Thank you all so much, I truly appreciate your support! To answer a few of your questions ...

AnnaBelle is only 4 years old.
We aren't sure how she injured herself, but the only thing she ever did that could have caused it was to jump off of a twin bed. She laid on it regularly, so we are nearly positive that's all that happened. I would never have dreamed that could cause such an injury, so everyone please be cautious about beds, couches, etc. with your doggies!!!!

Yes, Pam I certainly do remember AnnaBelle and Ripley's romance!!!! Thanks so much for caring about my girl so much!!!

Hampton went through puppy classes, but became so large and strong and just would not calm down. He constantly jumped on everyone, and he was hurting me all the time. I am just too weak and small framed to handle him. Plus, there was no way I could ever let him around my grandbaby, just his claws alone would have seriously hurt her. In addition, AnnaBelle could not stand him at all! As fate would have it, it has worked out for the best, because he would certainly not have been safe to have around her now!

We could not bear to keep him confined outdoors, so we made the difficult decision to rehome him. Thankfully his breeder was able to place him with his next door neighbor, and we live in the same neighborhood! Unfortunately we recently found out that Hampton has a Sibe condition that is causing him to lose his sight, and that just breaks my heart!

As far as our doxie, Gretta ... she is 8 years old now and doing great. It is ironic because we have always halfway expected her to have a back injury, then it happens to AnnaBelle. Oh, Pam, AnnaBelle isn't actually a "toy", she is a miniature .... slightly larger.

I hope I answered everyone's questions! My girl is at a special groomer's today who takes care of special needs doggies! I'm so thankful and can't wait to see my girl all cleaned up! I think it will make her feel better to get all prettied-up again!

Kim