Labrador Education And Rescue Network (L.E.A.R.N.) is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 organization committed to placing abandoned and unwanted Labrador Retrievers in new homes. L.E.A.R.N. serves Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
L.E.A.R.N. also concentrates on educating adopters and the public on the importance of spaying/neutering, training and the humane treatment of dogs.
Application - First, complete an adoption application. L.E.A.R.N. will send you an email to acknowledge receipt your application.
Home Visit - After your application is received, one of our volunteers will call to schedule a home visit during which they will explain L.E.A.R.N.'s adoption process and discuss your home environment and your preferences for and expectations of a Lab.
Lab Matching - Once you are an “approved adopter,” our volunteers will begin matching your preferences with our foster dogs’ needs. Approved Adopters are encouraged to participate in the matching process. Finding a match may take a couple weeks or several months. We want to set up both the adopter and the dog to succeed. Generally, the more flexible you are, the faster the matching process.
The Meet - After being matched with a dog, the potential adopter meets the foster dog, usually in the Foster Home. Dogs already in the family should go along to this meet.
Adoption - When you adopt, you get a copy of the Adoption Agreement, a copy of Foster Dog Information Form, rabies certificate, vaccination info. and copies of all Vet records.
Post Adoption Follow-Up - The Foster Home will contact you shortly after adoption. About 2 months after adoption, another L.E.A.R.N. volunteer will contact you to see how things are going and to see if you have any questions.
L.E.A.R.N.’s adoption fees help pay for a portion of necessary veterinary and medical expenses. Our adoption fees are:
$300 for puppies under 6 months of age
$250 for dogs over 6 months of age
$225 for dogs 8 years old or older
All adoptions are eligible for a $50 reimbursement if they attend a training class (any type class) within 6 months of adoption.
If the Lab is not spayed/neutered prior to adoption, we also require a deposit of $150 which is refundable upon proof of spaying/neutering from your Vet.
