After we lost Scooter I started a search for another Border Terrier. I wasn't in any hurry, I knew I couldn't replace that little dog, but down the road? I would just keep on the lookout.
I stayed in touch with Scooters breeder, Claire Sharp and let her know that one day another BT needed to come live with us. Claire agreed and one day I received a note from her that Scooters sister had a litter on the ground. She had been bred to a very nice dog and there were a couple of puppies available.
Jim's battle with prostate cancer had gone very well for almost 10 yrs and he had been doing great! There were signs that it was rearing it's ugly head again and he hadn't been feeling so great. I thought maybe bringing a puppy home (especially from Scooters sister) might just be the best medicine for him. He could take the new one for walks with Tessie, he could train it, teach it all the things he had taught Tess.....hopefully help him feel better.
I chose a female from the litter and all the plans were made to have her sent over from England. I also had a good friend that had owned Tess's sister who was also looking for a puppy and she decided to take a male from the same litter. A double hitter!
Unfortunately just as the puppies were making their way across the pond, Jim ended up in the hospital. We really didn't know at that time what the problem was or how serious it was. I really had no idea that everything would happen so quickly, that everything in my life would come to a grinding halt.
Carolyn and her husband agreed to fetch both puppies from the airport and keep them both until I felt I would have the time to dedicate to her here. I also wanted Jim to feel better and be up to a puppy. It was not to be.
Jim passed away before he could ever meet the new member of our household.....but that puppy probably saved my sanity. She kept me busy, made me laugh, and forced me to get out of bed.
Meet Meg
Tess didn't think much of this new intruder and it took her months to accept her. But just like with Scooter, she did, and they are best buddies now.
We'll see how things work out with this new member of the family.... with luck she'll make it to the show ring. If not, she will always be a much loved member of my family.
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