After my sweet Milo passed away, my heart was completely broken. I wasn’t sure I’d ever be ready for another pet, but then I met Mariah at the shelter — and she changed everything. I adopted her during one of the hardest moments of my life, and she has brought nothing but joy since the day she came home. Mariah has this crazy, sweet, child-like personality that makes everyone she meets smile. She’s playful, full of love, and has a way of lifting my spirits even on tough days. She didn’t just fill the space Milo left — she helped heal it. That’s what makes her truly special.