It was 2 months ago today that our sweet 5 year old Black Lab, Paris became a heavenly angel.  As most of you know Paris lived one year and 3 days after amputation.  She was an amazing cancer warrior, living life fully until the very end!

I was blessed recently to have 4 weeks in Florida.  I walked everyday on the beautiful white sand beaches and the Gulf which was very cathartic.  During that time, I knew when we got home it was time to find our new canine daughter! 

Once again I find myself rescuing a dog……..but who is the rescue-er or the rescue-ee??!!  Her name is Addy…..she is a big part of healing after the loss of Paris.  Addy is a rescue by Homeward Bound, taken out of a kill shelter in Kentucky.  She is 1 1/2 years old and is a beautiful, sweet dog.  She is not a replacement…..there will never be another Paris!!  We deliberately chose a Yellow Lab, so she would have her own identity.

We picked her up yesterday and she is learning about life at our house.  She cried some at first…..and is a little confused, but as I am writing this she has settled into her new bed and seems quite comfy!!  

Addy will fill our lives with love, smiles and laughter!!  I am a better person with a dog.

Love and thanks to all that have supported me over the past 2 months, I will continue to honor Paris by keeping a presence here at Tripawds, you all mean the world to me. 

Ginny     

Addy looks so very sweet! We can't wait to hear more about her. She's sure to bring smiles! And she's such a lucky dog to have you as her mom, Ginny! We hope to meet her if there's a Chicagoland tripawd party… :-)
Holly and Holly's mom

Hi Ginny,

Congratulations on your newest addition to the family!! Addy looks absolutely gorgeous!! She is one lucky dog to have you as her new forever family!!! I look forward to reading all about her new adventures with you!

I'm sure that Paris is looking down at you from heaven, and is happy that her family has rescued Addy… I know that your heart is still broken from loosing Paris… but Addy will help you to heal… There will never be another Paris… no one can ever take her place… but Addy needed someone to love and take care of her… so that is a great thing!!

Sending you all a big hug!!!

Angel Jake's Mom

Congratulations Ginny!  I hope you'll share stories of Addy–she's beautiful (and she looks a lot like my Alle, only  younger). I love that as you rescued her, she's rescuing you.  People need dogs.  And you honor Paris by taking another dog into your life.  Bless you.

Mary

Congrats on your new baby!  Yay!  She's beautiful!!!  

-Gwen & Harley

GINNY!!!  She is SOOOOO CUTE!  What a cute little puppy face (i wish ALL dogs looked as puppy-sh when they grow up!) :)  I'm sure you will teach her all sorts of things about life, love, and companionship…all things that Paris showed you.  What an exciting addition to your family (both the invisible and visible members, hehe)!!!

<3 Laura and Jackaroo