This is Nellie. While she isn't necessarily a 'puppy' by definition, she is new to our family. We adopted her this last December in 2011. Nellie's story is quite special. She was a research beagle for the first three years of her life. She lived in a cage while being poked and tested on and never got to experience being a 'real' dog until we adopted her through a wonderful rescue group called Roll Over Animal Rescue in Illinois. Even though she's three years old, she is experiencing many firsts like all puppies do. The weather, the snuggles, the toys, the walks, special treats, and everything else a beloved pet gets to experience. She has brought much joy into our life, it is almost like she rescued us.