Love of Labs, IN
LOLIN, INC
a 501c3 Public Charity through the IRS!!www.LOLIN.org
PO Box 237
Noblesville, IN 46061-0237
LOLIN@comcast.net.
Fax 801-640-7688
PO Box 237
Noblesville, IN 46061-0237
LOLIN@comcast.net.
Fax 801-640-7688
Who We AreLOLIN volunteers have united to donate their love, time, energy and financial resources to save as many dogs as possible before they are killed at these shelters by gas, heartstick or lethal injection (some in the US, still actually SHOOT them with a gun). Society in general is not providing these shelter dogs with basic life supporting measures, such as necessary food, water, and shelter, let alone the needed medical attention, the very necessary sterilization or the LOVE & compassion all dogs need to thrive. No dog should die because we as humans have failed to provide for it (including failing to spay it's Mother!)
The dogs that come into LOLIN’s program, receive all medical needs, are temperament tested, and sterilized immediately! We also provide these dogs with a loving foster home that helps to rehabilitate them while we locate a WONDERFUL forever home.
Labs CRAVE human companionship, more than food and water sometimes. It is cruel to deprive them of human contact, as they are denied at shelters, simply due to lack of funds and being under-staffed. LOLIN knows that our dogs will be an exceptional addition to all that desire a wonderful life-long canine companion.
LOLIN, INC. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3, IRS deemed Public Charity and your donations are tax deductible to the full extent provided by the IRS. Love of Lab's receive our operational funds through adoption fees, donations, and various fundraisers ONLY, we do not receive any county, state, or federal funding EVER like shelters do. We depend on you, the public, for help.
Our adoption fee covers the costs incurred for spay/neutering, vaccinations and other standard Vet/Medication costs. Visit our website at www.lolin.org to find out more about what our adoption fees cover.
When multiple applications are received for a particular dog, the final decision on who gets to adopt the dog will be based first on which home best suits the needs of the dog (in our opinion). References submitted on adoption application will be checked. If more than one family is best suited for a dog, then the family that first submitted the application will have first shot at adoption. If you are willing to give a rescued Lab a loving, LIFETIME home, please email us your Adoption Application to lolin@comcast.net or mail it to the address at the top of this page.
We wanted to take a moment to reassure you that dogs' names are always changeable. Sometimes, the dogs in our care have known their names for awhile, but many times they're just a name we assigned them for our records. Regardless, we're more than happy to give you information on changing a dog's name upon adoption. Within a couple of weeks, the dog can easily recognize the name his Forever Family has chosen for him.
History:
The exact origin and ancestry of the Labrador Retriever is uncertain but during the 1800s they were employed by boats men in Newfoundland to retrieve full fish nets from icy waters. They were introduced to Great Britain where they were employed as gundogs and retrievers. Due to a heavy dog tax, the breed died out in Newfoundland but was continued in Great Britain. They were first recognized the by the American Kennel Club in 1917. The Labrador Retriever was valued for its working qualities and ability to do well in harsh conditions. The dog was hardy and energetic. It was often seen playing with children after a day of hard work pulling fishing nets in icy waters. The dog's temperament was very friendly.
Average Weight:
Male weights range from 65-85 pounds. Female weights range from 55-70 pounds.
Average Height:
Male height ranges from 22 1/2 to 24 1/2 inches high at the shoulder. Female height ranges from 21 1/2 to 23 1/2 inches at the shoulder.
Color And Coat:
The AKC only recognizes 3 colors of Labs: Black, Chocolate, and Yellow (Fox Red to an almost White are still considered Yellows. Do not be fooled by the “new colors” such as silver, they are NOT AKC recognized and are just a diluted chocolate or yellow. So, please do not pay more for them, you cannot even register them as that color.) The coat should be short, straight and very dense, giving a fairly hard feeling to the hand. They shed moderately during the year and require weekly (or daily) brushing to keep their coat in good condition. Their coat has a natural oil which serves as a water repellent. Excessive bathing can lead to skin problems in this breed.
Average Life Span:
12-14 years
Typical Health Problems:
Labrador Retrievers are generally healthy. However, the more frequent health problems found in the breed are Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, Cataracts, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, and Epilepsy. This breed should be spayed or neutered as soon as possible to avoid several types of Cancer. In addition to the over population problem of Labradors and Labrador mixes, un-neutered males can become male dog aggressive and hard to manage. They are predisposed to some cancers. Un-spayed females can become moody/difficult and predisposed to uterine problems and cancers. The main key to successful Labrador ownership is positive obedience training and socialization.
