Heidi’s Story: How an Abandoned Runt Found Her Forever Family

Heidi’s Story is a warm, genuine family tale about how an abandoned Weimaraner runt became the heart of the Toussaints.Laura Toussaint shares the story with gentle humor and clear affection, beginning with her parents’ playful, unconventional wedding day and leading to the unexpected arrival of a tiny gray puppy left in a coworker’s car. From that moment on, Heidi reshaped their lives in the best possible ways.As readers follow Heidi through cross-country drives in a convertible, makeshift baths after skunk encounters, and her role as a steady companion during several family moves, a simple truth becomes clear: love grows easily when everyone chooses to show up for one another. When Laura and her sister Nicole were born, Heidi stepped naturally into the role of protector and friend – patient, watchful, and always nearby.This story is tender, funny, and grounded in real family moments. Through everyday experiences – walks to the bus stop, decorating for Christmas, even discovering a surprise goat in the barn – Laura reflects on how Heidi shaped their family’s rhythm and values.Heidi’s Story is a heartfelt tribute to the dog who taught them that the best parts of life can arrive without warning and stay forever.