Junie B (Mama) living the good life in the Happiest Small Town in the USA – White Rock. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

It has just been announced that Junie B (Mama) has agreed to be adopted in the Happiest Small Town in the USA – White Rock.

“Mama” was received in August by the Santa Fe Animal Shelter (SFAS) and Humane Society. She was left overnight with a box full of puppies. In February she stayed at a foster home during which time she and another dog Camilla went missing. Camilla was found the same day but Mama was lost in the Santa Fe National Forest for nine days.

Two weeks ago she came to stay with a local family and took advantage of the Kite Festival, hiking trails, Fuller Lodge, White Rock Library and Downtown Dogs. It was determined that such grand love must remain in town.

While she assumes the right to possibly take on a new name, this Mama needed to find her furr-ever home before Mother’s Day arrived on Sunday.

She becomes an official White Rock resident today when she receives her dog tags from the shelter.

Many thanks were given to the SFAS staff and volunteers for the love that made her wonderful.