I wanted to let you all know that I have adopted another dog. It has been 5 months since I put Lakota down. I know I was not ready in April when I saw Zoe at the humane society. But after I finished my semester at school. I went back and she was still there. I know it must be a sign from God and maybe Lakota. I still cry and have had so many mixed feelings. She is so sweet and needs my love and attention. She has been neglected and was malnourished when I got her. She is a husky/shepherd, blonde and white. Beautiful,almost white eyes. I just had to rescue her. I still miss Lakota so much but know there is a big enough place in my heart for both of them. I think he would have really liked her. We are now in obedience training. I wanted to let you all know because I too was at the point that some of you are just now experiencing over your loss, but not yet fully recovered from the loss. Zoe has made me happier than I have been since losing Koti. And she deserves so much love and care and everything I can give her like I did for Koti. I just wanted to share this because I know so well how you all feel that have just had a recent loss. And yes, I am healing, but it does still hurt. I just knew I wasn't going to get another dog this soon. But God has different plans for us. We need to heal and be happy. We also need to mourn and grieve. There is a time for everything and we all have our times. So to all of you may God bless you with the love of another furkid in your lives. I know we will always love our babies that are gone and will always have the happy memories of them, but there are many that need us that are alive and healthy. Take care all of you and thank you for this site and the support you all gave me and continue to give through the most difficult times. Stephanie

CONGRATULATIONS!
I am so happy for you that you have decided to open your heart to another furbaby, and even happier that you chose to give your love to a homeless baby in need!! She will return that favor a hundred times over!!
This is such a true statement. So many people don't want to experience the pain of losing another furbaby, and I can certainly understand that, but these babies are already here, and they are going to die whether we adopt them or not, but we can chose to show them what it is like to have love before they leave this world and that is a beautiful thing! I know I will personally adopt another baby, and hopefully soon. To me (and these are simply my own feelings), if I chose to not have another baby out of the fear of losing him/her, then I am saying that the journey I had with my Sasha wasn't worth it. It was worth every ounce of pain, every tear that falls, every sleepless night, and I would do it all again in a heartbeat if given the chance.....

Oh, Stephanie!! That is so wonderful! I wish you and Zoe all the best as you get to know each other. That was a very compassionate thing you did and I know it will benefit both you and Zoe. Keep us posted on how things are going.

Ken Albin

Good for you. I wish I could do the same but it has only been 2 1/2 weeks since I lost Emily and although I'm not ready I am so happy for you. Best wishes to you and your new baby Zoe.Please post a pic soon.Congratulations again.

I agree with the "many are alive that need us" comment. You and Zoe will enjoy each other. That is a loving thing you are doing.

dee dee