I never realized how important human/dog companionship was until I got to know Zip. I regret that I didn't get to know my first dog, Barney. He died at 15 from heart failure.

Zip accepts me for who I am and I do the same for him. Most importantly, he has unconditional love for me as I do for him. He is the closest I can get to having a child of my own at this point.