My dog chewed a hole in the couch, foam and all. That was tricky to fix -- a new use for quilt bat scraps. But everytime I look at it I have to smile. Dogs don't know the difference, and they do get up close and personal with the things they love or have familiar smells. Your quilt is beautiful, and any way you patch it you will remember that beautiful dog you rescued and how much joy it brought to your life. That's what a quilt is for, isn't it? Comfort and memories. That will make the quilt that much more precious to you.