# @natgeo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBIm35smnv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/543110-natgeo-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-10-22T13:30:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Geographic (@NatGeo) — https://gondola.cc/NatGeo

## Caption

Photo by kaigner (Karine Aigner) // We met online. Her picture popped up in a pet finder ad. My Thanksgiving plans had been canceled, and I decided to go for a two-hour drive. “Just to see,” I told myself. When I walked in the room, she beelined toward me like we knew each other. Kali came home that night. What I didn’t know was that she’d spent the first year of her life in a crate in shelters, had never had a family, couldn’t walk on a leash, was scared of everything, and didn’t for one second consider herself a dog. The lost soul soon showed her true spirit in the big city, where she quickly adapted. She was smart and eager. We learned about each other—and became inseparable. In time, Kali overcame her fear of life, learned to trust, and blossomed. She soon walked the streets as if she owned them, accompanying me to restaurants, bars, and any place that would let her in. She lived for our morning runs in the forest. She’s my sidekick and best friend. The bond between us runs deep. Today, Kali comes everywhere—rock climbing, hiking, camping, road trips, and the supermarket. She is a master adventurer, always up for anything, and always up for a fantastic view at the edge of the Chama River in New Mexico. Shelter dogs are special beings. Never pass one up—they are forever grateful, and you’ll have a forever friend. // In honor of National Make A Dog’s Day today, help us celebrate our furry friends by participating in the natgeoyourshot #MakeADogsDay Challenge! Head to the pinned post on natgeoyourshot to learn more. // Subaru and its retailers are proud to celebrate their 4th annual National #MakeADogsDay on Oct. 22.

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