Annabelle

Updated on Thursday, 08/05/2004

Adopted!

Hi, I'm Annabelle. I am a black-and-red purebred German Shepherd about 2 years old. (Please note: This picture does not do a girl justice. You need to see me in person.) A couple of months ago, I was taken from my home and dropped off on a road very unfamiliar to me. Thinking surely someone must have made a mistake, I waited patiently for several days. But they must have gotten lost because no one ever came back for me. I started walking and was found by animal control. Then came the news that VGSR had dispatched one of their volunteers to retrieve me from the shelter. When my foster mom came to pick me up, I was a little anxious about getting into her car. But not once did she seem to get lost and didn't stop until we arrived at her home. I'm very friendly with adults, children and other dogs. The first time I was taken to the park, I didn't know what all the fuss was about. All the dogs there were running with each other, talking and having a grand time. I decided to join in, and was immediately accepted as "one of them". Have you ever seen a tennis ball before? I hadn't until that day - what fun they are to catch and chase. My previous family didn't pay much attention to me, but my foster family discovered how smart I am and how quickly I learn. And the praise I receive from them makes me feel very special. Often, I just get hugs and kisses for doing nothing! I'd always been kept outside before and often food and water were scarce. But now, I stay inside and there is always fresh water available and regular meals. I'm allowed to sleep wherever I want. For now, I like the floor at the foot of the bed. Occasionally, during the night, I get up just to check and make sure that everyone is tucked in safely. Then I go back to sleep. Actually, I'm scared to be alone right now, because I never want to go through losing my family again. I like to be with people all the time, so a home with one stay-at-home member would be perfect for me, and I promise to be a loyal and loving companion.