Two Better Than One?

I announced to most people I know that Ralphie has a new sister, Lucy.  I received mixed reactions from "that's great!" to "are you crazy?"  I know many of the Facebook Vizsla people have 2, 3, and even 4 Vizslas, so it's really not a big deal for them to hear of the addition other than all the flubbering of how cute she is.  But a lot of my friends think of the extra work, extra cost, extra time, extra craziness, extra hassle, extra responsibilities.  So is it all worth having two dogs?

I've had Lucy for about 10 days now.  Day 1 & 2 I was second guessing my decision...how crazy I am to get another Vizsla.  Is Lucy going to interfere in Ralphie's perfect life?  Is Lucy going to cause a total ruckus in our quiet home?  Well, yes Lucy has changed Ralphie's life for sure.  Ralphie is no longer a bump on a log.  She plays with him, keeps him moving.  Sure Ralphie needs to share our bed with her, which he doesn't seem to like, but oh well he'll get used to it.  There's plenty room for all of us.  In the morning when I'm busy getting ready for work, Ralphie and Lucy are wrestling and playing have a good time burning all their stored nightly energy.  And yes, Lucy causes a ruckus in our house.  I forget about all the Vizsla puppy energy.  Is it worth it?  Yes.  She makes me laugh so much.  In one week she found her real home.  She found all the love she needs.  She found a brother.

So is 2 better than 1?  Yes, yes, and yes.  I feel quite lucky to have found her.  I know she's enjoying her life now.  I know she's being cared for like she should be.  Love.

My big boy and little girl.