March 1st will mark 5 months since we said goodbye to Chance…and our little Penny will have been a member of our family for one week on that same date. Even as I was filling out the adoption application, I was not sure I was ‘ready’ – ready to accept that Chance was gone and ready to begin a new chapter with a new dog. However, though we have only had her for four days at this point, she has certainly filled a void. It is strange to be at opposite ends of the spectrum – from a calm, well trained senior male dog to a needy, feisty female puppy – but her ‘puppyness’ is precious and I am looking forward to the many adventures we will share in the years ahead. Even in this new chapter, the Tripawds site has been a great resource and I am thankful for the many members who have shared so much knowledge on nutrition, being ‘ready’ for a new family member, and other helpful topics!
So, without further ado, meet our 9-week-old Shepherd/lab mix – Penny Isabella (my son chose her first name and my daughter chose her middle name).
OH MY, I think I am in love! What a charming and cute little girl!! Chance was very lucky to have had a family like yours, likewise to this little charmer the “pretty Penny”.
I have found that each dog that has been in my life has rewarded me with something different. A different soul, a different vibe. There will never be another Chance, so remember and love him. Penny, she looks like a wonderful girl, if I could say anything, just be open for whatever it is she will be bring into your life. How precious!
Elizabeth and Sammy
OMD! Penny is pure adorable cuteness.
Thanks for the kind words. Your readers may be interested in the forum topic you mention about “getting a new dog“.
CUTE! Penny looks like she knows her way around a tug toy! Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear about your adventures with her.
Oh Penny, you’ve got a spunk that will entertain your humans like they haven’t been entertained in a long, long time.
Go puppy! Go! You’re going to have a blast, what a lucky girl you are. Welcome to the Tripawds Family..remember, even quadpawds are most welcome here!
Oh my….. What a sweet little puppy-face!
It’s so, so hard to say goodbye to a friend, and what a better way to honor their memory than by providing a loving home and family to another puppy in need. And what a salve on the soul for you to have this little bundle steal your heart.
You can never replace your Chance, but Penny will serve as a constant reminder of all the wonderful things that he brought to your life. Congratulation to your new little family member.
Micki and Rio