06/25/2026
Many of you have been following Panini's journey, and today we finally get to share the happiest update.
Panini came to Boxers & Buddies with several other adult dogs rescued from an unhoused encampment. Every one of them was terrified and completely shut down. Panini was no exception. It took weeks before she trusted her first foster enough to even make eye contact, and even longer before she felt safe enough to curl up beside her. We never rushed her. We simply gave her the time and space she needed because we knew she would come around when she was ready.
Then, shortly after her spay surgery, Panini experienced a series of seizures. We have no way of knowing if this had ever happened before she came into our care, but we acted immediately, got her the medical attention she needed, and started her on seizure medication.
Around that time, one of our foster families had recently lost a beloved hospice foster and was ready to open their hearts again. They volunteered to foster Panini, and we knew she would blossom in their home.
She did exactly that.
She continued building her confidence, discovered just how wonderful snuggles could be, and completely worked her way into their hearts.
For months, they searched for the perfect family for Panini. Unfortunately, her seizure history made it difficult for adopters to look past her medical needs. Then one day they realized something they hadn't expected...
Panini wasn't waiting for her forever home.
She was already in it.
Today, they officially made her part of their family, and we couldn't be happier.
As if that wasn't enough to celebrate, Panini's new Auntie also officially adopted sweet Poldi! Two deserving dogs found exactly where they were always meant to be.
There are hard days in rescue. Days that test your heart and make you question if you're doing enough. But then there are days like today. Days that remind us why we keep showing up.
A heartfelt thank you to Panini's first foster for giving a frightened little dog the patience and love she needed to learn that people could be trusted. And, thank you to Kristen Floyd and Katelyn for opening your hearts once again and realizing that sometimes the dog you're fostering is already home. And thank you to Ashley for giving Poldi the happy ending he deserved.
These are the stories that make every hard day worth it. โค๏ธ