Thorpe, you should get an extra award for having The Biggest Doggie Smile ever seen on PetTalk. And your story explains the reason...you went from the saddest life to the happiest life, thanks to your wonderful new owner.

I'm curious why you were called Thorpe. The only 'Thorpe' I know is the swimming champion, Ian Thorpe. And is that a swimming pool behind you in the pic???