Shelter Dog Set For Euthanasia Howled The Saddest Bark Until A Woman Stepped In
Found wandering the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, Stella had lost all hope. Her past had left her deeply wounded, making her fearful of anyone who came near.
Whenever someone tried to approach, she let out the saddest, most heartbreaking bark.
But with the right person and endless patience, Stella’s life took a turn she never expected.
A Painful Past
A concerned neighbor discovered Stella wandering the streets after being discarded by her owner.
Used for breeding for years, Stella was abandoned when she was no longer “useful.”
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Animal control found Stella, but her deeply rooted trauma made it nearly impossible to socialize or place her in a home. She was slated for euthanasia.
Fortunately, the LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta stepped in and saved Stella. Alongside Fly With Me Animal Rescue, they provided her a safe space and a second chance at life.
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That’s when destiny intervened.
Krista Keough, scrolling through Instagram one morning, saw Stella’s photo and felt an instant connection. It was no coincidence—Krista had dreamt of a gray and white dog just the night before.
“She came into my life because I had a dream one night that I was running on the beach with my sister and her dog, and I looked down to see a gray and white dog,” Krista shared with GeoBeats Animals.
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The connection was undeniable. When they met, Stella rested her head in Krista’s arms, as if to say she had finally found her person.
From that moment, their journey together began.
Her Journey To Recovery
To help Stella adjust, Krista focused on creating a safe and loving environment.
For weeks, she delayed introducing Stella to her other dog, Apollo, ensuring Stella felt secure first.
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Though Stella’s heartbreaking bark persisted, echoing her fear of “danger,” Krista’s patience began to pay off.
Slowly, Stella’s trust grew, and she warmed up to Apollo, eventually forming an unbreakable bond.
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Underneath her pain was an enthusiastic dog who loved zoomies and playtime. However, her past continued to resurface in moments of distress.
“I felt like maybe I had taken on too much,” Krista admitted. “But I thought about her backstory... and I thought, if she can overcome that, then I can certainly make some changes in my life to accommodate her and give her the things that she needs.“
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Krista’s love and Stella’s resilience became the inspiration for a book, Dear Diary, It’s Me, Stella. Through this story, Krista raises awareness about rescue dogs and their incredible ability to overcome adversity.
Today, Stella is thriving in her forever home. While traces of her past remain, her mom’s unconditional love ensures she feels safe, cherished, and never alone again.
