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1990 - December 8, 2003 Archie - Elk Grove, IL ESRA # 2002-410IL Age: 13 Gender: Neutered Male Color: Liver/White Weight: 65 lb. Variety: Field-Bred

Archie was found almost drowned in a Northern Illinois water ditch by local authorities who brought him to a shelter. They called him Grandfather. He was covered in fleas, had hardly any fur on his back, could barely walk due to a large tumor on one of his rear legs and had a belly that hung so low it touched the ground. Upon his arrival at his new foster home he immediately found the most comfortable doggy bed and claimed it as his, (much to the dismay of his foster brother & sister who keep wondering when he's going to leave). Although he cannot climb stairs due to the tumor and poor hips, he is able to maneuver around the yard and inside the house. Sometimes he falls and needs to be lifted. He loves to go for rides in the car and take short walks and always stays by his foster mom's side. He doesn't know any tricks or play with toys but he's not shy about making his way to the front of the line to get a treat or a hug. He thinks his medication pills are treats so they're easy to administer. He doesn't like to take baths but is really good once he's in the tub. Archie has an incontinence problem and he was not housebroken so he is crated during the day when his foster mom is at work, which he doesn't seem to mind. He sleeps by his foster mom's bed and wakes up at 5:00 every morning to be fed. His foster mom tied a bell on his collar so if he wakes up during the night she hears him so he doesn't wander around the house and have an accident. After three months in foster care, Archie's belly no longer touches the ground and he takes pain and incontinence mediation. He also gets two Glucosamine tablets a day to help with his bad hips. We don't know Archie's history but we do know that he must have been a very loyal and faithful companion to someone. His only desire is to be one of the gang.

Update: 12/8/03: I am very sorry to say that Archie passed away last night in my arms. We would like to thank all of you for sponsoring him and giving him an opportunity to enjoy life for one last year. Please visit our regional website http://esra.quadstate.region.pulse.net and click on Available Springers in Illinois, then scroll down to see a tribute to our Angel Archie.

Contact Archie's foster mom: Marianne Hill

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ARCHIE'S GENEROUS SPONSORS WHO MADE HIS LIFE MORE COMFORTABLE:
Barbara Vitello	Thanks, Barbara, for being my sponsor. Love, Archie
Deborah McGee	In memory of my baby girl - Hootie
Katrin Owen	In memory of my Diva Doodle, "The Sargeant"
Tammi Vetter	In memory of my precious Libbi, you are forever in my heart.
The Scruggs Family	In memory of Savannah Scruggs
Miriam Albert	A wonderful Springer named Rita Hayworth wants to help you, too
Jesse Brown	In memory of Casey
Chrissy & Lauren Wilson	In memory of Shadow, our dearly missed buddy