Another Pawsitive Day at Happy Dog Barkery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"I adopted 'Reese' from CILRA in 2022. Reese has completely changed my life! She is [...]

"We now have Miss Sophie home in Plainfield. You could say, "she's back home in [...]

Po's new adopters, Ally M. & Joseph L., said that he "truly is the sweetest [...]

By Michael Shaffer  If you are thinking of that old TV show by the same [...]

Big news for Bruce — now known as Tommy! He was adopted on 11/15/25 and [...]

We’re celebrating another successful adoption! Juno (aka Lola) has settled beautifully into her new home. [...]

Bailey was adopted by Michelle and Cemal O. yesterday. She jumped right into the car [...]

Nine-year old CILRA Lab Bonnie was adopted by Kim, who reports: "She’s doing great; she’s [...]

From Hudson's new Mom, Annie: "Hudson walked so well today - 2.5 miles and let [...]

CILRA Lab Leroy (previously Niko) and his older brother, Ruger. Their Mom says Leroy is [...]

Adopted! This note is from foster Mom, Kenden, who has had these girls since May [...]

Both of these CILRA girls were retired breeder Labs who were adopted to a wonderful [...]

This is CILRA Lab Daisy, with her brother, a Corgi named Theo. Along with a [...]

Niko and his new owners are Over The Moon happy!

It took almost a year (Yes!!) for Henry's special adopter to find him. And she [...]

Zeus & his new Buds! He will live with Laura and her Chihuahua, Tessa. Looks [...]

Here are recently-adopted CILRA Labs Tucker (yellow) and Hunter, looking very dapper and ready for [...]

Sully has adjusted very well to life on Marco, he is a 24/7 cuddle bug, [...]

CILRA had the opportunity to assist with the rescue of some severely emaciated, mistreated and [...]

Penny (previously Misha) is doing great in her new home, shown here with pal Remi. [...]

Jack's recent adopters say he is doing great in his new home!

"I always love to share pics of Hurley! Hurley loves being a coastal NC dog. [...]

Here are Henry and Carmen, looking oh so happy!

Ruth and Wayne have adopted two CILRA girls. Cocoa is the chocolate (surprise!) and Marley/fka [...]

Blondie is playing tug for the first time! From being breeder dog to snuffles and [...]

Sharon and I adopted Bopper in 2015 when he was just turning two. After Sharon's [...]

One happy family! Pictured are Andrew, Laura and Hudson with their new CILRA pup!

Bonnie (aka Brownie) landed in the perfect spot, with adopter Robin P. and yellow CILRA-rescued [...]

CILRA Lab Max was adopted by a loving family who shared these photos of Max [...]

CILRA adopter Cheyenne H. recently made a generous donation to CILRA, and sent this note [...]

Scooter was discovered as a stray on someone’s porch. He was starving, and had a [...]

Bex has landed in the perfect spot, and a young student of Bex's foster Mom [...]

Beau's new family adores him!  Here's what his adopter shared about Beau: So gentle and [...]

Enzo's new adopter said he is the sweetest boy! The kids love him and Enzo [...]

David C. adopted Cooper from CILRA, and he sent this update: Cooper and I are [...]

Elsa feels right at home with her new family

Scooby found the perfect spot to land!

She's home & happy for the holidays!

Elvis found his Forever Family, and they fit like a glove. "Elvis has definitely made [...]

Living their best lives!

Naya is doing great! She gets lots of walks and we started basic obedience on [...]

We rescued Luey at the end of February and he is doing great. We have [...]