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.

[UncleDave]

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.

That is exactly it. No puppy ever replaces your old dog. They are a new love in your life. I always try to have my dogs in pairs. When 1 dies the other will go into a deep depression, until you get them a little brother or sister. The bond that the old dog makes with the pup is special and life long. He is a really good looking pup BTW.

[Doc45]

That is exactly it. No puppy ever replaces your old dog. They are a new love in your life. I always try to have my dogs in pairs. When 1 dies the other will go into a deep depression, until you get them a little brother or sister. The bond that the old dog makes with the pup is special and life long. He is a really good looking pup BTW.

This post from UncleDave nailed it. I'm happy for you and your other pooch that you are able to bring this little guy into your home and into your lives.

By the way Ziva approves!