Do you remember thinking it was time the kids learned some responsibility ad scanning the newspaper ads a for a cheap dog for sale? Do you remember bringing home this little ball of shivering fur and putting her out in the yard on a chain that was too heavy on a night that was too cold? Of course you don't remember this. After all, She is only a dog.

Do you remember this baby crying because she was scared and alone? Do you remember screaming at her to be quiet and finally going out there to kick her to drive home the lesson? Of course you don't remember this. After all, She is only a dog.

Do you remember the many times you noticed her water bowl was empty and her food bowl was covered in mold thinking that it was the kids responsibility to take care of her? Do you remember seeing that her coat was dull and lifeless and in many places, chewed away down to the skin because the parasites no one took time to rid her of? Of course you don't remember this. After all, She is only a dog.

Do you rememeber her first heat and the neighbor's male visiting her night after night? Do you remember thinking that letting her have the puppys would be a good expeirence for the kids? Do you remember that every one of those pups dide because their mother was no more than a puppy herself? Of course you don't remember this. After all, She is only a dog.

I know you remember the animal control officer coming to the house, Accusing you of animal cruelty and taking her away because you couldn't understand what all of the fuss was about. After all,She is only a dog.

I thought you might be interested in how this girl is doing today. You see, Once she found a home that gave her love, attention, and proper care she blossomed into a beautiful, loyal companion. To these people she is much more than only a dog.

She became a therepy dog and now visits nursing homes and hospices where she brightens the lives of the infirm and dying. To some of these people she has given hope,..