I never knew life could be like this. For the first time I have a warm bed, plenty of food and more friends than I knew possible. It's hard to believe that just a few months ago, my future seemed hopeless.

My brother and I had spent most of our lives on a chain. One day our people stopped coming and so did the food. We were alone, hungry and scared. Four months went by before we were found. My brother had passed and there was nothing I could do to save him. I had to keep fighting. When they found me, I was barely breathing. I could tell by the look on my rescuers' faces that my situation was dire. They said I was "abandoned" and "emaciated". All I remember is that I was really hungry and really sick. But I immediately knew I was in good hands.

When I was brought to Animal Care, I could tell that my life was about to change forever. I'd always loved people but did not know they would love me back. I was fed, given medical attention and around-the-clock care. Instead of putting the chain back on, they gave me love, affection and my very own bed.

The next day, my new friends took me to get some tests. They said I had heartworm disease and a tumor. I overheard them saying that many places that take dogs like me in can't afford the treatment for problems like these. Thankfully, they said that here at Animal Care, kind people like you donate money to help with that. I had the life-saving surgery I needed and my heartworms are being treated. Once I'm better I'll be ready to find my forever family, and they'll keep me healthy for life with heartworm prevention and regular visits to the vet.

Because of the Animal Care staff, volunteers and friends like you, I will never know hardship again. I look and feel like a new dog! Life is looking good and I can't wait to see who my new family will be.
Maybe it will be you!