Husband's New Friend

My husband decided to gift me with a new challenge for the New Year...like I need any more? = )

We welcomed a new puppy into our home. Her name is Foxy and she is a nine month old Miniature German Shepard. She is fully grown at only 14 lbs. She stands as high as my Boston Terrier, Sassy.

So, we are trying to train and re-train this puppy. She is learning well but I still miss my Loki. The challenge of training has fallen to me because I am the one at home. At least we don't have a house training problem with her.

Shots, chip and fixing comes next. Foxy is another shelter dog, she was so scared and shy when we got her that she just sat and shook for about six hours. She took to my husband right off and did not want to leave his lap. We still have to take care how we train and discipline her. It makes me wonder just what the poor thing has been through. She is a lover though and a good addition to the family, even though I didn't think I was ready yet for another.

No animal can ever take the place of my Loki but as we live day to day we learn that the heart can not stay solid. It is nice to know that my heart has softened enough to like the company of my husband's new friend. She is a good addition to our home. Maybe, in about 15 years, I will be ready for another guide dog and companion, until then Sassy is my companion and we will miss Loki together.