“After hearing her story, we wanted her mom, but I knew that I wasn’t experienced enough to rescue a dog who has been through trauma because I’ve never owned my own dog.
We chose Stella.
It felt right because she’s my first dog and we are her family.
We’ve had her since August of 2017.
Since having her, some of our best times were when we were establishing a bond with Stella by teaching her commands and tricks.”
““We found out her mom was dumped in a High School Football field and they didn’t know how long she had been there.
A good samaritan called the ACC (Animal Control Center) and got her mom to a rescue group, where they realized she was pregnant.
Luckily, her mom gave birth under the care of a veterinarian with the rescue group and she delivered nine healthy puppies.”
“It was a beautiful day in my life.
I knew I couldn’t leave without taking her with me.
I called my boyfriend to come to the event and meet us.
He came to the event, and we gave puppy back to Palmetto Paws Rescue, where they put her back in her crate while we discussed the reality of owning a dog.
We asked for more information about her background.”
“I saw an adoption event at Petco and thought, I am just going to browse.
Well, that never works.
I showed interest in a few dogs and took each one for a walk, but didn’t really feel a connection with any of them.
Then I saw a little puppy curled up in a ball.
She was the most peaceful one there..
I asked if I could hold her, and right away she smothered me with kisses.
In a sense, I felt she chose me.”
“I grew up in a home where rescuing animals was a regular occurrence.
My Family always rescued older animals that were about to be euthanized.
I’ve always wanted my own dog.
I have a man in my life and we are very committed to one another.
We were able to financially and emotionally support a dog.
I knew I wanted a rescue, because that’s what my family did and it was important to me.”
