A simple trip to Walmart led to a life-changing decision when a dog named Russel showed up, bringing love, loyalty, and an unexpected twist. Find out how a lost dog brought a new sense of purpose and healing to a woman’s life.

I had just finished a year-long stint working on an oil pipeline in Alaska. After being away from home for so long, I was eager to return to my wife and our life together. As I pulled into the Walmart parking lot, I only needed a few things—trash bags, some cat litter, and a quick run through the aisles. It should’ve been a straightforward stop, but fate had something else in mind.

A simple trip to Walmart led to a life-changing decision when a dog named Russel showed up, bringing love, loyalty, and an unexpected twist. Find out how a lost dog brought a new sense of purpose and healing to a woman’s life.

I had just finished a year-long stint working on an oil pipeline in Alaska. After being away from home for so long, I was eager to return to my wife and our life together. As I pulled into the Walmart parking lot, I only needed a few things—trash bags, some cat litter, and a quick run through the aisles. It should’ve been a straightforward stop, but fate had something else in mind. Read more below