He was young and absolutely adorable. I couldn’t resist.
I saw him on Petfinder, and he was exactly the breed I wanted. When I went to meet him at the shelter, he seemed nervous, but then he walked over, peed, and came right up to me, giving me a kiss. Something just clicked, and I knew he was the one.
@Wade
Awww! Sounds like he picked you too 
We went to PetSmart during an adoption event. We weren’t even planning on getting a dog, but there was one dog off to the side in a cage. When I asked why, they said people avoided her because she was a ‘pitbull’ (though she wasn’t really). I sat near her cage, and as soon as they opened it, she came right to me and curled up in my lap. My husband looked over and said, ‘Well, looks like we’re getting a dog.’ Now she’s lying next to me, totally ignoring that I’m giving her all this love!
@Lex
Awww! Can we see her?
Here she is! Her teeth were like that when we adopted her … we’re not sure why.
Here she is! Her teeth were like that when we adopted her … we’re not sure why.
She’s beautiful!
Here she is! Her teeth were like that when we adopted her … we’re not sure why.
Heart melted 
Here she is! Her teeth were like that when we adopted her … we’re not sure why.
She looks so happy … such a sweet girl
Here she is! Her teeth were like that when we adopted her … we’re not sure why.
She’s literally smiling! So happy for you both!
@Lex
That’s so sweet! I agree with the other comment … we need pictures!
I didn’t even choose him at first. I was more interested in his brother, but he kept coming over to nibble on my fingers. I think he was choosing me!
Mica said:
I didn’t even choose him at first. I was more interested in his brother, but he kept coming over to nibble on my fingers. I think he was choosing me!
Same thing happened to me! Funny how they have their own way of picking us!
We had to set an appointment during the pandemic to see her. She was tiny and so cute, and I could tell she was already attached to her foster family, so I knew she’d attach to us too.
I went to the shelter out of boredom one day, and when I went to the back to see the post-surgery dogs, there he was. We locked eyes, and I just knew. He’s been my little guy ever since, and I can’t imagine my life without him
She was the only short-haired pup in a sea of fluff. My little belly bear!
The adoption group picked me for my girl after doing a home check. They matched me with a 2-year-old who’d been abandoned by her racing trainer. When I met her, she was a happy mess of legs and excitement. I knew I’d found the right dog!
He kind of picked us! My kids kept saying a stray dog was following them on walks, and one day he actually followed them to our porch. I opened the door, and he walked right in. He’s been with us ever since.
@Lane
Smart dog! 
Both of my dogs found me. My first dog was my stepsister’s, but she couldn’t care for him anymore, so I took him in. He was my buddy until 2017.
My second dog belonged to my ex, but when he abandoned her, I took her in. She had a rough time adjusting but eventually thrived with me. She was with me until 2021. I miss them both dearly 