"Do you believe in canine guardian angels and the kindness of strangers?"
 

I was moved to tears. What an amazing story.

Lost and Found Dog Saves Life of Boy with Down Syndrome - Paw Nation

oh yeah; i believe that dogs are a part of our souls; that's why we chose the ones we did and we love them so much. they are healers and they love unlimited and unconditional love.

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

What a wonderful thing for the owner to do. It made me cry.

Canine Guardian Angels
 

I know some people will think I'm crazy. However, I'll tell you the story of how I acquired Tucker. I had a Malti Zhu named Murdoch for 17 years. I loved that dog as much as anyone could love a dog. When we had to euthanize him, I thought I would die too. I grieved for such a long time. My husband, watching me grieve, didn't think it was wise for me to have another dog. I was so torn up. I didn't want another dog. I went back and forth with this for two years. I( have always had dogs in my life. I finally began thinking about getting another one. However, I still had mixed feelings about it. As I was waking up one morning (I knew where I was so it wasn't exactly like a dream), I felt something scratching my arm like Murdoch always did. I even remember saying "Oh Murdoch, You've come back to me." I even reached for him, only to realize he wasn't there. The very next morning as I was waking I heard a snorting sound right next to me. (MY husband was already up.) I reached out, and again thought Murdoch was with me again. I knew there had to be some meaning to all of this. I held the urn that his ashes were in for awhile. Then I went to the computer, and began to look up Yorkies for sale. WE have a conco in Knoxville Tn, and were going there for Thanksgiving. I found an ad for for Yorkies in a town just off the interstate, and near Knoxville. The lady had 3 Yorkie puppies. I wanted a male, and I was interested in the smaller one. I talked my husband into stopping to look at him. Well, it was love at first sight. We paid for him. He was only six weeks old at the time. He was ready to be picked up on Christmas Eve. Best Christmas present ever. AS most of you know, Tucker is the AAI dog. We discovered the problem when he was about six months old. There was no doubt in my mind that he would have the surgery, regardless of the cost. My husband felt the same way. So I believe Murdoch chose this puppy for me. He knew Tucker needed us. The surgery was very successful. He is a happy, active (hyperactive at times) almost nine month old puppy. We love him so much. Despite the early problem, he has brought so much joy into our lives. OK, Am I crazy? Tucker's Mom

Lgoodall- What a beautiful sad and happy story at the same time. I'm glad you all were touched by this story too. I was in tears as well.

No you are not crazy. My dad passed away 2 years this past 7/31. He was a tremendous part of my childrens life. They loved him more than life and he them. As for him and I well let me just say that I'm the only girl and my dad is my hero. No love like a daddy and a daughter. Anyway, he left me a small insurance policy and I didn't want the money. I just couldn't bear to spend his "death money" as I saw it. In Sept of the same year he died I decided, I don't know why, that I wanted a dog. Why a yorkie I don't know as we always had a poodle when I was growing up. My kids had been begging me for a dog for a long time and because my older daughter has allergies I said no. I call (I know please don't yell at me...I was uneducated) the pet store and ask if they have any female yorkies. They say yes and I make the trip in to see her. I walk in and there are 2 yorkies in a baby crib. 1 of them is just so happy to see me. Jumping and carring on like a crazy baby. I ask if they are females. No they are males. I'm disappointed and take a look at the female. She was real cute but I couldn't take my mind off the boy who is gong nuts. I call my husband and ask if we should get the boy. I believe with all my being that my dad sent my little boy to me. He didn't want us to be sad anymore. So with his money I bought my little Coco and I have never regreted it. He has brought me a bit of peace. Like my dad is still with us.

I believe!!!