After my 13.5 year old pit mix (Bodges) passed around Christmas 2017, I was devastated. I told friends & family that I wouldn't be getting another dog; I never wanted to go through this feeling of loss again. I began looking at dogs on petfinder.com, as it provided a little comfort. I found myself bookmarking a few dogs, & my dad & I narrowed it down to a one-eyed dog named Stacy. Through a bit of email correspondence, it was almost time to make the trip to meet Stacy...then I received a heartbreaking message: after reviewing what a week in the life of Stacy and I would be like, it was decided that I wouldn't be a match after all, my lifestyle was just too active. I took it as a sign that I was not meant to have another dog. A close friend sensed my sorrow & sent me a few pictures of LabraBull pups we'd previously discussed, again I told her no 'too big' 'not that cute'....anything I could say to shut her down. Knowing me all to well, she finally talked me into going to 'just have a look'. I had our friend show me the males, females, this one, that one...only one pup wanted anything to do with me, the 'not that cute' pup. When I was just about to give up, I told my friend that Bodges had been a runt, & inquired if they happened to have a runt. They let her out, and lo-and-behold, it was the same pup that kept getting on my lap, the same pup I said wasn't cute, that I had brushed away to look over the other pups. She went to her mom and they licked faces, almost as if saying their goodbyes, then she came back to my lap. I stood up holding her & said 'I guess I'm taking this one,' thinking I'd probably be bringing her back in a day or two. This Jan 20th was Elenore's 1 year 'Homecoming.' She knew I needed her, even when I couldn't see it myself. She's smart, loving, kind, & very goofy! She's all over my Youtube & Instagram, she sleeps in my bed....I love her more than words can describe. I'm blessed that she chose me that day, & that I brought her home and gave her a chance. She has a white W on her chest, & I call it her Superhero mark; she's my Wonder Dog

Taryn Rianda
SALINAS, CA