Samuel went to the creek to fish, seeking quiet, but found a drowning dog instead. A man had thrown the pitbull over the bridge with a concrete block, leaving it trapped beneath the cold water. Samuel didn’t hesitate. He plunged in, feeling the block with his feet, and pulled the terrified dog free. Exhausted, muddy, and shaking, the dog crawled into Samuel’s lap, pressing close as if he already knew he was safe. Tears filled Samuel’s eyes as he cradled him. The abuser vanished, but the dog—now named Chance—found warmth, love, and safety, sleeping at Samuel’s feet every night.