As I drove out of the small city that I had lost all my furbabies (except Gato) it was bitter sweet, in someways I realized I was leaving some things behind, the daily reminders ( I mean the sad daily reminders like having to drive down the street daily where Moose was hit) past the vet where all my babies..Niki, Spike, Summer, and My Moose had been put to sleep, all within the last ten years. So in some ways I feel total relief and feel like I have come home, I just wish my parents were stil here to come home too.
So I brought them all with me in my mind, and soul and that is where they live for now until I can see them again.
So here I partial to Labs and determined to not have another for awhile
until I own my home, and the second day that I am here at my friends I walk out into their back yard and what comes running to the fence???? Five I said FIVE little Mooses ...the man sells them for 250.00 but after telling him of Moose, he offered me to take anyone I wanted...'I SAID "NO!! LEAVE ME ALONE! I AM TO WEAK!! They are only 6 wks old so I have time to stay strong Anyway, I want to read some of the new post. Love, Pamela

Dear Pamela,
I am so glad you are getting settled in and was able to leave the area that made you so sad. Just remember all of your babies along with Moose are forever in your heart and mind. I know what you mean about wanting your mom and dad to be there to go home too.

I still have my dad but his girlfriend has taken him away from all his family. He told me some time ago he doesn't have time for anyone but her. It broke my heart but if that's the way he wants it that's the way it will be. My precious mother would be horrified if she were still alive.

Oh Pamela maybe just maybe one of those little Moose's is meant to be yours!! Let your heart decide if the time is right for a new baby. It could be part of what was in God's plan when you moved without you knowing it.
Love, Ann

Dear Pamela,

Welcome back to LS! We have missed you!!!!
I'm sure you must have had some relief and sadness all mixed together when you left.

Oh Pamela, I agree with Ann!!! Maybe it was part of the plan for you to have another little black lab The very same thing happened to us. We were checking shelters for a puppy/dog. We weren't ready to adopt immediately, but wanted to start looking. Then a friend showed us an ad in the local paper for AKC black lab puppies for only $250. In this area, near the water and popular with duck hunting, these labs are VERY, VERY popular and go for $200 - $300 without papers and up to $600 - $800 for labs with papers. So this was EXTREMELY rare to find a papered purebred lab for only $250. Then when we called, he only had one black female puppy left, exactly what we wanted. We told him we really couldn't take it because we were leaving for a 7 day cruise in a few weeks and we didn't want to bring home a puppy and then immediately have to put it in a kennel. Low and behold, the breeder offered to keep her for us until we returned, for no extra charge! We just knew it was "mean to be". She has SO many similar behavior traits as Rachael, but we know she's NOT Rachael or even a replacement. However, she is a REAL sweet doll baby and we love her SO much!

I think it would be WONDERFUL if you gave one of those precious little furbabies a new home. You are such a loving person, that you really should have another Lab baby!!! He/she can start this new chapter/journey in your life with you.

Please keep us posted!

Hugs,
Cheri

Hi Pamela,

Great to have you back!!! I missed your posts

I agree with Ann and Cheri that maybe one of those little lab puppies is meant for you, especially since the man was going to GIVE you one after hearing about Moose. Listen to your heart and you'll make the right decision about adding a doggie to your life right now.

Anyway, glad you made the move and that you left some sadness behind. I wish your parents were there for you, too....... but remember that not only will Niki, Spike, Summer and Moose be in your "mind and soul" but so will your parents. Did you say in a past post that you have new a grandchild in the town you're now living in?

Thinking of you.

Hugs,
Lynn

Pamela,
So glad to have you back. You have been missed.
Hugs, Fran

Hi, Pamela and welcome back!

I'm in total agreement with Ann, Cheri, and Lynn. It could be that one of those little Mooses is meant to be yours. I had decided that I was going to wait until summer vacation to get a puppy, but about 4 weeks ago I met a little puppy and his brother who had been dumped on the side of the road. I ended up keeping one of the puppies and my friend kept the other. His name is "Koda" and he's awful cute. Although I still miss Shiloh terribly, Koda has put lots of smiles on my face.

Before you say no, give the little guys a chance and let your heart make the decision.

Again, welcome back. We've missed you.
Hugs,
Kathleen

Pamela,

TAKE A PUPPY!! TAKE A PUPPY!!! Moose brought you right to where you should be, then hands you a CHOICE of which baby you'd like. Who could ask for more than that?!?!?

I'm just yanking you. Do things at your own pace and when you're ready, they're waiting! (And peeking through your fence, staring at you, saying "pick ME pick ME!!"

All the best and nothing but joy in your new home.

Hugs,

Pat