Ella - VA

Check out this incredible story from LIz, who recently adopted Ella from FDR: "Ella fit into the routine around here without a blink. She is as close to perfect as I could imagine. Our first 2 1/2 weeks were a bit nutty what with the holidays approaching and all. My goofy little man Carlee could not stop himself from mounting her until she showed him who had the teeth in the family, and then he was a bit more cautious. They became affectionate, even grooming each other now and then with sweet kisses. It is difficult for me to write about what happened next. On the Wednesday before Christmas my happy go lucky little 13 year old boy Carlee had a series of seizures that led to a diagnosis of a brain tumor. He was left unable to stand or hold his head up. I was able to spend a little time with him in my arms before I let him go. The doctor promised that there was nothing that could have been done before or after, that it had been undetectable, and that the seizures had not left him in pain -- just confused. I took comfort in the fact that he had a marvelous life after his rescue 12 years ago, and that his last day had been lots of fun, including a long walk with Ella. I came home sobbing, and welcomed Ella into my arms. It is something of a miracle that she came to me when she did. Thank you all."