[Taltarzac725]

Lucy is very lucky to have a new home. It only took us five days to find someone to fill partially the hole left by Sport, but Beau has pushed his way into our hearts so much I have sometimes felt that we did not give Sport enough time on bereavement.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Lucy is very lucky to have a new home. It only took us five days to find someone to fill partially the hole left by Sport, but Beau has pushed his way into our hearts so much I have sometimes felt that we did not give Sport enough time on bereavement.

That first year with a new dog will take your mind off of what you've lost. And then everything just proceeds from there. Crosby was born the day Bear, our first golden, died. The car became full of discarded Kleenex, and I finally said to my husband, I can't take this anymore. He preferred to give the grieving process time but had the goodness of heart to agree to another puppy. It's been 7 years and we still miss Bear, but Crosby is firmly entrenched in our home.

Heck, I still miss our 20-year-old cat Fletcher, who died in 1990. Best cat ever. Acted like a dog. Followed me everywhere. Sigh.

[Avista]

Originally Posted by texasfal

I put my sweet dauschund down Thursday because his liver failed. I am really grieving. I know I'll be OK but damn...
tell Lucy welcome from me.

We had to put down our 15 year old dachshund the end of May. We got her as an 8 week old puppy. Early June we adopted a 6 year old Pug. She is such a sweetheart. Have a new little one sure helps! We also,have an 11 year old Boston!

[Grandfinch]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Lucy is very lucky to have a new home. It only took us five days to find someone to fill partially the hole left by Sport, but Beau has pushed his way into our hearts so much I have sometimes felt that we did not give Sport enough time on bereavement.

You did the right thing. There are so many dogs suffering that when there is someone to step up and give love, it is never too soon. We waited 13 months, but now know that was time lost from giving love to a dog in need.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Grandfinch

We lost our little guy 13 months ago and have had a large hole in our hearts all this time. Today we came home with, not a replacement, but a way to both respect his passing with the love we had for him by giving that love to another special family member. Although unsure at the the time of adoption, just 8 hours later, we are both for sure we did the right thing. I feel that special love coming back into my heart that has been absent for 13 months. If your grieving for the loss of a four legged family member, honor that pet by jumping in again. I know already, we will not regret doing so.

I always admired the love and caring you showed Mr. Buster. When he was old and losing his facilities, your love never faltered.

I now have a 15 year old dog who is deaf and he has very bad cataracts. I love and treasure him even more than I did when he was a puppy. I know the sad day will come when he'll pass over the Rainbow Bridge. I will miss him dreadfully. From a lifetime of having dogs. I know that the best way to lessen the pain is to get another dog. Not as a replacement, never that. Every dog is unique and holds a special place in your heart. We've found that it's especially rewarding to adopt a rescue.

Best of luck to you and Lucy. I know you will give her the best of homes. And I bet Mr. Buster is smiling.

[kcrazorbackfan]

We lost our beloved Shih-Tzu, Sable, 2 yrs. ago this last week. We had rescued her and a Cairn Terrier, Chloe, on the same day since they had been raised together. It broke my heart to have to put her down (cancer). Chloe was really lost as she didn't have her playmate anymore. After a couple of months of showering Chloe with attention, she was still lost, so we rescued a 6 month old Morkie and named her Trixie. She has been a godsend for Chloe and for us, but, every time I see a Shih-Tzu, especially a black one, I still get sad.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Grandfinch

We lost our little guy 13 months ago and have had a large hole in our hearts all this time. Today we came home with, not a replacement, but a way to both respect his passing with the love we had for him by giving that love to another special family member. Although unsure at the the time of adoption, just 8 hours later, we are both for sure we did the right thing. I feel that special love coming back into my heart that has been absent for 13 months. If your grieving for the loss of a four legged family member, honor that pet by jumping in again. I know already, we will not regret doing so.

I see you have posted a picture of Little Lucy, very cute.
Is she a poodle mix?

[Grandfinch]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I see you have posted a picture of Little Lucy, very cute.
Is she a poodle mix?

We adopted her from an all animal rescue. They told us they were contacted by the veterinarian of a breeder in Talahassee Florida. The story is, the breeder was an elderly lady that wanted out of the business. This rescue purchased all the breeding dogs. One was pregnant with Lucy. Lucy's mother had one pup cicerian I.e. Lucy. We were already a day or two late on three other young adiult rescues, so when we were called about Lucy being 10 weeks old and ready for adoption, we rushed up to a meet her near Jacksonville where the foster parent cared for Lucy since birth and she is now with us. Our rescue service case worker said that her parents were a 4.0 lb mother and a 3.8 lb father. We did not think we would be going through the housebreaking and many other things that go with puppies but after a $174.00 stop at pet smart, were on day three of the process and were both smiling from ear to ear.

[BobandMary]

I really like you folks

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Grandfinch

We adopted her from an all animal rescue. They told us they were contacted by the veterinarian of a breeder in Talahassee Florida. The story is, the breeder was an elderly lady that wanted out of the business. This rescue purchased all the breeding dogs. One was pregnant with Lucy. Lucy's mother had one pup cicerian I.e. Lucy. We were already a day or two late on three other young adiult rescues, so when we were called about Lucy being 10 weeks old and ready for adoption, we rushed up to a meet her near Jacksonville where the foster parent cared for Lucy since birth and she is now with us. Our rescue service case worker said that her parents were a 4.0 lb mother and a 3.8 lb father. We did not think we would be going through the housebreaking and many other things that go with puppies but after a $174.00 stop at pet smart, were on day three of the process and were both smiling from ear to ear.

The first of many pennies!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Grandfinch

We adopted her from an all animal rescue. They told us they were contacted by the veterinarian of a breeder in Talahassee Florida. The story is, the breeder was an elderly lady that wanted out of the business. This rescue purchased all the breeding dogs. One was pregnant with Lucy. Lucy's mother had one pup cicerian I.e. Lucy. We were already a day or two late on three other young adiult rescues, so when we were called about Lucy being 10 weeks old and ready for adoption, we rushed up to a meet her near Jacksonville where the foster parent cared for Lucy since birth and she is now with us. Our rescue service case worker said that her parents were a 4.0 lb mother and a 3.8 lb father. We did not think we would be going through the housebreaking and many other things that go with puppies but after a $174.00 stop at pet smart, were on day three of the process and were both smiling from ear to ear.

Please let us know how Lucy does, complete with pictures!