2 Shelter Dogs Become BFFs and 'Wait Together' for Someone to Choose Them
Dogs are pack animals by nature and often become fast friends when they're in the same environment. Having that companionship and love is especially important to canines dealing with difficult situations. Living in a shelter is extremely stressful for dogs, so having a furry friend for support can make all the difference.
Dolly and Lani are two dogs currently at the Maui Humane Society. Though this pair of pooches didn't know each other before they arrived at the shelter, they became fast friends and are now inseparable.
@cassondrachristman Dolly and Lani need some extra eyes on them. They are having a hard time finding homes and a hard time at the shelter. When they go out to the yard with me or other volunteers, they just wait by the gate to go back in Dolly has escaped one of the yards when she went out with a volunteer because she got so nervous she climbed out and over the fence and ran away. Luckily a team member caught her. Dolly is only 10 months old all of her other siblings she came in with got adopted except for her. Lani is 6 years old and is pretty nervous and will definitely take some time to settle in. She has liked other dogs that are respectful of her space. When the girls are feeling safe enough, they also love toys! come meet them at Maui Humane Society! #fyp#maui#hawaiitiktok#adoptdontshop#adoptme
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In the TikTok from @cassondrachristman, a shelter staff member was assembling some cozy beds for the dog duo as a sleepover treat. Dolly and Lani are both dealing with a lot of anxiety and are afraid to venture out.
"These girls are pretty scared at the shelter," the onscreen text explained. "They are too scared to leave their kennel, so I tried to make it as cozy as possible in there. The girls loved it so much."
Dolly and Lani joyfully played in the dog beds during their makeshift slumber party, showing their unbreakable bond. The fur babies were having so much fun, they were oblivious to any outside noise and "just in their own world." The post shared that the two pups were strangers when they first arrived at the shelter.
"Dolly and Lani didn't come in together, but they became best friends," the story continued. "Now they are each other's everything."
Dolly and Lani Wait for Adoption
Lani is 6 years old and is very nervous in the shelter setting. She does well with other dogs that respect her space. Dolly is only 10 months old and has made attempts to escape out of anxiety. All of her siblings were adopted, while Dolly was left behind.
"Dolly and Lani need some extra eyes on them," the caption shared. "They are having a hard time finding homes and a hard time at the shelter. When they go out to the yard with me or other volunteers, they just wait by the gate to go back in."
So far, neither dog has received any inquiries or adoption applications. The precious pooches are leaning on each other as they hope for their forever homes.
"For now, they wait together in their kennel because the outside world is too scary," the onscreen text read.
Hopefully, these canine cuties will soon have a home of their own.
For more information on Dolly and Lani, visit the Maui Humane Society website.
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM.