We also got the results of his blood work, and found that he had heartworm. This was the first time in 5 years that he had ever escaped from the auto shop, and he came directly to the vet clinic several miles away and across a busy highway. We all joked that he knew he was sick and came to us to make him better. His owners were committed to saving him, and Max came through the heartworm treatment with flying colors. He was one lucky dog.
Pets can also be good luck for their owners.
Noah's family adopted him even though he had a very difficult behavioral problem - fear biting. Whenever Noah felt threatened or afraid he would bite, hard. Many times animals with this disorder are deemed unadoptable and put to sleep because of their dangerous and unpredictable behavior. His owners worked with him and loved him and his problem improved greatly. One day when Noah and his Mom were out jogging in the woods, Noah returned the favor.