 Canine Guardian Angels
I know some people will think I'm crazy. However, I'll tell you the story of how I acquired Tucker. I had a Malti Zhu named Murdoch for 17 years. I loved that dog as much as anyone could love a dog. When we had to euthanize him, I thought I would die too. I grieved for such a long time. My husband, watching me grieve, didn't think it was wise for me to have another dog. I was so torn up. I didn't want another dog. I went back and forth with this for two years. I( have always had dogs in my life. I finally began thinking about getting another one. However, I still had mixed feelings about it. As I was waking up one morning (I knew where I was so it wasn't exactly like a dream), I felt something scratching my arm like Murdoch always did. I even remember saying "Oh Murdoch, You've come back to me." I even reached for him, only to realize he wasn't there. The very next morning as I was waking I heard a snorting sound right next to me. (MY husband was already up.) I reached out, and again thought Murdoch was with me again. I knew there had to be some meaning to all of this. I held the urn that his ashes were in for awhile. Then I went to the computer, and began to look up Yorkies for sale. WE have a conco in Knoxville Tn, and were going there for Thanksgiving. I found an ad for for Yorkies in a town just off the interstate, and near Knoxville. The lady had 3 Yorkie puppies. I wanted a male, and I was interested in the smaller one. I talked my husband into stopping to look at him. Well, it was love at first sight. We paid for him. He was only six weeks old at the time. He was ready to be picked up on Christmas Eve. Best Christmas present ever. AS most of you know, Tucker is the AAI dog. We discovered the problem when he was about six months old. There was no doubt in my mind that he would have the surgery, regardless of the cost. My husband felt the same way. So I believe Murdoch chose this puppy for me. He knew Tucker needed us. The surgery was very successful. He is a happy, active (hyperactive at times) almost nine month old puppy. We love him so much. Despite the early problem, he has brought so much joy into our lives. OK, Am I crazy? Tucker's Mom |