Gamora’s funny face, with ears that look as if they could take her airborne, wears an eager, alert, hopeful expression and a big smile when she meets people. Yet, if a human had lived Gamora’s life, she’d have trouble smiling or hoping. Despite being perfect — spayed, fetching, following commands, never having indoor accidents — Gamora is a two-time loser.

And the two-year-old pup’s losses happened even though she’d earned her owners’ love and admiration. In her short life, Gamora has unconditionally loved two people. Unlike luckier pups, Gamora’s love included an unusual amount of comforting. Each of her two owners died.

Yet pups have infinite love. Courageous Gamora is offering to try again. She believes that her past only makes her better at loving.