It's difficult to know what to say after reading your story. Your life certainly started out in the most horrible conditions - I can't even imagine what it must have been like for you. As terrible as this may sound, you were fortunate that you sustained that awful injury to your leg, since it ultimately saved your life. I hate to think where you would be today if it hadn't happened.
But now you will never have to know any more terrible conditions in which to live, and you will always be taken care of and loved - as you so deserve. I wish all the other dogs where you were could be so lucky. Your are a very brave little soul indeed.
Congratulations on the very well deserved honor of being today's special DOTD!

To Koa's humans: What a wonderful thing you have done for this poor little dog. Happy Ending Rescue is a wonderful organization - what marvelous work they are doing. I was so sickened and saddened looking at the pics of those poor animals in such deplorable conditions. It's very difficult to have to realize that these dog farms and markets are a part of this civilized world. I wish there was a way to wipe them out along with puppy mills. Bless you for being there with a loving home and security for this sweet guy!