‘She knew I was her mama before I did’: Woman battles neighbor for their dog who keeps showing up on her porch looking rough, wins the fight and officially adopts her

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Aug 20, 2025 8:00 AM EDT

A woman kept coming home to find the neighbor's dog on her porch. This neighbor was not directly next door, she was, in fact, a driving distance away. That's why she was so surprised to find the pup at her door multiple times. By the second time she noticed the dog looking skinnier, matted, and smelly. So she decided to fight for this little canine who goes by Bella. Obviously, the dog wanted to be with her and the original owner did not seem enthusiastic each time the woman would call her to tell her that she found her dog. Finally, after a short back and forth, the woman was able to keep the dog. By wholesome coincidence, she already had a dog of the same breed and now they are the most adorable siblings. Now, Bella, plays with her pup and human siblings, eats groomed regularly, eats well, and is showered with all the love! All dogs want is love and if you can't give that to them, then perhaps you shouldn't own a dog…

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  • The video log of this story has dog lovers applauding. Many commenters see the first video and demand she keep the pup. Little do they know that she did! The woman usually responds letting them know that Bella is now furever part of her family. A happy ending all dogs deserve! 

  • Bella Before the Adoption
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  • Bella after the adoption
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  • She returned a week later
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  • More matted & smelly
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  • When I finally got ownership
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  • Looking like her big sis
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  • Embracing Mommy
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  • So clean & relaxed
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  • It was worth the fight
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