Our new addition

Many of you know we lost our beloved Nipsey last November. It was a difficult holiday season for us all. I knew I needed something to help me with this tremendous loss. Nipsey was and always will be such a huge presence in our lives. He knew the world revolved around him and never let you forget it. It’s been very quiet and still around our home without his antics and funny quirky personality.

Ruby has not been the same dog since Nipsey died. She hasn’t wanted her food, sleeps more and looks at me a lot with sad soulful eyes. I think getting a new puppy for me and for her was the right choice for us. She’s not sure how she feels about him but when he wiggles up to her with his little tail going a mile a minute she sniffs at him and lays her head down. She knows. It was mostly for her that I brought Bear into our lives. She’s eating better now and lays by his pen when I’m working just to watch him.

Everyone grieves in their own way. It takes time. These amazing dogs leave such a hole in your heart when they leave and sometimes the only way to fill that hole is with another bulldog. I know I’ll always have a bulldog in my life. I’ve remembered now how much WORK a new puppy is but it’s worth every potty pad, every feeding and every smooch. When they grow to be adults they are incredible companions and love unconditionally in ways that defy description. We love our “Little Bear” and will cherish every phase of his life. He has Ruger’s white toes, Sammy’s blue tri color, Ruby’s nose rope, Maverick’s eyes and Nipsey’s funny little personality. He’s got it all. Welcome to the world little prince, you fill our lives with joy.