FAQ

What happens if the Lab I adopt is not right

for me or I change my mind?

LILRR does everything humanly possible to ensure an adoption is suitable for all parties involved.  Although we provide a lifetime take back guarantee, our rescued dogs are not placed on "trial basis" and adoptions are entered into and fully expected to be a life time commitment.

Please give very serious consideration to the potential of change in your life.  If you are susceptible to extensive travel, a career change, or to being relocated and are not sure that the dog can accompany you, please do not apply to adopt.

Far too many pets are regarded as disposable commodities.  Too many are given away, put in shelters or given up to Rescue simply because the pet has become an inconvenience or does not operate according to general instructions.

You are asked to carefully review the wealth of information we have provided and give the decision to acquire a Lab serious forethought.  It is also important to read and understand the terms of adoption prior to submitting an application.

(excerpt from "Adoption Agreement"):

• Terms Of Adoption
  

•  1.  Transfer of Ownership:  THIS RESCUED LABRADOR RETRIEVER MUST NOT BE SOLD OR GIVEN AWAY.  If for any reason this Adopter is unable to keep this Labrador Retriever, LILRR  requires the dog be returned to a prearranged LILRR Rescue Representative by Adopter or at Adopter's expense.  This dog's rabies tag, state dog license & tag, AKC registration and microchip registry certificates, all vet records and supplies loaned by LILRR for Adopter's temporary use must be returned with the dog.

• 4.  Health:  This dog's health and medical history, as known by LILRR has been fully disclosed to Adopter.  All warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby specifically disclaimed.
      4.A  Adopter agrees to take this dog to a licensed veterinarian within ten (10) days from  this date and dog continue full inoculation and health maintenance program as  prescribed. Adopter agrees to seek immediate veterinary aid should this dog become ill or injured and follow veterinary recommendation for effective recovery.  Should this dog become suspect of serious health problems Adopter agrees to obtain diagnosis by board certified veterinary specialist and follow recommendation to restore and maintain dog's health and quality of life.
   5.  Care:  Adopter accepts full responsibility for continuing care of this dog to include safe confinement, nutritional diet, continuous clean water supply, health maintenance, shelter, sanitation, exercise, socialization, and training.  An obedience course is recommended to establish respect and close rapport more rapidly between the Lab and Adopter.  If the dog has already been trained, a "refresher" course in obedience is still recommended.  Adopter agrees to obtain professional evaluation and corrective training should dog indicate problem behavior.

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