Poinsettia arrived at the shelter on Christmas Eve, the kind of timing that feels especially unfair for a dog this loving. Under different circumstances, she would have been the one stretched out under the dining table, soaking up belly rubs while laughter and warm food filled the house. Instead, she spent that night at a crate in intake, surrounded by unfamiliar sounds and smells. It didn’t take long for her real personality to shine. Poinsettia has never met a stranger. She greets everyone with a wide, hopeful smile and bright golden eyes, leaning her whole body into affection. She loves being close—and will happily lift a paw just to help you reach her belly more easily. Despite everything she's been through, she remains joyful, trusting, and full of love, as if she still believes her people are out there. Poinsettia is a velvet ray of sunshine who belongs in a warm, steady home with people who won’t disappear. She’s ready for a real fresh start—and this time, a forever one.