Alex (left) came to live with me on July 4th, 1994...rescued from a bad home at the age of four months. No doubt some Rottweiler purist did not like her most un-Rottweiler-like ears. She was also extremely bowlegged in the hindquarters. In 2000, she had to have artificial ligaments "installed" in both rear legs. She walks funny now, but thank God she can walk, period! She is the sweetest dog. And just look at that face!

Chief (right) came home to me at eight weeks of age, and will be four years old on November 22, 2002. He loves Alex madly and stands guard over her as he is doing in this photograph. I truly believe he would injure someone who raised a hand to Alex (which, of course, will never happen as long as he and I are around!). He is totally devoted to her. And to me.