07/13/2025
We were on a family camping trip when we noticed a huge dog at the site next to us 🏕️🐾
We found out she was a Mastiff, Lab, and American Bulldog mix. What really caught our attention was how gentle she was with the family's autistic twins. They climbed all over her and she didn’t even flinch. Later, we watched her curl up in a little camp chair by the fire like it was her favorite spot.
The woman with her tearfully told us that their family was losing their home and would have to give her up. This was their last camping trip together. She was afraid someone might adopt the dog and train her to fight, just because of her size and looks 😢
Without even thinking twice, I said we would take her.
About a month later, we met again—and just like that, Candy became part of our family 💖
She had some tough separation anxiety at first (we lost a few shoes and bedsheets along the way), but she settled in beautifully. Now she still goes camping with us, loves to fetch and swim like crazy, and is absolutely adored by our kids.
She and our 10 lb Havanese are the best of friends. Candy is the most patient and gentle big sister dog. People sometimes cross the street when they see her, but if they only gave her a chance, she’d flop over asking for a belly rub.
She may be big and goofy, but she’s all heart—and she’s our treasure 🐶💕
Credit to the original storyteller.
