We adopted Piper at Homeward Bound in 2011 and she has been a wonderful dog for all of us. She loved to snuggle in the bed, took great care of protecting us by letting us know when someone was arriving at our door, loved to walk in the woods, fetch sticks and balls (especially her “beloved” – a horse ball with a handle).  She was so patient and so sweet with our children (who are now in college and beyond). She always wanted to please us and would often act as a “lap dog” even though she was 55 lbs.  We will miss her terribly and hope she is running in the woods now.