315 All as it Should Be

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
― Roger Caras

Well, we did a thing…

After sweet Roxie left us to join Larry and Rusty

My tenderhearted

loving husband

was distraught

When we got home from dropping Roxie off at the vet and I was picking up toys, bowls, and beds

it really hit home

I had been back on the computer for merely one-half hour

trying to work through tears

and losing the battle

when Bill came in with tears of his own

phone in hand

and showed me a picture

of a puppy

He couldn’t imagine

life without

a dog

and while Miss Roxie will always be remembered

and could never be replaced

not long after

we were on the road

traveling northwest to Michigan

with some trepidation (on my part)

to meet the breeders

at North Country Kennel Club

in Fremont, MI

who had available puppies

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The owners were amazing people –

seasoned breeders of multigenerational labradoodles

their home and kennel facilities

were immaculate

who had four gorgeous puppies left from a litter of 10

While he went with another puppy in mind

laid back Ozzie met enthusiastic Bill

– chose him –

and won his heart

it was a match made in heaven

Mr. Ozzie is settling in just fine

he loves his toys

is playing fetch

getting used to the leash

gives and receives copious lovey doveys

gets belly rubs galore

and has only chewed on one shoe…

All is as it should be

and I am grateful

XO Lisa 🐾❤️

PS – Yes, I know it was quick – but absolutely the right decision for us!