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.