My brother-in-law is getting a new puppy
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (385278)
Rockingham, Australia
July 24, 2026 9:50pm CST
We spent a night at Vince’s brother’s place. This is the older brother that lives in Bunbury. A few years ago, he and his wife lost a 50+ daughter in Luxor to cancer and they have both aged a lot. It was good to see them and we enjoyed our time there.
About twelve months ago, they had to have their cocker spaniel put down but now they’re about to take possession of a cavoodle (cavalier spaniel/poodle) which I think will be a good thing for them, as they’ll need to walk it, etc. It will also be good company.
The cocker spaniel was called Aprill, (with a double ‘l’ if you don’t mind) and the new puppy will be called Mae (May). I wonder if they’ll go on to have a June and July.
The photo is mine but not of their puppy.
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@Deepizzaguy (123564)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16h
Mixed breed dogs make wonderful pets.
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@toniganzon (78036)
• Philippines
9h
I'm glad they're getting a new puppy. Dogs are great as emotional support company for both of them.
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@DaddyEvil (176196)
• United States
16h
I'm sure their new puppy will love living with them!
My oldest sister's name was Mae. 
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@teamfreak16 (44601)
• Denver, Colorado
16h
Is that the same kind of dog in the photo? Because that's a cute puppy!
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@snowy22315 (211161)
• United States
5h
The puppy will be a lot of work, but should help them smile again. Puppies can be great fun. I am seriously considering getting a new kitten, but we have to get Nico a bit more under control. People online were complaining their older cat was biting the new kitten..and that would be Nico. He isn't a mean cat, but he is fearful, and he doesn't like to be messed with. Besides being jealous of the new kitten, his territorital instincts would kick in, and he would probably not like playing that much.
@xFiacre (15020)
• Ireland
15h
@JudyEv The naming of a dog can be problematic. I’m sure I must have shared before that acquaintances of mine named their new puppies Haemorrhoid and Syphilis. They thought this to be cute till they took the puppies to the park, let them off the lead then had to call them.
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