Oops! I just re-read my post and realized I said something the wrong way. I meant to say that what I know of Dexter's life before me and his new owner was not quite as sad as that of Annie. He didn't have to endure nearly what she did before landing in a loving home. Dexter just walked up to my house, hungry and thirsty, and starving for some love. Boy, did he pick the right place to come. Annie's ending is wonderful!