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Being a touring musician from Cincinnati, Ohio, you never know what you will encounter on the road...

On a break between tours, we were staying at a friend's place in Texas. They treated us to an awesome grill out the day we arrived. Out of the corner of my eye, two Chiweenie pups and a mama Chihuahua came running up to the fence with their little noses fluttering to the smell of the barbecue.

The mama and boy pup both had nasty collars that were imbedded in their skin. They both looked infected pretty badly. All of them were in need of some water and food, so we decided to let them enjoy our barbecue.

I've never seen an animal gobble up food so fast! I asked our friends where they came from and they replied that they were not sure. Stray dogs and cats infested that area, being so close to the border of Mexico. Kids would mistreat them, chase them, and throw things at them. We took the dogs in, bathed them, cleaned them, and treated their necks.

With some help from Facebook friends, we found homes for the mama and boy pup, but I was instantly attached to Selena. She was the runt of the two. She was so lovable and sweet! I ended up bringing her with us on tour. The first show we set up a tip jar for her vet bills and amassed over $150 in tips! Everyone loved her and was drawn to how sweet she was! She would camp under my sleeping bag to sleep, and to this day, she still burrows under the blankets.

She's now spoiled and runs the house. She loves her grandma and toy squirrel but destroys every toy on the market. She can't live without her treats. Selena has been to 41 states and has tried every local food... Trust me. She loves her food!

She is my best friend and never leaves my side!

Oh, and yes, we named her Selena after the singer Selena Quintanilla from Texas.

Story submitted by Ryan Gardner from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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