I love my doggy.

[lisabc311]

We lost our 15 1/2 year old chocolate lab last Fall. Her passing was really hard on me. She was so old and she really suffered at the end and I have always felt guilt for that. I have two young boys and I just couldn't give her the attention she deserved in her last weeks. I know that humans always come first and I know that I did my best, but I still feel badly about it.

Anyway, her death was really hard on me and part of me wondered if I could ever go through that again.

But, after about six months I got the puppy bug and we got our standard poodle puppy a little over a month ago.

Can I just gush and say how much I love having a pooch in the house again.

Even with all the puppy frustrations....I sure do love having a cold, wet nose on my legs during the day....and soft fur to snuggle with (during the times that he isn't running around ).

Just wanted to share.

[Losgann]

Sounds like a sweetie! What does he look like?

[thekimballs]

I lurve Standards--would own one in a second if my husband let me (he wants dogs that are a little more manly, hah!). They're awesome dogs.

[kfowler]

Aren't dogs GREAT? LOL My "furbaby" is an 85# female Alaskan Malamute, named "Akira". I just love her to pieces!

Here's a picture of her...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...AkiraSOPic.jpg

[lisabc311]

Losgann, he is jet black and has really sweet, soulfull eyes.

Joanna, I think Chase would take offense to that! Just teasing. The funny thing is, I am always telling my hubby that I can't wait to try out all the fun poodle cuts at the groomer and buy him his own rhinestone-studded collar. I am completely serious, too!

kfowler- What a great pooch! He looks like she is grinning from ear-to-ear in that picture- love it!

[mamadawg]

Aw, what a sweet thread. I'm glad that you got another poochie. For me, life isn't complete without at least one dog in the house.

[Oh the Irony]

dogs understand stuff. i believe that. your dog knew what was in your heart.

congrats on your new addition. i really like standard poodles.

kfowlwer-- beautiful dog!

[runes]

puppies

[mamamillet]

I am right there with you! Last month my wonderful companion was laid to rest. It was my decision and although I have no doubt it was the right one it was the hardest thing I had ever done. I have terribly missed her and also felt lost without a canine companion. This past monday we got a puppy. Not at all what I thougt I would get but I fell in love and am sooo happy! She is sooo smart and has been doing great with her crate and and housetraining. I am looking forward to getting her into puppy classes soon!

[TheDivineMissE]

I know just what you mean. I am simply lost without my pets. I have an overwhelming urge to have them around - I can't explain it. We lost our male bullmastiff last summer to lymphoma and I needed a puppy soon after. Now last week we lost our cat, and here I am looking for another one. I love my pets and I miss them every day when they're gone, but it's just so empty around here without them. I won't feel complete again until there's another kitty sleeping on my bed at night.