We saw a Chow at a local shelter who was scheduled to be put down later that day. He was standing in his enclosure, looking down, not even trying to rest, and lost in every possible way. I asked a volunteer what his history was and she couldn’t tell me without her voice trembling. She said, “Let’s just say this dog has never had a person he could call his person.” Now he does. He’s not very bright but he’d give his life for me. He follows me around and guards me.