Why is Your Pet "Rescued (or Stray) and Extraordinary"?
Tink is a true symbol of resilience, love, and transformation. Her story didn’t begin with comfort or kindness, but with hardship and neglect. And yet, against all odds, she has become the queen of her castle.

Her family first discovered her by chance. They weren’t looking to adopt; they were simply going online to make a donation to Main Line Animal Rescue. But when they entered the shelter’s address, something unexpected happened. A list of adoptable dogs appeared—and there she was. Her picture popped up, and she was just so cute, they couldn’t stop thinking about her.

When they arrived at the shelter, Tink was ready for adoption. The staff shared her heartbreaking story. She had been left on a porch for seven long years, neglected and forgotten. Her owners had stopped feeding her, and she survived by drinking puddle water. Concerned neighbors finally called for help after seeing that she had gone two weeks without food. When the police arrived, they found her filthy, malnourished, and suffering from giardia caused by the dirty water. The people responsible were arrested, and Tink was finally taken to safety at the rescue.

Despite everything she had endured, Tink’s gentle spirit still shone through. Her new family took one look at her and said, “Put her in the car.” They hadn’t planned to adopt that day, but it was clear that Tink was meant to come home.

From that moment on, her life changed completely. With patience, kindness, and love, she began to heal. She learned to trust again, to curl up on soft beds instead of cold floors, and to expect affection instead of aggression.

Now, Tink truly lives like royalty. Her family calls her the most spoiled dog on earth, and they might be right. They even joke that when they bought a beach house two years ago, it wasn’t big enough for her…so they bought her a bigger one!

Tink’s story is a true rags-to-riches tale—a journey from neglect to abundance, from fear to unconditional love. What makes her so extraordinary is not just her survival, but her ability to thrive. She is living proof that healing is possible, love transforms, and every rescue is not just saving a life—it’s crowning a queen.

Name of Rescue Organization or Shelter (or indicate "stray")
Pennsylvania SPCA/Mainline Animal Rescue