First of all, a very happy holidays to everyone.

To those of us who are facing our first holidays and new year without our special tripawds (and other much loved furry family), my heart goes out to you all.

It's been just over 6 months now since Peda left - time has gone by so fast but her loss is still very raw. I have found the last few weeks particularly hard - but I guess it's going to be like that.

As a few of you know, somewhat unexpectedly, not long after Peda passed, I had a new pup enter my life. Boots is now just over 8 months old and is still a very rambunctious toddler! She is an Anatolian Shepherd which is a fairly rare breed here in Australia - even rarer in Perth (a shout out to Mary and her ASD Cemil!).
I have to say, while Boots drives me totally mad some days, and we butt heads often, she has also managed to keep me sane and to be able to weather the highs and lows of Peda's loss. I suspect Boots and Peda have a bit of a collusion going as on Peda's 6 month angelversary, Boots spent 2 days in hospital with acute gastro & suspected partial obstruction!! Talk about a distraction .... little bugger!! Boots is a very sooky dog and often loves to cuddle up on my lap (which for a nearly 40kg / 80lbs dog), is quite a feat! It's a joy to have a new dog in my life - and as many of you know, they in no way replace our angel tripawds. I had forgotten how much work puppies are - it was over 10 years since I had to wrangle puppies!

I shall try to post a pic of Boots a bit later today - need to jump on a computer to upload a photo.

Hugs and pats to all your tripawds

Kirsty, Angel Peda & naughty Boots.