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Myrtle
My daughter and I took a trip to the new local shelter. Upon arriving as I was sitting in the truck a dog caught my eye out in the runs. I watched her and then went in and asked about her. Her name was Myrtle. Myrtle had been found on the highway and had a rope that was inbedded under her front leg (shoulder). Surgery had been done to remove the rope and she was healing nicely. I was then told that she had heartworms, to my dismay. I was a single mom and in no way could afford that kind of treatment. I was visibly upset as Myrtle just tugged at my heart strings like no other had. When the owner of the facility told me if I would give her a good home she would pay for the heartworm treatment. I promised to give her all the love she could ever need. Long story short, Myrtle was with me from 1996 until 2008 when she died at the age of 20 on July 28, 2008. She was (is) the love of my life, my best friend and my protector. She was a one person dog and she was all mine. I miss her everyday. What I do want to tell people is please do not be afraid to adopt an older animal, they have as much love to give as a puppy.--
