CILRA

Lab Rescue and Adoption.
Where Labs find loving homes.
Mark Your Calendars for CILRA’s 30-year Celebration!
Our Labs

Labs Available for Adoption

Meet the lovable Labradors currently looking for their forever homes. Each one is ready to bring joy, loyalty, and love into your life.

Who We Are

Learn More About Us

Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption, incorporated in 1996, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to placing purebred Labrador Retrievers into new homes. CILRA currently serves Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, & the surrounding Midwestern region.

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WE NEED FOSTER HOMES!

Fostering with CILRA

Want to foster on a temporary / short-term basis? We could use your help! Sometimes a Lab’s current foster family has to be out of town, or there is a short wait before we can place a Lab into a regular foster home. Click the link below to get started and read through some of our most frequently asked questions!

Inspiration

Pet Stories

Real stories of second chances, unconditional love, and the special bond between people and their adopted Labs.

Maggie’s Landed!

Maggie is ready for a lifetime of happiness, as she joins Champ, her three year [...]

A Lifetime of Tail Wags Starts Here

Some homes are simply meant to have Labrador paw prints—and Maverick just found one. After [...]

A New Best Friend for Every Adventure

Some dogs come into your life at just the right time—and for Brandi and Dave, [...]

From Foster to Forever: Myles New Beginning

Myles has officially found his forever family! This sweet boy is heading home with his [...]

Luke’s Happy Tail: Now Known as Louie

Sometimes, the perfect family comes along—and sometimes they come with the sweetest surprise. Luke has [...]

Happy Tails: Oliver Found His Forever Home!

Oliver has officially found his happily ever after! He is pictured below with his new [...]

A Good Day to Ride

Sam made it clear to his foster mom, Carol, that he was ready to end [...]

Blaze

Blaze is officially living his best life! Our deepest gratitude to Juan and Justin G. [...]

Tucker

Thanking CILRA today for the opportunity to foster & FAIL! Tucker (yellow) knew he belonged [...]

Ruby June’s New Chapter

All tails were waggin' on adoption day! Ruby J. will have a 2-year old Lab [...]

Join Us

Get Involved

Donate Today

CILRA relies entirely on private donations to provide vital care, medical treatment, and support for the Labradors we rescue. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your tax-deductible gift goes directly toward helping these dogs get the second chance they deserve. Please consider donating today.

Volunteer

CILRA would not exist without the passion and commitment of our amazing volunteers. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of rescued Labs, we’d love to hear from you!

Stay Up to Date

Happenings

Stay up to date with the latest CILRA news, upcoming events, and heartwarming adoption updates—all in one place.

Save The Date! September 27, 2026

Mark your calendars for CILRA's 30-year celebration! Date: Sunday, September 27 Location: Crate Escapes Dog [...]

Another Pawsitive Day at Happy Dog Barkery

Another wonderful day of community, companionship, and rescue advocacy! Illinois CILRA volunteers Jennifer, Joan, Roger [...]

Ticks!

Summertime means being outside with our family and pets. But it's critical to keep our [...]

Celebrating Lynne Greeley: With Gratitude for Her Service

CILRA is fortunate to be supported by dedicated volunteers whose time and talents help advance [...]

UPDATE: Santa Paws at the Barkery – Illinois Group (December 6th)

  🎅🐾 Santa Paws at the Barkery – Illinois Group Our Illinois group had a [...]

Happy Dog Barkery event

CILRA was well-represented at a recent Happy Dog Barkery event in Downers Grove, IL. Pictured are [...]

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