Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue - Chicago and Chicagoland Illinois

The following are some of the Labs available for adoption. Please note that these may not be the only dogs that are currently available, and we are always taking new Labs into rescue. All dogs are spayed or neutered and heartworm negative unless otherwise stated.

We specialize in "Match Making". We know our dogs very well through speaking with the previous owner or shelter, and through evaluating the dogs further while they are in foster care. We then get to know our adoption applicants through a detailed application and a home visit. We don't accept applications for a specific dog. Instead, we match applicants with the appropriate dog based on our knowledge and experience.

MLRR currently serves the city of Chicago and its suburbs(Illinois only, we do not adopt out of state). Before someone can meet one of the available Labs, they must first go through our adoption approval process. Please see the Adoption Information page for more information.

For additional Labs or Lab mixes needing homes, please see our Lab Referral page.

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KODY marks 1000 Labs Adopted from Midwest Lab Rescue!!!!!!!!!!

Kody ADOPTED!
Wanted! A caring person or family who can raise me the way I deserve to me raised. My first owners forgot an important part of having a dog - that would be food! I am a loving one year old black male. I love my foster parents and their two dogs. I am totally housebroken, but also don't mind going into my crate. I was with some youngsters over Labor Day and we got along fine. Once I gain some weight, I'll be the talk of the Dog Park. Give me a chance - I won't let you down! Thanks. Kody

Sierra
This is Sierra a sweet large (85lb) Lab mix. She is lively and full of energy. Sierra is still young (11 months) so may have some growing to do yet. She seems to be housebroken and has not had any accidents in her foster home. She loves to play with our children 7 and 9 but doesn't know her own strength so may be more suitable for a house with older children . She loves going on walks- we take her out twice a day as she does need plenty of exercise. She is good on a leash we use a prong collar because she is so large.She likes to chase squirrels if possible. She goes in her crate at night, but mostly wants to be with you playing and having fun. As a young dog she is little mouthy but wants to please and will be a great dog when she has some more training. She knows how to sit and is working on her other commands. Sierra needs to lose some weight so she is being given carrots as a treat reward which she seems perfectly content with. She likes our foster dog and would enjoy the company of another dog to play with.

Starla
Hi! My name is Starla. I am a one year old, black, female Lab. I have the absolute SWEETEST personality. You will not find a more lovable Lab. I come with the added bonus of being housebroken, walk well on a leash and I ride great in the car! If you are looking for a puppy-like dog, who has the puppy-stuff under control, I’m your gal. When you are away from home, it’s best for me to spend time in my crate – which I don’t mind doing – otherwise, I might nibble on the edge of a rug. I do want to tell you right up front though – I have a lazy eye. I don’t think I can win “Best in Show”, but many people say my eye gives me character. Come meet me and see for yourself. I will steal your heart.

Toby
Greetings....my name is Toby. I am a young (2-ish) male and my foster family thinks that I am pretty much perfect. I am quiet, calm, and very friendly to every person I've met so far. My tail and rear end start swaying as soon as any human comes into view. I get along fine with my 2 canine foster siblings. I am also completely housebroken and have not had one single accident in my foster home. I slept in a crate the first night but not since because I don't seem to need it.....I am always on my best behavior, even when my foster family isn't home. I've recently decided that I prefer sleeping on couches to sleeping on floors....I figured, if these other dogs are pampered, why not join them? If you are looking for a low-energy, well behaved companion-I'm your guy....come meet me and see for yourself.

Hannah
Hello everyone my name is "Hannah" and I am a 40 lb female black Lab. I was found as a stray so my age is estimated to be about 8 months. Just like everyone else on this page, I am highly intelligent. I learned sit, down, and stay within 3 days and I practice daily to keep my skills sharp. Also, I am well on my way to being house broken. I had one accident on day one in my foster home, and not one accident since. I LOVE walks and am very well behaved on a leash. I enjoy entertaining myself with my toys, but as I am still a puppy I will get the "crazies" and demand a lot of attention. I still nip and paw, but I listen when I am told "NO!" Another great thing about me is that I like my crate a lot, and don't mind hanging out in there at night, or when my foster parents are gone. I am very, very happy top be living in a home and am looking forward to finding my permanent pad.

