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March 2024 by Chris Gregory
They really care about where their labs end up. An amazing service and company who is truly here to make sure these dogs find safe and reliable forever homes.
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March 2024 by David Votava
They're the best! Chance was adopted 9 years ago, now 10 and Raven 2 years ago, now 3. I say they're mine but actually I'm grandpa to them as my friend Clark adopted them. Of course... they love me more cause I spoil them to death.
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July 2023 by Clay Kenton
Great people great staff. Would come here again.
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February 2023 by Sandy Bohm
I have had two yellow labs from this rescue. What a wonderful organization. They put the animals first. LOVE MY YELLOW LABS
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January 2023 by Lacey Loop
Amazing people giving animals that deserve a forever home just that.
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July 2022 by Laura Hill
This is one of my very favorite animal rescue groups! They help so many dogs in need, and I love working with them. They always try to help with every dog they're able. Thank you Safe Harbor!!!
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May 2022 by S Johnson
I've adopted 2 dogs from Safe Harbor Labs and my families experience has been wonderful! They truly care about the animals and the volunteers do a great job of answering questions, and matching dog and family to setup both for success. Ive also been very pleased with the vets they partner with also who were responsive to my pets needs. They have nice articles on their website and provide good education to adoptive families to help guide us. Very pleased and grateful for the four legged family members I've been lucky enough to have because of their rescue! My 1st dog from them came to us as a senior girl and would have likely been put down if it weren't for Safe Harbor partnership with a shelter. My second dog from them is an absolute sweetheart and their website description was quite accurate for both girls. If you love labs, and appreciate volunteers who look to find the best fit for pet and family, this is a wonderful rescue to work with!
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April 2022 by Janeen Delcher
Not all rescues are what they claim to be.I had lived in the Denver metro area since the early 90's and am very familiar with the shelters and rescues in the area. Years ago I had put in an application with Safe Harbor, and my application was approved to meet dogs. I ended up finding my dog at a local shelter before finding one through Safe Harbor. However, I have continued to receive their monthly email, and have always considered them when thinking about adopting. At the time when I was looking, the people who volunteered for Safe Harbor were friendly, warm, engaging people.Unfortunately, this has changed, and Safe Harbor has also now changed my perspectives on rescues at this point.After moving to Utah a few years ago, I have become familiar with shelters and rescues here. Last week, my dog and I had arranged a meet and greet with a dog in a shelter twice. They played together in the yard at the shelter, and we took them both on a walk at the park next to the shelter. I went home to think about adopting him, and when I returned to the shelter's webpage, he was gone. Safe Harbor pulled him from the shelter.I contacted Safe Harbor, and let them know my dog and I had met this dog several times and asked if he was available. I filled out their application.When I finally received a response, it was very rude, stating that yellow labs are popular and they have several people that have wanted one that are already approved adopters.So Safe Harbor takes dogs from no-kill shelters to fulfill someone's wish?In addition, they did not even offer to help me look for another dog within their organization.I contacted Safe Harbor multiple times and they refused to respond.I had no idea that Safe Harbor is more of a dog matching agency, and is not in rescue for the right reasons. Taking dogs from a no-kill shelter where a dog will be adopted is very different than what a true rescue does.Kathy, the adoption coordinator, would not allow me to speak with anyone else to help answer my questions. She also did not seem to understand that after living in Colorado for almost 30 years, that I visit frequently, and that despite living 515 miles away-they can surely take dogs from shelters here, but I am not allowed to be considered by them since I am more than 500 miles away.Safe Harbor may want to rethink their mission statement."To rescue, provide a high level of compassionate care and successfully rehome stray, abandoned or surrendered Labrador Retrievers giving priority to those in Colorado."
