Back in November of 2008, the Toler's bought a dog. A purebred, AKC registered, champion pedigree Viszla. We went all out because we had wanted a dog for about 8 years. With Jonathan gone with all of his traveling, I wanted a companion around the home and we took the plunge. We have loved and enjoyed Annie for the past 11 months. Micro-chipped, spayed, obedience trained and housebroken. I put a lot of sweat into Annie!
With knowledge that we're moving to a flat Frankfurt, Germany, my knee surgery, and alone with no hubby and 2 kiddos to take care of, I was having a hard time keeping up with Annie. She loves to run and when I ran everyday (before the torn meniscus) she would get her exercise. But with no fenced in yard in a townhome and no outlet, poor Annie needed some freedom. I would take her to dog parks and large fields, but I still felt she needed another home.
This weekend, we gave her away. It was heart-wrenching. But of all the people I interviewed, the couple I wanted to have her, came and got her. I know she's being taken care of and will love her new pad. Acres of land, a pond, and lots of walks. I am so thankful for her new life.
The kids are acting out and asking for Annie back, acting like dogs, mad at me for giving away a 'member of the family'. I had to tell Jonathan on his birthday and he gave me full support but I could sense sadness in his voice.
We loved Annie and will never forget our first dog.
