Once upon a time there was a little dog named Max who was very rambunctious. He loved to run, play and chase after anything that moved. One day while playing, Max got into a fight with another dog and was badly injured. The vet told his owners that the injury was malignant and the only way to save Max's life was to amputate his leg.

Max's owners were devastated at the thought of losing their loyal companion, but they knew they had to make a difficult decision. They hoped Max would still be able to live a happy life even with three legs.

The surgery was a success and Max was soon on the road to recovery. Despite the evidence of his injury, Max's instinct and excitement for life never faded. He was ecstatic to be able to run and play again, and his owners were overjoyed to see their furry friend so full of energy once more.

Max's loyalty to his owners never wavered, and they made a promise to never abandon him, no matter what. From that day forward, Max lived a happy life with his family, proving that true love and loyalty can overcome even the toughest of challenges.

Reflections

1. Why did Max need to have his leg amputated?
2. How did Max's owners feel about the surgery?
3. How did Max react after the surgery?
4. What did Max's owners promise him?
5. How did Max show that love and loyalty can overcome any challenge?