Our 3 previous dogs were rescues from shelters and my baby that was recently stolen was uncomfortable around kids. Unfortunately you just don't know a shelter dog's full past which was another reason we decided for the puppy. Its a safety concern for my siblings and I feel good about the decision we made. Puppies are a BIG responsibility but we all look forward to training him and watching him grow. My siblings absolutely love him, and he adores them too.
Our new puppy is a purebred Siberian Husky with the most precious blue eyes and adorable face. We have not decided on a for-sure name but have been calling him "Spock". We named him after Spock from Star Trek because he looks a lot like him, with the pointy ears and all. I hope my baby gets back home to see his new brother. They would go crazy for each other!
Again, thank you all for your kind words, it meant a lot to me.