November 13th 2009 1:38 pm
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Hi all,
Well, it has been a while since I posted an update as to how we've been doing. Jim and I are the proud parents of a baby scottie pup. We named him Judd and we love him dearly! He's been with us for a month now. He's 14 weeks old.
The first week I had him, I wondered if it was a big mistake. It had been a very long time since I raised a puppy. (Simon was 16 years old!) I forgot how much work it was and I had just been a "hospice" worker for three months caring for Simon. Was I ready to be a nanny? You bet! After a couple days, I fell in love with him and that face makes it all worthwhile.
It was wise of us not to get another wheaten. I think there would be too much comparisons and no dog could ever replace Simon.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of Simon. He is forever in my heart. I get sad a lot. I don't think I will ever be the same again, but I have channeled all that energy and love into raising this pup.
He's our little black baby!
I'll make up his profile soon. I show him Simon's shrine and tell him about him. Weird huh? Am I a freak?
Simon's legacy will live on...
October 13th 2009 12:10 pm
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Well, Jim and I went to LA this past weekend and checked out some breeders. I wasn't sure I was ready, but I miss having a dog so much, I had to see if I was ready and how horrible would it be to see a bunch of cute puppies!
After visiting three breeders, we had to make a choice. I don't know if any of you have ever seen a wheaten puppy, but they are the cutest puppies around. There were two available and one was a very fat, prococious male. I LOVED HIM, but the more we talked about it, the more I realized that as cute as he was, he was going to be the dominant one in the pack, the largest and the most active. I lived in a very small condo, and an active wheaten pup needs room to play. When I got Simon, I had that room. I don't anymore. It was a tough decision to make. I also thought that if I get another wheaten, I may start comparing him to Simon. So, we decided against the other available wheatens. :(
Luckily, we also saw some adorable scottish terriers. I dont' know a lot about scotties, except that if I had a second favorite breed it would be the scottie. They're smaller, less active and also hypoallergenic like the wheaten is. (I have horrible allergies). So, in the end, we decided to get an adorable scottie pup. He arrives friday. He was the most moderatly tempered pup; not dominant; not submissive and VERY CUTE. We also loved the mother, who was very well behaved and even tempered.
So, we will have a new addition to our family in a few days and Simon's legacy will continue. He will never be forgotten.
September 28th 2009 4:22 pm
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Well today marks one month since I lost Simon. I have good days and bad days, mostly bad days. I still feel very sad all the time. It's pretty obvious to those that know me. I try to put on a good face, but its hard.
I look through Simon's pictures daily. I light his candle almost every night. His presence is so missed, I can't even put it into words. The apartment seems so empty without him. Thank god I have Jim. He has helped me through it, but its still hard. I feel a part of me has died. I'm very thankful to Dogster. You guys can relate and completely understand where I am coming from. That dog was so loved and is so missed. He was so special.
I know that I was lucky to have had him for sixteen years, but it doesn't make the loss any easier. Thank you all for your kind words and support. BTW-- Does anyone know how to add music to a profile? I've tried and can't figure it out.
Clive, Simon's Dad.
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