The story of a dog, and the extraordinary difference she made in every
life she touched.
After sixty years in show business, Betty White has earned her
reputation as an American icon. She may be a bona fide television
pioneer, but throughout Betty's life, her heart has always been with the
animals. But one of the most enriching episodes in her career as an
animal-rights advocate arrived with actor Tom Sullivan. Blind since
birth, Tom was one of Betty's closest friends and professional partners.
Their dearest collaboration was a mutual devotion to a golden retriever
named Dinah. This first-class guide dog was more than Tom's best friend,
she was a source of unqualified loyalty and love. Most important, she
enabled Tom to be truly independent for the first time in his life.
However as Dinah got older, as her faculties weakened and her confidence
faltered, Tom had little choice but to get a new dog. The effect of
losing her purpose was devastating to the once-gallant Dinah.
Then Betty gladly stepped in to give this great Lady a new lease on
life.
What would transpire is a heartening and inspiring story of a dog who
made a difference and who, in Betty White's words, "helped Tom grow up
as she has helped me grow older." It is for all animal lovers, for all
Betty White lovers, and everyone who can relate to the unconditional
devotion of dogs and the people who love them.
