Annie was the perfect dog for our family. Our youngest was 3 when we got Annie. The girls grew up with Annie. Even though she was not a big dog the kids in the area always would ask does she bite or were afraid of her. But she never bit them. She went after a raccoon when we were camping, the size of her or little bigger. We were able to get her to back down. Well, we had many great memories of good times with Annie.
Then about week or so before Thanksgiving 2009 Annie had to be put to sleep. She was by that time hard of hearing, arthritis in her hips or legs, and had cancer. She was ready to be put down; when we went to the vet she was already not eating dog food and very little people food. The vet when she was weighed said she lost between 4 and 7 pounds, not sure exact amount. The last walk out side the vets office someone came up, said what a cute dog but she looks tired and she did even the fact she sleep a lot. So that made me realize for sure it was time.
Annie would have been 17 years old this January 2010. I miss her but I'm very grateful for time our family had with Annie. We had almost 16 years with her. I really want another dog but with our daughter having a cat in the house (not Gabby new one) not sure how the cat would react. So we may wait but will come to your shelter for our next dog. Thanks for having such a wonderful dog Annie in the shelter.
Thanks again,
Colleen Schoffstall
