Lenore, the spirited, bright-eyed Labrador puppy arrives just in the nick of time. As Jon and his Border Collie, Izzy, begin volunteer hospice work, Izzy shows Jon what dogs can do for people who are at their most desperate. But the work isnt easy, and Jon is reminded that at times he is needy himself. Enter Lenore, a glossy jet-black Labrador retriever puppy, whose seeming Lenore, the spirited, bright-eyed Labrador puppy arrives just in the nick of time. As Jon and his Border Collie, Izzy, begin volunteer hospice work, Izzy shows Jon what dogs can do for people who are at their most desperate. But the work isnt easy, and Jon is reminded that at times he is needy himself. Enter Lenore, a glossy jet-black Labrador retriever puppy, whose seemingly boundless capacity for love allows Jon to confront his past and embrace his blessings. The dog who loved is a moving and inspiring story of love, compassion, and the incredibly rich and complex relationships between humans and their dogs.