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A one-of-a-kind dog like Chanci deserves to
be immortalized. Half Lab, half Great Dane,
Chanci was an oversized, smiley puppy from
her goofy adoption from the Nashville dog
pound in 1981 at about age one, all the way
to when I lost her to cancer in 1992. I like to
remember the good times-- Chanci barking
when spritzed with a plant mister, Chanci
tip-toeing across the kitchen floor so her
toenails wouldn't click on the tiles and she
could sneak up on me, Chanci leaning
against my legs when she was happy and
almost tipping me over-- and here's a few
pictures to share with everyone. That
ridiculous orange porcupine button you saw
on your way in here was her longtime
favorite squeaky toy until she died.
Chanci in 1982 as a 'Young Lady.
Chanci captures an Elvis
impersonator in 1990!
Chanci gets her Christmas
present in 1990.
Chanci conquers her Christmas present.
Chanci poses for the
Christmas portrait in 1989.
Chanci helps wrap.
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