Shadi was 16 this April . She was showing signs of failing this winter but rallied just before her birthday . She was the old Shadi ; barking to be fed , running the ramp to the porch , growling at the the other girls , & telling me when anyone was misbehaving . Recently she started failing & it's time to say good bye . I picked out a nice spot where Shadi can continue to supervise . Was with Shadi 13 years , longer than my marriage . She's a great great great grandmother . Now it's time for Shadi to rest .