This one is a little different.
The years of 2018 and 2019 were full of heartache for my family. We tragically lost all three of our dogs to different types of cancer and it left a void in our household.
It was strange not having the click-clack of claws on the floor when we were in the living room watching a movie with the children.
It was odd not having someone excited to see me when I came home from work every day, and then leaning against my legs until I scratched him right behind his ears.
Our German Shepherds shed a lot. The lack of dog hair around the house was oddly uncomfortable for us, we were accustomed to vacuuming daily and religiously using a lint brush on our clothing.
We made it a few months before adopting a rescue puppy, a female German Shepherd, through an outstanding rescue organization that we helped in the past. The girls named the puppy "Pancake" after a beloved dog of ours named "Flapjack". This young dog helped heal our broken hearts and brought joy to my kids. My wife also gained a clingy, fuzzy, snuggle buddy that won't leave her alone.
Pancake loves food, including anything the kids drop on the floor. Her favorite treat, however, are carrots. The dog will do nearly anything for a carrot and it made training her a breeze.
The pictures are from her on her 1st birthday.
I made her a small carrot cake!
