To Liz Haslam, happiness is what happens when she’s caring for and protecting dogs in need. What does she get in return? An immense amount of love and gratitude from these pups. It’s so strong that there’s no doubt in saying she wouldn’t change this for anything or anyone in the world, literally.

Bright Side wants to give you a recount of this particular story in which Liz made the most critical decision of her life when she chose between her partner or her dogs.

Liz got married to someone who she thought was the love of her life.

Liz Haslam met Mike when she was 16 and they fell in love. So when she finished high school, they got married. After the wedding, she moved from her parents’ home to share her life with Mike in a new place. They settled on the English countryside in a 2-bedroom house next to a large rural garden in Barnham, Suffolk. They had a child named Ollie and were married for over 25 years. However, none of the elements in this love story were enough for their love to last, nor to confront any obstacle that came their way.

“It’s the dogs or me.”

This situation has left the family with a veterinary invoice of almost $4,500. It also forced Liz to live in a tent for a while after being unable to pay her rent. However, Liz managed to step up and she couldn’t be happier: “I’ve chosen to do this, and I love it,” she shared.

There’s no doubt that she has very good intentions and she deserves our acknowledgment. What would you have done in her place? What would you do today?