Thank you for our Angel

Nearly five years ago, our sweet baby Grady, then known as "Sasha" at APR, came into our lives. She has the sweetest spirit of anyone I have ever known - canine or human. The journey has not been easy: she has had back problems (the catalyst being an injury brought on by the circles she turns when she is waiting for her food!) and had major surgery nearly two years ago. She doesn't mind though, as this requires that she now be carried up and down stairs, and the more carrying for her, the better! She also has her very own Grady stroller for long walks, where she barks at every dog she sees from above. Grady LOVES sweet potatoes, and really vegetables of all kinds. She also has food allergies, so she eats delicious, fresh food that is gluten free! She is a complete and total princess, and she was our first child. We now have a 3 month old baby girl (human) and were concerned that Grady would be jealous or even aggressive. Not only is she not aggressive, she is protectiv
e of our baby and is very respectful of her. When I first saw Grady online and later at APR, she was in a foster home being treated for heart worms. When we first met in person, she wore the tiniest little pink sweater as she had very little hair - it was all gone as a result of her allergies. Still, she was so precious, I could not believe that she was still available. She is truly one of the greatest blessings I have ever received. Also - as an aside, I adopted her two months after my (now) husband and I began dating. When we married two months ago, we instead of distributing parting gifts to our guests, we donated to APR in her honor. I only wish we could do more!

I would love to know the "angels" who rescued her from being put down in an Alabama pound, or the kind person who took her into their foster home to nurse her back to health. To these kind souls, I am truly grateful, and only hope that we can do the same to help another doggie and doggie mom unite one day. Thank you so much for all that you do. Sincerely, Amanda and Mark Brandenburg, and Grady