When I moved to Colorado two years ago to live with my sister, I had never had a dog before. But I fell in love with her two labs... and began walking them every day. Sage, a chocolate lab next door, was never walked and was left alone all day every day in her backyard. I often heard her crying. My heart went out to her, and with the owner's permission, I began walking and feeding her every day. He definitely considered her 'property' so it took some persuading ... but she was so grateful ... and finally, when she would no longer willingly go "home", the owner asked if I wanted to adopt her. I said, "Yes!" Both Sage and I were ecstatic! She is so sweet and dear, clever and loving ... we can't imagine life without each other now.

Lynn Rodden
Carbondale, CO