[allison]

Jake - a 6 year old yellow lab mix rescued from the animal shelter at 3 months old. He was found dodging cars on a busy road. He's the love of my life. He is an old soul with very kind eyes. He puts up with me wanting to snuggle with him all the time. He's a total girl-dog (been raised by women). He loves to lick, and when he licks your palms he is saying, "take care of me". He aslo loves to paw you when he needs attention. When he paws, he is saying, "be my friend please". He loves the swimming at the beach and fetching his dummy. He is extremely intelligent and knows at least 100 English words and phrases. His only vice is chasing cats, and he's a little bossy with other animals but very submissive with humans. He's has taught me about unconditional love and devotion, non-judgemental-ness and appreciating the simple things. I have no idea what I'd do without him.