You could have a look at BlackRetreiverCross rescue, that is where we got Casper from, they are a great rescue, with lifetime support. They really do have some smashing dogs, we have fostered some crackers for them https://www.facebook.com/BlackRetrieverXRescue/?hc_ref=SEARCH
@Millieboo is in the States - I don't think BRX operate over there, although I'm very happy if I'm wrong. They are a lovely organisation
Yea I'm in the states, there's so many shelters here full of dogs. Breaks my heart every time to go near them. And there's plenty of people that get puppies and then from 9weeks up to 1 year old they want to rehome due to no time etc. So we're keeping an eye out on those ads at the moment, my husband is all set for another black lab but I don't care about the color. I find it hilarious since he was fighting to get Millie and now he wants another one because Millie amazed him how good she is and learns so quick. I must add my husband grew up with huskies which is very stubborn and independent. My husband describes walking a husky with that u don't walk it, the husky walks you. (So I understand he didn't want a dog).