LadyCFII,

Your new puppy is adorable. May I ask what breed she is, we too just lost our Abby? I'll post a picture soon. And while we can never replace her we do want another dog. We have really never been without a dog so it is very difficult. Not sure what kind we want but looking at different breeds. Abby was a Collie. I am not sure how old Abby was because someone left her on the side of the road, my friend picked her up and we took her in as a family member. She was approximately 2-3 years when she was found. I just couldn't see having her go to a shelter because we know what they do to animals in those places. We also had a Catahoula Ker with blue eyes (her name was Buzz), who was 15 years when she died. I was devastated when she died. The Vet said that was very old for a dog, which at the time I didn't realize.
I am leaning towards either a Cocker Spaniel, or Irish Setter this time. We may look at adoption too since there are so many dogs without homes. Just not sure.

Anyways have fun with your new baby, she really is a Cutie!

Yahya