In Memory
Sad Hearts, Happy Memories
This page is devoted to those beloved Labs who are no longer with us. If you have stories or photos to share, please click here. To make a donation in a particular Lab’s memory, click here.
River Jack Daniel
Our sweet River Jack Daniel crossed the rainbow bridge on Tuesday April 5. We adopted Jack from CILRA in April 2011 and had the pleasure of having him as a part of our family for 11 years. He will truly be missed and is loved beyond words. — Sarah B. and Family
Mattie
Today I had to put my buddy Mattie down. I adopted him July 2000 after CILRA had his 2 torn ACL’s repaired and put him up for adoption. He was 3 years old. then. I knew that arthritis would be in his future and it has caught up to him today. His 12 years here…
Hannah
This donation is in memory of our sweet girl Hannah who passed away on July 3, 2021 at 10 years old from cancer. We rescued her from CILRA in 2011 when she was about 7 months old. She was our first baby girl as we have always had male dogs in the past. She was…
Marley
My cousin just sent me this picture of my CILRA dog, Marley. We had him for 1 1/2 years and he went to doggie heaven last May at age 13 1/2. I miss him so much – he was an awesome dog. Loved everyone and life! — Colette S.
Polly
We said goodbye to our sweet mama Polly yesterday. Fast growing mast cell tumor, in lymph nodes and inoperable. She was a special girl who gave a lot to others through her puppies and the love and loyalty she showed to us. Our Lou, who is now 12, taught Polly so much and Polly adored…