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Theres no heavier ache than feeling like the entire world is passing you by.

Happiness and love seem out of reach like distant tiny stars in an endless dark night sky.

It took some weeks, but with the right care, Duchess got her healthy appearance andjoyful personalityback.

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She became the healthy, happy dog that we know her to be today, the shelter shared.

Yet, unfortunately, no-one was interested in adopting her.

Days eventually turned into months, and Duchess was still there at the shelter losing her last hope.

A shelter dog sits behind a chain-link fence, waiting for a new best friend to enjoy life again.

We know she can be a normal dog with so much love to give.

She just needs time, patience, and the right adopter.

Theres a home for Duchess out there.

Happy dog on a leash wearing a blue vest, enjoying life with a new friend.

We have to hold out hope for her, the shelter wrote on their social media at the time.

The best part of her life is yet to come, they added.

Bear had a similar experience to Duchess, the shelter explained.

A happy dog with her new friend, enjoying the outdoors after a year in the shelter.

We are thrilled that Duchess now gets the opportunity to start this new life with Bear by her side!

This unconditional acceptance was exactly what Duchess needed for so long to feel happy.

People on the internet couldnt hold back their joy for such a wonderful happy ending to Duchess story

Happy dog with a new friend enjoys playing in the grass, holding tennis balls in its mouth.

Two happy dogs enjoying a car ride, wearing colorful harnesses, symbolizing friendship and a joyful life after shelter stay.

Two happy dogs enjoying a car ride, symbolizing friendship and newfound joy.

Comment by Kat Wayne congratulating adorable dogs on social media.

“Comment from a user expressing happiness about a dog’s new friend after a year in a shelter.

A comment praising the rescue of a dog, now enjoying life with a new best friend and family.

A comment expressing joy for the dog’s new friendship after a year in the shelter.

Comment celebrating a dog finding happiness with a new best friend and family.

A user’s comment praising a dog’s sweet nature after a year in a shelter.

Comment praising a dog’s joyful life with a new friend after leaving the shelter.

Comment celebrating a rescued shelter dog finding a forever home and new friend.

Comment expressing happiness about a dog enjoying life with a new friend.

Comment by Denise Stevens saying, “That is just precious,” with various emoji reactions displayed.

Text comment praising people who love animals, with emojis of praying hands and hearts.

Comment praising dog and friend, expressing happiness with a purple heart emoji.

Comment celebrating a dog finding a forever home after a year in a shelter.

Comment celebrating a dog’s happiness with a new friend after leaving the shelter.