In March 2020, just as the world shut down due to COVID, a tiny stray puppy was found wandering Houston alone. Kristen brought him home and named him Dawg—but within days, he stopped eating, slept constantly, and grew weaker. A vet visit revealed the truth: Parvovirus, a deadly disease with extremely high mortality.
For two weeks, Kristen drove him to the clinic daily for treatment, although COVID restrictions kept her from even entering the building. At home, she syringe‑fed him water every 30 minutes. She watched, waited, and hoped. Slowly, Dawg fought back.
One morning, he stood at her bedside crying to be lifted—alive, cleared, and healed.
Today, Dawg is five, healthy, living in comfort, and adored by his little (human) sister, Sadie. This experience led Kristen to find her calling; a few months later, she joined the team at SNAP.
But Dawg’s story raises a question: What if Kristen hadn’t found him?
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