Stella Ralston

Stella Ralston, also lovingly known as Stelly Wellerson, Tinky Winkerson, Stinky Beaner, Tinkerbell, Beans and Tink, crossed over the rainbow bridge after a brave battle with cancer.

Stella was born in November, 2015 and later adopted at 1 1/2 years old, a gorgeous brindle Boxer-Mastiff, full of life. Stella was a happy go-lucky girl, as evidenced by her constantly wagging “happy tail.” Most of the time, she could hardly contain her excitement over even the most basic things in life (and you better gird your loins if anyone got out a laser pointer around her, because she would lose her mind!!!) Some of her favorite things included Jeep rides, cheeseburgers, chewing on bones, ear rubs, running, playing fetch and “her boy” Micah. She could catch ANYTHING that was tossed to her, mid-air. She was also notorious for waiting until we left the house to systematically dismantle the bedding on our bed to get herself oh-so-comfy (which was supposed to be off-limits). She was so smart, she was basically a therapy dog for Micah, without ever being trained. She knew when something was off with him, or when he was going to have a seizure, and would refuse to leave his side. She loved putting him to bed at night and snuggling him while he fell asleep.

Stella leaves behind her pack mates Sadie, Knox and Marvin.

Thank you for all the good years, the laughs, the stolen food, the possum left on the front porch, the silly antics, and for all the times you would sit next to us, reach over and pet us with your paw, just to say I Love You. You have loved us well, Beaner. I wish we would’ve found you sooner, so we could’ve loved you longer.

The family wants to thank Maury County Veterinary Hospital, Blue Pearl Specialty Veterinary Hospital and True Friend Mobile Veterinary Clinic for their love and care for Stella throughout her life and during her illness.