New Pup

[Fentonite]

After losing Harry (our Rottie) a couple weeks ago, our other dog Tango had a terrible time. She wouldn't leave the spot where he died. My wife and I are still in the throws of grieving for Harry, and really weren't feeling ready for a new dog, but we had to do something for Tango, so we ended up getting her this little guy. He needed a home, and Tango needed a friend. And now she's coming out of her funk, wagging again, and doing a great job showing him the ropes.

Without further ado, meet Calvin:

[theGinsue]

Brother Jeff, you made me smile. Only the second time in the last week I've done that. Wonderful news brother. I think Calvin will help you through your grieving.

ETA: But be careful, the second pic has mischief written all over it.

[TheGrey]

He's SO cute!

Calvin will be a balm to your souls. I'm glad he's pulling Tango from her grief, and he'll be good for you both- just as you are providing him a much-needed family.

[Fentonite]

Oh, he's got "mischief" down pat! Glad he made you grin. He's got a good spirit. He's keeping us busy, sleep is at a premium. But I think Harry would approve.

[ray1970]

Cute puppy.

[GilpinGuy]

Nice looking pup!

[Ah Pook]

Cute pup.

Not what I needed to see. Going to try and go dog free for a while. My rescue friends are already putting together lists of potential dogs.

[Fentonite]

Cute pup.

Not what I needed to see. Going to try and go dog free for a while. My rescue friends are already putting together lists of potential dogs.

I get it. If it weren't for our other surviving and lonely dog, we wouldn't have adopted him. Honestly, I feel guilty in some ways, and it felt disrespectful to Harry to "replace" him so soon. But Harry has not been replaced, and Calvin will be his own dog, not a replacement for Harry. And Calvin is helping Tango, so I think Harry is ok with it.

Take your time. Honor the memory of your friend, and allow yourself to grieve. I believe that when it's time, your next dog will find you, and then you'll know it's time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[buffalobo]

Future family champion.

[zteknik]

Good stuff right there.