SANDI'S STORY

A note from NWAR NORTHWEST AIREDALE RESCUE: At 14 years of age, Sandi came to us in late October, after having to spend the previous year on a short tether attached to a tree, braving the elements of a harsh Eastern Washington winter. Sandi touched everyone who helped her enjoy the short time she had left. We all fell in love with this sweet girl and marvelled at the daily progress she made in her health and stamina. Sandi loved walking with her foster mom and dad along with neighbor beagle friend, Lizzie. Sandi would insist on being in the lead not wanting a two-year-old beagle to show her up. She loved her new backyard and chasing any squirrel who may appear there or on her walks Sandi left us on December 16 to cross The Rainbow Bridge. Another star shines bright in the sky for this darling girl. Sandi, we will miss you.

OLD DOG Darling, the hesitation in your step makes my heart ache, knowing that you're wondering, hoping, is this the last home? will I have to move again? how will she know who I am? Beautiful, I see your history in your eyes and in those small quirks, in your startles and starts. oh, I know I'll never know the whole story of you but together we can patch things up, heal old wounds, soothe old fears. Beloved, I respect your years, and I promise you will grow old with me in comfort, in love, in safety. and when your years are done, I will see you through your passing, and keep you close in my arms, in my heart. You will live forever. T. Nesbit, in Memory of Duchess Claire June 2001

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