Anya

We were saddened to learn of the death of Anya today.  She has been a part of our extended family for many years.  She looked like a big polar bear but was a gentle soul.  We were priviledged to have her stay with us this summer while John and Sandy and Samantha traveled to Mexico.  Every morning when we let her out, she would go to the fence to check to see if her family had returned yet.  Then she would content herself in playing hide and seek in the yard.  She could get in the smallest places for such a big dog.  She liked to hide in the evergreens.  At night she would sleep by my side.  When they returned and she left us, I missed her calm, comforting presence.  

She is greatly missed by all who knew her.