Stella has Every Possible Problem and Abnormality, but Watching her Will Make you Forget all of Your Worries

When Stella was rescued from a puppy mill by the Humane Society of the United States in Sampson County, North Carolina it was clear that she – along with many of the dogs – had serious health issues. Her heart and lungs were abnormal and she was missing most of her teeth. Left in a little room in the back of the facility and forgotten due to the fact that her abnormalities made her bad for business, it was apparent that little Stella’s life might have had a tragic ending were it not for the intervention of the caring people who came to set her free.

Puppy mills are notorious for keeping dogs in cages for the majority of their lives, denying basic medical care and forcing them to deliver litter after litter of puppies who are then put up for sale in pet stores. Most of the dogs subjected to this fate are sick, abused and never properly socialized, causing trust issues and problems with anxiety for life. It seems that Stella missed that memo. “It was apparent that she wanted some attention, but she was a little unsure.” Said Ashley Maurceri, one of the people who helped to rescue Stella and the other suffering dogs. “She came out of that pretty quickly. I mean, she almost attacks you with affection.”

Her demeanor was so happy despite all of her issues that her rescuers knew  the perfect home was out there for her. Adopted by Joy Walker, an employee of the Care First Animal Hospital, she is able to get the long term care she needs while being doted on by her adopted mother. When talking about her joyous little gal, Joy says that Stella, “has a loving, loving home … and is a diva.” With many states passing legislation to shut these operations down, we can all help by adopting instead of shopping. Shelter dogs are loving and loyal companions through and through, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Just ask Stella.

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