More: After losing my last dog, Sochi, a rescued German Shepherd mix to nasal cancer at the age of 3, I rescued Valkyrie. She changed my life. We compete in AKC sports, and her favorite thing is scent work in new locations. She is both a puppy at heart and a sweet, loyal partner. She loves running in canicross, or just laying on restaurant patio soaking up the sun while I do homework. Valkyrie is the perfect example of true loyalty and partnership.