Dominic
Hi, I’m Dominic and I’m a timid little fellow with a most unusual bark. Starts out with a high pitched eeeeee then goes into a full fledged bark, my foster mom thought there was a banshee in the house the first time I let loose! I’m a 1-2 year old male black lab mix and I weigh only about 45 pounds. I don’t expect to get any bigger but I pack a lot of personality in a little body! I was probably abused by some mean people so I’m frightened around new people, especially if they make abrupt movements. Once I get used to you I like to come over for a nice scratching behind the ears. I’m potty and crate trained, in fact I prefer to sleep in my crate at night but you can leave the door open, I don’t do any inappropriate chewing. I need a home where there aren’t any kids since I get nervous if they hover and may growl to warn them away. I do like other dogs, though I’ve not been tested with cats. I am the most content when I can lay by you and chew my rawhide. But give me some dog friends and I can play with the best of them! I do know my name and I come when called even if your call is a whistle. I had an incident where I climbed the 4 foot fence at my old foster home but have had no such issues since my new foster home has a 6 foot fence, they even let me use the doggy doors whenever I need to. I really need a family who will work with me, take me for training and take their time building my trust. I promise I’ll reward you with gentle kisses.

Roxy
Hello! Will you give me my forever home? My name is Roxy but my Mom calls me LuLu. She says I am a ready made dog for any home. I may be young (1 year) but I am learning quickly. Totally housebroken and crate trained but I don't like the crate. My Mom doesn't put me in it as she can trust me when she is gone from home. I love toys but don't expect them to last long. I like to chew but know what is appropriate. I will sleep on your bed, on your couch or on a doggie bed but I prefer to be where ever you are. I will protect you as I bark when I see anything suspicious. I will quiet down when you check it out. I love food but was diagnosed with early hip dysplasia so you will have to be firm and don't let my big brown eyes make you over feed me. I will have to stay on the slim side and should not jog. Besides that I am in great shape and doing well with my foster Mom's dogs. They play with me and when I try to get too bossy they let me know. There are also 2 cats in this home. I don't bother them and one of them has even licked me!! My Mom says I am beautiful and have all the typical traits of a Lab. I think she means I love people, will retrieve, and like to snuggle- preferably in your lap!! Serious Adopters need only apply!

Joe
Hi, I’m Joe. I am a very nice size—lean and athletic and just under 60 pounds. I recently got the good news that I am now heartworm negative –hurray. However, I also suffered a few seizures, so I am taking some medication to regulate those. The vet says she will work on lowering the dose in the weeks ahead. (Note from my foster mom: medicine costs=$10/month at current dosage.) I am feeling fine and love to go on walks with my foster sisters and brother. I sit on command, always come when I’m called, and I understand what my foster-mom means when she says: “Leave it, Joe.” I haven’t met a dog or a person that I don’t like—I especially like the six-year-old kid in my foster family! I even like cats. Come and meet me—maybe you’ll take me home?

Blossom
Hi....my name is Blossom and I am a 1-2 year old yellow female. My foster mom says that I am the tiniest lab she has ever seen....I am a dainty 50 lbs. I am housebroken (I haven't had any accidents and know what outside means) and walk well on a leash. I know sit, stay and down. I am crate trained but I really prefer to be out with everyone else. I have been a really good girl so I don't need to be in it all the time. I am pretty mellow and I really get along well with my Lab foster brother and my human foster brothers are great since they like to give me lots of treats! I like to cuddle and enjoy getting lots of attention. I have a little bit of a snore but I am as pretty as a flower! Some come and see me because I am ready to find my forever home.

Taz
Hi, I'm Taz. As you can see, I am on the smaller side and wicked cute. That's what I hear anyway and who am I to argue? I'm between 2 and 3 years old, and that's not gray you see, but rather some white highlights. Initially, I confess to being a little shy, but I take to people quickly and I love other dogs. The pack here at my foster home goes for walks twice a day--and I think it's great! I am a great walker, no pulling, although I am on the look-out for squirrels. I am sweet and gentle and enjoy giving the six-year-old child in the pack lots of kisses.

Cleo
Hi everybody, I’m Cleo and I’m a strong, agile, smart girl who is about 1 ½ years old. My foster mommy thinks that I should be a model for doggie magazines because she thinks I have that perfect adorable Lab face! I am just one of those fun lovable Labs that get along great with everybody. I am very focused on my foster mommy when I get commands from her, so you can be sure that I can learn just about anything. I have this cute little habit of bringing you my leash when I’m ready to go outside! I go in a crate without hesitation, but too be honest I don’t like being in there too much, but once I am in a routine in an established home you can be sure I won’t need to be crated anymore.

