Breeze is a 9 month old Brittany Spaniel. She was born to a breeder and has a heart condition. At 9 months she is 12 inches high and weighs 15 pounds. The vet estimates that she may live a year, maybe more if she doesn't grow anymore and stress her heart further.
My daughter in law is active in the local Pit Bull rescue, but gets called for all kinds of dogs. Breeze's owner was going to have her put down because of her health issues, but my DIL, God bless her, took Breeze in and will keep her as long as she lives unless someone REALLY wants to adopt her. There are some special people in the world, and my daughter in law is one of them.
It is heartbreaking to know this sweet, loving little dog has such a short life expectancy. Between DIL, my wife, and I we are committed to making sure her time here is as happy and filled with love as we can make it.