Well, this is actually still a shock for me to be writing this but...we have added another 4-legged addition to our family! After Maverick passed, I told everyone that I did NOT want another dog. At least not for a long while. But, I have to admit...even with Nate, the house has been awfully quiet with Maverick gone, which has made me miss him even more. I still didn't want another dog yet but my heart changed when I met Copper. Here is the story. (Sorry, you know me...always a long story)!
About a week after Maverick passed I found out from a friend that someone she knew was going through a divorce. She had 2 kids and pretty much had to start making huge changes in her life, including a possible move, and getting a job, since her husband was the sole provider in their family. She was looking at cutting costs and unfortunately, that meant finding a home for their family dog. When Jeremy and I first talked about it I could not even imagine having another dog in the house yet. I was still emotional about Maverick and Jeremy knew that. So, he had a good idea to 'foster' the dog from afar and we offered to pay for the dog's food, treats, and bones every month. I went over to their house last week to drop off the food and treats. Well, the lady was much appreciative about this arrangement but in conversation mentioned that she still wanted to find a home for Copper at some point. They had already come to terms that they had to find another home for Copper and she knew that financially and emotionally the dog would be better somewhere else.
I cannot really explain how I felt when I met Copper. I was happy and sad all at once. I was happy to meet this incredible dog, but sad because I didn't want to disrespect what we just went through with Maverick. I could not stop thinking about Copper after I left, which told me that we had to further discuss the possibility of taking him in. So, Jeremy and I talked again and we agreed to go see the dog together.
Jeremy was in love with him as soon as he saw him and said that it was 'fate' because he was named after his favorite kids movie (The Fox and the Hound) and low and behold Copper sported a KU collar. Jeremy was stoked about that. But, he let me make the decision as to whether or not we would be taking him home. We gave it a day to think over and I actually started getting excited about Copper. Not only would he be a good transition dog (he is 9 years old, so he is not a puppy), it would be our first official dog together as a family. Maverick and Graham were certainly family to Jeremy and Nate but when it comes down to it, they were always MY babies. :) Maverick, Graham, and I spent many years together as a little family, so Copper would be more of an extension of me, Jeremy, and Nate.
We certainly did not seek out getting another dog and had not planned on this happening. But, as always, God knows what He is doing and we are excited to have Copper in our family. I knew at some point we would have to get another dog for Nate's sake for sure, but I was just not ready for a puppy. We might think of a puppy when Nate is older and can help more with the training and responsibility. Copper is certainly NOT a replacement to Maverick or Graham but it is just nice to have a dog around in the house again. Jeremy said he would have taken Copper sight unseen! I am so blessed to have a husband who is a dog-lover as well.
Copper is a little older than what Maverick was...he is 9 but still has a bit of a playful side to him. Nate has already been running around with him, which is fun to see again. Copper is a golden retriever and is very sweet and docile. He is about the same size as Maverick was. We look forward to all of you meeting him!
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