I got Gypsy after dtr got married. Though the couple was living with us at the time. She filled a hole in my heart. Dh says sometimes I love them more than him. He also wanted no dogs in the house. LOL we had our first dog when we had been married 2 wks. I now have 4 small dogs. I keep telling dtr they are my grandkid replacements. It is her fault I have so many! if she and boyfriend (she is divorced from 1st hubby thank goodness ) would give me grandkids I would quit adding new dogs. She keeps giving that line about plenty of time. She will be 25 this year. Did I mention I am ready for grandkids?