Dear, beautiful Brutes. I know the many GSD lovers and guardians here on Pet Talk will be so thrilled to see the face of such a noble canine greeting them this morning. It seems that one cannot look into the face of a GSD without using the adjectives refined, noble, dignified; and rightfully so. After reading your moving biography, I would have to add brave, courageous and heroic to that list of accolades. And your amazing family deserves our heartfelt praise and thanks as well. Yours is the type of family we wish all dogs were fortuante enough to call their own. I hope and pray for a successful surgery come March. I have the feeling that with your incredible determination and courage and your family's devotion and love, you will come through with flying colors! It was an honor to meet you Brutes. I wish for you a very long, healthy and happy life. Thanks to you Brutes for gracing our day. You are one truly deserving Sunday Dog of the Day!