Raised in a shelter and falling pregnant, life wasn’t easy for Canela, but she faced it with quiet strength and a sweetness that never dimmed. She blossomed into a devoted mommy dog, raising her babies with tenderness and a fierce little spark that said she was meant for more. She adores people and cats, greeting everyone with a wagging tail and bright, excited eyes. Now, with her puppies on their own journeys and her own future finally opening up, she’s stepping into a new “leash on life”—joyful, loving, and ready to soak up every bit of happiness the world has to offer.