Sniff, snuffle, wake up… open eyes…. yawn, stretch…. still dark… go back to sleep…
‘Ello, though… the two legs is moving… and she’s not s’pposed to! At least, not on her own…
Where do you think you are going?
Alert! Help! Oi!
Crawl off sofa…keep one eye on her… tap dance on floor in front of bedroom door… give it a scratch or two with the paw…
Phew… rescued… I’ll just check the bathroom is clear for her…
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You could, quite clearly, see the thoughts and emotions of the Small Dog as she responded to the perceived emergency. She has been coming to terms with my much-reduced mobility over the past few days, even deigning to place the ball in my hand so we can play fetch. Normally, she throws the ball and I do the fetching,,,
But I’ve not seen her in ‘night mode’ before.
When I fall asleep, she is usually on her bed in the hall…so she can guard all the doors.
But she must have tiptoed back in while I slept so that she sleep on the sofa… and keep an eye on me. There was absolute panic on her face for a while until Stuart came to the rescue… even though he had been asleep too.
Once I am up and in the wheelchair, she goes back to her bed and snores away… And we wondered why she was so tired all the time…
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Bless her 🥰
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❤
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Reblogged this on pensitivity101 and commented:
Dogs know and keep watch to keep us safe.
Maggie did when we were camping, awake all night gently growling to keep the rats away. She slept for about 16 hours in the car next day, apart from potty breaks, food and a drink, as we continued our house search.
Bless you Ani for watching over your two legs
❤ ❤ ❤
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Well, she needed looking after… what else could I do? xx
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You’re a gem Ani
Hugs and chicken and cheese by proxy sweetheart.
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Who’s proxy and will they want to share? Xx
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Proxy are sent with my love and all yours dear Ani (and calorie free)
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Ani, the hero!! Just finished The Swords of Destiny and loved it! Review on Goodreads and Amazon.ca. I hope more Canadians read your books! (and plan a trip to Yorkshire)
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I hope they will visit Yorkshire too!
Thank you, Darlene. As I am sure you guessed, that area is one that I love xx
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Love this Sue 💓💓💓
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All true too…
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Yes indeed 💜
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Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? Except these aren’t tricks. Dogs are so sensitive. Their instinct is to guard and when the previous mode isn’t working, they figure out another way. They may not be literate, but they are like an emotional powerhouses as long as they are able — and sometimes, even when they aren’t able, they are still guarding us. Dear, beloved fur people.
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She brought tears to my eyes… she was determne not to leave me alone and unguarded.
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What an incredibly loving and loyal friend
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She is wonderful 🙂
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Such a sweetie
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No question about that, Jessica 🙂
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Ani is a sweetheart- those eyes ❤
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And she knows how to use them ❤
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Clever Ani.
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She was so offended when Alex went home to get some sleep tonight…
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Dear Ani. Of course, she’s risen to the occasion. ♥
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Wonderfully!
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Aw, bless! Broken nights are no fun, for either of you. 🙂
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All nights are broken at the moment…
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😦 😦
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I found you through Jo’s blog and I have to say you are one very brave, courageous and remarkable lady to keep this blog going through such difficult circumstances. I love the photos of Ani, especially the first two – she’s adorable and such a loyal friend to keep watch over you 🙂
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Ani is an old lady of eleven now… but still just as cute 🙂
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Brilliant Ani xx
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😀 x
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Awww… You got me all misty-eyed. Bravo Ani.
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She had me that way too 🙂
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What a precious dog you have.
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Sheis a remarkable creature 🙂
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Oh, dear girl, she’s a prize! ❤
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Such a lovely thing to see, though I am sorry to panic her ❤
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Such love – good dog!
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She is dedicated…
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Woman’s best friend…
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Definitely 🙂
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what a loyal and loving night nurse! Bless that Ani!
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She shared the first half of the night watch with Alex tonight…and was noy happy when he went home either…
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What a sweetheart Ani is. Dogs always know.
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She has been wonderful at guarding me.
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Ani, you are such an angel! ❤ Hugs to you and Sue and all the family… ❤
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She is indeed, Bette ❤
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Aww, how sweet and caring of her. 😍
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She’s a beauty 🙂
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Adorable 🥰
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🙂
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Awww. You night nurse has a halo. What a sweetie, Sue. ❤
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She deserves it ❤
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So sweet and caring.
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She is lovely 😉
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Dogs are the best friends, companions, helpers and protectors. Good girl, Ani!
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She has been lovely x
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Hi Ani and Sue,
I love how you love each other.
Your friend,
Puppy Stan 💟
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How else should we love ?
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Oh well, there’s lots of relationships I know where there’s the lover and the loved but you two are equals and that’s great.
Love,
Puppy Stan
PS. Jean sends a big smile to the pair of you and is blowing kisses.
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So dear….💗
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Awwww, Ani what a sweetheart you are x
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she is xx
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They know everything! She feels what you feel. The pain is in her heart and all she wants to do is comfort you and take away your pain. Animals are so in tune with us. You’re a lucky mama to her by your side. 🐶❤️ Heaven, my Bichon says hello.
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Go, Ani ❤️
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You cant leave her alone, Sue! Who else will re-plant the roses, when archeo-dog Ani will remember her preferences. :-)) Michael
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Oh the for the love of your sweet angel dog! Sweet one!💖
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💕
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A guardian angel.
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So precious. Dogs are indeed our angels. 💕
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