Facing surgery or entering the hospital for a serious illness can be a very scary event. Diesel, an eleven week old puppy was facing a life threatening situation that required three operations to save his life. This true storey is about the love a young man had for his dog and the heroic efforts to save Diesel’s life. You will walk through the struggles Diesel faced entering the hospital as he fought to hang on to life and experience the bond between man and his best friend. Sharing this story with children facing similar situations can help them cope with their own frightening experience in the hospital.