Welcome Kara, I'm Rhonda, what a heartwarming story, and I understand just what you're saying, I too ,got my Yorkie- Bailey, after i had to put my 16 year old cat to sleep... so, I totally get what you're saying.
My BF,,just got a cocker from his nephew,,, she is a bundle of energy! It's funny to watch her ( Chloe) and Bailey they both have completly different additudes.
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Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue'
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
~Anatole France~