On March 16, 2011, at an apartment complex in Newark, New Jersey, a city maintenance worker happened upon a trash bag that appeared to be moving. Inside was the emaciated, crumpled body of a barely breathing red dog. Animal control was dispatched and the young pit bull was transported to a Veterinary Clinic. Incredibly, and against odds stacked heavily against him, he survived the night. When he opened his eyes on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, it was nothing short of a rebirth, hence the dog being named after the patron saint celebrated on that date. As a nation and world of animal lovers...

Join the author as he recounts the life of his beloved pit bull, Amber. Amber was a therapy dog and dedicated her life to helping others; both people and dogs alike. Amber touched the lives of thousands of people and she exemplified the true nature of the pit bull. The author illustrates and celebrates Amber's life from puppy hood to the day she died. Experience the love of a man for his dog in his own words...