We’re ready to make it five in the Shatto household. But this fifth member is another of the four-legged kind.
We have really missed Pip in our home. Halloween was difficult, since Pip always took part in several activities centered around the holiday. And I never realized how much of his diet must have come from underneath the boys’ chairs. (Wow.)
But something has been missing from our home since Pip passed. While I know a new dog will not fill the same gap Pip left in our home, but I do think a new pup will fill a different gap. I am also of the mindset that having a pet can teach children a lot – such as empathy, responsibility, and caring for things smaller than themselves.
So meet Lisi. She’s ours as of November 17. Cam is very excited, and knows that he will need to keep his toys picked up so little puppy teeth cannot get to them. Caid just loves puppy kisses. Chris is excited to have a “big” dog. My coworkers are excited to have a new puppy in the office. And me? I am thrilled to start a new journey with our newest member of the family.
We have really missed Pip in our home. Halloween was difficult, since Pip always took part in several activities centered around the holiday. And I never realized how much of his diet must have come from underneath the boys’ chairs. (Wow.)
But something has been missing from our home since Pip passed. While I know a new dog will not fill the same gap Pip left in our home, but I do think a new pup will fill a different gap. I am also of the mindset that having a pet can teach children a lot – such as empathy, responsibility, and caring for things smaller than themselves.
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