Sometimes the best things happen with very little planning!
On Sunday, November 8, Labradors and Friends joined the Coldwell Banker Realty Homes for Dogs Project adoption event in Yorba Linda. With a last-minute invitation and our wonderful volunteers ready to jump into action, we packed up the pups and headed out for a beautiful day of meeting new friends.
And what a day it was!
Plenty of Paws, Hugs, and Hopeful Connections
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde caught the attention of a little girl and her mom. Calvin had several admirers, while Baloo was busy winning hearts with his signature hugs, including one visitor who seemed especially interested in him.
Selina was her usual crowd-pleasing self, especially when her buddy Oliver was around! Those two love playing together. And speaking of Oliver, our little performer continues to perfect his tricks, even showing off without treats!
Beautiful Marilynn turned heads and received some interest of her own.
Frida Takes a Step Toward Forever
One of the day’s most exciting developments was Frida heading home on a Foster With Intent To Adopt!
Frida met her potential new sibling at the event, a Pug who apparently considers himself the boss of the household!
At Labradors and Friends, dogs approximately six months and older begin with a one-week trial period. This gives everyone time to settle in, get acquainted, and make sure the match is right for both the dogs and their new family.
We’re keeping our fingers and paws crossed that Frida and her new Pug buddy decide life is better together!
A Little Boy With a Very Big Heart
One of the sweetest moments of the day came from a familiar young friend.
Remember Sasha?
At just four years old, Sasha previously chose to collect donations for Labradors and Friends instead of receiving birthday presents.
Well, Sasha and his dad were back spreading kindness!
This time, they purchased a large bag of Hill’s Science Diet puppy food, two bags of Pill Pockets, and treats for our rescued dogs.
For someone so young, Sasha already understands something incredibly important: helping others can be one of life’s greatest joys.
Thank you, Sasha, and thank you to his dad for encouraging such a beautiful spirit of generosity. Our pups are lucky to have you both in their corner!
More Than Just an Adoption Event
Beyond the dogs, we met wonderful people, shared stories, and made new connections.
One couple, still missing a beloved dog they lost a year and a half ago, stopped to talk. They may not be ready to welcome another dog just yet, but the conversation even opened the door to potential fundraising ideas involving golf tournaments.
And that’s what makes these events so worthwhile.
Not every conversation leads to an adoption that day. Sometimes it plants a seed, creates a connection, or introduces someone to a dog they won’t soon forget.
Thank You for Making It Happen!
A heartfelt thank-you to Coldwell Banker Realty and the Homes for Dogs Project for inviting us to participate, and to our incredible volunteers who made it happen on such short notice.
Whether you stopped by to meet a dog, shared a kind word, donated supplies, or simply learned a little more about rescue, you helped make the day special.
Every conversation matters. Every connection counts. And every dog deserves to be seen.