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| Name: |
Scout
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Age: |
Four months old
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| Gender: |
Male |
Breed: |
Australian Shepherd
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| Home: |
Colorado, USA |
I
recently read a quote that stated: "Dogs come into our lives to teach us
about love,they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an
old dog, it merely expands the heart."
Prior to meeting this incredible creature we call Scout, I may have never
fully understood the truth of this statement. After having to let go of my
insanely loyal sidekick of nearly fifteen years, the thought of bringing another
dog into the house was only a slight whisper in my head that really only
emerged when I'd notice our remaining canine household member looking bored
or sad. On a whim I skimmed the website of a breeder we had talked to years
ago. We had previously got on a waiting list, waited for a pup, the kind that
my husband had always wanted, but the timing back then just didn't work out.
This time things were different, night and day different. In fact, as I
reviewed the home page of the website, my eyes landed on a litter
announcement. Tears welled up in my eyes as I saw that the pups had arrived
the very day we said goodbye to my sweet old friend. It was a confirmation,
and connection that I couldn't have ever imagined.
Fast forward a few months, and our home is now complete again. Full of life,
full of fun, toys scattered everywhere, and paw prints on everything within
reach. Yesterday I caught myself counting the weeks and realizing that Scout
is now four months old already. I smiled, then thought "that means she's been
gone four months already", and you know what? I smiled again. I miss and love my
old girl, and I always will. But I know if it wasn't for this wiggly, goofy
pup Scout, I wouldn't be counting weeks he was here with us and smiling, I'd
only be counting weeks she has been gone.
It's amazing how they do expand our hearts, and in the process help us heal.
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