We've had the blessing of a wonderful dog, Maggie for over 12 years, and saying goodbye last May was one of the saddest and most challenging things I've ever had to do. I knew I would be sad, and mourning the loss takes time, but the depth of sadness was incalculable.
Doggie therapy helped get us through our days. After rough days at work, spousal stress, and the rigors of life, we'd lost our therapeutic release, and after nearly a year of mourning, it's time to open a new Chapter and thus, the decision was made to search for a new pup.
What do we get?
Maggie was a Black Labrador Retriever, and her personality was the best. We'd gently "boop" her nose, sniff her paws, scratch her ears and do some of the oddest things to make her ears perk up. Nicknames and variations to get that inquisitive look became common. Maggie was our Magga-lugga, Maggie-Waggie, Maggie-Moo, and so many others, but the most affectionate one was Moo.
We know that we will never replace Moo, but we loved the lab so much it just had to be another lab!
Black was out though because the face would always be a reminder. So, yellow? An entire clothing wardrobe change is required. Chocolate? Possibly...until we saw the Fox Red color tone! So unique, so pretty, but still the lab essence we love! Done!
Doggie therapy helped get us through our days. After rough days at work, spousal stress, and the rigors of life, we'd lost our therapeutic release, and after nearly a year of mourning, it's time to open a new Chapter and thus, the decision was made to search for a new pup.
What do we get?
Maggie was a Black Labrador Retriever, and her personality was the best. We'd gently "boop" her nose, sniff her paws, scratch her ears and do some of the oddest things to make her ears perk up. Nicknames and variations to get that inquisitive look became common. Maggie was our Magga-lugga, Maggie-Waggie, Maggie-Moo, and so many others, but the most affectionate one was Moo.
We know that we will never replace Moo, but we loved the lab so much it just had to be another lab!
Black was out though because the face would always be a reminder. So, yellow? An entire clothing wardrobe change is required. Chocolate? Possibly...until we saw the Fox Red color tone! So unique, so pretty, but still the lab essence we love! Done!
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