Not news for dog owners, but it's hard to stay depressed when someone depends on you not only for food and shelter, but emotional support and guidance. Although under a doctor's care, Bruce Goldstein was very close to suicide before adopting a puppy.
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Then came Ozzy, a Labrador pup who leads Bruce toward recovery through complete, canine dependence. From the depths of his despair to a life remade, Bruce shows how learning to care for, train, and love the hilariously loyal Ozzy provided him with the structure and focus he needed to heal.