Celebrating our Badass Legacy of Lucky Selma Legends!

“When I saw the image of Mr.B on the Badass site I knew he was the one for me! Since then I have run out of storage four times taking my own photos of this beautiful dog.

The best are when Mr. Banjo got to be the “flower dog” at our wedding. We accidentally timed the music too slow, so the big musical crescendo moment in the song (that was supposed to be my bridal entrance) ended up being Banjo’s big moment to walk down the aisle, to laughs and cheers from my friends and family. He was the star of the show he was always meant to be!”

“I adopted Raia from Badass on February 29th, 2020--right before Covid! I was a little overwhelmed at first (and sure she was assessing me) but it turned out to be such a gift right before the pandemic. We spent those first few months in Brooklyn together, braving out the pandemic, and fast became best friends.”

“My Selma Badass is a Heartworm survivor which we got through last summer thanks to so much help and support from the Badass community and staff. We both emerged with a renewed sense of patience!

I was even able to connect with her foster in Selma who revealed to me Honey was almost a foster fail - how lucky am I that she made her way to me and changed my life in every way possible.”

“Ginger (formerly Jareth the Goblin King, of the "Bowie" Badass class) is a very special girl. Ten pounds of chi-mix mystery, she was very timid when I met her at an adoption event. But during our first walk, she sweetly gazed back at me and "gingerly" wagged her tail, and I was smitten. On our way home together for the first time, she picked out her own fuzzy bed at the pet store and rolled over in it to solicit belly rubs, in a preview of things to come.

Since then, Ginger has lived the rich and varied life of a Badass alum. In between her customary 20 hours of daily rest, she's chased innumerable rodents, summited mountains, and even sniffed the butts of celebrity dogs in Washington Square Park. A true "people-dog," she quickly turns admirers into friends by plopping down at their feet mid-walk. Now she lives a life of luxury in Seattle, with two work-from-home parents who dote on her all day. She is usually found under several layers of blankets or sprawled out in the sun.ption goes here.”

“My husband and I started fostering dogs through Badass during the pandemic, and after a few rewarding but all too short stints of helping dogs transition to life in the city, we decided it was time to find a dog to give a forever home. When we saw Pearl the Crystal Gem's photo on Badass's roster, we were immediately drawn to her big round eyes and smooth blonde coat - she looked like a baby seal on four legs. We thought there was no chance we'd get matched with her given how adorable and in demand she probably was, but hoped that fate might go in our direction. When we got the email with more information about Pearl, we were beyond excited and grateful.

Our first thought when we met up with her foster mom in the park was that she was way smaller than we expected, truly a precious little pearl. She looked nervous but calm and fit into our family right away.

In the four years since that day, we've gone on many adventures together and take her with us everywhere! She's dug holes in the sand in Montauk, climbed mountains in Mammoth Lakes, CA and gone jet skiing in a reservoir in Colorado! We've developed a love of dog agility together and take classes every week with the hopes of competing one day. This spring, she became a big sister to our baby girl Isla, and she's gracefully eased into her self-appointed role as Isla's protector (big barks for any new people who go near the baby) and primary foot licker. We are so grateful to the rescue in Selma and Badass for doing the lifesaving work that brought Pearl into our family!”

“We adopted Rooster (fka Misty Copeland) in 2018. It was one of the best decisions. Rooster has enriched our lives.

She is an invaluable member of the family. It was clear that the first couple or years of her life were difficult and we are so thankful for Badass for rescuing her. We have watched her blossom into a goofy, loving dog. We moved from Brooklyn with Roo a few years ago and Roo has really settled into her California surroundings. Likes include cuddles, hikes, and getting into mischief with our toddler.”

“I was actually at this particular adoption event because I was fostering a Badass dog, and Bille Mae had just gotten off transport from Alabama. It was a little chaotic because it was so cold that day and we were all huddled inside. Billie Mae was clearly shocked but really just wanted to play with all the other dogs, no interest in all these people. I really noticed her beautiful markings and very unique eyes, she was just so cute, and of course I couldn't stop thinking about her. So a few weeks later after the dust had settled from our foster, I reached out to see if Billie was still available and she was! 2 1/2 years later we are so happy, Billie has grown in to such a wonderful dog, she is a great sister and continues to surprise us each day.

“I adopted Simon (fka Simon "Sport" Rocque) in April 2021, and my life has been immeasurably better ever since. I will never forget "meeting" Simon on a Zoom meet and greet - he won me over with his sweet face and his lazy demeanor. I met Simon in person for the first time on the day that I took him home - I went to his fosters' apartment, sat down on the living room floor, and Simon sat in my lap and promptly fell asleep, drooling on my pants. I knew at that point that we were connected forever.

Three years later, Simon is still the happiest, laziest, most loving and empathetic boy. He even volunteers as a therapy dog at a local hospital, where the patients (adults and children) are awed by how calm and gentle he is. Simon makes friends everywhere he goes, and he shows love to everyone he meets. He is truly a special soul.”

“I brought Wannabe home in December 2021 and it's one of the best decisions I've made! Ever since we first locked eyes at one of Badass's adoption events, I knew she was the dog for me. This loving and goofy girl has brought so much joy to myself and others.”