The story of OTTO ( the Wonder Dog)....

This beautiful dog, mix of German shepherd, border collie, cattle dog, was wandering lost and collarless, and therefore nameless, in a coastal town. He attached himself to a couple who showed a mild interest in his well being. After countless enquiries & phone calls to local authorities, they took him to the local animal shelter, with the hope that the owner would track him down. After 10 days of no news, his fate lay in the their hands ... he was either to be euthanised or brought back by the couple for $100! The rest is history. He became a part of their family and was given the name Otto, which took him many months to respond to!

This picture captures his vulnerability  despite his bravado, & displays Otto's needy expression through those gentle pleading eyes.                      (Dog of the artist!)