Mia was born in November 2010 as part of a litter of pure-bred toy poodles. When the breeder realized that Mia’s left front leg was not completely formed, he concluded he couldn’t sell her because she wasn’t “perfect.” So, he decided to put her “on display” at a friend’s grooming salon and give Mia away to anyone who would take her. The instant we saw her, we knew we had to save her.

From the moment we brought Mia home, she was the center of attention. We watched in amazement as she fearlessly learned how to walk, run, play with our other dogs and navigate stairs. When she stumbled or fell, she got right back up. For Mia’s first Valentine’s Day, our groomer colored her ears and tail a brilliant pink. The response from everyone who saw her was so positive that Mia has been our “pinky girl” ever since.

In 2018, Pamela decided to pursue a dream she’d had for many years — to write a children’s book. As a witness to the happiness Mia brought to so many people with her courage and sweet disposition, Pamela didn’t have to look very far to find the inspiration for her book. On June 3, 2020, her dream became a reality when Maddy and Mia: TriPaw Tales was released.

Mia lives with three other poodles, one Maltese and five cats. She loves to take walks in her stroller and play with her favorite squeaky toys. In her spare time, Mia loves to go shopping, supervise the planting of flowers in the garden and take long naps.

You can follow Mia on Instagram! Just click the button at the bottom of the page to see what she’s up to and share your thoughts. Thank you!

P.