Margie's a beautiful black & tan lady, whose tan has turned to white. She found herself in a shelter and made such an impression that we're honored to give her a second chance. She has settled in with her foster brother & sisters as the Queen Mother. She is completely potty trained & so laid back that she sleeps most of the time. Margie has a bit of trouble getting her back legs through the doggie door, so when she needs to go outside, will come & stare you down until the door is opened. Coming back inside through the doggie door seems to be more worth the effort. She knows that good things come from the kitchen & is a little disappointed with her mealtime regime. Queen Margie has had a bit too much cake in her life & is resigning herself to the green bean diet. She loves to walk around the block on a leash, but we're taking it easy with the exercise for the time being, as we discover any health issues that may unfold.

Update: May 18, 2009 - What a trooper!  Just when the ultra joint support had this little old lady hopping through the doggie door & even a leap or two onto the couch, a bit of dental & mammary tumor surgery has curtailed her active lifestyle.  While it does add to her stately Elizabethan demeanor, this elegant e-collar has relegated her to knocking at the door for someone to open it for her.  How embarrassing!  She's working back up to brushing her remaining teeth with her favorite treat ... crunchies! She's hoping to get her belly stitches removed this week & looking forward to navigating without an inner tube around her neck ... maybe even a walk around the block.  Margie is getting a bit of exercise though, following her foster mom around the house. She is always sure to be napping  in the same room as mom, just in case it's time to head to the kitchen for dinner.