Thank you Bayleeboo. Welcome to Pet Talk. This is a fantastic board with amazing people and a combined heart the size of Texas!

I have definitely learned from my mistakes. The one thing I can take comfort in is that since I was the unlucky one that was chosen to hit him, I know I was the best choice. That may sound bad but I think you all understand what I mean. I didn't just hit him and forget it. I created a place in my heart for this dog and have a bigger heart than ever because of this incident. It has lead me to apply to be a volunteer at a local shelter which I have wanted to do for a long time... this just really made me do it.

I don't want to sound too mushy or cheesy but this whole thing really made me feel even more love for animals and has created a HUGE desire to volunteer to help animals AND people! I mentioned in another post that I am applying for Big Brothers/Big Sisters too. It will feel so great to be a Big Sister to some child and help out at a shelter a few times a month. I guess I want the fulfillment that Aly gets - not to mention all the wet kisses and happy faces she gets to see!

Thanks again for your kind words