CILRA

Lab Rescue and Adoption.
Where Labs find loving homes.
Our Labs

Labs Available for Adoption

Meet the lovable Labradors currently looking for their forever homes. Each one is ready to bring joy, loyalty, and love into your life.

Nahum
Juno (Adoption Pending)
Ethel
Norma
Penny
Who We Are

Learn More About Us

Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption, incorporated in 1996, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to placing purebred Labrador Retrievers into new homes. CILRA currently serves Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, & the surrounding Midwestern region.

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WE NEED FOSTER HOMES!

Fostering with CILRA

Want to foster on a temporary / short-term basis? We could use your help! Sometimes a Lab’s current foster family has to be out of town, or there is a short wait before we can place a Lab into a regular foster home. Click the link below to get started and read through some of our most frequently asked questions!

Inspiration

Pet Stories

Real stories of second chances, unconditional love, and the special bond between people and their adopted Labs.

Touched by an Angel

By Michael Shaffer  If you are thinking of that old TV show by the same [...]

Meet Tommy Hawk!

Big news for Bruce — now known as Tommy! He was adopted on 11/15/25 and [...]

A Perfect Match: Juno & Vicki

We’re celebrating another successful adoption! Juno (aka Lola) has settled beautifully into her new home. [...]

Bailey’s New Family

Bailey was adopted by Michelle and Cemal O. yesterday. She jumped right into the car [...]

Bonnie

Nine-year old CILRA Lab Bonnie was adopted by Kim, who reports: "She’s doing great; she’s [...]

Hudson

From Hudson's new Mom, Annie: "Hudson walked so well today - 2.5 miles and let [...]

Leroy & Ruger

CILRA Lab Leroy (previously Niko) and his older brother, Ruger. Their Mom says Leroy is [...]

Piper and Phoebe

Adopted! This note is from foster Mom, Kenden, who has had these girls since May [...]

Lucy and Blondie

Both of these CILRA girls were retired breeder Labs who were adopted to a wonderful [...]

Daisy is having a Howling good time in her new home

This is CILRA Lab Daisy, with her brother, a Corgi named Theo. Along with a [...]

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Get Involved

Donate Today

CILRA relies entirely on private donations to provide vital care, medical treatment, and support for the Labradors we rescue. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your tax-deductible gift goes directly toward helping these dogs get the second chance they deserve. Please consider donating today.

Volunteer

CILRA would not exist without the passion and commitment of our amazing volunteers. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of rescued Labs, we’d love to hear from you!

Stay Up to Date

Happenings

Stay up to date with the latest CILRA news, upcoming events, and heartwarming adoption updates—all in one place.

Celebrating Lynne Greeley: With Gratitude for Her Service

CILRA is fortunate to be supported by dedicated volunteers whose time and talents help advance [...]

UPDATE: Santa Paws at the Barkery – Illinois Group (December 6th)

  🎅🐾 Santa Paws at the Barkery – Illinois Group Our Illinois group had a [...]

Happy Dog Barkery event

CILRA was well-represented at a recent Happy Dog Barkery event in Downers Grove, IL. Pictured are [...]

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