Every day inside a shelter feels endless to a dog who longs for affection. No matter how kind the staff may be, it can never replace the comfort of a real home.

Now imagine the despair of a pup who waited nearly four years in such a place. For Elle, a sweet dog who arrived at **Austin Pets Alive!** in Texas back in December, that became her reality.

As the months stretched into years, Elle began to lose hope that she would ever find a family of her own. But one staff member never gave up believing in her.

She Did Not Give Up On Her

During her long stay at Austin Pets Alive (APA!) , a shelter in Texas, Elle was anxious, especially in the beginning. Yet, she still managed to form deep bonds with the people who cared for her.

One of those bonds was unlike any other. Kaitlan Warmbrod,

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