Why is our bond so strong, Hurley?

Orange dog, who's name is Hurley. Why is our bond so strong?

Is it your big brown eyes that look at me with love and loyalty? Maybe its the wag of your tail when I walk in the door....I think it's a number of things about you that make our bond strong....

It's your "woof woof" every morning to wake me up, followed by a nice big lick on my face. It's the way you follow me from room to room to make sure I don't leave your eyesight...our bond is strong because you love me and I love you...

It's the moments that make our bond stronger when you have to cuddle up beside me when I sit on the couch. It's the moments when I jump on the floor and tackle you and you come right back at me with all that you got. The moments when I stop petting you and you have to let out a gentle "growl" telling me not to quit. Or that moment when every night you stare at me until I fall asleep....like you're keeping watch over me and making sure its ok for you to fall asleep too.....

You understand me and maybe know me better than I know myself. You lick my tears that run down my face when I am sad. You lay beside me when I don't feel good..even though I know you rather be outside. With my every move you are one step behind me. I can trust you will always be there for me. You can trust me that I will always be there for you....

I never knew the determination I had until I was faced with the decision I had to make. Because of you, I have a learned a lot about myself. I have learned that no matter what I am faced with in my life I will get through it. Because of you, Hurley, I have learned that this world is still filled with love, compassion and kindness. Because of you, I have learned that I do make a difference and will fight for what I believe in when faced with something I can't control. I believe that you had a chance....a fighting chance, but didn't know the right road to take to get you help. I was told to put you to sleep, to get another dog and life will go on. I just couldn't do it...I prayed and GOD and he showed me the path to take. He knew the LOVE I have for you and I knew you were a gift from him. He made me turn to strangers, who now I call my family. I cried out for help and it was heard. There has been a silver lining to this journey I have been on. I can no longer say I live in a world of unkindness and hate for one another. What people did for Hurley showed me and my family how kind and compassionate the world still is. You gave Hurley a chance of getting his surgeries and living a long and healthy life. You don't know me, but know the love I have for my dog. You understand the LOVE we have for our animals. Thank You....I am so grateful for you loving Hurley and helping him...he is my best friend...and you saved him.....