Meet The Team
Meet our team of women volunteers who work 24/7 to save dogs each and every day.
Rescue never sleeps and we couldn’t do it without our team and all our fosters!
Laura Labelle
Why you started the company?
I worked with another rescue for almost 7 years and rescue became my passion. I was fostering and volunteering with my daughters and it was such a bonding family experience. We then decided to create our own rescue, The Labelle Foundation, that specializes in medical, neonatal orphans and rescuing dogs that have difficulty getting out of shelter.
Favorite part of working in rescue
My favorite part of rescue is finding difficult dogs – old, sick, challenged, different, their perfect match. I love placing and helping the dogs that some wouldn’t think have a chance but we get to turn their lives around. I also love working with my team and my daughter! I couldn’t do it without them!
About
I started my career in production as a stage manager, then became a chef and ran restaurants. I love running a production and putting all the pieces together – which is something I took to starting a rescue! I loved starting a rescue with my daughters and now we have a grand-daughter – it’s a real family affair!
Favorite Thing to do in LA
Enjoying the outdoors, the beach, hiking, and everything LA has to offer!
Sabrina Labelle
Why you started the company?
I am Sabrina Labelle the co-founder of The Labelle Foundation – I was homeschooled through high school by choice so I could travel; my dream was to become a philanthropist and save lives. I got into rescue about 8 years ago by fostering for another rescue organization. Our first foster was a deaf pit bull puppy; of course we fell in love with and he was our first foster fail. After fostering and building the foster network for this organization for about 6 years, my mother, Laura Labelle; we decided there are too many dogs that need to be rescued and it was time to branch off to start our own rescue foundation to save as many lives as possible. We then started The Labelle Foundation in January 2018.
Favorite part of working in rescue?
My favorite part of my job is watching the very special needs and medical puppies we rescue transform and blossom into healthy, happy puppies. I love seeing how therapeutic dogs are for our fosters and adopters and how beautiful it is that we give families the love of their lives with their new pup/family member! Completing a family is magical.
About
As mentioned above my passion since I could speak has always been to help save lives in particular animals as they cannot speak and need to be advocated for. During my homeschooling years I was determined to get involved in rescuing animals, I started out as a foster for 6 years and then it was time we started our own Foundation. Being able to save the amount of lives we do and grow our platform to spread awareness is all I could ever ask for. Plus, I’m so grateful to work with my mom, and our amazing team of strong women each and every day! We are the dream team!
Favorite thing to do in LA
My favorite thing to do in LA is spend time with my family and my animals. I feel most at home surrounded by the people I love the most with all of my fur babies, preferably in the outdoors.
Samantha Peraino
How you started working with Labelle?
My roommate and I followed The Labelle Foundation on Instagram back in 2018 and saw them ask for help foster a mom and babies litter. We jumped on the opportunity to be able to raise these dogs in our home. Since then I have been fostering and working with the lovely Labelle team and I can’t imagine doing anything else!
Favorite part or memory working with Labelle?
My favorite part about working with Labelle is that it has become a family for me. Laura and Sabrina are such amazing leaders and people and I am so proud to be apart of the Labelle Family!
About
I graduated from LMU in Los Angeles, with a BA in Psychology. I always loved service and animals and have been volunteering with The Labelle Foundation for the past 3 years. In the last year I took on a leadership role with foster and adoption coordination and overseeing our admin teams. My educational background is in organization psychology so I love to watch The Labelle Foundation grow and thrive! I aspire to continue to expand The Labelle Foundation all over California and other states. I currently work remote from San Francisco and find passion and purpose in my position at Labelle!
Favorite thing to do in LA
My favorite thing to do in LA is EAT!! If I handle your adoption or foster make sure to ask for my LA food recs!
Cate Klein
How you started working with Labelle?
My brother, Brandon, had been fostering with Labelle for a few years and I loved the mission of the rescue and always was helping him with the foster pups. When I adopted my dog from Labelle, the current team was a group of 3 women, it was the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine and they were getting hit with a huge influx of applications. I volunteered right after getting Kora (my Labelle pup!) and jumped on board to help them with anything they needed. From that moment, the group of 3 grew and it’s been amazing to see the changes these girls have had on dogs’ lives. We now have 9 team members and are saving more dogs than ever before!
Favorite part or memory of working with Labelle?
This team of incredible women is my favorite part of working with Labelle. Each woman is so motivated and we all work around the clock to help make a difference to these pups. The Labelle girls do everything in their power to save all dogs that are in need and it’s incredible to watch the effect they have on these dogs’ lives. My first transport was one of my favorite memories, helping pups who were just rescued off the street and getting them cleaned up, the medicine they need and into a loving foster to help them grow strong and recover.
