One day about 15 years ago, I walked into the central office of the humanities department of San Juan College, where I am the program director of KSJE FM, public radio. The head of humanities wife, Laura, sat with a beautiful little dog on her lap. Falling instantly in love with its huge eyes, I asked if I could hold it. She said yes and I gathered the little ball of golden fur into my arms.
Laura told me she had taken the dog away from a drunk who was beating her at a gas station. I looked at the dog’s black muzzle, exquisite pointed ears, her delicate white feet, and more...
