We live in Guam, where the Humane Society estimates there are around 40,000 stray dogs on a 30 mile long island. Every day, we see so many dogs that have met an untimely end, and many more that are afraid of people, and/or have had zero human interaction. All the dogs are sick and starving, many that you see are pregnant. One day, on his way to work, my husband found 3 abandoned puppies on the side of a deserted road. He didn't think twice. He loaded them up into the car, brought them to me, and we took them to the vet. They were not only severely bony, but were dying of hookworm infestation, anemia, and had ringworm. The vet said they were 9 weeks old. We took them home and nursed them back to health, and since we already have two dogs of our own, we rehomed them with military families who will take them with them when they leave this island. All of the puppies were so sweet, loving, and began to be playful as they felt better. All dogs deserve to know what love and a good home feels like, and we're glad we could help these 3.

Sarah Cameron
Mangilao, GU