Oprah Winfrey Dedicates Show To Dead Dog

Oprah Winfrey is to dedicate an episode of her talk show to her cocker spaniel Sophie who recently passed away from kidney failure at the age of 13.

AP released a transcript from the show, due to be broadcast on Friday, quoting Oprah as saying: "Sophie gave me 13 years of unconditional love. She was a true love in my life."

As part of the show, Lisa Ling will deliver an investigation on puppy mills which Winfrey declares is "for anybody anywhere who loves a dog, has ever loved a dog or just cares about their basic right to humane treatment."

She adds: "I would never, ever adopt another pet now without going to a shelter to do it. I am a changed woman after seeing this show."