I posted this in Dog Memorial

but wanted everyon to see...

I haven't shared this with anyone but Robin yet, but one of the reasons that I feel I'm able to handle Angus's passing more is that on Friday I received something in the mail.
I had entered his picture in a calendar contest. Well I had actually forgotten about it until a package was at our door Friday when I got home. I had no idea what it could be and when I opened it there was this lovely letter...

Dear Anna Adkins,

Congratulations! I'm delighted to inform you that you are a winner in the Dogs Calendar Contest. your winning entry will appear in the 365 Dogs Color Page-A-Day Calendar for 2006.

Your photograph of Angus makes a wonderful contribution to the calendar and will appear on Tuesday, November 7, 2006

I'm especially happy to enclose a complimentary copy of the calendar, which I hope you'll enjoy all year long.

Best wishes for the coming year.

This was the picture...
And the caption says...
"Angus urges everybody to get out today and vote. With this massive rottie monitoring his hometown polling place, it's a sure thing there won't be any voting irregularities in Piqua, OH. Angus's owner is Anna Adkins.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/f26996a9.jpg


Now tell me, is that a sign or what?! I just felt like a heavy weight was lifted from me. I think it was his sign to me telling me I could move on and not be so sad when I think of him:)

Thank you for sharing this. I hope everyday gets easier for you.

How sweet Anna! :)

OH ANNA, LES at this. How very, very special for you and hubby. What timing eh? He's on TWO calendars this upcoming year and so yes, it's his dear, doggy message to you. What a very special boy. Tears of joy and saddness at the same time - I guess that's what being a PetFriend/Partner is all about isn't it.

Oh Anna, congrats!!!
That is soooo wonderful!
:D
Congrats to you too Angus!

OMG Anna, tears are falling here for sure. Hello Sweet Boy. You look so handsome in your picture and have surely made your family so happy! What a fitting tribute to the sweetest boy the earth has ever known:)

Love, Terry, Daisy and Delilah

How special!

I can see how you feel as if Angus is speaking to you!

I have warm fuzzies in my heart.

Tears are falling here, too.

Anna, I think it's definatly a sign. What a nice surprise!

Angus has the perfect face for a calendar, doesn't he? :)

Oh, that's lovely! Definately a sign. They always find a way to let us know they are ok. That's a beautiful picture of your boy.

Oh, Anna, isn't it nice that God gives us such special signs!!! Angus was such a sweet boy and that is such a great picture of him! Congatulations!

That's awesome, Anna! :) I do think it is a sign as well. :)

I believe that was a sign too. That is wonderful.

That is wonderful Anna! What a great photo that shows off that handsome smile. I think it is a sign to remember the happy times with him not just think of the sad. {{hugs}}

Now on November 7th everyone who gets to see that calendar will get to know what we already know on Pet Talk..... Angus is one very special boy! Congratulations, Anna, on raising such a super boy who will live in our hearts forever with much fondness everytime we think of him.

Oh Anna, I also believe that had to be a sign. I bet that really did your heart good to see that. That is an awesome picture of Angus.

I'm sure it's a sign from Angus. I'm covered in goose bumps and teary eyed so I'm sure of it! ;)

Anna my thoughts are with you as this is so hard, but Angus is telling you "it's ok Mom, I'm fine and I watch you and Dad everyday" it's him telling you it's ok and remember the good times and his wonderful smile.

This is WONDERFUL!!! It makes me very happy also and I can't wait to get one for myself.:p

Oh Anna that is so wonderful.
Many people will get to learn about this special boy in
the calanders. What a nice surprise.

((HUGS))

How wonderful to get such a great sign from Angus - he sent you one of his big rottie smiles so you won't feel so sad thinking about him! Great timing, and you know there are no coincidences!;)

I already have a copy of the PetTalkDogs calendar that Kay Ann put together (and I love it) but I would very much like to have this one that Angus is starring in! How may I order it? May I?

Bless his heart, he's still working magic, isn't he? :)

Clever boy Angus - what a lovely way to get in touch

Anna!!! Another message from Angus!!!

My mom's birthday was the other day and I was looking through some of her presents....

Guess what I found?!?! The calendar with Angus in it! As soon as I saw the box, I ripped into it and flipped right to November 4th...and would you believe who was staring me in the face!?!? Funny how a PT angel wiggled his way into my home.

I just had to let you know that Angus will be with us all year :D

Aww, Anna...that's so nice!! :)

I love the saying with his picture...and how neat your name is in there too!

I'm glad you can feel happy when you think of him, now. I'm sure he'd want that.

(((Hugs)))

Anna, you know how I believe in "signs", having received quite a number of them myself! Angus sent you smiles and thanks for a wonderful life. Isn't it a wonderful relief to know he's OK? I can't wait to get the calender! What a good little salesman! He wants us all to get one!

That is such a cute pic of Angus. I always loved his sweet face. I'm glad this is helping you deal with his passing. It's so great that he got picked to be in that calendar. Thatls something really special. Thanks for sharing this with us.