When Fremont came to Labradors and Friends, he wasn’t the dog most people would have stopped to notice.
He was in rough shape. He was hurting. And he needed more than simply getting out of the shelter—he needed medical care, including surgery for a painful ear condition.
But underneath everything Fremont had been through was the sweetest boy.
He just needed someone to look past how he arrived and see the dog who was still there.
We did. ❤️
Saying Yes Was Only the Beginning
Getting Fremont to safety was the first step. Getting him healthy was the next.
For dogs like Fremont, rescue often means veterinary appointments, diagnostics, procedures, medications and recovery before we ever get to the part everyone is waiting for—the happy ending.
And that’s where our supporters became part of Fremont’s story.
Your donations helped us provide the medical care Fremont needed. Because you chose to stand behind dogs like him, we were able to say yes—not only to getting Fremont out, but to giving him the chance to heal.
Every donation, every share and every person who supported his journey helped move Fremont one step closer to the life he deserved.
You helped make his second chance possible.
And Then His Family Said Yes
Today, Fremont isn’t a medical case.
He isn’t recovering.
And he isn’t waiting for someone to notice him anymore.
Fremont is home. ❤️
He has a family who sees exactly what we saw in him all along—and even a little pug sibling to share his new life with.
His adopter sent us a message that says everything:
“Please thank everyone who was instrumental in getting Fremont out of the shelter. He is exactly the type of dog that rescue is all about. He was in such rough shape I don’t think anyone would have looked at him twice, but he is the sweetest boy. He deserves to be loved and cared for and we plan to do just that. Thanks again 💕”
This Is Why We Look Twice
For the dogs who are overlooked.
For the ones who arrive broken down, hurting or simply not looking their best.
For the dogs who need more than a ride out of the shelter before their new lives can begin.
Because sometimes underneath all of that is a Fremont—just waiting for someone to see him.
And when we do look twice, we don’t do it alone.
To everyone who donated, shared, fostered, transported, cared for or cheered Fremont on: thank you. This Happy Tail belongs to you, too.
You helped take Fremont from a dog who might have been passed by to a beloved family member stretched out comfortably in his own bed.
And really, that’s what rescue is all about.
Fremont is why we always take a second look. ❤️
Happy Tail, sweet boy. You are exactly where you belong!
