Roxy Options

[wchamilton]

When Winston died we told ourselves we weren't going to actively look for another dog right away, but would take our time with our feelings and when the time was right we would find the right dog to complete our home.

Well, today, it seems we found that dog. Meet Roxy:



Roxy is a four-month old Doberman/Hound mix. My wife had just been randomly looking at dogs on petfinder.com when she came upon this little girl and she said that Roxy spoke to her like Winston did. We filled out the adoption application today and I've already spoken to the woman who runs the rescue agency and told her how recently we lost Winston, which she's okay with.

I'm awfully excited but at the same time I kind of feel like I'm cheating Winston's memory. He's only been gone for four days and here we are looking to bring another dog into hour home. Winston was a one-of-a-kind dog that filled our house with so much spirit and life; we can never replace him but we can absolutely take another dog into our home and give her all of the love that we have.

My wife and I talked about this in great detail... we're not trying to replace Winston, because we know we'll never be able to, and we don't think we're rushing into this. In fact, I think the prospect of another dog has done alot to help us with our grief. We felt the same tugging at the heartstrings with Roxy that we felt with Winston and we firmly think we're ready for another companion.

I'll keep everyone informed.

[Flossie's Mom]

Well, my first thought was that what a wonderful tribute to Winston this really is. He was such a wonderful guy, that when this one reached out because she needed you he must have given his approval for her to have grabbed your heartstrings.

I told my husband once that if anything ever happened to him, I would not get married again. His comment was, "why not, that doesn't say much for our marriage if you would not want to be married again".

So maybe it is the same for our pets, it wouldn't say much for Winston if you never wanted another dog. Obviously Winston was a special doggie and had a hand in sending you another special one. Many here have unexpectedly "found" a pet soon after a loss so I truly believe the ones we lost have something to do with it.

She is a real beauty, your Roxy. Congratulations to everyone.

Ginger