New Puppy

[BlueGiants]

I've been really, reallydown since losing my Gordon Setter companion, Vicky, 2 weeks ago. And Aries, our other dog, has been so depressed. He keeps looking for her. I think he's really mourning. We're giving him lots of attention, but they always ate breakfast and dinner together... and I've been having to bribe him to eat a little each day.

When we were looking for Vicky, we had to wait over a year.(Last Sunday was my birthday and Rich said he wanted to get me a Gordon puppy, but they areusually really hardto find. And I thought we should wait...) Well, late Sunday evening, we heard from a breeder in Pennsylvania. She heard we had lost Vicky and she has an 8 week old litter, ready to go. And get this, their grandfather was Vicky's dad on one side of the pedigree, on the other-Vicky's Great-grandmother and Great-grandfather show up! Same breeding lines!

She has 3 girls left to pick from, sowe aredrivingto Pennsylvaniaearly (VERY early) Saturday morning to "look". I'm so excited. (Got a new camera for my birthday, so I'll take lots of pictures.)

I've given it a lot of thought since we knew Vicky would be leaving us. I really wanted to wait a while before getting another dog, told the whole family not to even ask! But hearing about this litter and the lines they come from... and dealing with Aries depression... OK, and mine... I think it's meant to be...

 

[undergunfire]

Oh, wow! That is so exciting. What luck, huh? I hope you guys come home with a puppy :biggrin2:!

 

[Elf Mommy]

How exciting!!!! I can't wait to see your new family member!

 

[Alexah]

It certainly does sound like fate has a hand in all this. Or, perhaps, Vicky...

I hope you come home Saturday with a new member of your family. And I can't wait to see pictures! I adore Gordon Setters and have always wanted one - they're so beautiful. I'm sure it'll be hard to just pick one!

Good luck and have a safe trip there and back (with your new puppy, of course).

 

[Jenson]

Wow, that is really amazing! Must be meant to be, or you're just very, very lucky!

Have fun "looking"!

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Cathy, I cannot WAIT to hear about these puppies! It does sound like it's meant to be! Perfect timing for your birthday, and their pedigree!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY late

 

[BlueGiants]

Alexah wrote:

It certainly does sound like fate has a hand in all this. Or, perhaps, Vicky...

Dumb as it sounds, I swear I think Vicky may have influenced the "powers-that-be". The timing couldn't have been better. You have no idea how much I miss her.

 

[missyscove]

Please do share pictures.
I hope it all works out for the best.

 

[BSAR]

I can't wait to see pictures! You should really get one of the puppies since they are blood relatives of Vicky. That is special. Maybe Aries will know that the puppy has some relation to Vicky and will have an even specialer bond to it

 

[polly]

I am so happy for you Cathy. This was meant to be and with everything you are always doing you totally deserve it will be waiting for the pictures

 

[JadeIcing]

Oh my. Crossing my fingers.

 

[ThatsMySimi]

It's true, dogs to mourn. When we put our old dane down, our younger dane was lost without her, she'd wander away from the house, looking for her, and was just down. She eventually cheered up, but is now aging mentaly very quick.

I think it'd be a good idea for you to get another dog, for you and your current dog. I hope you see a pup who steals your heart! Good luck!

 

[ThatsMySimi]

BlueGiants wrote:

Alexah wrote:

It certainly does sound like fate has a hand in all this. Or, perhaps, Vicky...

Dumb as it sounds, I swear I think Vicky may have influenced the "powers-that-be". The timing couldn't have been better. You have no idea how much I miss her.

Just wanted to add to this... There are a lot of people in the world who think that animals after death will help you to heal, by sending a dog/animal to take their place, I never believed it until my sister lost her horse. About a year later we rescued a mare who looks nothing like my sisters mare that passed away, but is very similar personality wise.

 

[GoinBackToCali]

I saw the title of this post and was excited to read the thread..

This is just what you guys need to help the hurt in your hearts...





Take care...

Z

 

[Leaf]

Go with your heart - I hope all works out for you in this new adventure!

 

[trailsend]

All I have to say is... you better get a puppy! I think it's the right thing to do. I'm so excited for you.

 

[cheryl]

Yep..i think it's just mean't to be....you need that new little puppy in your life...and i'm one of those believer's that believething's are mean't to happen for a reason.

~Cheryl

 

[BlueGiants]

We got up at 3:45 this morning and drove down to Pennsylvania. We got there early and got to pick from 4 adorable girls... 8 weeks old....I swear, I would have taken them all if I could have afforded them!

I'd like to introduce Gordon Setter "Windcrest's New York State of Mind", we are calling her Skye... (after the Island of Skyeoff the coast ofScotland). She weighs 13 1/2 lbs. now and should be about 65-70 lbs at maturity.

Very curious lil pup!

Taken with my cell phone...

Riding home on my lap... (I forgot how sweet a puppy smells!)

 

[Elf Mommy]

wow, I had JUST replied to this with a "where are the photos???" and got an error...and now I don't have to ask! Tooooooooooooo Precious!!!! I'm so glad you got your puppy!!!

 

[Bo B Bunny]

LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!!! She's precious! OMG I am so happy you got her!