One of the most distinctive traits of Labradors is their coat. The Labrador Retriever has a double coat that helps the dog to repel water and allows making a good hunting companion. The tail should have a rounded appearance that has been described as the "otter" tail. The Show/Bench Lab, or as some refer to it, the English Labrador Retriever is stockier, and shorter, often with a very boxy head. The Field (bred) Lab, is sometimes referred to as American Lab, is generally thinner and taller making the Lab easier for hunting.
Behavioral Traits:
The Lab is a work dog by origin. They are not currently used as they once were for fishing, however, they can still be working dogs for:
Police Drug Sniffing Dogs
Arson Detection Dogs
Agriculture Sniffing Dogs
Seeing Eye Dogs
Assistance Dogs
and Therapy Dogs.
These dogs learn quickly if they have a consistent, structured environment. This breed is very people oriented and is happiest when included in the daily household activities or “work”. This is an active, energetic breed that requires an active owner. Boredom and loneliness can lead to behavior problems. The Labrador is a breed that should have formal POSITIVE obedience training ONLY, due to its active nature.
As a family companion dog they can participate with their owners in a wide variety of activities: obedience, agility, fly-ball, tracking and hunting. A well trained and socialized Labrador Retriever will be gentle with children and the elderly. The ideal Labrador Retriever is even-tempered, outgoing, affectionate and friendly. The Labrador Retriever personality and activity levels vary from dog to dog. Genetics, POSITIVE training, socializing, and the care they receive are a large part of what determines each dog’s personality
To contact LOLIN, INC. Board Of Directors and/or Committee Coordinators email lolin@comcast.net
Linda Sebring Acup, Founding President
Lisa S., Vice President
Autumn C., Board Member & Fundraising Mgr.
Jennifer K. IN Coordinator
Open Volunteer Coordinators
Kathy H., Intake Coordinator
Deanna B., Adoption & Transport Coordinator
Karen S., S. IN Coordinator
Niki W, Events & Fundraising Coordinators
Mandy G. & Doug F., Foster Coordinators
Jennifer C., Home Visit Coordinator
Jill M., Med Coordinator
The thing we hear most is, "How can you foster a dog, keep it in your home, and then just give it up?? Doesn't that just break your heart?" Sure, your foster dogs take a piece of your heart with them when they leave, and a part of you will never forget them. But your very next foster dog immediately comes into your home and promptly gives you a much larger piece of it's heart!! This allows you to always have more than enough love to share with the next fosters that come into your home, truly needing that love that you provide for them :). ~
Yes, it is hard to give up your foster dogs, especially after you have them for a while! But, you get to be part of their life forever after, should you desire to be. You as a foster have the right to call the new forever home to inquire how the dog is doing and/or to visit the dog. Almost all of us that foster for LOLIN have continued contact with the forever guardians and the former LOLIN dogs. Please go to www.lolin.org and click on the Left sided link "Fostering" to learn more. LOLIN and the Labs NEED YOU!
The new families are always proud to show us how wonderful their "babies" are doing, plus they never hesitate to call us if they need anything either. You see, fostering is very rewarding!!!!
The more volunteers that want to foster, the more dogs we can save out of these horrible kill shelters. If you have questions about how you can be a part of making a difference, please email us at LOLIN@comcast.net. We still have many dogs on our waiting list to be rescued. With more foster home families, the waiting list could be eliminated.
Visit our website at to learn more about what it takes to be a Foster Care Provider.
'Well, we are approaching a year since her adoption and I plan to share Abbey's success story and adventures to encourage others to participate in the program. Jim and I are so very glad to have Abbey as part of our family. She spend 10 days with us over the Christmas holiday travelling the eastern portion of the United States and it really helped all of us bond. Thank you for all of the good work you do for the sake of labs. Thought you would like more recent photos. By the way, not that it mattered to us, but we believe Abbey is a full-blooded chocolate lab - check it out!'
Love of Labs, IN
LOLIN, INC
a 501c3 IRS deemed not for profit public charity
PO Box 237
Noblesville, IN 46061-0237
LOLIN@comcast.net.
fax 801-640-7688
