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Last week, our girl Luna turned 10, and thanks to some truly wonderful volunteers, she got the birthday outing she deserved. The crew took her to Tomlinson's Feed in Lakeway for an afternoon of shakes, sniffs, and well-earned adoration from everyone she met along the way.

Luna came to us as a cancer survivor with more energy and heart than dogs half her age, and watching her spend her birthday surrounded by people who love her was a reminder of why this work matters so much. We are endlessly grateful to the volunteers who show up for our dogs, not just on the big days, but every single day.

Luna is still available for adoption. If you've been thinking about it, her birthday feels like a pretty good sign. Learn more at hlcr.org/adoptable-dogs/luna 

Not too long ago, I couldn't stand up. My back legs just wouldn't work, and honestly, the world felt really small from where I was lying. I didn't know what was going to happen to me. But then, something changed. Actually, a lot of somethings changed. There was surgery, and then a whole lot of rest (crate rest, which between you and me, is not exactly my favorite thing). Then came physical therapy, which was hard, and a wheelchair that actually made me feel pretty cool. Through all of it, the people around me just kept showing up. Day after day. Patiently, lovingly, stubbornly refusing to give up on me. And today? Today I stood up on my own to eat breakfast. It feels pretty awesome! I know I'm just a dog... But I also know that what happened to me did not happen by accident. It happened because people…

Tulip and George came to HLCR in rough shape. We're talking serious health issues that had us worried and pulling for them from day one. But these two had other plans. They dug in, let us help them, and slowly but surely started to thrive.

We have a soft spot for all dogs in need, including seniors. They're patient and grateful and so deeply themselves. Tulip and George are no different. Watching them go from fragile to flourishing has been a huge reminder of why we do this work.

And now they're off to their new families, who took one look at these two older souls with complicated histories and said yes anyway. That kind of yes means everything.

Tulip, we know your new home has the perfect cozy lap with your name on it. And Georgie, we know you will feel safe and have a reason to smile every…

Big dogs get a bad rap, and honestly, it makes no sense. Walk through any animal shelter and you’ll notice a pattern: the small dogs go fast. The medium dogs go fairly fast. And the big dogs? The big dogs sit there, tails wagging hopefully, watching family after family walk past them toward the nearest available Chihuahua. It’s a little heartbreaking, and it is also, we would argue, a massive mistake.

So today, I’m here to make the case for them.