Meet Gunner, celebrate Anastasia, remember Koopa, and discover dogs still waiting for their forever families.
Welcome to the very first issue of The LAF Weekly Tail Wag!
Every week, we'll bring you the stories behind the wagging tails—the dogs still waiting for their families, the happy endings that remind us why we never give up, the medical journeys your support makes possible, and the incredible people who help change lives every single day.
Rescue is filled with moments that make us smile, moments that break our hearts, and moments that remind us why every life matters. Our hope is that this newsletter brings you closer to the dogs you help save and the community that makes second chances possible.
It takes a village to save just one dog... thank you for being part of ours.
With gratitude,
The Volunteers of Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group
When Gunner first arrived, on the 3rd of July, he had a large facial mass that needed immediate attention. Thanks to your generosity, his surgery was a success; he's healed beautifully, and his sweet personality shines brighter than ever.
Gunner loves people, enjoys soaking up attention, and is ready to trade boarding for a cozy bed and a family of his own.
Now all Gunner needs is a family to call his own. We'd love nothing more than to see him spend his golden years surrounded by love.
Could you be the family Gunner has been waiting for?
When Anastasia left with her foster family, the plan was simple—to give this sweet senior girl a loving forever foster home where she could be comfortable, cherished, and surrounded by kindness.
Just a few hours later, we received the phone call that made everyone smile.
They had fallen completely in love with her.
What started as a forever foster became exactly what Anastasia deserved...a forever family.
Sometimes the perfect home doesn't take months to find.
Sometimes it only takes a few hours.
Another Bright Star in the Sky...
Some souls stay with us for years. Others leave paw prints on our hearts in just a few days.
Koopa came into our lives for far too short a time, but he reminded us of something we never want to forget: every life matters, no matter how short our time together may be.
When his test results revealed multiple liver shunts, we were heartbroken. The kindest gift we could give him was peace. Although saying goodbye was incredibly difficult, we know he left this world surrounded by love, compassion, and gentle hands.
Thank you for giving Koopa that gift. Because of your support, he never had to face his journey alone.
Until we all meet again...
Every story you read this week began because someone chose to help.
Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, donate, or simply share a dog's story, you become part of the next happy tail.
