Congratulations!

Congratulations on the adoption of your new Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission dog!  We're so happy you decided to rescue this deserving pup and we're sure your new dog is thankful as well!  You have helped stop the pet over population problem by adopting a dog that may have normally been euthanized in a shelter.  Thank you for spaying and neutering your pets and continuing to help control the pet population!

This is a very exciting time for you and your new family member.  Many of the dogs have come from stressful times, coming from neglectful situations, dirty shelters and often long transports to get here.  We have several suggestions and helpful resources to help your dog transition to his/her new home.  They will also help you understand, train and learn about your new addition!

Stay in Touch!

ADOPTIVE FAMILIES: Have you recently or previously adopted from MHLRM?  Stay connected with us!  We send out reminders when heart worm season is approaching, updates in health, reminders about updating us if/when you move or change contact information, and more.  Click HERE to request to be in our Adoptive Families email group.

Interested in getting our newsletter, fostering, getting announcements, or volunteering in other capacities?  Click HERE and join one or several of our Google Groups!

Pet Insurance?

We have had a lot of questions about Pet Insurance and if it is a good idea to get.  The reality is that all of our situations are different and it is a personal decision to make if you choose to explore and purchase pet insurance for your adopted fur member.  With that in mind, many insurance plans generally cover the cost of initial puppy shots, worming, and spay/neuter.  Please remember that your dog will come from us as up-to-date on shots as they can be and that MHLRM does cover the cost of spay/neuter services if your dog hasn't been altered at the time of adoption due to age or health reasons, if the appointment and procedure is done with one of our partnered vet hospitals.

If you are considering Pet Insurance - we have a tool that may help you sift through all the different companies, costs, and what they cover.  Click HERE to access that tool we found in the net.  

Training We at the Mile High Lab Mission embrace several forms of training your dog.  We believe there are different types of training that work for each dog and fit their personalities more appropriately than others.  As long as it's constructive, educational and not abusive or aggressive - we think it could be a great way to train your pup. Some basic training tips we have for any new dog owner are as follows: Crates are a great way to help train a dog in a new environment.  They can help with house training, destructive behavior, and provide a safe place.  Placing the crate in a central area and practicing with the dog for short periods of time while at home is a great way to start. Exercise is essential for any dog, especially labs!  Many bahvior problems can be avoided with adequate exercise. Daily walks not only help exercise the dog (and you) but help you bond with your new dog.  Other great ways to exercise your dog are teaching fetch, hikes, agility classes, training classes and taking them to the dog park. Training is a great way to start your dog off at any age.  Socialization is very important for dogs.  It's good to introduce them to many different people, places, sounds and other dogs.  Group classes or private lessons are a great way to start your dog off to a long life of happiness. Dog Food Click HERE to check out info to evaluate the quality of the food you are currently using and to see a list of recommended high-quality foods. MHLRM feeds Left Paw Pantry food to many of our rescue dogs and we highly encourage you to contact them an continue feeding the same food until you choose to switch or continue with their products.  Please mention that you have adopted your dog from MHLRM and you will receive a LIFETIME discount from Left Paw Pantry!

Vetting

Your dog's continued health is very important.

SPAY/NEUTER - If the dog you adopted was too young to be spay/neutered at the time of adoption - you are required by your adoption agreement as well as by Colorado law to get your dog altered by the stated deadline on your adoption agreement Appendix. Please reference your Welcome Letter that you received at the time of adoption for the list of MHLRM Spay/Neuter vets we work with. If you take your adopted dog to a MHLRM Spay/Neuter Vet - MHLRM covers the cost of spay/neuter in full. Please remember that any other services you choose to do at those appointments is at your expense. If you choose to take your vet to a non-MHLRM spay/neuter vet we work with, you will assume the cost of spay/neuter entirely.

Many vets across the state are willing to give an initial free exam to your dog if seen in the first 10 days after adoption. Some require proof of adoption, so be sure to bring your new adopter letter with you! It is always a good idea to mention that you are seeking a free initial exam when scheduling your appointment. This is a great way to establish a vet for your dogs' continued care. This is not even close to an exclusive list of vets in the metro area. If you know of a vet that you are interested in visiting, it never hurts to simply call and ask if they too provide free initial exams. This is NOT a list MHLRM's SPAY/NEUTER vets. These vets do not give a discount to MHLRM and we do not work with them.

If you are fostering a dog for MHLRM, DO NOT use this list to get medical attention for your foster dog. Call MHLRM directly.

Arvada ADAMS COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL  8020 N. Sheridan Blvd.  Arvada, CO 80003 303-429-9719	Aurora TENAKER PET CARE CENTER, INC 895 Lacredo St. Aurora CO 80011 303-344-0600	Bennett BENNETT VETERINARY CLINIC 820 Shari's Ct. Bennett, CO 80102 303-664-3337	Boulder ALPINE HOSPITAL 3210 Valmot Boulder, CO 303-443-9661
Broomfield ASPEN ARBOR ANIMAL HOSPITAL 8865 W. 116TH Circle Broomfield, CO 80020 303-423-6021 Broomfield Veterinary Hospital 120th and Sheridan Broomfield, CO 303-466-1764 GILLETT VETERINARY CLINIC 2721 W. 120 th Ave Broomfield, CO 80020 303-469-5540 LAUREL VETERINARY CLINIC 405 Laurel Street Broomfield, CO 80020 303-469-5363	Denver BEAR VALLEY VETERINARY CARE CENTER 2111 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80227 303-985-3316   DENVER PET HOSPITAL 2110 S. Holly St. Denver, CO 80222 303-757-6188   HERMOSA VETERINARY CLINIC 5495 N. Federal Denver, CO 80221 303-455-2131 BRENTWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2896 S. Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80236 303-761-0103   BROADVIEW ANIMAL CLINIC 10400 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80247 303-755-1424	Evergreen EVERGREEN VETERINARY SERVICE 2989 Hwy 74, Box 777 Evergreen,CO 80437 303-674-4331	Firestone CARBON VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL 101 West Grant Ave. Firestone, CO 80520 303-833-2244
Golden GOLDEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 17575 S Golden,Rd. Golden,CO 80401 303-279-6601	Highlands Ranch ANNIE’S ANIMAL CLINIC 9265 S. Broadway, #300 Highlands Ranch,CO 80126 303-471-5040	Lakewood FOX HOLLOW ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2950 S Bear Creek Blvd Lakewood,CO 80228 303-980-4444	Littleton CHATFIELD VET HOSPITAL 8420 W. Ken Caryl Ave Littleton,CO 80128 303-978-9750 NEIGHBORHOOD PET CARE CLINIC 5182 S. Lowell Blvd. Littleton, CO 80123 303-797-8461   BROADWAY ESTATES VETERINARY CLINIC 6574 S Broadway Suite 102 Littleton,CO 80121 303-795-2584
Longmont OLDE TOWNE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 426 Terry Street Longmont, CO 80501 303-651-9400	Thornton CARINGHANDS VETERINARY HOSPITAL 13762 Colorado Blvd. Unit 100 Thornton,CO 80602 303-451-7387	Westminster CHRUCH RANCH VETERINARY WELLNESS CENTER 8308 Chruch Ranch Blvd. Westminster, CO 80021 303-469-7387

Emergency Clinics - Any Costs Incurred are NOT the Responsibility of MHLRM

It's always a good idea to know where an emergency clinic is when the time arises.  Please search around to find out where the closest emergency clinic is to you.  This is a list of clinics we know if but it is not exclusive and there may be one or several closer to you.

If you are fostering a dog for MHLRM, NOT NOT use this list to get medical attention for your foster dog.  Call MHLRM directly.