We said good bye to Campy on July 18th, 2025. A few weeks passed and our house felt quiet and empty. We cared for Campy for over 16 years and it felt so strange to go through our day without a dog. Before Campy passed away, we both felt that we would wait a while before adopting another dog but we really missed the routine and responsibility. I found myself scrolling through adoptable dogs on animal rescue websites and feeling like I could open my heart to another dog sooner than I though. I don't think I will never be able to love another dog like I loved Campy, but my broken heart was able to feel some love. I searched on many different rescue websites, primarily on the east coast and at rescues where the dogs were at risk for euthanasia. Animals in Texas, California, North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama account for more than half of all shelter animals killed in the country. Over several days, I filled out over a dozen applications for rescue dogs. I found that the adoption pro...
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