Puppies+for+Sale

===A store owner was tacking a sign above his door that read "Puppies For Sale." Signs like that have a way of attracting small children, and soon enough, a little boy appeared under the store owner's sign. ===

===The store owner smiled and whistled and out of the kennel came Lady, who ran down the aisle of his store followed by five teeny tiny balls of fur. One puppy was lagging considerably behind. ===

===The store owner explained that the veterinarian had examined the little puppy and discovered that it didn't have a hip socket. It would always limp. It would always be lame. ===

===The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner's eyes, pointing his finger and said, "I don't want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I'll pay full price. In fact, I'll give you $2.37 now and 50 cents a month until I have him paid for." ===

===The store owner countered, "You really don't want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to jump and play with you like the other puppies." ===

===To this, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. ===

===He looked at the store owner and softly replied, "Well, I don't run so well myself and the little puppy will need someone who understands!" ===