Woman Adopts Her Late Dog’s Brother Who Shares His Same Mannerisms (Exclusive)

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Lori Watson’s beloved dog, Scout, passed away unexpectedly

Two years later, she had the opportunity to adopt his brother, Ringo — a chance that felt like fate

During their first car ride home, Ringo did something that left her in tears, reminding her of her late puppy

A twist of fate can arrive when it’s least expected, sometimes in the form of a wagging tail and a familiar gesture that feels like home. For Lori Watson, it came in the form of Ringo, the brother of her late dog Scout, whose unexpected passing two years earlier left an ache that never fully healed.

“I just kept telling myself, what are the odds?” Watson tells PEOPLE, reflecting on the moment she learned that Scout’s brother from the same litter suddenly needed a new home. Scout had been her beloved German s