Yes, just talk to him and explain how you feel. I got Cooper when my oldest son had been off to college for a year, and the next one was due to go that fall. I knew I needed something to love on with both of them gone. It was very hard when my first son left and I knew the last one would be even harder. I explained all this to my husband, and of course, he had seen for himself how sad I was even before the first one left, so he grudgingly agreed...or well, he said "do what you want, but I don't think it is a good idea" It wasn't that he didn't like dogs, he is actually so soft-hearted he thinks ahead to when they get old or if they get hurt. Plus, we travel quite a bit. Anyhow, as I knew he would, he fell right in love with Cooper. A few months later...after the 2nd son had actually gone, I wanted a little girl yorkie for myself and for Cooper. Husband says NO. One is enough, hard enough to travel (we take him everywhere)...but then Carley kinda fell into my lap and I told him about her (details is what you need) and he said ok. Carley became "his" little girl. And he agrees every day that it was a good thing to do. My sons now tell me I replaced them both with dogs, and I guess in a way I kinda did, but they really help us bring joy into our lives. I wish you good luck in convincing him, he'll be glad you did!!
