Hi there precious Peppie! Happy, happy Dog of the Day to you, sweetheart! I'm teary eyed after having read your incredibly heartbreaking, yet ultimately heart warming, story! First of all, ditto everything our resident Poodle mom/Poodle lover extraordinaire Pam has said! I too will never, ever begin to comprehend the capacity of human beings to inflict such unconscionable abuse and neglect upon defenseless animals. It's a testament to the indomitable canine spirit that you were able to survive until your guardian angels could come to your rescue. Your courage, your will to survive is truly an inspiration to us all. It took awhile before you were able to learn to love and trust again (who can blame you)! But thanks to the unwavering commitment and devotion of your forever family; thanks to their unconditional love and patience, you're whole once more, living and loving life to its fullest! And to think you've come so far as to have earned your Hospice Therapy certificate; that is simply amazing!!! I can only imagine the joy and smiles you bring to the faces of your patients, the healing your gentle love provides them! Keep up the good work Peppie, bringing so much joy to the lives of all who cross your path. You're a hero in my book Peppie, and so very deserving of our very special Sunday honors! Much love and oodles of cuddles and kisses to you, sweetheart! I wish for you and your wonderful family a very happy day of celebration, and many more wonderful years together!