Sometimes, life throws coincidences so strange that they feel almost unreal.
While visiting a local shelter, a dog owner from Dallas, Texas, stopped in front of a kennel and froze. Inside was a black dog named Candy, and she looked exactly like their own pup, Buddy, who they had adopted years earlier.
Intrigued by the uncanny resemblance, the owner decided to dig deeper. What they found would leave them speechless and completely change the course of Candy’s life.
An Emotional Shelter Encounter
Candy’s story was heartbreaking. After spending five happy years in a loving home, she had been surrendered to Dallas Animal Services.
The sudden change left her confused and alone. Despite her sweet nature, she was quickly overlooked — an adult black dog in a shelter often faces slim chances of adoption. But when Buddy’s owner noticed her kennel poster, they knew they couldn’t just walk away.
Not only was Candy’s appearance strikingly similar to Buddy’s, but she was also the same age and had the same unique “Shar Pei mix” features. The similarities were too strong to ignore.
Digging into her shelter records, the truth finally came out: Candy wasn’t just a lookalike. She was Buddy’s actual sister.
The intake dates matched perfectly. Both had arrived at the shelter as puppies from the same litter years ago, only to be adopted into separate homes. While Buddy had stayed with his adopter, Candy’s journey had taken a different path… until now.
“They are from the same litter. Both dogs have same original intake date when they were puppies. I adopted Buddy when he was a puppy and Candy got adopted by another family and they surrendered her when she was 5. And then I rescued her,” the owner shared on Reddit.
The incredible twist quickly captured hearts online, with people celebrating the pair’s reunion.
“Awww. They look like they’ve been together their entire lives. Absolutely love this,” one commenter wrote.
“Look at their muzzles and floppy jaws, oh gosh I love them, what sweet babies. Glad they are together again,” another added.
After years apart, the two siblings wasted no time rekindling their bond.
Starting A New Chapter Together
Candy’s early days back in a home were filled with caution — the fear in her eyes made it clear she’d been through a lot. But surrounded by love from her family and her brother, she began to blossom.
“When we first rescued her you could see the fear in her eyes. She trusted no one. She’s now the happiest and best dog. They are best friends. To say the least,” the owner said.
Now, Candy and Buddy spend their days side by side, sharing adventures, cuddles, and the kind of companionship only siblings can understand.
They’ve already made up for so much lost time — and with a secure, loving home, the future looks bright. Wherever life takes them, they’ll face it together, never having to be apart again.