OT - Gus is growing like crazy!

Congratulations on getting a new puppy!  ANY kind of puppy brings so much joy into a household.  I have had terriers (mostly Scotties, one Westie) as an adult ****il I got Khan), but grew up with Chows.  If it were not for the security/guarding provided by the Chows, I would have stuck to the 25-pound terriers.  

Lora

I too have a fluffy companion! They are the best and she is my baby. My Siberian Husky Stella is 4 and a half and weights 50 pounds and is all hair. Not sure how to insert pictures but I would if i knew how!

 Pics of Gus!!!!   Love them!

Gus is such a fuzzball!   I miss my dog so much and so does my cat.  I agreed that he would be my last dog, as I am 60 and do not want to outlive a dog.  I cannot even lift more than 5 pounds right now (the cat is 12) and I keep finding myself checking the shelter sites.  It is awful.  I do not think I feel complete without a dog in the family.  Maybe down the line I could adopt an older dog, but I do not think my husband would be too happy.  He has only been gone since 2/12, so I guess it is just still raw for me.

Yes, it is SO hard to lose a beloved dog.  I still miss Khan, who has been gone almost a year now, and I miss Max terribly as well.  I am on a waiting list for a female Scottie puppy, but am kind of hoping that my brain will continue to adjust to life without a Scottie.  Life with just Gus would certainly be simpler.   I definitely understand feeling like the home is incomplete without a dog.  Heck, mine feels incomplete without a specific breed, LOL... But after almost 40 years of having a Scottie in the house, it is quite an adjustment.

I believe that, at the right time, the right dog might become available to you. 

Lora

Gus and the goldens are gorgeous. I'm not even much of a dog person, but they make me smile big.

I am on my last pet, now, too, Thynnlynn, and the thought is saddening. But at 64 I don't want to leave my present or any future cat behind. Sailor loves me and would have a tough time being happy with anyone else. But I'll think about that tomorrow...

Your loss is still fresh, and I understand the grief. You have your cat and a husband, and I hope they're a comfort.

What a beautiful boy!  :)

Wow! I bet you can practically SEE him growing. I love big dogs, but I can no longer handle them well. At 45 pounds, Sadie's enough of a challenge.

Here is my Bezoar boy.