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Annie’s lasting legacy

She was the dog of a lifetime. A perfect fit, coming at the perfect time. Imperial and needy, ruling the household, enriching our lives. Annie Fanny was the dachshund model for Rosie Posey in Dreamers of the Day. She was not a speaking character precisely —...

Thanks for all your kind words

The loss of a beloved pet is something so many people have experienced and still feel years later. No other post has gotten so much response. Thank you all. I’m sorry to say that we’ve been turned down for Zoey and Bryant — the rescue group that...

Annie Fanny Sweet Feet, 2001-2016

Two weeks ago, kidney failure finally caught up with Annie. She was my constant companion for 12 of her 15 years, on my lap as we watched my mother die, at my side while I wrote A Thread of Grace, Dreamers of the Day, Doc and Epitaph.  I still can’t write about...