My partner and I love dogs, so around the end of 2012 we decided to buy a puppy. It was over a year searching, discussions and disagreements on the type of dog that my partner suggested adoption. We could not agree in anything, nor any breed was good enough to fit our family.

The major dilemma was my resistance in adopting a rescue dog. I was completely against adoption. I had it in my mind that rescue dogs need more attention, care and work than a dog bought from a breeder. I was afraid that I could never give to a rescue dog the love, care and patience they deserved.

Pitbull was also another issue for me. It was the only dog breed 100% crossed out from my options.

It was around spring 2013 when my partner told me a beautiful story about his co-worker dog adoption and how adorable the dog was. My partner then decided that we should adopt a rescue dog.

Because we could not agree on that, in August 2013 we decided not to bring a dog into our family. I had a strong opinion about rescue dogs and I was not going to make up my mind.

It was September 7, 2013, when we left our home to go to the eye glass store a few blocks away, there was Family Dog Rescue showing rescue dogs on the corner of Castro Street with 18th Street, in San Francisco. We usually stop by to see the dogs, but this day I refused to stop.

While we were walking by, towards the store, something got my partner’s attention. He stopped and pulled me back to stop and look. He said: “I know we have decided not to have a dog, but you should just see this cute dog. Just look for a second. She is too cute.”

I turned my had and looked down. Her name was Kay-Kay and she was only 6-month-old. Kay-Kay was right next to me being petted buy young girls. She lifted her looked at me, deep into my eyes, and at that moment I knew my life would never be the same. It makes me cry every time I think of that day.

It was true love at the first sight. She chose me. She imprinted me. I still cannot believe I fell for a rescue pitbull.

I went on my knees and there she was giving me all the love she has in her heart. I immediately turned my had to my partner and said: “This is our dog.” He was surprised and confused for a few minutes. Then, I said “if you still want a dog in the family, this is our chance, she clearly needs us. Let’s adopt her right now.”

I could clearly see her high anxiety and excess of energy. I immediately understood that not many people would be able to handle her level of excitement stubbornness, but I knew we would be a fulfilled family with her.

While signing the adoption papers on the sidewalk, we were told she was a trouble maker, very stubborn and she had issues with small dogs. It did not scare us. Kay-Kay was 6 months old and already rejected twice by others that tried to adopt her. That was enough jumping around for her. I felt we had to do something about it.

This cute stubborn pitbull had her clock ticking. We were told that she was close to be in line to be put to sleep because no one wanted to adopt her. That’s when I said: “We are adopting her. This is final. She will never be returned again.”

Her name is now Kaylee, she almost 5 years old and the happiest dog ever. She is still a little stubborn, but just enough that makes her be even cuter. Kaylee’s anxiety is practically gone and she is the most adorable and loving dog I’ve ever met. She completely changed my mind about the way I used to see and believed pitbulls were. Every time we have guests home, Kaylee gets very excited to welcome them. She brings her favorite toy to show to them walking back-and-forth around the house showing happiness.

I will never regret the day we adopted this wonderful rescued dog. We saved her and she brought so much joy to our lives.