How did she spend her Anniversary? Very nicely, it started out with company coming over on Christmas Eve, Annie always loves company. I was going to pen them in and then decided not to as it was just family members that she knew well. She loves Nomy and Ampop.
Christmas Day, Annie had alot of fun sleeping in. Tossing and turning, stretching, readjusting her position and then falling back to sleep. When she got up, she was very excited and let me know quickly that she needed to go out to take care of business. She and Tiger both ran to the back door, I opened it and they ran down the deck steps, sliding all the way as it was covered with a thin patch of ice, they did their business. They were getting ready to run back up the steps and Annie ran over to the leaves on the side of the yard. Apparently, she had heard something, she jumped on the pile of leaves and kept bouncing up and down. I have no idea what was under there but Tiger had to get in on the act too. She did. Before I knew it, both dogs were pouncing on whatever poor creature had buried itself underneath the leaves. I called them off, of course that only last for a second but it was long enough for whatever it was to get away. They were both definitely diappointed at the mystericous prey getting away.
A year ago, what a nightmare her first day was. I have spent the past year trying to show her that life can be good. I know that she has bonded with me. When she is up on the bed with me and Tiger comes in, Annie will run to my face and start giving me little dog kisses, then she growls at Tiger. I guess, she has adopted me as much as I have her. What a wonderful little dog. Many times over the past year, I wish I had her from the time she was a puppy, she would be a different dog. She honestly suffers from PTSD, I am working with her on that too. Time, hopefully, will heal all of her suffering behaviors. I feel bad about that because she is such a sweet dog that only wants to be loved.
Here's to you, Annie. I honestly believe I am a better person for knowing you. There is a say among dog rescuers and it goes something like this.. "my rescue dog rescued me..." something like that. I really feel that way about Annie. Thank you, Annie. I love you and I promise to ensure the rest of your life more than makes up for the hardships you have endured in those first two years. I promise you that, little one.
Becky, my sister, was here on Christmas Eve. She said, "I see what you mean, there is a sadness in her." Yes Bek, that is exactly what I mean. This little loving dog has been abused and is always afraid of what is coming next. I have no idea how to fix it other than to shower her with love and compassion and pray that it works to get her over those bad times. I just wish she could forget them.
Congratulations, Annie!
