When Bill Daly first met his German shepherd Honey three years ago, he knew they were meant to be. Daly needed a new friend after his previous pet died, and he liked taking in dogs from shelters. They’re loyal animals, he said. Ragged and half-starved, Honey had led a star-crossed life (unfortunately, she would suffer again two years later when Daly's neighbor badly beat the animal). But Daly saw past all that. "Normally I don’t connect with a dog very quickly," he said. "But when I met with Honey I knew that I would choose her." He had his work cut out for him. Honey's previous owner had …