Pet of the week, Tootsie

Here is Tootsie recuperating from surgery.

This week’s pet is Tootsie. I met Tootsie’s owner about eight years ago. Sandi was on the Board of Directors of the Lexington Newcomers Club when we ( hubby and I)  arrived in Lexington eight years ago.  Sandi and I became friends as members of the Newcomer’s Book Club. Sandi has a vibrant personality. She shares thrilling tales regarding her travels and adventures.  While we no longer live in the same city, we remain in touch via email and Facebook. 

Here is her story is  about Tootsie. "We picked Tootsie up at an animal shelter when she was just 6 weeks old, back in January of 1997. She was to be a companion for our other dog Cookie.  Toots stole my heart when she cuddled into the side of my neck when we were trying to decide of which pup to take.  She spent the next 8 years being a "sister" to Cookie; they were truly inseparable till the day Cookie died.  After a couple of years she became a big sister to our newest dog Annie.  Toots taught Annie how to jump straight up and down on all fours when she is excited, how to scratch thin air because she can no long reach her ears when they need a good scratch the best yet has been how to tap the ground with her back paws to "cover" what she does outside since stretching is almost impossible, it looks like she is dancing.  She brings love, laughter and joy every day we have with her.  We still call her the "pup" or the lady.  Her personality is like no other.  I smile when I see her or listen to her snore.  I have said that she was our best dog, all of our dogs have been that, but Tootsie has a very special place in our hearts.  If you could call a dog kind that would be her, she is gentle and so loving.  She is 15 and I am looking forward to many more years with this dog, since there is very little I wouldn't do for her and her well-being."

Next week, Sandi shares her story about Annie a prison puppy.