I Said Goodbye To The Heart Of Kelly’s K9s, My Stella 1/7/2026

She was my soul dog. And I know how rare that is, because I have been lucky enough to have two in this lifetime. Stella and Chester. Two souls who found me when I needed them most. Two beings who changed me forever. Two loves that went deeper than words. Stella was my protector, my anchor, my calm, my safety. She came into my life when I needed strength I didn’t yet have, and somehow she carried it for both of us. Through her presence, her loyalty, and her unwavering love, she gave me the greatest gift I have ever been given… my life back. If you knew her, you know the look. When I would come over to her and get on my knees, she would lay back, put her paw up, and just gaze into my eyes. I would scratch her and tell her how much I loved her, and she would look at me like she understood every word. And I truly believe she did. Those moments were ours. Quiet. Sacred. Full of trust and love. When it was time, I was with her. I told her how much I loved her. I told her she was the best girl. I thanked her for saving my life. I kept saying it over and over, because I needed her to know. Bobby and Michele were there too. The people who brought her into my life, who loved her from the very beginning. She was surrounded by love, held gently, and never alone. And she left this world wrapped in the same love she gave me every single day of her life. I am heartbroken in a way that feels unbearable. But I am also so deeply grateful… for a love that only comes once in a lifetime. And somehow, I was blessed twice. Stella didn’t just save me once. She saved me over and over again. And because of her, her legacy will live on. She is the reason Kelly’s K9s exists. It is where her name, her strength, and her spirit get to stay alive in the world. In that way, she never really leaves me. She stays with me. Always. She gave me the greatest gift I have ever received… my life back. And being able to carry her legacy forward feels like the greatest gift I could have ever given her. Thank you, my beautiful girl. Thank you for saving me.💜🐾