Dog Rescue Story Marley

Early in 2002, a man by the name of Lance went to an animal
shelter hoping to find a dog that could be trained as a service
animal. No luck. A short time later, a friend informed Lance that
there was a dog available at a local rescue that just might fit his
needs. The rest is history. Lance met Marley, an Akita,
Rottweiler, German Shepherd mix, and it was love at first sight!

After only two months of training, Marley learned to pull Lance
in his wheelchair, retrieve whatever he asked for, and pick-up
whatever he may have dropped. Marley is so smart, she even
learned to bring the phone to Lance on command!

Marley and Lance have been an unbeatable team for over six
years. Marley has been a loyal protector, companion and
friend.

Marley is over nine years old now and will be retiring soon from
service work. She now spends her time helping Lance train her
replacement (who by the way, is another rescue dog!). Marley
is a true inspiration! She is proof that rescue/shelter dogs are
smart, loving and valuable family members. Thank you, Lance,
for sharing your story with us. We salute you for rescuing
Marley and giving her such a good life!

If you are going to add a dog to your family, please, please,
please, consider adoption first! Who knows, you might just find
a dog as loving and smart as Marley!