Well a long story, made short because its so hard to talk about right now, is in May 07 we were given the most upsetting news that Annie had liver disease & it was very bad, she was given up to 3 months. Hearing the words that Annie would never live to be an old dog was so hard. Especially for my son Michael, as Annie was Michael bestfriend & his life. But Annie surprised us all, with the care we gave her at home, and the care of her doctors, as Annie was under the care of her regular veterinarian & as well as specialist, and she was doing well, with some little setbacks now & then. But in Nov 08, Annie became really sick, and once again she fought to stay with us because she never wanted to leave us but on Dec 22, 2008 Annie's body just could not do it anymore, and we had to let Annie go to her rest at Rainbow Bridge. It was so hard saying good bye, we never knew how we were going to do that, and we never wanted her to be afraid. We were all right with her. I guess we knew what we had to do, because we never wanted her to suffer or be unhappy, and she was showing signs she was not comfortable which made her not happy but still we knew she never wanted to leave us. It was so so hard Christmas morning, especially for Michael. I hope other wonderful furbabies who have gone before Annie was there to show her the way, when she arrived at the Bridge. I was reading some of the stories & I just want everyone to know who has lost a furbaby that we understand your broken hearts. Its so very hard to go through, and there is not much anyone can say or do that makes it any better, I guess it just takes time. But we will always love & miss her, there will never be another Annie, and another could never take her place within our hearts. She was so special, and so good through all that she went through with the medical care. She was always so patient & trusting. She knew we were trying to help her. I guess I feel we let her down because we couldn't cure what she had, we were only able to give her more time with us. She did beat the odds of being with us longer then the doctors thought she would be but it still does not make it any easier because we wanted her to keep beating the odds. But seeing her uncomfortable & unhappy towards the very end, we just knew what we needed to do for Annie. It feels like she is still here, except we can't see her. Rest in peace our sweet baby girl, you will always be loved & remain in our hearts forever. We will never forget your expressions, or the life we had with you. We were so blessed to have you. And thank-you for being so special to Michael. There is never another that will ever replace you in his heart.