I adopted my dog two months ago, originally named Vitória, but I wasn’t particularly attached to that name. Instead, I wrote down three alternatives on pieces of paper, placing cookies on top, and allowed her to choose her new name, which turned out to be Greta Maria. Although we believe she is about two years old, her exact age remains a mystery. Greta Maria lived her life tied up, sleeping on hard concrete, and had never experienced a bath before coming to us. Her overwhelming odor made her unapproachable even to fleas, and she had never seen the sun. Today, however, Greta Maria has blossomed into a joyful dog. A proud photo captures her victorious moment as she climbed onto a soft cushion, soaking up the sunshine for the very first time.