In Memory of Gretchen Elizabeth
Gretchen The Miracle Dog
On a hot summer afternoon in 1997, my Mom brought home the cutest female skinny black Dachshund, I had ever seen. I named her Gretchen (Jen added Elizabeth as her middle name).
My Mom rescued her from a Dachshund Breeder.
What amazed me most about Gretchen, was her physical handicap. She had only three legs, one was accidentally bitten off by her mother during birth.
Gretchen, walked around like any other normal dog. As a matter of fact she was the fastest runner of the bunch...just ask my mom how many times she had to chase her at night in her pajamas!
Aside from her physical handicap she had a great personality and many nicknames including Tri-pod. As a puppy she would bite at our feet gently and make us laugh.
Sadly, this past Tuesday, September 29th 2009 she passed away at the age of twelve.
Gretchen, you have crossed the rainbow bridge to be with, Spotty, Diggy, Freckles, Becky & Lacey....... you will be missed and forever in the hearts of everyone who loved you.
-Jessica
