This scanned-in, slightly blurry photo of Schultzy is wonderful, but in real life, her eyes were even more intense and soulful. She hasn't been in our lives for many years now, but I find myself thinking about her a lot as we prepare to get a dog. We are, more or less, trying to replace her, which we repeatedly remind each other we'll never be able to do.
I've just learned that a friend's neighbor's red, smooth dachshund is going to have puppies, which will be ready to adopt at the same time we'll be leaving the state. Now, it really makes more sense to get to where we're going, get settled, and then get our dog, but being able to see this litter, get to know them and pet them and let our dog get to know us before we adopt her away--well, that is extremely tempting.
And besides, I won't pretend there is anything sensible about getting a dog. It's totally is decision of the heart.
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