Expect a lot of Labrador Retrievers to be up for adoption in about six months. Marley.

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I own a lab and have read the book Marley which is a warm and beautiful book that I highly recommend. 've seen the ads for the movie and intend to see it as the clips seemed to be straight out of the book.

However.

The book and movie are accurate. I still have holes in a wall and destroyed molding from my Sweet dog's puppy phase which can last a lot longer than most breed's puppy phase. My pet is a sweet, intelligent blessing just as Marley was in the book and cute as all "get-out." I'm really concerned that this movie will send all the kids and many adults to decide they want this amazing breed for themselves and as labs need a buddy who will play and exercise with them and have an intelligent curiosity, many will quickly decide that the dog was a mistake for them and put them up for adoption.

So, if you or someone you know decides to adopt a Lab after seeing the movie, read or tell them to read up on the care and maintenance on labs before the COMMITMENT is made.

Here's a good place to start.