Meet Stella! Stella is a medium-sized sweetheart with a zest for life and a heart full of love. About 3 years old and weighing 47 pounds, she’s the perfect mix of adventurous companion and loyal sidekick. Stella was found as a stray on the streets of Cleveland, Texas an area sadly known as a massive dumping ground and an incredibly hard place for dogs. Despite what she’s been through, Stella’s spirit shines and she is the bravest girl!!. She greets the world with the best smile and a joyful attitude that makes it impossible not to fall in love with her. She thrives outdoors and is always ready for her next adventure. Walks, fresh air, and exploring are truly her happy place. When the day winds down, Stella prefers to stay close to her people, quietly enjoying their presence and being part of the moment. Stella is a true foodie treats and mealtime are serious business and the quickest way to her heart. While she isn’t a big cuddler just yet, she loves laying beside you and sharing space in her own sweet way. She gets along well with most dogs and cats once properly introduced, making her a great potential companion for a home with other pups. One of her absolute favorite things? Belly rubs! Stella adores them and isn’t shy about asking sometimes even barking to demand extra belly-rub attention. Stella does have a small patch on her back where hair is missing due to a very rare bacterial reaction from her heartworm injection treatment. This has been fully treated and requires no follow-up care for her adopter. It’s simply a tiny cosmetic spot where hair may never regrow a small reminder of everything she’s already overcome. With her playful personality, affectionate nature, radiant smile, and resilient heart, Stella is truly something special. She’s cute, amazing, deeply loved by her fosters and more than ready for the forever home she deserves. Stella is currently being fostered in Houston, Texas but is available for transport to many locations across the country! Stella's adoption fee of $600 includes her transport fee. If you think Stella is your girl - apply today! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DSTR/Dog