When Elsa arrived, she was labeled “unadoptable.” Her past was uncertain, but her future was clear—she belonged here. Wary and afraid, she slowly learned to trust again. With patience, love, and time, she transformed from a fearful survivor into a confident, thriving soul.

For Nita Marie and Dustin, co-founders of Dog Heaven, Elsa was more than a rescue—she was a sign. Discovering that her late father once had a wolf-dog just like Elsa reaffirmed that this mission was bigger than one animal. It was a calling to provide lifelong sanctuary to those who need it most.