I am a believer in the grace of God. I was not ever going to have another dog after my 15 year old Shih Tzu passed on. I tried living without a dog for several months and then decided I just couldn't do it. I looked to adopt an adult small breed dog in my area and could not even find one.
I kind of stumbled upon Gracie. I did not want a puppy but could not resist her face. I consider having her a unearned gift from God and thus the name: Gracie.