I am writing (once again) to let you know that my sweet Betty passed over Rainbow Bridge last night.  We met in October, 2007, and she became my 2nd (of 5, and counting!) GRFR doggies.  She was 12 when we met, but age isn't a factor to me.  She needed a home and I was ready to take her in!  She'd had some hardships before we met, but I tried to make up for them in the time we had together.  In just a few days she would have turned 15!  She was in remarkable health, given her age.  It was just that her body was ready to rest.  She was losing strength in her back legs, and even with me holding her up and walking with her, it was becoming difficult for her to get around.  She did respond to acupuncture, although she didn't particularly enjoy it ... she was a determined old lady and didn't really like being 'handled,' although she'd let you pet and hug her all day long.  And she freely accepted my help with her walking.  But over the past few days, we could notice her determination fading.  So, we made the tough decision to let her cross The Bridge and go be with her GRFR sisters, Allie and Lilly.

Thank you for the opportunity to love Betty these past few years.  I know she's happy now, running and playing with her sisters .... but I miss them all terribly!

Lisa (formerly Tracy) McDufford