Brigette & Sugar

Some adoption stories are extra special, and this is one of them.

Brigette, a sweet and goofy German Shepherd mix, spent over two years in a Mississippi shelter before coming to TLC. Fearing she might not make it out of the shelter because of her heartworm-positive status, Brigette’s fosters promised that if there were any way to save her, they would take her in. She arrived just before Thanksgiving and quickly stole their hearts with her zoomies, sparkling eyes, and zest for life. Her fosters adored her and at times debated keeping her, but knew it would make fostering other dogs more difficult and wanted to give more dogs the same chance Brigette had.

Brigette was in foster care for 302 days, going through heartworm treatment, learning about life in a home, and becoming even more loving and goofy along the way. She was housebroken almost right away, adored her foster siblings, had wonderful recall, and was so well-behaved - except perhaps when rabbits darted across the yard, a temptation she couldn’t resist! Her fosters say she’ll always be one of the most special dogs they’ve had, which made it bittersweet when the right adopters finally came along.

After three adoption appointments that didn’t pan out, Brigette finally met her perfect match. Her new family was looking for a playful but calm companion for their pup, Shamus, whose favorite playmate had recently passed away. After meeting Brigette at two different events, they knew she was “the one.” Brigette’s fosters also knew this was the family for her, and that she would be loved and spoiled the way she deserved.

At the same time, they met Sugar, a Chihuahua mix with an unforgettable underbite and a huge personality. Sugar had been rescued in Mississippi with her puppy, Daisy, after being abandoned when her owners moved away. From the moment her adopters saw her at the Highland Orchards Peach Festival, it was love at first sight. Hearing her story only made them more determined to make sure she would never feel abandoned again.

Now Brigette and Sugar are home together, surrounded by love, playmates, and a family who can’t imagine life without them. After such long and difficult journeys, both girls finally have the forever homes they deserve.

We’re so happy for Brigette, Sugar, and their wonderful adopters—thank you for giving these two the happy ending they waited so long for!