The Ballad of Bruno A story too tender for words, and too true to ignore. Once upon a forever that wasn't, there was a good boy named Bruno. Three and a half years old, fifty-six pounds of loyalty, laughter, and Lab-Shepherd love. A soul who believed in happy endings. He had one once - or so he thought. He packed his heart in hope and walked out of rescue doors and into a promise. The kind with porches and people and the quiet certainty that he'd finally been chosen. But sometimes promises break. And when they do, they don't shatter loudly - they sigh. They ache in the quiet. They echo in the eyes of a dog who waits by the window for someone who isn't coming back. We don't know exactly what went wrong. Only that the world turned upside down in the home that was supposed to be forever, and Bruno - our bright, beautiful boy - was caught in the storm. His adoptive brother and he no longer found peace together, and now he's the one left adrift, heartbroken and confused. Bruno is returning to the Take Paws Stray Cafe, where we first told him love was real. And it is. We just need someone to show him again - this time, in a calm, pet-free home where he can finally exhale, rest, and know he'll never be replaced. He is still everything he ever was: sweet, gentle, loving beyond measure. The kind of dog who believes in people even after they've let him down. He's a heart too big for the world and a reminder that forever should mean forever. If you've ever wished to right a cosmic wrong - to heal something pure and broken - this is your moment. Come meet Bruno. He's waiting for the ending he deserves. PLEASE READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!