Divya Spandana Instagram – It was 2006,I was shooting for a film in Hampi when I got ‘the call’. ‘7 puppies’ the vet said!I drove the same night after shoot to see Brandy and the puppies. When I laid my groggy eyes on her for the first time my eyes lit up! She was this beautiful, gorgeous puppy, and while all the other puppies were yelping, she was calm BUT she was also very, very tiny, my palm seemed big in comparison. I took to her immediately. Tiny was the runt of the litter and the vet said she wouldn’t make it past a week. But in my heart I knew,Tiny was going to live.And she did.A full 11 years.I truly believe- love conquers all. She couldn’t feed off Brandy,so I would stay up all night to feed her every two hours with a feeding bottle and she’d snuggle with me in bed. Ever since then,she shadowed me everywhere. When I’d come home after a long day, she’d always be awake and receive me with excitement and affection.She didn’t wag just her tail she’d wag her whole bottom. In a world that’s always making you feel inadequate,self doubt,she made me believe I was enough.She taught me that every one is capable of true, unconditional love and that love heals.When I look back now, I didn’t rescue her, she rescued me. Tiny was friendly, shared her food AND treats,playful,trusting and gentle. She was observant, smart,empathetic- If I got annoyed with her(!!)she’d still stick around and wait patiently for me to call her back,she never sulked.She taught me to loosen up,be kind and patient. The best relationships are the unspoken ones.It’s all heart and nothing else. Most people wish they had spent more time with their loved ones after they’re gone.I do too.I wish I wasn’t so busy working, wish I knew how to balance my time,I wish so many things- They also say to find is to lose. It may be 2 years since she’s gone but my heart swells with love.For all the love,time,lessons,fun,laughs,cuddles,kisses-I’m so grateful to you my sweet,sweet Tiny.Thank you for making life worth it. I love you