10/15/08: Hi Cindy, Tabitha has blossomed into a wonderful companion.  She is wonderful with my grandchildren and other dogs.  She is everything I could want in dog.  When I learn how to scan pictures, I will send you one. Best wishes,  Jan and Tabatha

2/27/09: Cindy, I want to give you an update on my precious Tabatha. She had shown signs of not being able to see, Dr. Belew suggested I take her to Dr. Andrew to have her eyes checked. The Dr. found that Tabatha has progressive Retinal Atrophy. She suggested I give her a Macular Support pill, (an antioxidant vitamin supplement), which may or may not help. This condition is hereditary in middle age dogs. I am giving her the pill and pray it will slow the progression of the retinal atrophy. I use a bell when walking with her. She does not want to go out because she is so insecure. I will do what ever to give her a good life. Jan

We are very, very sorry to learn this. We know Jan will give Tabatha the best care possible.

7/14/09: It is with a very heavy heart that I write this email. Tabathia has not been herself the last couple days and this AM she did not want to get up. She wouldn't eat, so I made her some chicken and rice. She still wouldn't eat. I took her to the vet and the x-rays showed she had something in her stomach and her Colin was full. I gave the doctor permission to do exploryory surgery. When they opened a up her pancreas was 70 percent cancer. I had her put to sleep. She was such a great dog, and I will miss her so much. She was very happy and just started to get a little frisky every now and then. She was loved by the neighborhood. They all knew she was almost blind and would always stop and give her a pat. Jan

We are so sad for Jan and Tabatha. Jan is heartbroken and will miss Tabatha terribly. Cindy