A young, vibrant couple came for him
But he pined and barked
He didn't want to leave his home
But his old owners were ill
Could no longer care for him

He wasn't happy--wouldn't eat--
One night he ran away,
Ran up the hills,over rocks and creek
His paws bleeding--but as he got near
He smelled the fire--ran inside--

One by one, he dragged old owners
Out of harm's way.
He licked their faces and revived them
At the creek--then he ran and barked
And barked until the young couple
Followed him and brought the old owners
Back home with them.
They and the dog were cared for and
Loved until their very end.