Saved on the Edge: The Unlucky Pup Who Became a Princess
The story of a pup who stole hearts and ruled them all. It all began in 2011. A 7-month-old puppy who, unfortunately, ended up in the care of some Roma people living near our house. I say "unfortunately" because they seemed to pay little attention to the safety of their puppy, whom I often saw wandering freely, following in their footsteps—constantly weaving through people, cyclists, and cars. Her cuteness caught my eye; she resembled a small Corgi, agile and eager for adventure. At that time, I had no idea that soon, this little one would come into my care. I had grown fond of her from a distance, but I also felt pity for her because she wasn’t being protected at all. I believe my intuition was sending me signals about what was to come. Unfolding I discovered that the puppy's name was Nera. In May or June of 2011, less than a year after my husband’s brain surgery—which changed the course of our lives—the puppy’s family approached me. They asked if I could tak...