Stella is a young, joyful, gentle black-and-white standard poodle with a heart far bigger than her body. Through no fault of her own, Stella’s life was turned upside down when she was dropped off at ACCT and timestamped simply because she has periodic seizures.

When Familiar Hearts stepped in, we quickly learned who Stella really is: a pup who steals the hearts of everyone she meets. Because of her sweet, trusting nature, she was adopted almost immediately as a special-needs dog. We truly believed she had found her happily ever after.

But nine months later, Stella came back to us—confused, scared, and once again in need of help.

A few months ago, Stella suffered a devastating bout of cluster seizures that required emergency hospitalization. Her hospital stay lasted several nights so the veterinary team could finally break the seizure cluster and titer her to therapeutic levels on new medications. The switch to different medications is in hopes of better control, and seems to be working. The cost of this unexpected emergency was $3,500 and we are still trying to recoup that expense on her behalf.

Stella did nothing wrong. She didn’t ask for seizures. She didn’t ask to lose her home. She just wants to feel safe, loved, and comfortable in her own body again.

Your donation—no matter the size—helps give Stella the chance she so deeply deserves. It helps us keep her stable, supported, and surrounded by care while we fight for a future where her days are filled with joy instead of seizures.

Please consider helping Stella. She is pure love—and she deserves a life free from suffering. She is now also, finally, available for adoption again. Apply to adopt her at https://www.familiarhearts.org/adoption-application

Love For Sweet Stella

Help this gentle soul live a life free from suffering!