I saw the photos of Zoe & Tucker on your home page, what beautiful dogs they were. We lost our dearly beloved Corgi/beagle mix Panni about three months before the new adoption of the IW/lab mix. Panni lived to be 17 years and 4 months old! There’s nothing to describe the sorrow of losing your dog after so many years. The new puppy is a challenge some days with his chewing but we both desperately missed that soul warming comfort of having a sweet dog in our home and lives.
On an entirely seperate matter, just North of Boston is scheduled for three inches of snow tomorrow! Take care...
Thanks for the kind words about Zoe and Tucker.
My sympathies on your loss of Panni. 17 yrs 4 mos is a good run, but no amount of time is ever long enough for those who remain here...
“To everyone who’s lost someone they love,
Long before it was their time
You feel like the days you had were not enough
when you said goodbye”
— Third Day
I’m partial to Irish Wolfhounds. They are big and solid and have a bit of clown in them, too. Some thought Zoe might be part Wolfhound. We’re pretty sure she was a Catahoula (based on the Humane Society, the vet, the characteristics of the breed, etc.), though because of her large size, she likely had some Dane in her, also.
I know firsthand what you mean about missing the soul warming comfort that can only come from a pet, and some day I hope we can have one (or more) again. Right now there are too many extenuating circumstances in our lives to be fair to an animal. Again, some day...
Your new puppy will keep you busy and bring you wonderful new memories— which brings to mind another quote:
“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.”
—Unknown