My father had just passed away and I had to put down my previous dog of 17 years due to his failing health. I decided to go to a few shelters to look around but not commit to anything as I was completely heart broken from my recent losses. At the second shelter, Orphans of the Storm in Lincolnshire, IL, I had walked past Max many times because he was half pit bull (how silly I feel now for stereotyping pit bulls).After 90 minutes of looking at dogs and feeling quite overwhelmed I asked if I could see Max, who was the only dog who wasn't barking as people went by and just had this sad look on his face. It was love at first lick! All he wanted was to be petted and to lick my face and to be loved. Max now is a happy 8 year old who has free reign of the house and loves to greet you at the door, smother you with kisses, and be your pillow as you fall asleep.
Karen Looze
Round Lake Beach, IL
Courtesy ofThe Animal Rescue Site
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