Beautiful, brave Benny! Happy Sunday Dog of the Day to you, sweetheart!

It's beyond heartbreaking, reading of the unspeakable abuse you suffered at the hands of your former so called "humans!" Thank God you somehow found your way out of that hellish existence and into the arms of a committed family who will cherish and love you forever and always! It never ceases to amaze me, the ability of you abused kids to bounce back after having suffered such neglect and abuse, to trust a human again! But somehow you managed to do just that, and we're so grateful to your family for not only rescuing you, but giving you all the time you need to heal your wounded spirit! And no doubt having Candy as a big sister and mentor, showing you the ropes, worked wonders in helping you to adjust to your new life, to learn how to enjoy life! Oh, how far you've come, sweetheart, and just as your Mommy says, there isn't a doubt in my mind that one day soon you will be as much a "Daddy's boy" as you are a "Mommy's boy," that you all will be "one big happy family!" Oh, wait, you already are!

What an honor it was to have the chance to pay tribute to the beautiful, brave boy that you are, Ben. You truly are a treasure, and your family so very blessed to have a best friend and loving companion in you! Enjoy your much deserved day in the spotlight, sweetheart, and here's to many, many more happy, carefree, love filled years with your wonderful family! Lots of love, hugs and kisses to you, beautiful Ben, and to precious Candy, too!