The second note was from a seven-year-old girl named Madison. Written in crayon, it begged whoever found Daisy to save her. She included $7.43—all her tooth fairy money—and wrote that she believed angels on motorcycles would come to help. Her innocence and hope deeply moved me.

I called my vet, Dr. Amy, and despite the risks and high cost, we went forward with surgery. Madison’s faith gave me the courage to try. After hours of operation, Daisy survived. Though her time was limited, she had more life to live, and I was determined to find the little girl who loved her.

When I told Madison Daisy was alive, she was overjoyed. Over the next year, I stayed in their lives, bringing medicine, food, and support. Daisy grew stronger, and Madison grew more compassionate, learning to care for her beloved dog with tenderness and grace.

When Daisy