A Loyal Companion
FOSTERING FRIENDSHIP AT THE LAB RESCUE OF FLORIDA
The organization behind Jon and Shayna’s story, and many other heartwarming stories like it, is the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRROF). For 18 years, this organization has been rescuing, caring for, and placing Labrador retrievers in loving, permanent homes around Florida with people who are overjoyed to have pups. Finding the perfect home for each lab is a priority of the lab rescue; they share information about each dog and do home visits to make sure a human and lab partnership is set up for success from the very beginning. The adoption process includes an application, a home visit, and a chance to meet adoptable dogs, all of which takes about two weeks to complete to ensure that each dog is matched with its forever family. As the organization says on their website, “LRROF is committed to making a lifelong match for of all our adopted Labradors.” The nonprofit gets most of its help from volunteers and veterinarian partners who are dedicated to helping place pets in homes. The Lab Rescue says the volunteers are at the heart of their organization, as they can only save as many dogs as they have space for. With the compassion of volunteers and the families who have adopted through LRROF, fewer dogs become abandoned, neglected, and mistreated, and both human and pet find a loyal companion and friend.
Our Family With Hugo
As Chris shared on the cover, pets provide companionship and unconditional love. For a disabled veteran, this can be a much-needed source of stability and affection. That’s what Shayna, a loving white lab, has been for Jon, a disabled Vietnam veteran. After Shayna was abandoned by her previous owners, Jon stepped in and adopted her. As he says about the first time he met Shayna, “In 30 seconds, I had a new best friend; I knew I was not leaving without her.” A year later, Jon and Shayna are established companions. According to Jon, “I did not rescue her; Shayna rescued me.”
Visit LRROF.org to learn more about the organization.
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Buttery Roasted Chestnuts
ingredients
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2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
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2 pounds fresh chestnuts, unpeeled
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Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
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2–3 sprigs rosemary
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
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Pat dry and transfer to a medium bowl. Add rosemary, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss to coat and transfer to baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer. Gather the edges of the foil together, leaving an opening at the top. Roast until peels curl up, about 30–45 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve while hot or warm.
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Heat oven to 450 F.
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Place a large sheet of foil on a rimmed baking sheet. On a large, flat workspace, place chestnuts flat side down. Using a sharp knife, carve an X on the rounded side of each chestnut. In a large bowl of hot water, soak chestnuts for 1 minute.
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