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I was living in rural Arkansas and looked out the window one morning to find a tiny black puppy struggling through the long grass in our meadow. I brought him inside and put a sign out front that I had found a puppy. That evening, his owner stopped by to get him. I was heartbroken, as I had bonded with the little guy, but the owner said that there were others in the litter and his friend was trying to find homes for them. He offered to bring me one.
The next evening, he presented me with a fluffy little red puppy that became the most wonderful dog in the world. I named her Lulu. She was supposed to be pure Lab, but she grew into a beautiful red retriever mix.
We had lots exciting adventures together, moved across the country, and she mentored many foster puppies. She loved everyone she met and would become instantly enthusiastic about anything and everything if you used the right tone of voice to ask her opinion. Sadly, she was only 7 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer, and she crossed the rainbow bridge way too soon.
I adopted the last foster pup that that she mentored, and there are times that I can still see Lulu when he does things that she taught him. I will always miss her.
Story submitted by Debora Sander from Parma Heights, Ohio.
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