We were not planning on adopting another dog. We had been fostering Samantha for about 3 months when our beloved Hannah passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.

 

Sammy had been looking for a home for over a year and a half, with barely an applicant. None of us could understand why this beautiful dog was being overlooked. Was it her stoic personality at adoption clinics? Was it because she was black? Was it because of her serious intensity? We'll never know, but my husband and I decided that she should stay with us and our pack, as she was fitting in just wonderfully.

 

Samantha had earned her Canine Good Citizen title as my foster dog, and soon after adopting her we took the Therapy Dog Incorporated test, which she too passed easily. Samantha has been visiting schools and manning the Out of the Pits kissing booth ever since. That's not bad for a stray dog who spent over a year in a kennel.

 

We are certain that she will follow in our Hannah's footsteps as a great breed ambassador and loving therapy dog.  [Next Dog]