Annie

In Memory of Annie

I lost a one of a kind dog. I was blessed to have had a black/tan Cocker Spaniel for almost 15 1/2 years. She was originally named Anastasia by her breeder, Heidi Armour, but I renamed her Annie. She was not in the show ring because she had a terrible overbite but she made up for that by being a great competitor in the fly ball community. She was a dependable little height dog for 10 years. This is a dog who never played from the time I got her at 5 months old to the day I let her cross the Rainbow Bridge. That in itself is a miracle. We traveled to different states, she received titles and ribbons and in return got to eat some great treats. She also did nursing home work for 9 years where she loved to wear her many dresses, hats and scarves. She gave great joy wherever she went.  All she wanted in return was to be petted and made a fuss over. She was a productive dog and a great little companion. I will never forget her and what she gave me by being in my life. I will think back to the many memories of her and the joy she brought to my life. She was strong and lived life her way. She never growled her whole life but if you did something that she didn't like she would get even. I could always tell if something ticked her off. Run free like when you were young.