....Tell us how your son adopted Doc. Was he a rescue? Did your son have experience with rotties before he adopted Doc?
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Not sure exactly where Vince got Doc, either a breeder or a shop, though do know he was not a rescue. And I do not think Vince had any special experience with Rotties prior to his getting Doc, at least that I am aware of.
When Vince moved out his first time, back almost eight years ago, he was out of the house (ours) for about three or so months before he thought of moving back for a time (guess that is the routine with most kids
) When he returned, he was bringing back with him a new king size bed and a three or so month old Rottweiler puppy, little Doc. I recall, and we still joke about it now, and often, (just did this AM with Marie), how, when the move back was in process, I asked, "How the heck are you going to fit that (the giant bed) in your room?", and, having felt we were at that time quite removed from the commitment of another dog, "Where is the dog going to go?" The three of them, Vince, Natalie and Marie all jokingly said, "Oh, we'll just leave the puppy out of the move." I, then somewhat a stick-in-the-mud, acquiesced to his moving in with us. Little did I know that Doc would grow so attached to my heartstrings over the ensuing years, part of my life, along with all of ours. I am so thankful for Vince bringing Doc into our lives, and he so misses his buddy now.
And a word of thanks to all the kind words here from everyone. So much appreciated. I will be later be sending this on to Vince so he can be comforted likewise by your good wishes and thoughts.
For all those who know the pain of losing a friend like Doc, and those who will, my very best wishes to you all too. May the memories of all these creatures of God be with you for all your lives, to again meet someday. We are so blessed to have them for the short times that we do.
I am so sorry for your loss, what a beautiful tribute for Doc.
