Losing a beloved dog leaves behind an ache that never truly disappears. The memories remain, but the absence is always felt.

Jessica Sattelberger and her partner, Adam, faced this pain when their cherished rescue dog, Myrtle, passed away from terminal cancer. Saying goodbye shattered their hearts, but before it happened, they made a promise together.

In Myrtle’s memory, they vowed to save another dog who needed them most. That promise eventually led them to a pup named Shmoo.

Honoring Myrtle’s Memory

Jessica volunteers at a Los Angeles shelter and has always been dedicated to helping dogs in difficult situations.

When she and Adam learned about a four-year-old dog in a Queens shelter who had been surrendered and placed on the euthanasia list, they acted without hesitation.

Her name

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