Belle's picture and story captured me this morning. It is very much like my own when I adopted my Ripley. I was the first one on the list (and others signed up after me) and I had to wait several agonizing days to see if he was claimed so I can relate to your experience too. Fast forward to your happy ending - Belle was meant for you and you were meant for her! She is just a little doll and I can tell how much you love her. You have come to the right place to share your story because all of us here at Pet Talk think of our pets as our children just as you do. Please feel free to join us and share more stories and pictures of Belle. You certainly will fit right in. Congrats to pretty little Belle - our Dog of the Day!