Sunday Smile: Meet Stella

Molly the dog sits next to Stella the dog on the right. They are sitting on a red 4-wheeler. Earlier this year, the Elephant Sanctuary Brazil family lost Minnie the dog, an important member of our animal crew. She and her sister Molly were the longest residents of the property, having lived here for even longer than Scott and Kat. Many of you have expressed concern about Molly since the loss of her sister and lifelong companion, and we’re happy to report that there’s another sanctuary dog around these days to keep her company. Stella joined us a few months ago and quickly made her way into the hearts of everyone who meets her.

Stella was found in the parking lot of a grocery store where Scott and Kat were shopping. She was initially distrustful when they wanted to get a closer look at her condition. She had wounds on her head that were infested with maggots and her coloring was incredibly pale. Eventually, Kat sat down and Stella walked right up to her. After a trip to the vet, it became clear that she would need treatment and a significant amount of time to recover. And so another sanctuary dog was adopted.

At this point, Stella is not yet at 100% health. She still has mange and needs periodic treatments, but she’s much improved from when she was initially discovered all those months ago. Many people find her to visually be like a miniature version of Molly, especially when they sit right next to each other (which you can see in this photo). When Stella adopted us, we knew that Minnie wasn’t long for this world, but we had no idea Minnie would be gone so soon. While we still have a Minnie-shaped hole in our hearts, Stella has made herself right at home in our ESB family and brings joy with every walk, run down the sanctuary roads, and ride on the 4-wheeler. We look forward to seeing who Stella develops into after some time here at sanctuary.

Photo of Stella giving kisses to Molly

Comments(13)

Kenneth B. Newman says
May 18, 2025 at 2:31 pm

its nice to see that sanctuary has provided for ALL ( or most of Gods creatures)……..
Zoi Flores says
May 18, 2025 at 3:08 pm

Feeling happy for Molly; Stella will be healthy pretty soon with all the love and cares from you all. 💚 🐕💚🐕
Wim says
May 18, 2025 at 3:15 pm

Thank you, for saving a new friend. 💚
Maria José Agostinho says
May 18, 2025 at 3:19 pm

Cute dogs they are! Lucky Molly to get along well with Stella, lucky Stella to have been found by you! 😁😁
Rachel says
May 18, 2025 at 5:30 pm

What a lovely rescue story. How many times can I thank you? Your good work is inspiring and uplifting over and over and over again. There’s no doubt I’ll be a life-long supporter in some way or another. Soft belly rubs to Stella and a high fives for Kay & Scott. 🙏💕
Maureen says
May 18, 2025 at 6:44 pm

The animal distribution gods new that Molly would need a friend and that Stella needed the best of homes who would give her the love and support she needed to get healthy and live her best life. It’s funny how they know this and send the ones we need the most right to us. Stella has a purpose and was sent where she could fulfil it! She is quite the little cutie and the resemblance to Molly is definitely there. Welcome Stella, so glad you found Kat and Scott.
Terry says
May 18, 2025 at 7:31 pm

I’m so happy Stella found her way to Molly and sanctuary. Minne’s spirit shall forever live on through Stella. I think Molly agrees!
Tammy says
May 18, 2025 at 8:31 pm

Welcome home Stella you’ve already fit right in with your amazing choice of family that couldn’t be better happy days filled with love await you always! 💞🤗
Terry Silva says
May 18, 2025 at 8:40 pm

Gorgeous pups. I am so glad you rescue! Have loved GSE for years, follow you on facebook and through email. Keep up the great work. 🙂

Terry Silva, a fan from Vermont, USA
Bonnie says
May 18, 2025 at 10:04 pm

Sara they look so cute tell Kate she did good
Julie says
May 18, 2025 at 11:27 pm

Love always makes a way! Stella is beautiful. I once had a dog in Georgia who got heart worms. I’m wondering is heart worms a problem for dogs and other animals at the sanctuary?
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  Kat Blais says
  May 19, 2025 at 8:19 am
  
  it is not very common in this area, although we still test for it to make sure the dogs don’t have it.
Patricia says
May 24, 2025 at 9:26 am

I love dogs SO much! God bless these girls. 💞💖💞

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