This was Buddy's picture from the Homeward Bound website. His profile said: "My name is Buddy and that's also my occupation. I am an 8 year old boy looking for a new place of employment. I am very affectionate and have a great sence of humor. I haven't had a chance to meet too many other dogs here so I can't really tell you how well I like other dogs, but I can tell you that I like people a lot!!"

So that's what got me to drive to Sacramento. I was still not sure I was ready, but I had to go meet the dog with a "great sence of humor".

Homeward Bound is an incredible place with the most caring and sensitive group of volunteers you will ever meet. I contacted them shortly after Oski passed away, when I was a total basket case and just really wanted Oski back. Everyone I talked to completely understood the pain I felt and took time to talk to me about their own experiences which was such a comfort. I am so grateful to everyone from Homeward Bound because they helped me find my new best friend!