Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue

Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue Desert Lab Retriever Rescue (DLRR) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue organization.
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Gator is taking his summer job very seriously: Chief Kiddie Pool Drainage Specialist! 💦🐾This handsome Lab, available for...
06/19/2026

Gator is taking his summer job very seriously: Chief Kiddie Pool Drainage Specialist! 💦🐾

This handsome Lab, available for adoption, has discovered that the best way to enjoy a kiddie pool is to enthusiastically remove all the water from it. Mission accomplished, Gator!

As Arizona temperatures climb, it's important to help your pups stay safe and cool:
☀️ Walk early in the morning or after sunset.
💧 Always provide plenty of fresh water.
🏊 Let them enjoy a splash in a kiddie pool or shaded sprinkler area.
🌴 Make sure they have access to shade when outdoors.
🐾 Check the pavement with your hand—if it's too hot for you, it's too hot for their paws.
🏠 On extreme heat days, keep outdoor time short and enjoy indoor activities instead.

Gator would probably add: "If the pool still has water in it, you're not playing hard enough!" 😄🐕💦

For more information on Gator, reach out to us at [email protected]. He is 7-years-old.

How does your Lab beat the Arizona heat? Share your photos in the comments! 💙

Every success story starts with compassionate veterinary care. 🩺 Thank you to our partners who help our Labs heal, grow,...
06/19/2026

Every success story starts with compassionate veterinary care. 🩺 Thank you to our partners who help our Labs heal, grow, and thrive.

This month, we’re recognizing:
💛 Heidi's Village
🤎 VCA Animal Hospitals
🖤 Lovet Pet Health Care

We are so grateful for you! 🙏

📸: Featuring DLRR alum Quinn

Please welcome Koda to DLRR! 🖤Koda is a 10-year-old purebred black Labrador who recently joined our program after his ow...
06/18/2026

Please welcome Koda to DLRR! 🖤

Koda is a 10-year-old purebred black Labrador who recently joined our program after his owner was no longer able to provide the stability he deserves due to a job relocation and extensive travel requirements.

At 120 pounds, Koda is a big, handsome boy with an even bigger personality! He loves swimming, carrying around toys, relaxing with his people, and enjoying a good couch nap. Described as affectionate, social, and full of life, Koda has successfully lived with cats, small dogs, and children. He is crate trained, dog-door trained, rides well in the car, and has completed obedience training multiple times.

Koda recently arrived at his foster home and wasted no time exploring his new surroundings. He especially enjoys the pool and making sure every toy comes out of the toy bin! While he is understandably adjusting to all the recent changes in his life, he is settling in nicely and has already shown what a sweet and loving companion he is.

We'll be spending some time getting to know Koda, helping him settle into foster care, and working on a healthy weight-loss plan for this big guy. Stay tuned for updates as we learn more about him!

Koda is not yet available for adoption. If you're interested in adopting a Labrador through DLRR, please visit www.dlrraz.org/adopt to learn more about our adoption process and available dogs. 🐾

Happy Adoption Day, Fletcher! 🐾💙Fletcher has found his forever home, and we couldn't be happier for him!His new family i...
06/18/2026

Happy Adoption Day, Fletcher! 🐾💙

Fletcher has found his forever home, and we couldn't be happier for him!

His new family is ready to give him the love, stability, and adventures he deserves. With a large yard to explore, plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and a home where he'll be treated like part of the family, Fletcher is settling into a wonderful new life.

Fletcher's journey to this moment is exactly why DLRR does what it does. When he entered our program, he was extremely ill and in need of immediate medical care. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, fosters, veterinary partners, and supporters, Fletcher was given the chance he deserved. The transformation from the dog we first met to the healthy, happy boy he is today has been incredible to witness.

