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Annie
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Annie is a 4½-year-old brindle female, born May 2002, found as a stray in the Amarillo area. Her registration number is illegible, so her true history will never be known. What we do know is where Annie was this past year up until November 2006. Her story is one of a true survivor in every sense of the word. Annie is missing a toe on her right rear foot, but it does not affect her walking or running at all. She has been successfully treated for two tick-borne diseases. Annie is one fortunate girl to have endured all that she has. She is ready to find her forever home, and that home will be truly the lucky ones.
Annie is quite shy with cats. She met two and didn't want to get near either of them. Slate the cat didn't understand why she wouldn't hold still for him to be affectionate and rub against her. She passed nicely.
GALT adheres to the disclaimer that with cats outdoors, all bets are off. Cat testing day was no exception. When leaving, Dom, the big cat, went outside, too. Annie didn't care or want to get near the big cat indoors, but outside was different. As Dom was trotting along on the sidewalk, Annie was on full sighthound alert. So indoors, with her "own cats," Annie is OK. Out on a walk, the foster and/or dog guardian needs to be aware that any little critter scurrying along is going to be of greyt interest!
From Annie's foster mom:
Annie has come a long way from the scared little dog who took care of herself for a year with a broken leg in the fields around Amarillo. Reportedly, she was being exercised by the breeder, broke her leg, and was left behind. It took neighboring farmers a year to capture her and turn her over to GALT.
Annie now has an oak-colored brindle slick coat and has a slick personality to match. She is really quite sweet, loves her toys, and really enjoys the company of other dogs. She appears to be cat tolerant (with inside cats).
She always likes for you to be within her sight but is still shy when approached quickly. When you least expect it she will come to you for petting and treats. Sometimes when you are not looking, Annie will gently bump you from behind to get your attention when she thinks it is time for food.
Annie doesn't have roadwork stamina due to an amputated back toe and the self-mended front leg, but she loves her leisurely, brief walks. With other dogs around, she too will eagerly come to greet you, waiting to be the last to be petted, and beat all of them to the treats when she hears the cabinet door open. She can be a talker when she is in a funny mood, loves her blanket, is equally comfortable in her crate, uses the doggie door, and has had very few accidents over the months when we have had to shut her off from outside. Those times have been our fault, not hers.
Her forever home needs to be understanding and patient and realize that she most likely will never be able to be approached quickly and loudly. She needs her quiet time, and don't be surprised if she chooses to sleep outside the bedroom door rather than in the same room. Visit sweet Annie and see what a wonderful girl she is.
