Torn

Once I told Jax and Binky about Tigger, I had another task ahead. I had to explain the 4 new little paws that were scampering around our house, just waiting to meet her new family.

You see, my Dad can only allow for sorrow to fill a childs heart for minutes. I knew it was going to come to this. My kids are still grieving the loss of Tigger. Jax cries at odd times and Brinkley breaks down at a moments notice. It will get better and I think that a new love is going to help it right along.

With a strict realization that nothing can ever replace our Tigger, I happily introduced Jax and Brinkley to DOZER. My Dad found her through an MCSO breeder and brought her over within an hour of hearing about Tigger. He was determined to help and all I could do was stand back and accept it. I was at a complete loss at how to handle this whole situation, so when all else fails, listen to Daddy!

Jax was torn about whether it would be ok to love her, when he was so sad about Tigger. Brinkley warmed up a little quicker even though she sobbed the entire time we all played. Dozer looks so much like our Tigger did, when he was a puppy. It is fun to see this type of dynamic in our house since Tigger was already big when Jax could actually play with him.

As for our newbie Dozer, well, she is definately winning over some hearts in our family. Maybe softening the breaks in them, if only just a little!