Welcome to Protect Adoptable Labs (PALs) an all-volunteer non-profit rescue group dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned or at risk Labrador Retrievers and Lab mixes.

Labs are the most popular dog in America - over twice as many are registered with the AKC as the next most popular breed. That's great!

But Labs are also the most often euthanized dog in America, usually because they have been abandoned or turned in to shelters by their owners. The "cute-as-can-be puppy" last year when they got him is now "too much trouble." He wants to play - can you imagine that? Or he digs a little - because he never gets attention or any exercise. He barks - because he's learned that that's the only way anyone pays him any attention.

Labs are people dogs - that's why they're recommended for families and for people who want a companion -- and they're treasured by groups looking for service dogs.

PALs wants to do whatever we can to give these abandoned and homeless dogs another chance to have the great life they deserve. Read the stories. Enjoy the pictures.

You can help. PALs does not have a shelter where we can provide even a temporary home to these great dogs. We rely on foster homes. And then we rely on the internet and events to get our dogs into new wonderful permanent homes.

Read 10 Fostering Myths and think about saving a dog's life by rescuing it even for a week or two.  Read the Stories about just a few of the dogs PALs has helped and the wonderful people who care so much.

Look over the 100 Ways to Help and see if even one fits your situation. Send a tax-deductible donation, either by check or by Paypal. Volunteer at a local shelter or with an area rescue group. Check out some dogs that need new homes; think about taking one of these great dogs into your home as your new family member.

There are lots of ways you can save a wonderful dog's life.

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Elliot
Founder/President, PALs