My journey to finding Angela began like many others—the loss of a beloved dog, leaving an empty space in our hearts that grief often carves out. In the search for healing, I began to look for a new canine companion.

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Initially, I considered a larger breeder within the state, but a dear friend and former Bloodhound breeder suggested something different: a smaller breeder who prioritized quality genetic testing, as recommended by the Labrador parent group, and someone with whom I could build a lifelong relationship. This led me to find Bella Notte labradors. 

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Like so many others have shared, my experience with Angela was exceptional from the start. She promptly responded to my inquiry, patiently answered all my questions, and, just as importantly, asked her own to ensure that one of her puppies would be going to the perfect home.

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In April 2021, though Easter arrived a bit early, it was placed on my heart to name the little chocolate boy with the blue puppy collar Bella Notte’s Third Day, with the call name Victory. This name was in honor of Christ’s victory over the grave on that third day—Easter Sunday.

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As I often say, Victory has been “all that and a bag of chips.” By the age of three, he had already earned 15 AKC titles in various dog sports. He is also my partner in ministry, serving as a therapy dog with the Canines for Christ program. What began as one therapy dog team in Central Pennsylvania in January 2024 has since blossomed into a growing local chapter of Canines for Christ—a true blessing! ​This is evidence of the selective breeding, genetic testing, BioSensor training and care that Angela puts forth with all her puppies.

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Throughout this journey, Angela has been an unwavering source of support, serving as a teacher, mentor, and, most importantly, a sister in Christ. Her guidance has meant the world to me.