Oh Bear what a lovely story about such a special dog! My Andy (white cat) came to me via a garage sale also....long story....but nevertheless sometimes we find our best friends at the strangest places. You and your human go back so many years and the bond is so strong. You were a **smartie** little pup, being housebroken at 4 weeks (I read that part out loud to Bella but she turned her head away because she didn't want to hear it. ) Bear you are a beautiful doggie on the outside but you are more beautiful on the inside. Your devotion is what won me over today. I truly hope that you and your human have many, many more wonderful years together. You are just awesome and you are today's very special Dog of the Day!!!!!!!!!