She decided to go for a stroll with the unfortunate-looking dog and was astonished to find that Russ was actually fairly well-behaved. He didn't react or bark like other dogs, and he also showed a really loving side. Russ also showed that he had a rudimentary command understanding. Kayla made the decision to adopt him the next day right then and there.

Kayla felt she had to act quickly since the shelter was experiencing space challenges due to congestion, putting Russ at risk of being killed. So she eagerly filled up the papers and brought Russ home with her the next day.