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RIP Allison - age 9 1/2

She came to us March 2, 2001 from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. She was 9 months old. They called her a "mixed husky" but after seeing a lot of white german shepherds, we think that was her primary "mix." She died suddenly on Sept. 29, 2010 of hemangiosarcoma (shepherds are predisposed)

Excerpt from RAINBOW BRIDGE - author unknown

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who are hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.
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We adopted Allie in Mar. 01, when she was 9 mos.old. Howard knew I'd pick her. She was shy & mellow & I loved her gentle spirit.
We adopted Allie in Mar. 01, when she was 9 mos.old. Howard knew I'd pick her. She was shy & mellow & I loved her gentle spirit.		 On the day we could pick her up, I came home from work to find Howard asleep, with Allie stretched out alongside the bed.
On the day we could pick her up, I came home from work to find Howard asleep, with Allie stretched out alongside the bed.		 She was only 9 months old, but very mature, and didn't need the crate for more than a couple weeks.
She was only 9 months old, but very mature, and didn't need the crate for more than a couple weeks.		 Later that year we took her to North Carolina with us.
Later that year we took her to North Carolina with us.
In 2002, Allie started driving my car.
In 2002, Allie started driving my car.		 Thanks Mom and Dad! Great Christmas present!
Thanks Mom and Dad! Great Christmas present!		 Our little hussy! (Nov. 2004)
Our little hussy! (Nov. 2004)		 She loved it when I bought plants, and couldn't wait to play with the pots.
She loved it when I bought plants, and couldn't wait to play with the pots.
Allie with her sock monkey. (2005) When Joey came, sock monkey met its demise.
Allie with her sock monkey. (2005) When Joey came, sock monkey met its demise.		 We took Allie to see the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin
We took Allie to see the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin		 Allie in the lilies - 2004 (Cat lovers take note: Lilies are poisonous to cats.)
Allie in the lilies - 2004 (Cat lovers take note: Lilies are poisonous to cats.)		 She was seldom bad, but once in a while she tested our patience! (2007) She also tested Susan C's patience (howl, howl, howl!)
She was seldom bad, but once in a while she tested our patience! (2007) She also tested Susan C's patience (howl, howl, howl!)
2005. At some point I started calling her Ms B (for beautiful) - and she WAS!
2005. At some point I started calling her "Ms B" (for beautiful) - and she WAS!		 She sometimes played soccer in the living room.
She sometimes played soccer in the living room.		 In Sept. 2005 Allison got a little brother (Joey)
In Sept. 2005 Allison got a little brother (Joey)		 She was so patient with Joey, who always wanted to be next to her.
She was so patient with Joey, who always wanted to be next to her.
There were a lot of animals in the house!
There were a lot of animals in the house!		 In March 2006 she got her driver's license
In March 2006 she got her driver's license		 Cathy and other people at the Mint loved this picture. 2006
Cathy and other people at the Mint loved this picture. 2006		 The Allie/Howard bond was really strong. (2007)
The Allie/Howard bond was really strong. (2007)
Sleepy girl.
Sleepy girl.		 Being part husky, she was always looking to escape. (2008)
Being part husky, she was always looking to escape. (2008)		 When she got older, she became afraid of thunder, and hid under tables until Howard could let her in his office.
When she got older, she became afraid of thunder, and hid under tables until Howard could let her in his office.		 Joey absolutely adored his beautiful, older sister Allie. (April 2010)
Joey absolutely adored his beautiful, older sister Allie. (April 2010)
Allie loved the snow! (Dec. 2009)
Allie loved the snow! (Dec. 2009)		 One night we came home to find Allie (and Joey) playing poker. I guess Howard taught her that, because I sure didn't!
One night we came home to find Allie (and Joey) playing poker. I guess Howard taught her that, because I sure didn't!		 Dashing through the snow in the big blizzard of 2010
Dashing through the snow in the big blizzard of 2010		 I never tired of photographing beautiful Allie. SHE never tired of asking me for walks.
I never tired of photographing beautiful Allie. SHE never tired of asking me for walks.
2010 - We took Allie to Staunton with us for Howard's AMA alumni reunion.
2010 - We took Allie to Staunton with us for Howard's AMA alumni reunion.		 Waiting patiently to come in. (She never barked, and seldom howled, except when Susan C and water were involved!)
Waiting patiently to come in. (She never barked, and seldom howled, except when Susan C and water were involved!)		 Best buds enjoying a beautiful spring day (Apr.2010)
Best buds enjoying a beautiful spring day (Apr.2010)		 RIP Allison - I will miss our daily walks together. I know how very, very much you loved them!
RIP Allison - I will miss our daily walks together. I know how very, very much you loved them!
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Mom, Dad and Joey 20-Dec-2010 01:25
Missing you this holiday season, beautiful girl!
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