His tail is always wagging

We see such horrible things and such beautiful things, sometimes at the same time. When you look at this face the first thing you see are those beautiful eyes. Behind that gaze is a wonderful soul, he's so happy to see people and his tail is always wagging. We've named him Trip.

Trip has had a difficult few days. We don't know the whole story and probably never will. Sometime this weekend his left front leg was badly injured. His people tried to take care of him but they just couldn't afford vet care so they brought him to us. He was taken to the clinic immediately. His injury was quit severe and so Dr. K, AK and LM decided to amputate his leg. They reassured me he was young and would adapt to three legs quickly.

This photo of Trip was taken late this afternoon. He had just been taken outside by NC to make his first run. He was alert and happy to have his ears scratched. When you take a second look at the photo you can see the sutures at his left shoulder. A beautiful face, a horrible situation. He will continue to heal, and he will get lots of love in the process - from the clinic staff, the kennel staff and by me.

And his tail continues wagging.