About this episode
Welcome to A Dog’s Devotion . October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month — and this episode is one that means so much to me personally. Because my own rescue, Max , came from a shelter in Mexico. He wasn’t just a dog I adopted — he was the dog who rescued me right back. In this episode, I share my story — how I first learned about Max, the long journey that brought him from the streets of Mexico to a new life in Calgary, and the incredible woman who made it all possible. You’ll meet Jaimee , his amazing foster mom from Pawsitive Match Rescue . She’s the one who picked him up, cared for him, and gave him the chance to start again. When I met Max, something changed in me forever. It was instant — like he had been waiting for me all along. And now, years later, I can tell you with all my heart — adopting a rescue dog doesn’t just change their life… it changes yours in ways you could never imagine. Across North America, shelters are overflowing . So many dogs — young and old, big and small — are waiting for someone to give them a second chance. This month, and every month, I hope this episode inspires you to visit your local shelter , consider fostering , or even adopt a dog who needs you . Because every rescue has a story. And sometimes, that story becomes the most beautiful chapter of your life. Along with my rescue of Max, was of course the harsh reality of dealing with his passing. A grieving process that is very real. Dog loss is real, and heart breaking. But time will heal, and one day l will reach out to Pawsitive Match again, and find my next Max.