As you flip through the pages of the Winter issue, you’ll see compelling proof of goodness & caring. We’ve highlighted some darn amazing dog people making a huge difference in the lives of both animals and people. Then there are terrific organizations such as Senior Dogs 4 Seniors that match golden-aged animals with golden-aged pet parents. We also take an inspiring look at dog fostering- when you provide a temporary home to a shelter dog while she awaits a forever home. As the folks we profile attest, fostering is an incredible experience that sometimes results in failure—failure to relinquish your foster dog, that is! There’s the very real risk of falling in love, and really, what could be better than that? We hope this issue provides the inspiration to pay forward the many blessings we are recipient of. As I hope this issue illustrates, the rewards—love, connectivity, canine companionship, and the list goes on—are great! Wishing you a most wonderful winter season & a healthy, prosperous 2016!