OH Papi --- what a LOVELY story! You have been so open and shared so much with us and it has meant the world to a whole lot of people.
I am SO glad that Patticake adjusted so readily. But, how could she NOT love the Papi?
(I can tell you that my Ozzie cried ALL NIGHT, EVERY NIGHT for a solid week when we first got him home.)
My mother has always told me that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes, I have found this to be incredibly annoying, particularly when something I may have wanted very much did not go my way. But the older I get, the more I have believed this to be true. And I have to say that from the very earliest of posts I thought Patticake was for you.
I know you had your reservations -- who wouldn't after the loss you had just endured? But ask anyone who has ever buried a faithful furry friend (Yorkie or not) and then gotten another baby to love. There is almost always that split second of doubt as to whether they should have done this, if they're honest. Ask them again in a few days, weeks or sometimes months ... you'll find there is no doubt at all!
And Papi, I hope you realize that you have not only gotten a new furbaby -- you've adopted or been adopted by hundreds, if not thousands, of YTers all over the world who have religiously watched this story unfold. Sorry, but you're stuck with us now!
This has been an exciting ride for so many of us. THANK YOU for taking us along.
But Patticake Station is only the first chapter. I hope you will allow us to continue to share in your joy and watch Patticake grow into the beautiful adult Yorkie she is destined to be.