Posted July 22, 1997

Annie, formerly Corky, formerly Amber, has finally found a permanent home. After months of abuse (she was thrown down a staircase and beaten on the back with some kind of blunt object), she was turned in to a vet hospital to be killed. The vet could not do it, even though Annie was suffering from paralysis and incontinence as a result of her torment.

Annie went from foster to foster in a desperate effort to find a place where she could live in peace, with people who could love and understand her and appreciate her for what she had to give, instead of bemoaning her limitations. We came close to losing this little sweetheart, but after a lot to time and effort (and some heavy praying), we caught a break. A wonderful woman spotted Annie's picture on our home page, and her heart went out to Annie after hearing her pitiful story. She knew she had to have Annie. The following is from a letter Annie's new mother recently sent to us.

Little Miss Corky has come home to roost. She is a part of our household, and we will never let her go. Even Luke [the family's Rotweiler] likes her! Well, like any big brother likes his little sister. They have a game where Luke will grab the ball and drop it a few feet from us. Annie (that's her name to us) will pick it up and bring it to our feet. We throw it; Luke runs after it while Annie waits for him to drop it.

She is fitting in beautifully. She has the run of the house when we're around, otherwise she is confined to the family room. She has not had an accident at night. I guess it's because I get her up and out before she even realizes it. I'm her person; she hates it when I'm somewhere she's not when I'm home, so I usually take her with me wherever I go.

I took her to the vet on Monday. He was stunned at her neurological damage, but was impressed with her recovery to date. Her eye surgery is scheduled for May 7. There is no way this little girl is leaving this house. We all love her and realize that she has special needs, but none of them outweigh the joy she has brought to all of us. I thank you again for bringing her to us. She is one wonderful little dog.

This page was written by
Valerie Macys
nancyk@CockerAdoption.org