Marika Meeks fell in love with Stella the moment she saw her but wasn't sure she was ready to adopt a dog. As a busy entrepreneur, wife, and mother, her life was crazy. Plus she was recovering from Stage 3 breast cancer. But Marika couldn t deny the way Stella made her feel and she knew what her family needed. In a leap of faith, the Meekses welcomed Stella into their home, and thanks to this incredible dog, they began to heal. As Marika's cancer receded and her family found renewed vitality, she began sharing Stella's story with the world while advocating for pit bull breed awareness.