(sigh) great story! For valentine's day, my boyfriend and I rescued a 1 yr old male german shepherd mix from the Anti-Cruelty Society here in Chicago. They almost wouldn't let us take him home because he was classified as needing an experienced dog owner. I don't know what all the fuss was about, this puppy is wonderful, and after reading this story, i want to go give him a hug :o)

PS... This is my first pet ever!

Heya Alex!

I'm Melissa, 25, in Chicago. I bartend, while I'm trying to figure out if I'm really ever going to use my journalism degree or if I want to become a geologist. I'm watching the superbowl with my neatorama on my lap right now. Also, it is overheating and keeping me warm. I've been lurkin around for probably two years. Yesterday, when I waited outside for 9 hours to try out for American Gladiators and came home sick as a dog, was the first day in 2 years I failed to stop by :o( I missed ya :o) Thanks for all the fun!