On July 19th, 2005, I lost my two adorable, loving, and faithful shitzu
dogs Laini girl and Lexi. I wrote a story here at Rainbow Bridge. I was
so so sad and lonely for my girls. At the time I thought I'd never get
another dog. I did not ever want to experience this pain again. But I love animals and I gave in and connected with a breeder that had a litter of shitzus'. It only took a few seconds of seeing them that I melted and in September Elvis and Priscilla came home with us. Although these little ones can't replace my girls, they have found a place in my heart and I am truly in love with them. They give so much
joy and laughter in our home I can't imagine it any other way. It is amazing to me how they have the same personalities of Laini and Lexi.
I picked them because they were totally different in color and look than my girls. Little did I know that they would be so much like my girls. Elvis is the protector like Laini and Priscilla is the baby and lover like Lexi. They pretty much blow me away everyday because of this. My husband and kids feel the same way. And I have to tell you they know about Laini and Lexi. They lick their picture and always
go to the memory garden I made for Laini and Lexi in our yard and just
sit there and stare. I never thought I could do this again, but I am so grateful to God and the angels for helping me open my heart and let it heal. If any one feels they couldn't handle getting another animal in their life, please reconsider, it is the best thing I ever did. I don't deny that I don't think about my girls everyday, but I know they're here with me and guiding Elvis and Cilla. It can't be that much of a similarity. I hope you find some peace for your loss and listen to your heart.....it will never guide you in the wrong direction. God Bless all our little babies and their loving owners.