It's been a month now since we lost our girl. We had been looking to add to our family for some time, but were hesitant to bring a new puppy in while Safari was ailing. I think it would have been too much -- for her and for us. But, we also didn't want to wait too long after we said goodbye. Our boy, Baxter, is only 5 and he was already missing the ability to play with Safari over these past several months.
We spent a few months considering, perusing web sites of different breeders and rescue groups looking for the perfect addition to the family. After a few false starts late in the summer because it just wasn't the right time, I figured I had finally found the right source. Ironically, we were scheduled to go visit the breeder and meet two of their puppies on Saturday, October 26. (Ironic because it ended up being the same day my sweet Safari crossed the rainbow bridge.) I wasn't convinced we were ready for a puppy yet (before the issues with Safari), but it would give us a good indication of whether or not we liked the breeder and we could stay in touch as they had future litters.
Everyone who knows me, probably knows that was a joke. Never have I been able to spend time with an animal looking for a home and not want to adopt it immediately. This was no different. And so, instead of carefully planning out a future addition (in 2 or 3 months), we ended up adopting not one, but two puppies who now fill our days with responsibility, general mischief and sweet puppy kisses.
Moxie (girl) and Diogi (boy) are two of the best behaved (not counting Safari of course) puppies I have ever met. Both are very smart and have taken right to their training. Baxter is an excellent big brother and keeps them in line around the house. We really couldn't have asked for a better fit for our family. Both dogs (Labradoodles because we have allergies) are amazing with Logan, which is no small feat considering 1. He is a toddler and 2. He is a boy. There is a mutual attraction and healthy hesitancy (anyone with dogs and babies knows what I mean) that has developed between them. It's been really fun to watch them interact and learn each others basic rules of co-existence.
More than anything I am so excited for our kids to grow up knowing the boundless joy, feeling the unconditional love, experiencing the loyalty, and understanding the commitment that exists between dog and guardian. Animals have always played a pivotal role in my life, and in every highest high and lowest low I can remember, there was always a wet nose and furry body walking beside me. I hope that our children will share similar experiences and come to appreciate the wonderful gifts these companion animals bring to our lives.
We spent a few months considering, perusing web sites of different breeders and rescue groups looking for the perfect addition to the family. After a few false starts late in the summer because it just wasn't the right time, I figured I had finally found the right source. Ironically, we were scheduled to go visit the breeder and meet two of their puppies on Saturday, October 26. (Ironic because it ended up being the same day my sweet Safari crossed the rainbow bridge.) I wasn't convinced we were ready for a puppy yet (before the issues with Safari), but it would give us a good indication of whether or not we liked the breeder and we could stay in touch as they had future litters.
Everyone who knows me, probably knows that was a joke. Never have I been able to spend time with an animal looking for a home and not want to adopt it immediately. This was no different. And so, instead of carefully planning out a future addition (in 2 or 3 months), we ended up adopting not one, but two puppies who now fill our days with responsibility, general mischief and sweet puppy kisses.
Moxie (girl) and Diogi (boy) are two of the best behaved (not counting Safari of course) puppies I have ever met. Both are very smart and have taken right to their training. Baxter is an excellent big brother and keeps them in line around the house. We really couldn't have asked for a better fit for our family. Both dogs (Labradoodles because we have allergies) are amazing with Logan, which is no small feat considering 1. He is a toddler and 2. He is a boy. There is a mutual attraction and healthy hesitancy (anyone with dogs and babies knows what I mean) that has developed between them. It's been really fun to watch them interact and learn each others basic rules of co-existence.
More than anything I am so excited for our kids to grow up knowing the boundless joy, feeling the unconditional love, experiencing the loyalty, and understanding the commitment that exists between dog and guardian. Animals have always played a pivotal role in my life, and in every highest high and lowest low I can remember, there was always a wet nose and furry body walking beside me. I hope that our children will share similar experiences and come to appreciate the wonderful gifts these companion animals bring to our lives.
Diogi
Moxie
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