Nala

You may remember our family dog, Simba, died in December. We got him when he was just a puppy and I was in 8th grade. He was such a good friend and one of those dogs you'll never forget.

My mom has been so sad since he died, and finally felt ready to search for a new dog. She loved Simba's demeanor and his personality, so she decided to look for another Scottish Terrier mix.

She came across one on OK Save a Dog that looked just right. So several weeks ago, Mom, Julia, Bill and I loaded up and headed to Prague, OK to see her in person.

She came home with us that afternoon.

She was very timid and shy at first, but she's perked up quite a bit. She doesn't bark very much, she's very sweet, and loves to give kisses. She looks a lot like Simba, but is a little chunkier than he was!

Mom named her Nala, after Simba's best friend in "The Lion King". And she got her the week before Halle Berry's baby was even born, so I promise she didn't steal the name from her.

Anyway, we're glad to have a new dog in the family!