BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A big-hearted dog with an even bigger personality is getting a fresh start after stealing the spotlight on Local 10’s “Adopt a Pet” segment.
Stella, a 6-year-old, 93-pound mixed-breed dog, made a special appearance Saturday, quickly winning over the newsroom with her mellow demeanor, love of belly rubs, and treat-motivated charm.
“She’s part dog, part cow, part wolf,” joked Cherie Wachter with the Humane Society of Broward County. “She is a very large girl, but she is full of love.”
Believed to be part Newfoundland, Stella was transferred to HSBC from another shelter.
While little is known about her background, Wachter said the dog likely spent much of her life outdoors. Despite that, she’s affectionate, knows how to sit and give paw, and enjoys riding in cars — although her size makes her a bit of a workout to lift.
Stella also has a medical condition known as dry eye and will require regular medication to keep her eye properly moisturized. She may have had a litter of puppies in the past, though none arrived with her.
Thanks to a partnership with Chewy, Stella’s adoption fee has already been covered.
More information about other adoptable animals is available at humanebroward.com.
Editor’s note: After Stella’s TV appearance, Wachter told Local 10 News that a viewer saw the segment and is adopting her.
