Article: THANKS TO SHELTER, AN INJURED DOG HAS HIS DAY.(Lifestyles/Spotlight)(Colorado Critters Page)

Byline: Rebecca Jones Rocky Mountain News Staff Writer

The scars on his paws and another under his eye are the only visible reminders of Lucky's horrendous journey from would-be road kill to beloved family pet.

``I'm always looking out for limping,'' says Janet Fine, who adopted the 2-year-old shepherd-collie mix in February when he was still a pitiful mass of healing wounds. ``He does favor one leg, but it's never continuous. I think everything is pretty good.''

She reaches down and pets the dog, who submissively shows his belly and gratefully accepts the attention. ``I just can't understand why someone abandoned him,'' Fine says. ``Or if they ...

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