I had to say goodbye to Arwen on July 4th 2025. 😢
In September 2025, I got to doggy-sit Lotus, and her daughter Aimy.
While I was still emotional over missing Arwen, the cuddles with Lotus (and Aimy) did give me some joy and love.
During our ten days together, I grabbed all the snuggles and cuddles they'd allow me to get! 🤎

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This picture was taken a little over 5 years ago... Time has gone by... It's been 261 days since Arwen passed away. It's only 27 more days until Koa will come home...

While preparing for his arrival, I am so grateful for all the time I had with this gall. How much she taught me, supported me, loved me... 🥲

I do miss her like crazy, and I hope that I'll be able to provide Koa with all he should want and need, in honor of all that Arwen taught me during out almost 12 years together. 🤎🐾💜🐾🤎

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A little over 4 years ago, I took this snap of Arwen. She was happy and eager to go on walkies... And I always enjoyed my walks with her, as her enjoyment always made me feel better...

While preparing for Koa, I am grateful for all the experience Arwen has given me. But I do miss her love and support... She'll never be forgotten. 🥲 She was the most gentle soul, with the biggest loving heart.

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The pups enjoying a meal together. Usually they are all over each other, but now they were in a neat row...

Picture taken by me, during puppy/doggy sitting, on 18/03/2026.

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The gall, Kaatje, resting on small mister White(paw). I do adore all the pups, but that white paw, and him being the smallest of the litter, does make him special, in a way... 🤍

Just about 2½ weeks, and then we'll know the names with the collar colors...

Puppy sitting on Wednesday (18/03/2026) was awesome. But when I got back home, I was so exhausted... Still, it was all worth it! 😁 And I was glad that I could have helped Joke out. 😊

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Lotus, the gall that started "Fromthepurityoflotus.nl", the great-great-grandma of Koa...
She has such a sweet face, and she adores all the cuddles she can get!
She, and her daughter Aimy, stayed with me for ten days in September.
This one was taken during puppy sitting, on 18/03/2026.
I do love this gall! 🤎

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The latest snap, shared by Joke on 17/03/2026.
The boys and their sister are growing so fast! Can't believe that I'll be able to pick up Koa (his name/collar color will be announced around April 8/9) and take him home a month from now!
The long wait will be awarded! 🤎
There will probably be broken nights, things to clean up, things to protect from sharp little teeth... 😇 And it will all be worth it! 🐾🤎 💜

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The little ones were left behind, after their "milk bar" upped and left... Mister white (paw) was looking around to see where all the delicious food had gone to... 😊

16/03/2026

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Cuddling with mister white (paw) on my lap... He was a real cuddle bug, but so were his brothers and sister (and the older ladies). 🤎🐾🤎

16/03/2026

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Cuddling with mummy Gentle, while all the young ones are enjoying the open milk bar. The noises they make while feeding are just too adorable! 🤎🐾🤎

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