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In March 2014, I traveled to visit my aunt in Puerto Rico. When I arrived she told me that a small pup was left on her door step crying. She told me she took the pup to one of her clients. That afternoon, she took me to her clients house.

Photo: Nova

I immediately fell in love with Chilindrina. She was the smallest dog I've ever seen. She had spunk. She ran after the roosters, and followed the older dogs around. Once I petted her, she stayed under me. I was in love. Prior to me leaving to return to the states I took her to the vet. Chilindrina was infested with ticks, and fleas.

The vet treated her for the lil pests, dewormed her and gave her shots. She was 7 weeks and only weighed about 4lbs. My heart was broken.

That night I packed up my luggage and bought my lil baby her bag to travel. The flight home was terrible. She cried the whole way home! Once we arrived to the states, I took her out and held her close.

I knew Chili was for my family. My children greeted her with open arms. When I come home her warm barks, fill my home with love. I don't regret bringing her home. In all her pictures she appears to be smiling.... I'm a proud rescued dog mommy!

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Story submitted by Nova from Jersey City, NJ.

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