No guilt. The first day, day and a half I noticed I was comparing these guys to my labs. And sometimes I still do, but it's more like something they do that reminds me of my labs. But I quickly realized I wasn't replacing Ruby and Diamond because no matter what dog I get I can't ever replace them. They all have their own personalities like us humans. I just started viewing these puppies as new additions to the family, and I still consider Ruby and Diamond family that has passed on. On the second day, in the evening, I went from being apprehensive, to falling completely in love with them. I am so in love with these puppies. All my love for Diamond spilled into these puppies now. I just want to protect them and give them everything. They have brought so much more life into this house. My wife was saying the same thing today. We really missed it.

They're a handful right now because we can't leave them alone for a second, but they are worth it, and I"ll look back on these as fond memories.

You and your husband will get a new pet when you are ready. When i first started posting here I think I probably posted that there was no way I could get another animal and go through that loss again. But, I'm glad I did. Too many dogs need a good home and part of me feels obligated, because I am a dog lover, always have been all my life, and too many dogs are discarded every day. I would take them all in if I could.

I guess one of the wonderful hidden things about life is that because there's the risk of losing someone you love, you will cherish it more. I have spent every non working, non sleeping moment with these puppies since we got them over a week ago now. It is wonderful. Some of the things they do playing together reminds me of Ruby and Diamond when they were puppies, and that makes me want to cry, but in a good way. The memories make me smile, and bring a tear to my eye at the same time.

I haven't had a male dog since I was about 8 yrs old either, so having a boy who appears like he's gonna be my 'buddy' and do everything with me, is wonderful. The girl is so sweet. She wants to cuddle up every chance she gets, until she gets hyper haha. She's going to be daddy's little girl, for sure. She's already got me whipped.

Hi, Dave, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Dudley and Darla are doing. I can soooo understand your concern and worry for Darla when she fell from your arms. Accidents DO happen, but that still doesn't diminish the fear, horror, worry, and concern we have for their well being.

I hope today is treating you and your wife, and your precious Dudley and Darla kindly, Dave, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Ruby's and Diamond's sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you, your wife, and your precious Dudley and Darla are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks, Dave. I am so happy for you and your wife and can imagine how much of a handful 2 Beagle pups are! They sound really smart and a lot of fun X2

I hope Darla is getting over her cough and thanks for sharing about your accident. I am afraid I will be the total helicopter mom when I get kittens, I lost my Ari so young and so unexpectedly and cats re really good at hiding when they're sick....I hope that I will have some time off this summer and be able to spend some time with the kittens. I always felt bad that Ari was an "only" so having two will be good.
Take care and thanks for your good thoughts on your memories of Ruby and Diamond when you are with the puppies, it is sweet and makes sense.

kk