We got a call today. It’s the sort of call you never really want to get. It was the owner of our little deer tracking puppy, Anja. He called to tell us that yesterday morning Anja had been hit by a car and killed.
And what a fine puppy she grew into before our eyes.
I will remember her long floppy ears, and her beautiful reddish colored coat. I’ll remember the way she snuggled in my arms and the sadness I felt the day she left me for her new home. I’ll also remember how proud I was of her and of her new owner when their tracking wounded game began to help our community.
Oh the best of days is when these precious animals come into our lives, and the saddest is when we have to say good-bye.
Good-bye dear Anja. Grand-mummy loved you very much and I will never forget you!
Oh, my God, I am SO, SO sorry! :::( Words can’t express how devastated I am to hear this terrible news! Heaven has one more angel tonight…R.I.P. sweet little Anya!
🙁 That’s terrible news, I’m so sorry to hear that! *hug!*
Oh, MB, I’m so sorry 🙁 Poor little Anja.
What a precious little girl she was and she did her job so well! I feel so sad for you and her owners too. Will say a lttle prayer for her tonight.
Oh Maribeth! How very very sad. I am so sorry to hear this.
Oh I’m so sorry, Maribeth. How sad for all of you. She was a wonderful little dog.
no! i am so sorry and so sad, she was an adorable puppy and clearly enjoyed the work she was doing.
It really is so sad. Anja was a great dog, and made her owner very happy! I’m so sorry to hear this.
Poor little baby. That is so so sad, for everyone. I’m so sorry.
So So sorry to hear of little Anja passing. My heart goes out to you and to her new owner.
OMG Maribeth. I’m sitting here at work crying. I am so sorry. She was a cutie..
How very very sad !
I miss her soo much. She was the best year of my life . Anja Dad
Oh, no! Terrible news…. *deep sigh*
She’s so cute in those pictures. Hard to understand when they’re gone. She was way too young to go. Life is so unfair sometimes. *sniffle*
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Poor Anja, and poor new owners and to you as well…
Such a sad thing to happen. She was such a good looking pup, and no doubt, brought great memories for you and her owners…
So sad…
🙁 I can’t even imagine. I am so sorry to hear that. 🙁 They find their way into our hearts so quickly and never leave.
oh my…I am so sad to hear this, nice that the new owners found it in their hearts to call and tell you the news though. I am sooo sorry to hear this news…she sure was a sweetie 🙁