Annie

Annie came to us 9 years ago, appearing out of the woods in the middle of the night; skin, bone and a little fur - starving. I'd seen her skulking about for at least a month before she finally became desperate enough to come up to the house.

Why anyone would have dumped her is a mystery. Well trained, well behaved.
Well loved for 9 years.

White eyelashes framing eyes brimming with love.

We postponed the inevitable for as long as we could, but tonight the decision was made for us.

I told her Jessi would be waiting for her. I'm sure it's so.