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My uncle bought my mum a Westie when she was 20 after a very sad time in her life - she called her Sally and always said she was the best little dog she ever had. They later got a budgie and the two were great friends - it used to ride round on Sally's head -wish I had a photo of her

They lighten my life Willow, my husband bought me my first after we lost the babies, I love the way they put their heads on the side and listen when I chat to them, at night I have always told them what is on the list of jobs for the next day, Lottie sleeps all night bless her, I chat to her but she is flat out. I miss that chatting so much . When I bought Lottie I had two Westies, they mothered her , never had a nasty one, just love them so much, and those fat bums when they venture over the door, so sweet ?

That is lovely. I wish I could have a puppy but I am in a first floor flat with no garden. Although we are allowed dogs I know that I wouldn't want to go out every time it needed to go as I would have been able to do when younger. I do miss having a dog though.

I am so happy for you.

Jaycee, I am so sorry, I understand how you feel, I have had to get along without human companionship but the thought of no dog is awful. Do you like cats? I know several people who have House cats and one friend has a house bunny.

So pleased for you, look forward to hearing all the goings on.

Enjoy the pup, we have Henry, choccy lab who has testicular cancer, not looking forward to Christmas.

Anniebach. Thanks. I have had a cat but I prefer dogs and I wouldn't want to keep a cat in a small flat. It's life would be very limited. It isn't something that I dwell on but I must admit to a bit of envy when someone is getting a puppy!

Just so pleased you’ve decided to get another. Just what you need. I like Cariad too. Cari for short. She’ll liven up Lottie too.

That is wonderful news. We too are getting a dog, hopefully in the new year. Because of our age, we are going for an older dog. We can be newbies together. This is a life long wish of mine. Suddenly, out of the blue, my DH of 50 years and changed his mind about having a dog.

Can you post a pic when you the puppy arrives.

I meant a newbie dog. You are obviously not a newbie owner.

Really pleased for you congratulations ??

Wonderful news! Our home is just not the same since we had to put our four legged fiend to sleep. Mr Badcrumble and I (gosh that sounds posh lol) are torn whether to get a new puppy now, or wait till we’ve moved to North Wales end of next year.

Have fun with your new puppy xxx

I'm envious! Enjoy your new little resident.

Thank you all x I am so lucky my younger daughter and son in law who isn't are supporting me , removes fears . Lottie loves daughter2, when she phones Lottie pushes her head between me and the phone so daughter2 can talk to her ? I really believe dogs are healing. My husband bought me a puppy when the baby died, I bought my daughters puppies when their father died.

I will ask gdaughter 2 to help me post a photograph ?

It will be very rewarding for you, hard work for a few weeks but loads of fun. We got our current dog on December 21st 2013, he was smaller than the tv remote control. Although we were both 70 at the time he has brought such love and fun into our lives and we love walking him every day and caring for him. Ours was the runt too, half the size of the others in the litter, nervous in temperament but playful, with a good spirit and very affectionate. He is half cairn terrier, half poodle and has a beautiful golden coat. He has definitely enhanced our lives and I wish you all the best.

Littleflo I hope your DH changes his mind, we are both 74 and can’t imagine life without our lovely Teddy.

Wonderrful. Enjoy your new friend. Enjoy the falling in love, all the new friends you'll meet on walks and having such good and faithful companionship. Fabulous.

Have just heard, Brother tracked down a breeder , has a litter of five, three boys two girls, both parents K C registered, not from Carmarthen! And I can have a girl , Brother will check litter, breeder will check my house and garden then we can collect Westie No 7. They like us are snowed up.

Annie that is so exciting! A tiny cuddle of love for you and Lottie!

Can't wait to see a photo!

If I can get a bit better DH has agreed we can have another dog and I like Boogie for a name!

Fantastic! So glad you don't have a long wait.

My SiL wanted to call their cocker spaniel Quat. Just so he could bawl across the fields Come Quat! They called him Tux instead. Apparently it has something to do with computers.

she could have a Scottish name to match her breed,how about Ailsa ,or Isla ,Heather or Morven ...or Nessie ,she'll be a little monster for a wee while I'm sure.Have a lot of fun with her and I hope 2018 brings lots more joy and less tears and stress..xx

These names, reminds me when daughter2 had her kitten, born St Davids Day, we went to collect her and breeder said - I have called her daffodil because of her date of birth. My husband said - I have no problem with these dogs and cats but I am not going into the garden calling Daffodil so daughter2 called her Topsy , her aunts nickname, then my husband had to explain to his sister a kitten had been named after her. Topsy lived until she was seventeen ?

Paddyann, I thought of Scots names ?

Wilma, get well soon and have Boogie x

Nfk, Come Quat , love it, so funny but Tux is sweet.

First puppy I have chosen without daughter1 but she was as passionate about dogs as I am so would be thrilled for me

Thanks Annie and I'm sure you're right about how thrilled DD would be. Nessie is a name I've not come across before for a dog, but paddyann is right about a puppy being a little monster at times!