Oh Toby, beautiful boy...I, like those before me, are heartbroken and sickened to hear of the unspeakable, horrific abuse you suffered at the hand, and foot, of your previous..."owner."

What a brave boy you were, Toby, hanging on until your rescuers, your forever family, could free you from your living hell. It is truly a testament to the amazing, indomitable, unbreakable spirit of the canine that despite such abuse you were able to learn to love and trust another human! And what makes your story so extra special is that your forever human needed you as much as you needed her/him! With one simple act of selfless kindness two hearts were healed, an unbreakable bond of love and trust forged!

And now, finally, you are living the happy, carefree, love filled life you so rightly deserve, a life any doggie would envy! (It's not every pup who can boast running about the bucolic English countryside, taking a dip in cool, blue lake as part of their daily routine! ) And judging by that HUGE smile on your face, those twinkling "blinky eyes" (photo #2"D), there's no doubt you're savoring each and every minute of your enchanted existence! I'm so very happy for you and your person that you found your way to one another, Toby! How very lucky you are to have a soul mate, a best friend for life in her/him, and she/he in you!

Heartfelt thanks to your person for sharing your very moving, heartwarming and inspirational story with us, and oh, so many heart melting, life affirming pics! You truly are a survivor, Toby, the sweetest most loving and forgiving pup on the planet, and so very worthy of your Dog of the Day, every day, honors!
Enjoy a happy and fun filled day of celebration, sweetheart! I just know your mum (or dad) is going to make it a very special one, for sure!
Lots of love, hugs and kisses to you, brave, beautiful Toby!