Thank you, @creatr. The girls have settled in and are super affectionate. Coco is far more trusting of me now and we even play together (by watching her and Bella in their ritual morning play. Body language is everything...like a formal dance they have and it's wonderful to observe.
I've been deeply impressed and moved by the dog stories on your blog. Thanks for writing them.
Our pets surely become family members. A long time ago, my friend Amy assembled a compilation of Scripture that I often share with friends who have lost pets, because I feel it gives some real insight into God's attitude toward animals. I hope you'll find value in it:
"What Does The Bible Say About Animals?"
Thank you for the references. I made a hard copy to keep with my special things (in case the Web disappears).
I have used "The Rainbow Bridge" concept to help buffer the grief when I lose one. I still need to write about MacIntosh, Charlie, Sam, and Barney. Their partings were very difficult for me.
I hope you are doing well, my friend.
I am doing quite well, Thank you friend!
And I'm so glad that you've found some value in the references my friend compiled. I've had many occasions to share it as I come across friends grieving the loss of their pets, or fondly remembering them.
I do look forward to reading about your other special pets as you have opportunity to write their stories.