When we lost Muffie (toy poodle) I said I never wanted another dog. I was young when we got her and sill lived at home. My mom found her and she was a beautiful cinnamon color. We bought her for me and a black one for my sister. The breeder appeared to be wonderful. Well, we tend to believe there was some inbreeding going on. Muffie was a handful and had health issues. One day (several years after we got her and I was married) hubby told her to go potty. She tried to attack his foot, I mean growling and all. She had known him since the day I brought her home, as we were highschool sweet hearts. She hated any groomer I took her to and you could not trust her with anyone. Needless to say we did have to let her go. That was heartbreaking. I told my husband I never wanted another dog. This was in May of 99 and in November we ran across Sable and I melted. Sable is now eight and I love her so much (although she is hubbies girl) We now have three dogs. None of them could ever replace my Muffie but I know so much more about dogs now than I did then. When I run across her picture, I still cry. Each one holds a special place in my heart. I really can't imagine life without my babies. You don't get another dog to replace the one you have, you just let your heart grow so you can love another one. |