Thank you for you kind words. Sienna's Dam was Windamir's Flaming
Fire. Who suffered a horrible death at the hands of two co-owners who
obtained her from the original breeder. Sienna as far as I know was
the only surviving dog (puppy at the time of Flames death, out of her
litter), from that horrible cruelty, neglect, and abuse situation. If
you read back in the Jan. 2001 messages posted here, you can read
about her being mentioned by a couple of people. I will not mention
them by name, but will only say that I saved Sienna, and my male GP
Shilo from a bad breeder in NH, who ended up obtaining Sienna,
and "Chynna".

I had the opportunity to obtain "Chynna", when I obtained my male GP.
At the time though I only wanted one dog, and didn't know Chynna's
true situation. If I had known, I would have gotten her out of there.
In the end I obtained Sienna a little over 2 years after I obtained
Shilo. It was then that I learned about what had happened to these
dogs, and to Chynna. I did what I could to keep this from happening
to any other GP's.

The last I was told Chynna had been placed yet again with someone out
West who had a farm, and owned Dobermans. I do not know if she is
even still alive, or, what has become of her. I can only hope she
ended up with someone who could deal with her issues, and
rehabilitate her, and give her the love, and compassion she deserved.

My 2 dogs are true survivors, and in the end came to live with me,
someone who is devoted to their well being, and happiness. In return
they have given me a lot of joy, and I can not imagine life without
them.

I can only hope that what happened to these dogs, never happens again
to any others. That would be their legacy, to know that no other GP's
will end up the victims of cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.


--- In german-pinschers@yahoogroups.com, "Betsy" <bluebannergp@...>
wrote:
>
> What a lovely story and thank you for sharing it. Although I do
not know Sienna, you have shared a very vivid description of her and
her life. I could not agree with you more on your
statement "Happiness is a warm, loving owner." Kudos to you for
providing that warm, loving environment to a GP in need, and Shilo
too. Owners such as yourself are true angels.
>
> Betsy Spilis
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: myshirose1
> To: german-pinschers@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:49 AM
> Subject: [german-pinschers] Remember "Sienna"?... She'll be
celebrating her 10th Birthday this year...
>
>
> I am writing to let those who remember "Sienna", that she will be
10
> years old this year, is gray around the muzzle, and continues to
be a
> happy, much loved German Pinscher.
>
> Sienna had a very sad, heart breaking, traumatic story of her
early
> days before I rescued her when she was 4 years old. But, with
much
> love, patience, and understanding, Sienna has enjoyed many years
with
> me now, and continues to be a loving companion to both myself,
and my
> other GP "Shilo", to whom she is partially related (only that
both
> the Dams of my dogs came from the same breeder).
>
> It is a shame I am not able to share photos of her here, as I
would
> have liked to have shown those who knew her, and cared what
happened
> to her, to see her now, and joyful photos of her happy life with
me,
> and my other GP...
>
> While Sienna has her own personality, and haunting behaviors I
> believe to be a result of her early days, and the trauma she
> suffered. She is accepted, and loved. She, and I can now look
back
> and know that both of us were very lucky to have met, and become
a
> part of each others lives.
>
> Both her, and my male GP have taught me that no one is perfect,
and
> no dog is perfect either. That we all have our flaws, and though
we
> may mellow with age. You come to realize that acceptence, is what
> true love is all about.
>
> Her favorite things are Dental chew bones, training treats, plush
> doggy toys with squeakers inside, hours running, and romping in
our
> favorite field, endless trail walks, basking in the sunshine,
> visiting new places, curling up beneath her favorite blanket,
> occasionally sleeping on my bed... But, most of all being
snuggled in
> my arms beneath a warm blanket... What more could a dog want from
> life... It has been said that happiness is a warm puppy. I think
if
> Sienna could voice her opinion, she would probably say...
Happiness
> is a warm, loving owner.
>
> Would love to hear from those who remember Sienna, and share your
> thoughts...
>
>
>
>
>
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>