About
I graduated from USC in 2015 with a degree in public relations and am currently an MBA student at UCLA Anderson. In addition to volunteering with Labelle, I work in film marketing software. I have always loved dogs and I am happy to bring my background in publicity and marketing to work on communication strategy, website development and partnership management for Labelle!
Favorite Thing to do in LA
I love being outside whether it’s biking by the beach or hiking in Malibu!
Bre Blaney
Started working with Labelle
I started fostering for Labelle back in March. My boyfriend and I fostered a little yorkie, Roxy, who was surrendered by her owner. Roxy was older and came to Labelle with a cough and decaying teeth. She saw the vet and was put on a variety of meds as we waited to get her to a cardiologist. We stayed up with her night after night as her cough kept her up. As her cough worsened we rushed her to the vet and ultimately the hospital. She was put on oxygen and didn’t make it through the night. This was heartbreaking for my boyfriend and I and it was eyeopening that this was just one of the many challenges Labelle faces on a daily basis. After this event, I wanted to help and reached out to Laura to discuss ways I could support her and her team.
Favorite part
Team and team connections, transports
About
I love my day job at Dimensional Fund Advisors. I enjoy being outdoors and being active. I love boxing, yoga, wine and Pringle’s!
Favorite thing to do in LA
Enjoy spicy margs by the beach
Charlotte Caccamise
How you started working with Labelle?
I started working with Labelle after a foster coordinator reached out to me about fostering and I jumped on the opportunity of being more involved and becoming a foster coordinator myself after seeing help was needed on the instagram. I have always been obsessed with dogs but my passion for dog rescue started in April after I adopted my rescue pup, Winnie. Winnie is truly the best puppy ever and has opened my eyes to how amazing and important rescuing dogs is. I knew I wanted to volunteer for a rescue and this was truly the perfect opportunity.
Favorite part or memory working with Labelle?
My favorite part is knowing how much every minute spent with a rescue pup helps. We are saving precious lives every day 💗. I also love spreading the love for rescue pups. The more people fall in love with our rescues, the more pups we will be able to save.
About
I am originally from Westport, Connecticut but moved to LA to attend USC. I just recently graduated in May and moved back to LA as soon as I could since I fell in love with the West Coast.
Favorite thing to do in LA
My favorite thing to do in LA is go to the beach with my friends and pup and explore new restaurants! California has the best food!c
Sadie Toczek
How you started working with Labelle?
I had been following the Labelle Foundation on Instagram for almost a year now. But once Covid-19 began, I knew I wanted to give back to my community, especially because I had a lot of spare time on my hands. I absolutely loved Labelle’s mission and wanted to get as involved as I possibly could in helping these dogs get proper resources, medical care and find a loving forever home.
Favorite part or memory working with Labelle?
Although I am one of the newest members of the team, and have only been working a short while, my favorite part of joining Labelle is the community of amazing and empowering women who volunteer their time making the world a better place!
About
I am currently a full time student at NYU, although it is virtual since the pandemic. I currently live in Los Angeles with my two amazing rescue dogs. In addition to working for Labelle, I work as a researcher and strategist for a law firm, but my heart is with rescuing dogs!
Favorite thing to do in LA
My favorite thing to do in LA is to drive down PCH with my favorite music blasting.
Elle Rama
How you started working with Labelle?
After following along on Instagram for a while, I decided to send over an email to volunteer and included my experience with graphic design, little did I know they needed just that! The lovely Labelle family welcomed me with open arms to help out with social media and I’ve loved every minute
Favorite part or memory working with Labelle?
My favorite part of working with Labelle is the amazing group of women I work with and continue to meet. Love you guys!
About
I grew up with 5 rescue pups so rescues hold a special place in my heart. As an artist I am so glad that I’ve found a place I can use my passion and creativity for something that helps my community.
Favorite thing to do in LA
My favorite thing to do in Los Angeles is go to Abbott Kinney. Everyone is so creative and ambitious in that area and if I ever need some inspiration or motivation, simply people watching can bring up my mood… not to mention the great vegan food!
Amanda Furlong
How you started working with Labelle?
I started out as a foster with Labelle and after foster failing, fell in love with the organization and wanted to get more involved on a consistent basis!
Favorite part or memory working with Labelle?
My favorite memory working with Labelle was finalizing my first adoption. It was such a rewarding experience to finally find a pup the perfect home!
About
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of Southern California and have since been working in consulting. I have been a crazy dog lover my whole life!
Favorite thing to do in LA
My favorite thing to do in LA is spend time with family, friends, my dog and go to the beach!