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Help us heel
It’s me—just a pup with big dreams.
If you boop this code, it helps me and my dog pals get love, training, and a shot at forever.
We’re tryin’ real hard to be the bestest.
Can you help us out? Tail wags and thanks! 🐶💕
Be Our Best Chance at a Heeling Heart
At BR Best Chance❤️🐾, we believe every dog deserves more than a second chance
—they deserve their best chance.
Launched by Best Retrievers, this nonprofit program was created to serve shelter dogs from the Bastrop Animal Shelter by giving them structured training, compassionate care, and the opportunity to become fully prepared for forever homes.
Unlike a traditional rescue, we operate as a foster-based training initiative. While these dogs are still legally under the care of the shelter, we provide them with on-leash obedience training and socialization during their time with us. We do not charge the shelter or adopters for this initial training—our time is donated because we believe in the mission.
Every dog that passes through our gates is treated like they belong, because they do.
We aren’t just teaching sit and stay—we’re restoring confidence, building trust, and helping these dogs discover what it means to be loved.
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Our Mission
Our mission at BR Best Chance❤️🐾 is to bridge the gap between shelter life and a successful adoption by offering professional training, behavior guidance, and compassionate care.
Through this process, we help dogs become well-mannered companions and help families welcome home dogs who are ready to thrive.
For us, every tail wag, every sit-stay, every adoption day is a win.
Because when a dog finds a forever home, it’s more than just a success—it’s a transformation.
Moxi
Adopted & Living the Good Life
“They called me Miss Moxi—and yep, I’ve still got it! I learned everything from leash manners to staying in place like a champ. I got adopted through BR Best Chance ❤️🐾 and now I’m living my best life, full of adventures and snuggles.”
Earmuffs
Adopted through BR Best Chance ❤️🐾
“I may have had a silly name, but my training was serious! I learned how to be calm, kind, and confident. BR Best Chance ❤️🐾 gave me structure, love, and a real shot at finding a home—and guess what? I did!”
Chance
Adopted and Loving Life
“Hi, I’m Chance—and thanks to BR Best Chance ❤️🐾, I got mine. I came from the shelter not knowing much, but these amazing trainers believed in me. They taught me how to listen, how to trust, and most importantly, how to love again. Now I’ve got a forever family that adores me, and I’m finally home.”
Willow (mongoose)
Adopted and Thriving
“I’m Willow, and I found my forever thanks to BR Best Chance ❤️🐾. I used to be a little shy, but once I started training, everything changed. I learned to walk politely on a leash, sit still, and focus—and my confidence grew so much! Now I’m living the life every pup dreams of, and it all started with a second chance.”
Smokey
“Hi! I’m Smokey. I used to be a little unsure of the world, but thanks to the BR Best Chance ❤️🐾 trainers, I learned how to sit, stay, heel, and believe in people again. Now I spend my days lounging on the couch and soaking up all the love. My tail hasn’t stopped wagging since I found my forever!”
Koa (Adopted)
Meet Koa! 
We’re excited to introduce Koa, one of the first dogs in the Best Retrievers Best Chance at Saving a Life program! 
Koa is a 1-year-old Pinscher Doberman mix, born on November 8, 2023. This handsome boy, with his brown and red/mahogany coat, weighs 33 lbs and is already neutered.
Through this program, Best Retrievers gives shelter dogs like Koa a chance to receive professional train
Whip (Adopted)
The story of his adoption :) After losing their dog Dexter, trained at Best Retrievers, Porky’s new owner felt drawn to him at Bastrop Animal Shelter but thought he’d been adopted—until seeing him in our program! After meeting Porky and trainer Keltzi, it was love at first sight. 🐾💙
Bring me home (Adopted)
🐾 Meet Bruno 🐾
Bruno, a gentle six-year-old Lab mix, found himself at the shelter after an unexpected turn of events left him abandoned. Despite the confusion, he’s remained a sweet and laid-back soul. Through our BR Best Chance program, we’ve welcomed Bruno to our facility, where he’ll receive the love and training he deserves. We’re excited to help him find his forever home and a fresh start. F