Ursa's emergence...

Since having Raja here, the rescued Rottie from the town shelter, it seems as though that spot in our hearts and home has been somewhat filled with love and a reminder of Ursa.  Raja, being a Rottweiler like Ursa, shares many similar qualities.  She is her own unique dog, but so many noises and characteristics are similar that we are constantly finding ourselves saying, "Ursa did that!" or "Remeber when Ursa..." and "Hi Ursa."  It's bitter sweet.  It's sweet to feel her presence in the love of another dog like her.  But bitter that it is only a similarity and that it is not in fact Ursa herself.

I do enjoy sharing her memory though, remembering all about her and her quirks.  Comparing her to Raja - the good and the bad, the similar and the different - keeps Ursa's memory alive in our home.  Some days I smile and some days I cry.  But all in all, I feel as though I saved Raja's life in memory of Ursa.

And what's more, I was told that Ursa helped guide me to find Raja so I could help her.  Ursa considers Raja a sister - the kindred spirit or soul sister sort.  -- again, all of this from Heather Hovis, the wonderful animal communicator and empathic healer who is a dear friend of mine.

So, with that being said... I feel a very strong bond to Raja and a connection to Ursa in the same token.

Raja

Ursa