About WHLR

Wild Heir Labrador Rescue is a LABor of love on behalf of unwanted Labrador Retrievers. Informally begun in 2001 and becoming "official" in 2005, WHLR has placed nearly 300 wonderful Labs into loving, responsible homes. We are a foster home based rescue, relying on compassionate individuals across SC to open their homes to each Lab in need and treat it as one their own until adoption. We do not have a shelter facility with a paid staff or business hours. We do not receive funding from local, state or national government sources. WHLR relies solely on adoptions, donations, sales of our Labby merchandise, and occasional grants for specific pet-related programs to fund our life saving efforts.

We are dedicated to saving Labs from life threatening situations. Our rescued retrievers come from a variety of sources in SC, NC and beyond - animal control facilities, humane societies, owner surrender and Good Samaritans. Many of our Labs come from loving homes who are facing life changes such as moving, divorce, death and children. Others have endured lives of neglect and isolation. Despite their origin, each and every Lab that enters rescue is treated as an individual and receives the vetting, socialization and training it needs to be a devoted family companion. With training and structure, a safe and stable environment, and lots of love and playmates, the unquenchable Labby personality always shines through!

We love labs

Upcoming Events

Join Wild Heir at the Charleston Dog Show
Join WHLR at the 7th annual Charleston Dog Show, a wonderful family event for Lowcountry dogs and their families. The…
St. Labby Day!
Join WHLR and celebrate St Paddy's day the Labby way on March 20 from 1-5PM at Art's Bar and Grill,…
WHLR at Petsmart
Wild Heir will be at Petsmart of Mt. Pleasant on Longpoint Road Saturday, March 13 from 11-3. Come out and…
WHLR at Isle of Palms Doggie Day
Pet lovers are invited to the 2010 Doggie Day at the Rec! The action starts at 9 am and runs…

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Support WHLR

Junior Surgery fund update
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Junior's hip surgery fund. We have raised more than $600 towards the…
Vote for WHLR in The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter Challenge
Now you can help The Animal Rescue Site choose which eligible Petfinder.com animal rescue organizations will receive special funds to…
Bones for Beds & Meds
We are asking you to help us reach our goal of 1500 bones @ $10! Please throw us a bone…

There are lots of ways to support WHLR:

Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs

Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our rescue at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link.

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