Dog Keeps Sneaking Over From The Neighbor’s Yard

She showed up like she belonged. A dog with kind eyes and a wagging tail. She pushed through the fence, walked straight to me, and leaned in for attention. She was looking for something—maybe comfort, maybe a home. I scratched behind her ears and called my neighbor. Her name was Georgia, a former street dog.

Georgia Keeps Coming Back

I carried her back to the neighbor’s yard. She sat for a moment, then found her way back. I took her again. She returned. The third time, I didn’t take her back. She had made her choice. Georgia curled up at my feet, sighing deep, like she had found what she was looking for. I let her stay.

A Family Decision

I called my neighbor. I told him I loved this dog. Could I keep her? He didn’t hesitate. “She’s yours.” That was all. Georgia had chosen me, and now I was choosing her. She settled into my home like she had always belonged. She followed me everywhere, never leaving my side. She was no longer a wandering dog. She was home.

Georgia Brings Strength

When she first came through that fence, I was fighting ovarian cancer. The days were hard, but Georgia stayed close. She curled up beside me when I was weak, nudged me outside when I needed air. She gave me purpose when I felt lost. I fought. I won. And through it all, she remained my best girl.

A Sidecar Adventure

Georgia made me want more from life. I had a dream—riding a motorcycle with a sidecar. We built her a safety harness and tested it out. Georgia jumped right in, ready for the ride. She loved it. Now, every time I start the bike, she wags her tail and hops in. We take off together, chasing the road ahead.

Every Day an Adventure

Georgia snuck through that fence and changed my life. She was looking for a home, and I was looking for something, too. Now, every day is an adventure. We ride together, explore together, live together. I don’t know what I would have done without her, and I don’t plan on ever finding out. She is home, and so am I.

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Jen Fitschen, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography

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I am passionate about all animals and wildlife, especially their conservation and preservation. I grew up fascinated by the natural environment and feel most at peace surrounded by untouched nature. I live by sharing this passion with others through diving, as I am also a freediving guide - stepping into another realm, sharing the ocean with all of the intriguing marine life.

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