The Tango “is a partner dance”. That name fits the pup Tango, because he’s a partner pup. The golden boy, with golden eyes, a golden Labrador coat and a golden heart, longs to be someone’s partner, sidekick, best friend, lifelong companion. Having a friend makes Tango absolutely radiant.

He was radiant with joy in these photos. That’s because someone took him home for a weekend. Tango was celebrating being in the world. For the last four months, the big, beautiful boy has been living in a shelter kennel.

Luckily, Tango didn’t know it was a temporary visit, a temporary escape, a temporary joy. So, his photos show what Tango’s life could be, should be, not what it is.

Now Tango is back in the Shelter. Tango, his life and the joy he’s meant to create and share are being wasted.