Dylan is a remarkable dog with a remarkable story to tell. A story so compelling, MySA featured this shining star a few days after his official intake. Dylan and his friend, Bonita, were found in downtown San Antonio in December of 2025, vulnerable but remarkably friendly. Just a month after taking them in, Dylan and Bonita’s caretaker passed away unexpectedly, and a family friend stepped in to continue feeding and playing with the dogs. They frequently traveled across the city to visit Dylan and Bonita, who were then living together in a backyard, before taking them to SNIPSA for their respective surgeries and vaccinations.

Their temporary caretakers had animals of their own already, and every boarding facility and shelter they checked was already at capacity. Desperately wanting these affectionate pups to get the second chance they deserved in a place they knew would be safe, they turned to SNIPSA. 

Now an official member of our adoption program, Dylan has returned to SNIPSA, this time to join our rescue program to find his forever home! In foster care, Dylan is described as easy-going, eager to please, and a quick learner. In fact, his foster said, “Dylan is an INCREDIBLE dog; I have no doubt he will make a great companion for anyone out there looking.”His foster also noted, “He follows me everywhere, and I think he is very happy to be inside and part of the family.”

To add to his long list of green flags, Dylan sports the following traits:

Absolute cuddle bug.

Leash-trained & quickly learned he enjoys walks.

House trained.

Great with other dogs.

Kennel trained.

Sits with treat motivation.

Comes to a whistle.

Likes to shadow his person.

Good in the car.

This unexpected tale of a young Labrador won over our hearts in the blink of an eye––and his personality keeps us falling deeper. After going through so much instability, we’re confident that this fido is ready to settle down in his forever home. So, what are you waiting for? Your perfect dog is with Dylan; all that’s left to do is complete his adoption application!