2009.10.29
Anna update
Here's an update on Anna, the elderly dog whose pet parents have to move to a care facility and cannot take her with them:
Joan, Anna's pet mom, had to say goodbye to her today and left her with the good folks at Angels of Assisi. According to Lisa O'Neill at Angels, Anna was taken to her new foster home late this afternoon so she did not have to spend the night in the adoption center.
Another reader reached out to Joan via this blog and might be able to take Anna if the first foster home does not work out.
Thanks so much for all your generosity, offers of support and well-wishes folks. There are some very caring people in this Valley, and I know that firsthand from writing this blog and column.
As Anna's mother, I want to extend heartfelt gratitude who all who wrote or called to express concern about finding a home for our beautiful old shepherd. I particularly want to thank Lisa O'Neill of Angels of Assisi and all the people connected with that wonderful group for their efforts and valuable assistance. Anna would never have found a home without them and my husband and I are eternally grateful. Also, special thanks to Nona for posting Anna's story on her blog and following up with care and concern. The interest this blog stirred and the support it generated in readers is a testimony to how influential The Roanoke Times is, in general, and how important "The Happy Wag" is, in particular. Thanks to everybody -- what a great community this is! Joan B.
Comment by Joan Bugbee — October 31, 2009 @ 7:43 am