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Age: 7 Years Sex: Female Weight: 26-50 lbs
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Leave a bone for ANNIE
Nicknames:
Little Orphan Annie, Annie Bananie, Annie Fanny bo bannie.....
Doggie Dynamics:
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Quick Bio:
| -mutt | -pound dog | -dog rescue | |
Birthday:
August 16th 2004
Likes:
Getting brushed, sleeping late and going anywhere in the car
Pet-Peeves:
Getting up early in the morning, stairs, wet grass, wet pavement, rain
Favorite Toy:
Baby elephant, Froggie, Howi's catnip banana
Favorite Food:
Duck and Potato kibble, Mom's cooking, apples, twisty cheese sticks, bananas and tangerines!
Favorite Walk:
Island Park by the Bayfront, City Island, 17th St Paw Park, Arlington Park, around the block
Best Tricks:
Sit, Down, Come, Impersonation of a mule when I want her to go out and she doesn't want to.
Arrival Story:
In August 2005, my 13 yr old chowXshepherd, Zoya, went to the Rainbow Bridge. Three days later, a friend from Underdog Rescue of Florida called and said "I understand you have an empty backyard..." I replied" It's too soon to even think about it." She said, "Don't say 'No'; I'm emailing you a picture of a dog on "Death Row". Animal Services is going to put it down in 2 days unless we find a foster home for it. The dog is very dirty and matted but she seems sweet..." Hmmm-I called my daughter who has 2 rescue dogs and sent her the picture. "You have to go rescue "Little Orphan Annie", she said, "even if you just foster her till she can find a forever home!" I agreed to go look at her. The shelter escort led me directly to "Death Row" in a separate bldg from the adoptable dogs. I can't describe how pathetic this little dog looked. When I went into the cage with her, the first thing she did was lick my hand, then she figured out I had dog cookies in my pocket. I took one out and said "Sit"-she sat! I said "I'll take her home with me." He put a rope around her neck and handed it to me. No paperwork, no money, nothing-I walked out of there with "Little Orphan Annie". It was obvious she had never been in a car so I picked up this filth encrusted pound pooch and put her on the backseat of my car. She laid down and slept the entire trip home. After a trip to the groomer to be shaved and the vet for a thorough exam, we both felt a lot better.
Bio:
One year later, Annie is the calmest, friendliest dog I've ever owned. Annie spent several months being treated for some medical baggage, gaining weight and being spayed over the holidays. The vet thinks she was probably on her own for 4-5 months before she was picked up as a stray. Now she has graduated Petsmart obedience school and she is a quick learner. Next we're going to get a Pet Therapy certificate. Her best friend is Howi, my big white rescue cat, who is about the same age. They play well together and he bonded with her right away and showed her the ropes when she first came to live with us. Cosmo, the Queen cat, allows Annie to live with us only if she gets a treat every time the dog does. Annie plays well with other dogs, large and small, and has good manners so I can take her anywhere. People are always asking what breed my cute dog is and I tell them she is a "Teddybear Dog"!
Forums Motto:
ANNIE THE TEDDYBEAR DOG
The Groups I'm In:
***Orphan Annies**, Lost & Found - Dogsters & Catsters Unite To Help Find Missing Pets Here!, Angus' Angels, President Isabel's Animal Abuse Commission, Psychic Dogs, Rescued Doggies, s'wheaties, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier group, The Bearded Collie Club, The Kerry Blues, The Pound Puppy Project, ~#~!The crossbreed groupie!~#~
The Last Forum I Posted In:
Good News-ZEUS IS SENT HOME-FINALLY!
I've Been On Dogster Since:
| January 22nd 2006 |
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More than 6 years! |
Rosette, Star and Special Gift History
Dogster Id:
251788
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August 16th 2009 7:41 am
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Wow, I woke up to the smell of chicken livers cooking on top of the stove-this is going to be a REALLY good day! Mom told me yesterday that it was going to me MY special day again soon but it's got to be today!
I'm offically 5 yrs old today because this is the anniversary of my "Gotcha-Day"-best day of my life! Mom came and took me away from that awful concrete and wire place where I was in a special building for dogs that went out for a walk and never came back . Well, that's all in the past! Life has been really good for the last four years and this year, too, except I can't see too well anymore.
When I almost walked off a 20' pier, Mom took me to a doggie eye doctor who said I have PRA and I got it from my doggie parents. It doesn't hurt but it's not going to get better and soon, I won't be able to see at all. So Mom and I have been going for lots of walks in my all favorite places so I will remember where I am when I can't see them anymore. Howi walks outside in the backyard with me and waits for me to come back in at night. Guess he is my guide cat.
I am a lucky dog because I have a family that loves me and a great home with lots of beds and good food-oh yeah, about those Chicken Livers, are they ready yet?
April 9th 2008 10:07 pm
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I can't help it. The minute I stick my nose out the door, my tail starts itching. I have been to the vet and I have to get another short haircut and take more allergy meds. But they only work for a little while. Mom gives me baths in Oatmeal, Aloe and Selsun Blue. It only feels good for a day or two and then the sores start itching again.
Mom says I'm too big for a litter box but the as soon as my feet hit the walkway, I sit down and itch-even before I go on the grass. Then I quickly do my business and run back into the house like there is something chasing me. Too late! The itchies caught me-again!
August 16th 2007 5:39 am
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Today, Mom says I'm an extraspecial pup because it is my 3rd Birthday and I'm in the Dogster Birthday stroll. Mom is cooking me a Chopped Chicken Liver BIRTHDAY CAKE-special for me. I'm gonna share it with Howi and Cosmo, too, because they shared their special tunafish and gifiltefish cakes with me! This is only my second birthday with Mom. Only good things have happened to me since I came to live here and I'm finally trusting that I have a forever home here. The only sad times are when Mom leaves me to go visit "Baby Eve" or "Baby Rachel", then somebody else comes to stay with me or I go to visit their house while she is gone.
I have made lots of neighbor friends this year- Sweetie the dog next door who didn't like me because she thought I was like another Zoya but now she knows different and we are buddies. Sam is the Corgi puppy on the other side of my fence and he's a real cutie. One of these days, he's going to dig under the fence and come over, lol. I am also friends with Tramp, a schnauzer and Toasty, a chi-rat terrier mix on the next block. Also, Sushi, a hairy little mix and her new Golden Retriever brother, Baxter, two houses down always stop to sniff and visit on their walks but we haven't gotten to play yet. Missy, who lives across the street, comes down to the end of her driveway and waits for me to come out too. I made lots of doggie friends this year! I'm a Lucky Dog, Lucky Dog, Lucky Dog.....
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