Our beloved Ruby left us to climb the Rainbow Trail in January.  I thought that I never wanted to have to go through the goodbye again and gave away all doggie items.  It took about three months to realize how empty the house was.  I passed by an adoption display on the sidewalk in front of one of our local pet stores.  All boys and one little girl who was being bullied by a bigger dog.  Of course, she came home with me.  So begins our adventure with a Border/Irish type terrier.  Shannon is so different from Ruby, our cuddly toy poodle.  Think: Ruby with a ruffle dress, bow in hair, white Maryjanes and Shannon with a dirty face, overalls and missing a shoe.  Life is different now.