Announcing the newest member of our family.

 

 

Regal's Anya, Jewel of Amity

 

 

Anya

Russian name meaning gracious; one who gives.

 

 

 

 

 

For More Pictures follow the links below!

 

The Puppy Days

At 10 Weeks

4 to 5 months old

7 and 8 Months old

The REAL Anya

9 Months and swimming for the first time.

September 8, 2005

1st Birthday

Anya Storms Dupont Castle

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Cover Girl !

Anya's Great Adventrue--coming soon!

 

 

 

 

 

Just A Dog

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."


Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.


If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.


Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond
memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.


I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they
"just don't understand."