I remember the first time I met my puppy Pucci. I walked into the Montpellier shelter. I saw her furry face looking at me through the glass partition, and immediately felt a connection. When the manager brought her out so I could hold her, she looked up at me, tail wagging, and gently licked my chin.
Two days later I went to get him from the shelter. When he was given to me, I picked him up, put his training collar on him and took him home. We got along great from the first day. I have always felt a special bond with small dogs in shelters and rescues, especially because I identify with their situation.
Born in South Korea, I was immediately placed under state protection at birth. Although I didn't end up in an orphanage, I was placed in foster care. From there I was adopted and came to France when I was almost a year old. If you have space, adopt a dog!