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John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wriggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good--Marley...
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Nearly one hundred Labrador retrievers, many sick or dying, are discovered one hot summer day in a rural Colorado field. They've been abandoned. What drove this tragedy? Former journalist and proseutor Cary Unkelbach unfolds a riveting account of this unimaginable neglect. Along the way, Cary gives animal lovers everywhere insight into the pitfalls and responsibilities of dog ownership. Heartbreak Kennel will shock you but will also give you...
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2015.
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"Sophie often sees her elderly neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, walking his Labrador puppy, Buttons. Sophie loves the little dogs and wishes she had one, too. Buttons is sweet, but she's so active that she becoming too much for Mr. Jenkins to handle. Then one day, Mr. Jenkins is injured at home, and Buttons knows she needs to find Sophie to help. Buttons gets out of the yard and takes off down the road, searching for Sophie. Will she find Sophie in time to...
4) Goosed!
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When Jeff's girlfriend leaves a Labrador retriever puppy with his family for a week, his dog T.P. and cat Cord hope the energetic puppy does not stay any longer.
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When the Grogan family is ready for a dog, they choose Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. Marley has a zest for life, and as he grows, so does his entusiasm. He has an appetite for whatever he can get his paws on--from fine jewelry to underwear-- and the one thing he always finds is trouble. Marley even gets kicked out of obedience school! Can this rambunctious pup ever learn how to be a good...
8) Sick puppy
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Skink novels (Carl Hiaasen) volume 4
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[2000]
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An eco-terrorist in Florida strikes at a polluter by kidnaping his wife. In the process, Twilly Spree discovers a conspiracy by state politicians to turn a wildlife sanctuary into a golf course. He also discovers that the polluter's wife fancies him. A comedy by the author of Kick Ass.
11) Marley & me
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2009
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John and Jen are journalists who are a newly married couple. Marley is the adopted puppy that no one wants, a high-strung lab who is virtually untrainable. Marley shreds cushions, destroys floors and walls and most everything in between. Instead of taking him to the pound, they love their dog and he faithfully loves them in return. John and Jen eventually have three children and Jen gives up her career to be a mom. John's career continues to advance...
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Judy Moody volume 9
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When a puppy who is being trained as a police dog goes missing, third-grader Judy forms a detective agency to solve the mystery, imitating her literary heroine, Nancy Drew.
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[2020]
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"The story of Olive and Mabel, Labrador retrievers who rose to internet fame as the subjects of Andrew Cotter's BBC sports parodies. When sporting events were put on hold in March 2020, commentator Andrew Cotter shifted to working from home. The one-on-one competitors? His two Labrador retrievers, Olive and Mabel. In the hilarious videos that ensued, the dogs engage in various contests, from bone-snatching and breakfast-eating to crushing it on the...
14) Dark summer
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Devon Brady is a devoted veterinarian working in a makeshift hospital at an island search-and-rescue site. When Jude Marrok arrives with his wounded black lab Ned, Devon has no idea that she is about to be plunged into a whirlwind of terror, destruction, and unstoppable passion.
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1996.
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Owners and aficionados alike will enjoy the unique blend of keepsake and reference books in this easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated series of breed-specific handbooks. Each breed handbook covers every aspect of dog care, including a full profile of each featured breed and information on basic day-to-day care, training, grooming and exercise. With more than 150 color photos, Labrador owners will find this handbook to be an invaluable assets. It...
18) Shadow
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Puppy place. Main series volume 3
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When Charles and Lizzie Peterson meet Shadow, they recognize him as a special, cute, smart black lab. Who'll be the perfect owner for him?
19) Labradors
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[2018]
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This book introduces Labradors, presenting information on their origins, appearance, personality, and quirks.
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2019.
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US Marine Rob Kugler not only gave a year of his life in service to his country, but he had also lost a brother in the fighting. Lost in grief, Rob found solace and relief in the one thing that never failed to put a smile on his face: his chocolate lab Bella. When Bella developed cancer, the prognosis wasn't good. Instead of waiting at home for the cancer to spread after amputating the cancer-riddled leg, Rob and Bella packed their bags and hit the...