**I’m Kitala. I Survived. Now I’m Looking for Somewhere Safe to Land.** I’m currently in California, but my bags are packed and I’m ready to travel to my forever home. Maybe that’s with you? I’m an 8-year-old Husky girl with bright eyes, a gentle soul, and a story that almost ended too soon. When I was found, I was completely alone. No collar. No microchip. No one searching for me. My body showed the signs of being neglected for a long time. My skin was painful and itchy, I was underweight, and I was exhausted. But even then, I still talked. That’s what Huskies do. We communicate. We reach out. We try to stay connected to people, even when we’re scared, confused, or hurting. At the shelter, they called me vocal. But I wasn’t trying to be difficult. I was overwhelmed. I didn’t understand where I was or why I had been forgotten. I was almost euthanized before Angel Dog Alliance stepped in and gave me a second chance. Now, for the first time in a long time, I’m finally getting the care I always deserved. My skin is healing. My body is recovering. I’m eating well, resting comfortably, and slowly learning what it feels like to be safe again. And as I heal, my real personality is starting to shine through. I’m gentle. Thoughtful. Quietly affectionate. I notice kindness immediately, and once I trust you, I lean into it completely. I don’t need chaos or constant activity. What I want most is peace. A calm home. A soft bed. A patient person who understands that healing takes time. Because even at 8 years old, I still have so much love left to give. I’m not done living. I’m not done loving. I’m not done being someone’s soul dog. I survived being abandoned. I survived being uncomfortable in my own body. And now I’m finally getting the chance to become who I was always meant to be: Loved. Safe. Home.