Fletcher brought smiles wherever he went, and while he will be missed, we are thrilled to see him begin this next chapter. Congratulations, sweet Fletcher—we wish you a lifetime of love, happiness, and belly rubs! ❤️

06/18/2026

If your idea of a perfect day includes swimming, sunbathing, and absolutely zero concept of personal space, you may be a Labrador. 🐾

🎥:

Happy Adoption Day, River! 💙River was adopted by Vivian and has officially started the next chapter of his journey. Rive...
06/17/2026

Happy Adoption Day, River! 💙

River was adopted by Vivian and has officially started the next chapter of his journey. River struggled with his confidence and was often fearful when meeting new people. While he is still working through some of those behaviors, Vivian is committed to continuing his training and providing the safe, stable, and patient home he needs to keep growing.

We are so proud of how far River has come and are excited to watch him thrive with his new family. Happy life, sweet River! 🐾🏡💕

Planning is underway for Corks and Collars 2026, and we are calling on our community for volunteers and sponsors! 📣If yo...
06/17/2026

Planning is underway for Corks and Collars 2026, and we are calling on our community for volunteers and sponsors! 📣

If you are interested in helping with this year’s event on November 7, we would love to have you join us. 🍷 We are also seeking sponsors and silent auction donations from individuals and businesses who want to support our mission and make a meaningful impact.

Please reach out to us at https://dlrraz.org/contact-us/ for more information on how to get involved.

🐾 Join Us for Our Next Meet & Greet! 🐾Our next Meet & Greet will be at the PetSmart at The Summit in North Scottsdale! S...
06/17/2026

🐾 Join Us for Our Next Meet & Greet! 🐾

Our next Meet & Greet will be at the PetSmart at The Summit in North Scottsdale! Stop by and meet some of our amazing Labs looking for their forever homes.

📍 PetSmart - 32633 N. Scottsdale Road
📅 Date: June 20th
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

We hope to see you there! More details, including the dogs attending, will be shared later this week. Stay tuned! 🐾❤️

Niko Hit the Jackpot!Some dogs have a way of making themselves right at home, and Niko certainly did just that! When he ...
06/16/2026

Niko Hit the Jackpot!

Some dogs have a way of making themselves right at home, and Niko certainly did just that! When he met Bryan and Amy, their daughters Kaity and Ashley, and their 4-year-old husky, Kiki, it was clear he was having the time of his life. He played with Kiki, carried around toys, raced across their large backyard, discovered the water bowls, took an unexpected dip in the pool, and mastered the doggie door like a pro.

After spending time with Niko, the family stopped by one of our adoption events to let us know they wanted to make him a permanent part of their family. We were thrilled to complete his adoption and make it official!

Niko’s new family also made a generous donation above and beyond his adoption fee to help other Labs in need. We are so grateful for their support and commitment to rescue.

Congratulations to Niko and his wonderful new family! We know this happy, goofy boy has an incredible life ahead of him filled with love, adventure, and plenty of toys.

Welcome to DLRR, Sola!We’re excited to introduce Sola, a 10-year-old spayed black Lab mix who has officially joined the ...
06/16/2026

Welcome to DLRR, Sola!

We’re excited to introduce Sola, a 10-year-old spayed black Lab mix who has officially joined the DLRR family.

Sola came to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona after being found tied to a pole without shade or water. Despite her difficult circumstances, this sweet senior has already shown us what a resilient and loving dog she is.

When our team first met Sola, she was understandably stressed and unsure of her surroundings. After a successful introduction to her foster sibling, Booter, she quickly began to relax and show her true personality. Once she arrived at her foster home, she happily explored the yard, enjoyed plenty of fresh water, and before long was showing off the classic Lab lean.

Sola is settling in beautifully and getting the time she needs to decompress. She is not yet available for adoption, but if you’re interested in providing a forever home to a Labrador in need, please visit http://www.dlrraz.org/adopt to learn more about our adoption process and available dogs.

Please join us in giving Sola a warm DLRR welcome!

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No Physical Location, All Dogs Are With Foster Families
Glendale, AZ
85304

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+14808995227

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