What if someone special came into your life, someone who could see you, and all of your camouflaged faults, with utter transparency? What if that someone had four furry legs, a damp nudging nose, and deep longing eyes? What changes would you be willing to make? For nearly all of his adult life, Louis Spirito was a raging bull, a fiery writer from a 'Goodfellas' family who exploded at the slightest provocation. Then he rescued Tanner, an abused, timid, shelter pit bull that cowered at strange objects, flinched at sudden noises, and vomited whenever he was stressed - which was most of the time....