Hi Athena! Happy Dog of the Day to you, sweet baby girl! What a gorgeous girl you are, Athena, a beauty inside and out, and so aptly named after the goddess of wisdom, courage and inspiration for you truly are all 3...wise, courageous and an inspiration! How wonderfully you are carrying on the legacy of your beloved, much missed predecessor Zoey, Athena! I have to admit I got a little teary when I read how you and your human visit Zoey's grave, and there is no doubt in my mind that she lives on in you, in your loving spirit and gentle ways! After all, it was you who chose your human, and for sure Zoey had a paw in guiding you two to one another, assuring her mom/dad would be watched over, protected, and loved! Great thanks to your human for choosing rescue, giving one most deserving doggie a second chance at life and oh, what a wonderful life awaits you, hiking the beautiful Smokey Mountains, traveling the highways and bi-ways with your person, seeing all the sights, and mustn't forget best pup pal Diamond the JRT! (Not sure even you, Athena, will ever be able to keep up with a JRT!) You truly are one extra special girl, Athena, a love magnet who could charm the leaves off of the trees, and your human so very blessed to have you in her/his life! Enjoy your well earned day of honor, sweetheart, celebrating to the max with your proud person, the kitties, best bud Diamond, all of your adoring friends and fans! Lots of love, hugs and smoochies to you beautiful Athena, our very special and most deserving Dog of the Day...EVERY day! P.S...Your photos are heart melting, especially that shot of you cuddling with Diamond!