My dog, Murphy, was a main support "person" for me during treatment. One day, I checked my mail and separated out the important items as usual before dumping the rest in recycling. Later, I noticed that I had placed the reminder card for Murphy's vet appointment on top of the reminder flyer for my next breast cancer support group. I thought of all the women with breast cancer who had animal companions and how those animals were giving them unconditional love - and how profound that love becomes to a woman facing breast cancer.