I've been an animal lover from the time I was old enough to walk. Finally, as an adult, I decided to give a dog a good home. Some years back I had rescued a cat that I loved dearly. Smoosh had passed away at the age of 14. This time it was a canine's lucky day! I looked online and rescued Emily. She comes to us with some issues as she was left tied to a fire truck and probably endured abuse in her prior life. Four years later, while she still shows some minor signs of her trauma, she has grown to love us and trust us and enjoys a new lease on life with my husband and I. She's a wonderful, loving and kind animal and we're so glad we were able to give her a second chance. We love her as much as she loves us. My hope is that someday that the laws will be made much more strict when it comes to the care of an animal and that the punishment will fit the crime. Thank you.

Hillary Lindner
Nassau County, NY