Oh wow, what beautiful lt. reds! I would be very tempted to wait on one of their pups, for sure. I think just letting your son know you open to getting another husky would be a wonderful surprise - then all go together to pick out whatever dog you decide on. Lots of options - wait on a pup, look for a rescue, check local sources... you know how many sibes end up in shelters & rescues, so you might find just who you want.

After we lost Sherman, I started checking rescues for older males available at rescues that would adopt to this area. I found several females available, but no males. Then Jack was offered to us, and, since I already had plans to be in the area - 800 miles from here - I went ahead & picked him up.

As we weren't quite ready for another dog, especially one so tempermentally different than Star or Sherman, it was a bit of a rough start. We were still grieving. It was especially hard for Star, (she was deeply depressed for about 3 months.) It's been 4 months now & we're finally feeling like Jack fits in. So don't rush it - you'll know when you are all ready (dogs included). At the same time, keep in mind that it may take a while to find just the right dog. But if you find one sooner rather than later, ask yourselves if you are ready to adopt now.

We'll be watching! good luck!