Jamie and I had the privilege to care for a very special chin ... her name was Little Girl ...
Each time Jamie would get out of breeding, she would send Little Girl to Virginia for me to take care of her ...
When Jamie started breeding again, she would go back to Jamie in S.C.
Three weeks ago, Little Girl fell asleep for the last time and headed for the Rainbow Bridge.
I'm sure she met up with many of her fellow chins she knew over the years.
We got to talking about her and realized she was about 23 or 24 years old or older.
Jamie got her as a retired breeder over 14 years ago, so she had all the love we could give her and didn't have to worry about having kits.
She would pick and choose who she would allow to scratch her and who would not...
She would raise her chin and cock her head slightly, paciently waiting.
She wasn't a cuddlier, but loved to have you stand and talk to her.
She always came to the front of the cage and would stand at her door, wanting to be acknowledged.
She wasn't one to demand, but showed appreciation of each kindness and treat she was given.
They say you never really die, as long as someone remembers you ...
If this is true, she still has many years to go.
We will will love and miss her ... for many years to come.
Added:
Below is a picture of her when she was in her late teens.
She never did look ''old''.
