Angel you are 100% correct in all of your statements concerning dogs and their ability to assist in daily events that others would not ordinarily be able to complete. However, there should be hats off to people like yourself. Not many people go out of their way for dogs, let alone animals. Sure, the age old argument, that I take care of my dog, I look out for my dog, but what about your neighbor's dog? Is the same care and concern taken, not by all dog owners. Reading about the situation you encountered on your way home that fateful evening and the bond that you have with your newcomer to the family fits that bills to a "T." The care, the concern that you showed towards yourself and Maddie is an inspiration to all who call themselves dog lovers. You took that animal in, did the right thing, posted flyers to find the rightful owner and you never let a day go by without visiting Maddie. So people take this time here to shake the hands of your dogs, their species is something that is one of a kind, their love is one of a kind. But take this time to also say thank you to those dog lovers that go that extra mile, that give people who call themselves a friend of dogs a good name. I just did, time for me to go give my dog Rockett a big hug, he deserves it.