I felt a flood of peace rush over Bella as we carefully walked her into a quiet room. I was relieved in that moment. While we were locking the door behind us, I murmured, "You are safe now from harm." The fact that Bella's tail was wagging vigorously despite the suffering she was going through is evidence of her tenacious character. "I am so relieved that it is not leaking," I exhaled, observing that she appeared to be in a solid position. During the time that she was exploring her new surroundings, her eyes darted around in surprise, and her curiosity reached its height. I reached down and whispered, "Good morning, sweet girl," as I kneeled next to her. Are you feeling okay? The expression on Bella's face suggested that she was eager to begin anew, and she looked at me with that expression. I encouraged her by saying, "You have to be strong," knowing that the process of healing would take some time.
