So Meg has been gone a about a week. The wound is still very fresh, but I needed to rescue another Boston to honor her and help me heal. We rescued little Jack - now Ike - from a rescue group in the next state. He is doing really well - has his issues, but he is helping heal the pain. He spent the first 5 years of his life at a puppy mill fathering countless little Bostons. He is learning house manners and finds the couch to be a very comfortable place to sleep.
I was driving with him riding shotgun today and started to really miss my little Meg. Ike will soon fill another place in my heart, but Meg's place will always be filled with her. She was my soul dog.
I just hope I can love him as much as I love her.

Congratulations on getting Ike. What a lucky dog to have found such a good home. Don't worry about loving him "as much as Meg." You will love him for himself and it won't really be comparable to your love for Meg.

After five years in a puppy mill, adjusting to a real home will not be easy, but once he understands that he is home forever, he should do fine.


Best wishes,

Daisy's Mommy

Congratulations on saving a life and bringing a new baby into your heart to love . Like it has already been said, Ike will burrow his own place into your heart all of his own. It's okay if you don't love him as much as you do Meg, it's not a competition. As long as you just love him, period, he will be a happy grateful baby! I can honestly say that I don't love any of my other furbabies as much as I love my Sasha (and oh how I do love them all..A LOT!), but what they don't know won't hurt them ! Our 'soulpuppy's' shoes are just impossible shoes to fill for any animal, so don't let yourself compare the two. Enjoy little Ike for who he is and he will be a special part of your life for many years to come!
Love,
Kim

Thank you so much for your support. The conflicting feelings - is getting another dog so soon a good idea, does getting him mean I don't still love Meg, does this mean I'm over Meg - are eased with support from friends like you. I cry daily for my lost baby, but seeing his silly face - tongue sticking out (always sticking out ) helps me feel like I am doing the right thing. I devoted my life to helping Meg feel comfortable through her illness, and now I can devote myself to helping Ike feel comfortable in a home, instead of on a concrete slab waiting for someone to use him.

Absolutely not. It only means that Meg was such a perfect and beautiful soul that the love shared between the two of you taught you about how great it feels to be loved and needed. What a beautiful tribute to these 'lessons' she taught you by wanting to rescue another and pass those 'lessons' on, especially to a little guy with some 'issues'. I know that she is smiling down on you and Ike and is very proud that you 'got' what your relationship with her was all about....love and sacrifice.
Your friend in grief,
Kim
P.S.> I would love to see a picture of Ike....if you have one, how about sharing! It is good to soak up some happiness around here every now and again!

Here's a pic of Ike. I hope this works.

What a handsome guy!

After I lost my 18-year-old cat Heidi, I didn't wait very long to get another cat, either, and I've never regretted it. I think it is a tribute to Meg to save a life, and one of the best ways to honor her. I've heard such horrible things about puppy mills, and while Ike may have issues, I've also heard that Bostons are pretty intelligent little ones, and he'll learn to adjust with your help and maybe a little guidance from Meg, above.

Bless you for your generosity and thoughtfulness.

I think Ike is beautiful and he's so lucky that you found him. I lost my Chestnut yesterday. I think I will adopt again. My first instinct was how long is a respectable amount of time before adopting. However, I'm rethinking that. No amount of time will ever take away the significance of this loss to me. Time does heal the pain, but I don't think there is any amount of time that we have to wait. It is really up to us. When we are ready, that's the time. I respect you tremendously for taking in Ike. I wish you a wonderful life together.

God Bless You!

Ike is SOOOOOOO gorgeous!!!!!!

Don't worry, Ike is completely different from Meg and, believe me, you don;t love 2 pets in the same way, because they all have completely different characterists.

You have done a wonderful thing in getting Ike and you will never forget Meg - and it does help to ease the pain.