Cap’s Angel

December 10, 2006

The cold wind rattled the window near my chair as I sat at my desk, going through bills that needed to be paid.  I was thankful I didn’t have to go outside in the nippy air.  The forecast was for a hard freeze that night.  It was a good day to stay indoors.

Suddenly, a sharp rap on the window startled me.  I looked up to see my husband peering in.  He gestured for me to come outside.  With a groan, I stood up and slipped on a jacket.  I would have preferred to stay where I was nice and warm, instead of venturing out in the chill.

Outside, I found my husband talking to our friend, Tony, who is an animal control officer.  They stood next to Tony’s truck where there was a break from the wind.  I was about to suggest that we all go indoors when my husband pointed at something lying in the back of the truck.  I stepped closer for a better look…

Read the rest of this heart-warming story about a rescued wire fox terrier here.