Emily and Shawn adopted a dog that was rescued by the organization We Love Satos from the woods in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The long distance adoption was because Nina is a special needs dog. Her eyelids do not cover her eyes, her mouth doesn't cover her snaggleteeth, and she has very little hair. Her eyelids, or lack thereof, require regular care, but otherwise, Nina is a happy and well-adjusted dog. She just looks like a chupacabra.
They had Nina's DNA checked, and the test came back with a long list of breeds that she may have in her ancestry. She looks a lot like a xoloitzcuintle to me, which is a rare breed that can be hairless and is known for dental abnormalities. Veterinarians believe Nina has a chromosomal defect, but she is living her best life with Emily and Shawn. You can see more of Nina and her family at Instagram.
