Archive: June 8, 2012 - Gary Borders

A Shaggy Dog Tale

Road To Redemption   This is a story about loss, redemption and a mutt named Rosie.  It is true, far as truth goes. Rosie belongs to my fiancé and her 13-year-old daughter — Julie and Abbie. She was an early Christmas present to themselves, a rescue puppy adopted from a local pet store. At the time she      resembled a six-pound version of Chewbacca from “Star Wars,” allegedly half Yorkie and half poodle. Nobody really knew. What was certain was Rosie — named by Abbie — had the makings of a fine little dog. She was alert, immediately housebroken and took to three-mile walks...

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