“We swore no dogs on the furniture, but the first night we found her peacefully sleeping on our sofa and it has been her favorite spot ever since,” reports Deanna and Chris. Paris Joni, a shelter dog, has blossomed from a timid foster child with bald patches caused by thyroid problems into a confident gal that enjoys socializing at dog parks, swimming, and family road trips. “I literally get choked up when I look at her bushy tail and beautiful coat. No wonder she is our foster failure!”