A fall ended Luciano Anastasini’s circus career as a high wire performer but not his desire to continue working with the circus.  He adopted and worked with abandoned dogs to create new circus acts.  Patience and careful observation showed him the strengths and abilities of each dog.  This photo-essay tells of the original five dogs and how their “undesirable” behaviors were incorporated into performances.  Luciano’s troupe grew to ten, which are now hired by many circuses to entertain people of all ages.  Luciano and his “hopeless” dogs are a great example of second chances and what can be accomplished with love and caring.