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April 2022 by Taylor W
If it was possible to give this review zero stars, I would.After coming to the incredibly difficult decision to rehome my sweet boy, Leo - I reached out to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue. I had spent weeks researching the best option. I consulted my local veterinarian, local shelters, and many individuals I know personally who take in and rehome dogs, including lab rescues in Oklahoma where I reside.One of the individuals I consulted with highly recommended I look into Safe Harbor. She had worked with them previously to rehome labs from this area and like most of these reviews, had nothing but amazing things to say. This decision was so difficult for me, she even initially reached out on my behalf, however was advised the legal owner was required to fill out the surrender forms, which I did yesterday. I was more than willing to drive the 10 hours to Colorado if it meant they were the best place to find my dog a home. Anyone with access to Google could compare this lab rescue with the ones in Oklahoma and understand why this was my first choice.Based on everything I’d researched, and been told, I expected to be in contact with caring individuals who would work just as hard as I have to find Leo the best home possible as he deserves. I most certainly didn’t expect the response I received, since it is clearly advertised that surrenders from surrounding states are accepted.Kathy Hollister - the Owner Surrender Coordinator had the nerve to imply I couldn’t read to see that this rescue was in Colorado or do simple research to find a closer option. Her response shows a clear lack of compassion, empathy or understanding.I usually don’t take the time to write reviews but whoever is running this organization or anyone there who actually cares about the work being done should be aware that this is the type of response owners who have come to the excruciating decision to rehome their labs are receiving. I am disgusted on a level I cannot even thoroughly put into words.
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April 2022 by Janeen D.
I had lived in the Denver metro area since the early 90's and am very familiar with the shelters and rescues in the area. Years ago I had put in an application with Safe Harbor, and my application was approved to meet dogs. I ended up finding my dog at a local shelter before finding one through Safe Harbor. However, I have continued to receive their monthly email, and have always considered them when thinking about adopting. At the time when I was looking, the people who volunteered for Safe Harbor were friendly, warm, engaging people. Unfortunately, this has changed, and Safe Harbor has also now changed my perspectives on rescues at this point. After moving to Utah a few years ago, I have become familiar with shelters and rescues here. Last week, my dog and I had arranged a meet and greet with a dog in a shelter twice. They played together in the yard at the shelter, and we took them both on a walk at the park next to the shelter. I went home to think about adopting him, and when I returned to the shelter's webpage, he was gone. Safe Harbor pulled him from the shelter. I contacted Safe Harbor, and let them know my dog and I had met this dog several times and asked if he was available. I filled out their application. When I finally received a response, it was very rude, stating that yellow labs are popular and they have several people that have wanted one that are already approved adopters. So Safe Harbor takes dogs from no-kill shelters to fulfill someone's wish? In addition, they did not even offer to help me look for another dog within their organization. I contacted Safe Harbor multiple times and they refused to respond. I had no idea that Safe Harbor is more of a dog matching agency, and is not in rescue for the right reasons. Taking dogs from a no-kill shelter where a dog will be adopted is very different than what a true rescue does. Safe Harbor may want to rethink their mission statement. "To rescue, provide a high level of compassionate care and successfully rehome stray, abandoned or surrendered Labrador Retrievers giving priority to those in Colorado."
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December 2021 by Sara Sharp
I love this rescue group. They are truly devoted to finding forever homes for all the dogs. We just adopted our second Safe Harbor Lab. They take great care of the dogs medically and disclose any and all issues the dogmas have. We will get labs from them forever and continue to support them in any way we can! Thank you SHLR for caring so much!!!!
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May 2021 by Timothy Callis
Great place to park overnight.
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April 2021 by Kendle Frank
We got our Lab Lola from Safe Harbor back in 2012! Lola is a great dog and we have been very blessed to have her in our life. They personally matched us with Lola after interviewing our family. They did a great job finding the perfect dog for us! We still donate annually and highly recommend people rescue from Safe Harbor if they're looking to add a Labrador to their family.
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April 2021 by Jeff Bay
We have adopted 5 labs from this organization, amazing people that truly love animals and take their time to pair good dogs with good people!
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January 2021 by Laurie Cooper
We have our darling Letti Lou that we adopted. She's a lot of work, but the reward is worth it.
