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I rescued Noodles after losing my husband to a very short battle with cancer—and then one of our two dogs just three days later. Six months after that, our remaining dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and I was completely alone.

A friend sent me a picture and said, “He looks like your Clyde. Go meet him.”

It was love at first sight.

Sue Pascarella

I brought Noodles home, and we quickly settled in. A week later, I learned he had already been returned twice due to separation anxiety. After several chewing incidents while I was at work, my 92-year-old mom stepped in to babysit. We also bought a large crate for the times he has to be alone.

Now, nearly a year later, I realize the truth—Noodles rescued me. He eats with me, sleeps with me, and even goes on dates with me (McDonald’s and Starbucks are his favorites). He has worked his way completely into my heart. I don’t know how I would have survived this past year without him. He is joy beyond belief and has stolen my heart.

Story submitted by Sue Pascarella

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