Higganum Nonprofits and Charities

I met Merri, the owner of CT Lab Rescue in February 2008 shorty after I lost my rescue of 15 1/2 years to cancer. Merri is a true dog lover and understood my pain. I helped her by fostering a 6 year old Lab that had been separated from her brother and the family no longer cared for them. This hulking 90lb Lab would body snuggle me in bed and helped warm my broken heart. My parents ended up adopting her. I adopted a puppy rescue from Merri in March of that year. Unfortunately he passed away 22 weeks later from congenital heart failure. I was devastated. I went to visit Merri and hang out with all the numerous dogs at her home. This one little black Lab mix pup had been left behind and wormed her way into my heart. Merri knew it was what I needed to be whole again. My little girl actually had kennel cough and it turned into pneumonia. Merri let me call her with all my concerns and gave me valuable feed back. She even picked up medicine at the vet for me when I was unable to get there. My little girl is 3yrs next month and an amazing dog. I rescued again from a girl who mistreated her dog. Merri welcomed my new rescue, a husky pup, with open arms. She also let me bother her via email or phone with questions. I actually think she and Caesar Milan could have a show together, Dog Whisper (ers). Merri is a straight up honest individual who will tell you like it is. i admire her for her honesty and loyalty to what is best for the dogs. Merri is a busy woman with several dogs of her own. If you are interested in rescuing, take the time to fill out the application before you meet with her because if you don't, you are wasting her time that is better spent caring for numerous dogs and pups. Filling out an application gives her the information to see if you are a dedicated owner. Do not make an appointment and show up late or not at all and forget to cancel. Again you are wasting her time. If you are a dedicated dog owner you will understand that filling out an application, being on time and following through is also indicative of how you will be when caring for your dog. I highly recommend CT Lab Rescue to find your life long canine companion. You can check out her web page and Facebook page for pictures and more information.