Not Just A Dog, a star!

The first thirteen chapters of this story are fiction, based on the real life experiences of the many ownerless dogs that wandered the streets of Madrid fifty years ago, when fear of rabies, and the general poverty of those who lived in the suburbs, limited sympathy towards them.

Thankfully, this is no longer the case. Strenuous efforts were made to improve life for everyone, including animals, and most dogs are licensed, vaccinated and as petted and provided for as they could expect to be.

The last three chapters are a true record of how Shadow became a deeply loved member of our family. This is where the story ends, but in fact, many more adventures awaited her, which would easily fill another book. Her intelligence, intuition and incredible devotion were extraordinary. She was a star.