Cody
Hi my name is Cody. I am such a sweet boy. I am a 1 year old black male. I am a pretty mellow guy as long as I am with some company. I might do best in a home with a playmate or an at home parent. My foster parents were told I was abandoned at a hotel, so that may be why I am a little anxious if left alone or separated. I didn’t like being in my crate and since I am pretty well behaved my foster parents are not crating me. I am much happier to be out with my foster brother who I get along great with. I just love being around people and everyone who meets me thinks I am so sweet. I walk really well on my leash and I am working on sit. I am getting that down pretty good but I still need some work on the rest of my commands. I am just looking for my forever home where I am stable, once I find it I know I will give so much love in return. You won’t be disappointed.

Noel
Hi - my name is Noel but I am known as Maggie around here and I am a female black Lab approximately 2 years old and 55 lbs. I have a little bit of white on my chest and paws. I am a sweet girl who would do very well in a family setting. I love to play with my foster Lab sister and my neighbor dog friend so I will do well with other dogs. I am great at playing fetch and really like to run outside and show my speed. I play so nicely with my toys in the house but I need to be crated when you leave or I will chew on things that aren't my toys - I especially like shoes! I have so much love to give - I hope you'll come and meet me.

Rudolph
Hello everyone my name is "Rudy" and my story goes like this: I came to a shelter as a stray and Midwest Lab rescued me and took me under their wings. I was able to receive heart worm treatment and the care I needed. I am living with my foster family and boy do I get the lovin' here. There are two young children and a brother canine to play with. I'm a male Lab about 6 yrs. old, 65lbs with large paws and soft brown eyes that will melt your heart (that is what my foster mommy says)! I play well with other dogs and I'm potty trained, and don't mind going into my crate if I have to (which is never). I'm a very laid back guy that's looking for someone to lay on the couch with and get lots of attention. I've enjoyed going on my daily walks and love going bye-bye in the car. I still have to get neutered after another check from the vet, but I'm as good as new. Please come for a visit and I promise you'll just fall in love with my sweet disposition.

Maxx
Hello world! My name is Maxx - - a double x because I'm x-tra, x-tra cute! My foster dad calls me the "overgrown teddy bear" because all I want to do is follow you around the house, lay by your feet, and give kisses. I like to play with my foster dog brothers, but I let them know that I understand my place as a temporary guest (submissive). The doctors guessed that I'm about a year old so I still have some spunky qualities to me -- even so, my foster mom says I'm very mellow for a one-year-old pup. My black coat is very shiny and healthy, and the children who live here love to pet me. My favorite trick is to "give hugs." I am working on a few other commands -- I am a very quick learner! I have had a hard month moving, so I am ready to settle down and meet my forever family. Won't you please come over and play with me? Hugs and kisses, Maxx

Charlie
Charlie is a 6 year old black Lab with a beautiful white blaze on his chest and a sweet disposition. He loves children, cats, other dogs and people. His favorite activity is being petted and rubbed. He is a real couch potato which is a good thing right now as he has heartworm and is undergoing his treatement. Because of this he is not yet neutered and will have to be neutered when his treatment is complete. He is fully housebroken and likes to sleep on his dog bed. You always know where he is sleeping because his snore will guide the way.

