I went to Peru on a spirit quest to find my life's purpose. Little did I know that my purpose would find me. I only had a few hours before my flight was to take off for Los Angeles when Charlie walked up to me. A street dog on his last legs; his paws raw from walking endless miles on the melting concrete, his skin raw, covered with mange that resembled parasitic volcanoes erupting hot lava. He mirrored a reptile with scabs covering the majority of his frail body. I swear, I c