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9. "From skinny bastard to pretty much goofball."

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A shelter visitor formed a brief but meaningful bond with this lanky dog, capturing images that showed the gap between underfed tension and later goofy exuberance. Although parting was bittersweet, updates of the dog sprawled carefree on rugs and playing without inhibition brought satisfying closure. The journey shows how letting go can still be loving when it leads to permanence.