b'Their next meeting would come two weeks later when AnnwrotethatJeanwasaskingforphotographsofWendy picked Mollie up to take her home. The goodbye Mollieinhernewhome.Wendypromisedtosendherwas difficult for all of them. Jean knew she was doing the photos and took many of Mollie resting, running aroundright thing for Mollie, but the pain of knowing she would andplayingwithhernewRottifriends,Princess andnever see her again seemed almost unbearable. Sammy, the puppy. The oldest dog, Axle, didnt get aroundWendy did all she could to reassure Jean that Mollie well enough for play sessions with the others. Hed just laywould be loved and well taken care of for the rest of her life. back and supervise from afar.Mollie appeared confused as she was taken from Jeans side Jean waited for the prints in the mail, asking her sisterand placed in Wendys car. every day if they had arrived. As she grew weaker, it wasThe two women stayed in touch over the next week, hard to say what was more painful for her: the cancer or notwith Wendy giving Jean daily updates on Mollies progress. being able to have more time with Mollie.At first, Mollie was reserved, sad and unsure of herself, stay- When the photos arrived, Ann called Wendy. She tolding close to Wendys side. She was given extra attention, Wendy how she took the letter with the photos to Jean,treats and toys to help her adjust to her new life. who was in bed. A while later, when Ann went to check onA week later, Wendy received an email from Jean to tell Jean, she found that her sister had passed away. In her handher how thankful she was for all that she was doing for was a photo of her beloved Mollie, smiling and wearing aMollie. Although she still cried often because she missed brand new pink collar.Mollie terribly, she was at peace knowing her dog was fine. As Wendy and Ann spoke, they agreed that Jean hadThenextmessageWendyreceivedwasfromJeans stayedaliveuntilthephotosarrived,tomakesurethatsister, Ann, about a week and a half later. Ann was writing Mollie was happy in her new home. Now that she had thefor Jean, whose condition was quickly deteriorating. Ann proof in her hands, she was able to face her own fate with awrote of how Jean just wasnt the same since Mollie left. lighter heart. UAnn described the very special bond Jean and Mollie had, Authors note: This story is dedicated to Jean Ryan, whoeach seemingly knowing what the other was thinking. passed away less than a month after Mollie left for her new home.www.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 85'