Driving on the back roads to our home, a beautiful dog jumped out in front of our car just as we headed into the deepest part of the woods. Her tail was between her legs, and her head was turned to look at us as she ran down the road aimlessly. I knew that she didn't belong in this area, but we couldn't convince her to come with us. The next day my husband and I returned to the area to search for her. After what seemed like an eternity, she finally moved close to my husband, kissed him, and jumped into his arms. She was dirty and had been abused. We loved her immediately, and I promised her that she would never be treated so horribly again. The only way to keep that promise was to adopt her ourselves. Her wonderful spirit and willingness to trust and to love again touched our hearts deeply. We adore her and cannot imagine life without her.

C.L. Brophy
Salem, OH