At long last, the veterinarian gave us the go-ahead, and Alice was prepared to return to her own home. She was pleased and secure as she curled up in my arms like a baby as I carried her away from the room. She had come a long way from the defenseless puppy that was in the box, and now Alice was looking for her permanent home, a place where she would be loved and treasured as she deserved to be loved and cherished. Alice's road had been challenging, full of suffering and uncertainty, but she never gave up, and neither did we. We went on to do the same thing. Providing a second chance at love and life is something that every single dog deserves.