We can truly find love in the most unexpected places and times, in the most unlikely situations, often presented in unexpected forms. In my case, it came in the form of an adorable little girl—a toy poodle from a breeder who gave her away because she was the weakest of the litter. She came into my life during Christmas of 2021, an adorable little teacup-sized puppy, small enough to fit in my father’s hand. Even at just three months old, she already had a big personality and attitude.
I didn’t expect to love or be loved by someone so tiny, yet she has filled my heart with love and become an important part of my family’s life. She’s such a sweetheart, eagerly giving back every kiss you offer her. She’s also incredibly clingy, always sleeping next to me at night.
I named this tiny being “Hela,” after the Goddess of Death and ruler of the underworld in Norse mythology. But why Hela?
First of all, despite her size, she has a big personality. I wanted her to have a strong, powerful name. Though Hela is a villain in the Marvel Universe, her strength is undeniable. I wanted this name to symbolize resilience, as I know dog years are not long.
At five months old, Hela faced her greatest challenge—she contracted parvovirus, a highly contagious and life-threatening viral infection that primarily affects puppies. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life. I feared for my best friend’s survival. For a week, I endured sleepless nights, made multiple trips to the vet, and even learned how to manage an IV fluid at home, doing everything in my power to help her pull through.
Fortunately, the Goddess of Death spared her. Hela is a strong little fighter. All those sleepless nights, vet visits, and expenses were worth it.
To this day, at 3 years old, this little girl continues to enjoy her life to the fullest—playing with her ball, sleeping in the quirkiest positions, and enjoying her favorite treats.
To love and be loved by such a pure soul is one of the most precious experiences of my life. It’s moments like these that remind me how grateful I am to be alive.
Wow, he's so cute
Thank you. Hela continues to bring joy in our family and hopefully to continue to more years to come 😊
She is a precious and pure being, she is a beauty and whoever gave her to her did not know that she had a strong spirit capable of surviving that horrible experience of that deadly virus.
I am so glad she found so much love in that dog, they fill us with thousands of ways.
I also have a story like that with my puppy. He has survived so many things that it seems unbelievable, in fact I am inspired by his story to write a children's book.
When he got parvoviris he was vaccinated but he still got infected, it was horrible to see him in the bone, I had no resources to take him to the vet and I took care of him at home, giving him saline by mouth and antibiotics, he also survived because I gave him milky, or papaya, that fruit is blessed and he still likes it.
Thank you for this post, it is very beautiful. I will leave you some of my Duke's story. @auval 🥰🤗
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I love your post! Thanks for sharing that. Hela is the only child I'm ever going to have. She's the smallest in the litter, but yet she's the only one left alive now, as I heard the others have already passed. I just wish a dog's life is as long as human beings.
🥰 me too, I don't have human children and I don't think I'll ever have any, because I'm a bit old now.
I also wish they would live longer. Thanks have a happy day.