The Wonder of a Furry Friend

Over this past summer we have gone through a lot of trials.  Ann has battled cancer.  She went through some really tough treatments involving daily radiation treatments for 8 weeks and weekly chemotherapy.  As a result of the cancer and the treatments Ann was wiped out.  Our first Australian Labradoodle, Rutlands Adoni, was inseparable from Ann.  


Addie stayed up in the bedroom while Ann slept.  She stayed when Ann rested in bed.  She would stay in the room with Ann for over 24 hours and when we finally took her outside to potty, we actually had to pull her from the room.  Addie's affection for Ann was a comfort for Ann.  The rest of us were busy trying to cover all the responsibilities for the house, and Addie simply stayed with Ann and loved her.  I am so grateful for the care our wonderful girl gave to Ann.  

She has cemented her place in the family.  I have raised dogs that have gone on to serve as therapy dogs to give love to folks, but I have also experienced what a therapy dog can do as this wonderful girl has loved my wife when I was off doing the other things that needed to be done.  Thank you Addie!