Sandy, so sorry to hear about your Annie I can feel your pain as I had to put my Yorkie Winston down last week. Pets are a big part of our lives and when we loose them there is a large void that is hard to fill. Thinking of you.
Oh man, I'm crying for you. That is one of the saddest things I've ever heard, that sweet little girl fighting off her time to stay with you for your birthday.
So, so sorry for you, my heart breaks for you, but I'm sure she'll stay around watching over you.