More: Vern was a stray on the streets of Puerto Rico. The shelter I adopted her thru told me that she had been the leader of a small dog pack. I brought her home in 2013 and she tested positive for heartworms and had never lived inside before - it was a tough first year. She is happiest when sun bathing or running on the beach. She loves to snuggle and snack on literally anything and she only drinks out of cups.