Lucky's Story

This sweet girl was an owner surrender as well. Unfortunately for her, her former owner didn't even try to find a rescue or a new good home. They dumped her at the pound. Las Vegas Labrador Rescue was working with out of state rescue and one day Las Vegas Labrador Rescue got an email from Liana, a rescue in Arkansas. She sent us an email with a bunch of labs and lab mixes that were going to be PTS if not saved. Immediately I replied to her picking out Lucky's sweet face. (Also pulled and saved was Princess Grace, which you can also find her story on here)

Lucky was pulled within a couple days and after being vetted was on her way to Las Vegas Labrador Rescue foster family in Texas, Dhana and David. Lucky spent approximately 3 weeks with them and for the first time, truly felt what it was like to be with a family that loved her.

Las Vegas Labrador Rescue is on a Labrador Retreiver Chat Board (www.lab-retriever.net) and with Lucky's story being posted on there, I was hoping someone from there would see her and want to adopt her.

What do you know.. I don't think she was even on there a day and we got a very excited message from a woman named Heather from Indiana. She was extremely interested in Lucky and wanted to fill out an application. We sent one off and within hours, I had the application in my email. After Las Vegas Labrador Rescue verified references and her vet, we decided pending a home visit that Lucky would be adopted to her.

About a week later, Linda with LOLIN (Love of Labs, IN - another rescue group we are in contact with) went out and did a home visit. That night we got a very reassuring email from her saying Heather would be a perfect fit.

About 2 weeks later, Lucky began her transport to her new forever home. She arrived in Indiana on Feb 19th to a VERY excited new family!

Below is the story they have written about their experience with Las Vegas Labrador Rescue and adopting Lucky.

My name is Heather and this is the story of how myself and my 7 year old daughter (Kasey) fell in love with a beautiful lab pup named Lucky.

I have 2 gorgeous labs named Max and Zoe, one black and one yellow. Zoe is 2 years old and Max is 18 months old. Kasey and I love them more than anything in the world. They have helped us through the rough time Kasey and I are going through right now. I am going through a divorce and it has been tough on Kasey and I. I hadn’t even considered getting another dog before all of this mess. One day, while on the Lab Board, I was browsing the adoption listings and came across this beautiful face. Her name was Lucky and she stole my heart from the start. Of course, in my head I was thinking, “Are you kidding?? You cannot have ANOTHER dog!!” But my heart was saying, “You have so much love to give, she needs you.” So, I sent a casual email to Lisa inquiring on any labs she had for adoption and of course she told me about Lucky. I told Lisa how gorgeous I thought Lucky was and how I would love to have her but was nervous about how my babies would feel about another dog in the house. Lisa assured me that her temperament was awesome and told me how sweet she was. I then decided that I would fill out an application and see what happened from there. Lisa got right back with me and let me know that my app looked great and wanted to do a home visit. I agreed and that Saturday, another Lab Board member named Linda Acup, came to do my home visit. Linda said that my house was perfect and Lucky would fit in well with our family. Next thing I know, I AM GETTING A NEW BABY!!!! I was just thrilled, nervous a little but completely thrilled!! Lucky was staying with a WONDERFUL foster family in Texas. I started chatting with Dhana, Lucky’s foster mommy, everyday to check on her progress and of course, see lots of pictures. Kasey and I looked at the pictures everyday with high anticipation of Lucky’s arrival. An awesome lady named Liana along with Lisa set up the transport. It would be a few weeks at this point before I would see Lucky. She was coming all the way from Texas to Indiana. Well, the time came and several WONDERFUL volunteers from the lab board transported Lucky home on Sunday, February 12^th. Kasey and I drove the last leg of the transport from Louisville KY to home in Greenwood Indiana. We met a wonderful family in KY who was so in love with Lucky by the time we got there! It was understandable though, how could you not fall for her beautiful face?!? The trip home was just perfect! She slept the whole way. We arrived home safe and sound! It was time for the big meeting. I let Lucky explore the house and kind of get used to her new surroundings before I let my babies out to meet her. When they finally met, it went off beautifully! There was a lot of sniffing and whatnot but the fun began immediately. They explored the back yard together with my two showing Lucky all the good spots! It was just great to see them so good together.

It has only gotten better since the first day. Lucky is a dream come true for Kasey and I. She is so loving and the most well behaved girl! My babies love her and have accepted her into our pack. Lisa opened our eyes and hearts to this beautiful girl. If it weren’t for Lisa, Kasey and I would not know what it was like to save a baby and know that we will give her the life that she deserves. Adopting is such a rewarding experience! Try it for yourself, you will see! Save the babies!