Meet Stella Stella is believed to be a Beagle/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix who came to us in early April as a stray, unable to move her back legs. It appeared to be an older injury that had sadly never received the rehabilitation she needed. But Stella had other plans. Just five weeks later, this determined little girl is climbing stairs and moving around on her own. She may still be a little wonky at times, but every single day shows stronger improvement and growing confidence that is truly inspiring to watch. Stella does well with other dogs her size that have a calmer, laid-back temperament. She enjoys companionship, but she’s not interested in high-energy dogs constantly in her face looking for rough play or nonstop romping in the yard. She’s also very treat motivated, which makes continuing her exercises and training much easier, and she absolutely enjoys car rides. We are looking for a special adopter who is home most of the time and committed to continuing Stella’s exercises so she can keep building strength and mobility. We don’t yet know where her limitations may ultimately lie, but we do know she continues to exceed expectations week after week. Stella also coexists well with cats, is mostly potty trained, and is estimated to be around 4–5 years old. Most of all, Stella deserves a home that sees her not for where she started, but for how incredibly far she has already come. IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION The dog you are considering is located in South Mississippi, with transport available (for an additional fee) to approved adopters in the Northeast. Virtual meet-and-greets are performed prior to adoption. Completing an application is the only way to receive a response from our small rescue team. Submitting an application does NOT commit you to adoption—it simply begins the conversation about whether this dog is the right fit for your family. _______________________________________________________________________ Apply here: www.animalaidms.org/adopt _______________________________________________________________________ If your application is approved and you are a great match, we will follow up with a phone call. We may also reach out about other dogs in our care who could be a wonderful fit for your family. _______________________________________________________________________ Due to limited volunteer staffing, we are UNABLE TO REPLY TO PETFINDER inquiries and INCOMPLETE applications will not reach us. ________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media: Facebook: Animal AID of Mississippi Instagram: @animalaidms