[hotdiggetydog]

We got my Lhasa when he was about 7 wks old. I really knew nothing about puppies back then, so he really did become my baby before my baby girls were born. Rosco has always been the best dog; even as a puppy he had a lot of energy but rarely got in trouble for being naughty. Potty-training was a challenge, but he never chewed on anything, didn't dig, or bark/bite, etc. He's just the bestest dog ever!!

But he's 12 now, and as much as I hate to think about it, I know that he won't be with us forever. He had ACL surgery in '07 and since then he's slowed down a bit, but don't tell him that- LOL! I'm hoping the new Little Dude will be a great buddy for him...

The primary reason for getting the puppy though, is for my daughters'. My oldest has prayed and prayed for one for over a year; it will truly be a dream come true for her. The older ones are mature enough to help care for the puppy, and as they go through the difficult "tween" years soon, there will be no better cure for hurting hearts then sweet puppy kisses.