Nadia
Nadia was found running, terrified, on a busy freeway in Dallas. A kindhearted individual stopped to rescue her, then called NTSRI. She had badly matted hair (which her rescuer shaved) and a case of heartworms (which NTSRI immediately had treated), but Nadia was remarkably uninjured by her harrowing experience dodging freeway traffic.
A very caring couple, who had adopted two other dogs from NTSRI, volunteered to foster Nadia, and under their loving care, she blossomed. Her unusual coloring became obvious as her coat slowly grew out, and we realized that she was probably part Malamute, as well.
Nadia's beautiful personality soon stole the hearts of her foster "parents." On Valentine's Day, they realized that Nadia was already an integral part of of their family, and they officially adopted her.
After much too brief a time, Nadia suddenly felt the call of the Rainbow Bridge. Her heartbroken family cherishes the many happy memories that they were able to make with her, and NTSRI is forever grateful to them for ensuring that she was loved and very, very happy.