have had an overwhelming amount of interest in wanting to help Little Orphan Annie, and we are so touched by the kindness and offers of love that have poured in. For now, we are pausing applications while her current foster carer, who has done an incredible job helping her heal, considers the next steps. She’s hoping Annie can be rehomed locally, we think, so she can stay in touch and continue to be part of her journey in some way, so we have passed on details of several wonderful potential homes, and these are now being thoughtfully considered.

Thank you so much to everyone who reached out, we all just want Annie to find the safe, loving home she truly deserves. 💛 xx

Little Orphan Annie Needs Her Happy Ending - Special Adoption Appeal

This is Little Orphan Annie, a one-year-old (approx) Labrador girl with a heartbreaking start to life and the kindest soul you could ever hope to meet.

Annie was found abandoned and tied to a tree, in a shocking state, by a gardener who thankfully didn’t turn away. That moment of compassion saved her life. Since then, she’s been cared for by a truly wonderful Good Samaritan who gave her the chance to start to heal, physically and emotionally and now, after six weeks of love, care, and slow recovery… Annie is ready to find a forever home.

💛 About Annie:

1 year old - approx

Vaccinated, wormed, and recently finished her season

Vet bills have been partly covered by a kind supporter❤️

Annie was in very poor condition, with a skin issue and muscle wastage but is now improving daily

She enjoys daily walks and is building strength; her hips may always need some extra care (due to the muscle wastage and her poor condition, when found)

Annie is clean in the house, travels well and can be left for short periods

She is friendly, affectionate, and very loving

We think she would absolutely thrive with another dog to show her the ropes and help her feel safe

Her current foster carer says:

“I’m elderly now, and after my last Lab passed away, I never thought I’d be doing this again. But when I was asked to take Annie in, I couldn’t say no. She’s a beautiful girl, affectionate and gentle, but she’s young, getting stronger, and needs more than I can give her now. I love her dearly, but I can’t give her the future she deserves. She’s come so far and is just learning to feel safe again.”

🐾 What Annie Needs:

A calm, kind, and secure home

A garden or outdoor space to explore

Another friendly dog to help her build confidence

Owners with time and patience to continue her gentle training

Lots of love and the stability she’s never truly known

Please, if you think you could give Little Orphan Annie the forever home she’s waited so long for, we would love to hear from you. She has survived so much, and all she wants now is to belong, to be safe, and to be loved.

Applicants must be based in Kent or East Sussex

Please apply via the application form on our website or give us a call.

🙏 Please refrain from commenting on Annie’s past, any such comments will be removed. It’s been incredibly emotional for the gardener who found her, for her current carer (and us) and Annie’s story has brought more than a few tears, but our focus now is firmly on finding her the loving home she so deserves.

🐾 And to anyone struggling with their dog: please never abandon them. There is help, support, and rescue available.

19/07/2025

UPDATE
Four days now and the laptop parcel has not been dropped off. Very disappointed .

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