Missy
Missy is an extremely sweet, slightly shy, and very well behaved girl. She’s 8 ½ years old. She has the run of the house and gets along well with the other 2 dogs she lives with. She has also spent time with cats and gets along fine with them. Missy is fully housebroken, and knows come, sit, down, shake, speak and loves to retrieve balls Like many dogs her age, Missy has some minor health problems that are well controlled on medication. She’s exceptionally sweet and her love and devotion are well worth the extra bit of care she needs. Missy would love a quiet home where she can hang out, play a little and get a lot of love and attention. If you’re looking for a really great dog and are able to provide a little extra care, Missy would love to meet you.
UPDATE 8/19/2008: Unfortunately Missy has had a difficult summer. Her left knee that had prior cruciate ligament surgery was bothering her. When she had a consult with the surgeon, they found her knee hadn't healed as well as they would like from the prior surgery, so they repeated the surgery. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for dogs that have torn one cruciate to also tear the same ligament in the other leg due to some age related changes that often affect both knees. Very sadly, just 2 weeks after the repair of left knee, she was one of the unfortunate ones that tore the same ligament in the other knee. Missy is now working on getting through the very difficult early weeks of recovery. Even though it is very difficult for her to get around right now, she still wags her tail and gives kisses when she's getting attention. Missy has always been a laid back, quiet girl. She mostly loves to spend time with people and retrieve her ball. Because she's always been a more quiet Lab we're hopeful that she'll still be able to enjoy all her favorite activities when she's better. Even though she injured ligaments in both knees, the conditions in the joint that lead to this type of injury doesn't tend to cause any other traumatic injuries to occur. Some of the stress on her joints probably came from years of being overweight before being rescued. Her prior family turned her into a shelter because she was too large for their home. She has lost the excess weight she was carrying and is now down to 62 lbs. which really reduces the stress on her joints and should make her recovery easier. Missy is a joy to have around, even during her recovery. She's a very, very sweet laid back angel that will truly melt your heart and can't wait to find her special forever home! Many, many thanks to MLRR for all the support and great care they have provided for Missy.
UPDATE 1/6/2009: I'm happy to report that Missy is doing better! A second surgery was performed on her right knee this Fall because the first surgical repair did not provide adequate stabilization. She had a more involved procedure performed this time and it's working well for her. This repair is extremely stable and is expected to be a permanent repair. Her attitude and activity has improved significantly since the last surgery. She's starting to go up and down stairs again, is very happy at meal times and tells me if I'm too slow filling the bowl, enjoying sleeping next to my bed and even played a little with the snow as it was being shoveled (she would have played a lot more but she's not allowed yet). Missy has a follow up appointment with her surgeon next week and will hopefully be off of any restrictions at that time. Even with all she's been through, she's still an exceptionally sweet, loving and happy girl that will melt your heart!

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Kaui ADOPTED!
My name is Kaui, named after one of the Hawaiian Islands. So I definitely think of myself as an island princess, and you will too if you met me. I am not your typical 14 month old yellow American Labrador. As a matter of fact I am from Kuwait. But don’t worry, I understand English. Luckily the Animal Friends League of Kuwait heard about MLRR and asked if they would take me. So I have been in the States for less than a week. Hey, what is that white stuff on the ground? I don’t know but it sure is fun to play in when I am running around in the back yard with my canine foster brother. I met a couple of canine gals a few nights ago and boy did we have fun together. I am well behaved and a little on the cautious side. I think I had a bit of jet lag but I am over it now so I am keeping very busy around the house checking things out. I love to chew but only on the things that are mine. I am very petite, maybe only 45 lbs. I am great at bringing back the ball so you can throw it time after time. I AM a retriever you know. I have pretty good manners, and I don’t gulp my food like my foster brother. You can even take my food away and I don’t get upset. I am in the crate during the day and at night, but I think I have got the hang of going outside to go to the bathroom. I only had 2 accidents and that is the first day when I arrived. If you want a sweet girl with a great personality, I am just the girl for you.

Rosie ADOPTED!
Hi, I'm Rosie, a 13 week old female. My foster mom tells me I am the typical Lab puppy. I like to play with toys, chew on bones and to play with my foster sister. I like to chase the cats, but when they hiss at me I get a little scared. I am working on being house-trained and will get the hang of it pretty quickly. If you are looking for a puppy in your life, then I am your gal.

Callie ADOPTED!
Miss Callie is a sweet 1 to 1 1/2 year old black female Lab. She has a great foster friend in our 11 month old black female. They play all day long. Callie is a lover and wants only to be petted. She is a light weight at 48 pounds so we spoil her with extra treats.

Odie ADOPTED!
My name is Odie and I am a happy, healthy dog 9-month-old male Lab. Someone once loved me and taught me how to be a good boy. I know how to sit, go down and shake. I’m working on “stay” and walk really well on leash. I’m very motivated by food and have lots more tricks to learn. My foster mom lets me hang out with her during the day and I am never far away. I’m good with her kids and don’t destroy their toys even though they are all over. I really like to play with the other Labs here but they are older and get tired faster than I do. I look forward to my walks and playing with my foster family, but when they are busy with other things I know how to sit down and relax.

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Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue Inc.
P.O. Box 1473
Lombard, IL 60148-8473
(847) 604-3254
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