Thanks, I waited 3 years with the last one which is the one we put down after almost 16 years. She was just a puppy at the time when we got her. I told myself back then 3 years was way too long between dogs, for me it was, and thanks for your response, it makes me feel hopeful that I can smile again?.
Miss my dog
Is it wrong to get another dog soon after a loss? I miss the companionship of my old dog? I don'[t want to replace the personality of the one that passed, just miss having a dog around to take care of and love.
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No, I would be looking at several breeds to see which is best for me. As for comparisons, I learned my lesson years ago when I tried to replace my first dog, uh uh, it was totally opposite, The breeder showed us the supposed mother which was almost a complete match for the dog I lost, and I fell for that, but the puppies didn't turn out anything like her? Now I am wiser for it, what you see is not always what you get?
Is it selfish of me to miss the companionship and get a dog for that reason?. It seems like so much that I look at is a reminder of my dear old girl and I want that to be again, not with her but with another dog.
Thank you hanksimon and other posters for your encouraging posts. My husband and I have decided we are going to get another dog or puppy. We were thinking the same thing is that it will helps us through the grieving as well. We are still working on what breed to get. Hanksimon your dog sounds naturally loveable, LoL, does he share and give hugs?
Yep, looks like a sweet ole teddy bear. You are lucky to have found him.
Snuggles, I am so happy for you, and yes I wish you many many healthy happy years with your new puppy dog. I can't wait to see or hear of your new fur baby.
Sueang, we will be looking in the Pound and No kill Shelters and also the ones posted on line and for sale privately, he's got to be out there somewhere, and I also hope we pick up one that fits in our family. A friend of mine use to work for one of these Shelters, they mainly have big dogs, but I may call her up and ask her to keep an eye out for a smaller dog.
Sueang, we will be looking in the Pound and No kill Shelters and also the ones posted on line and for sale privately, he's got to be out there somewhere, and I also hope we pick up one that fits in our family. A friend of mine use to work for one of these Shelters, they mainly have big dogs, but I may call her up and ask her to keep an eye out for a smaller dog.
First of all I'm sorry for your loss. You are right, it is different for different people. It's been one week today, at times it seems longer than that, at other times it seems like yesterday. I still shed tears for her, not as many as in the first couple of days, but they are still there. I want to be really sure another one is what we want? I may give it a few weeks just to make sure.
Just feeling a little down today. I am still upset but it's getting easier. I still haven't found another dog yet? I want to, but figured first I would take care of a health issue, and now is tax time and would like to get that out of the way first so I can give full attention to a new dog when it comes?. I would like to get a light colored small to medium labradoodle, but I don't think that will happen, as they are so expensive in our area that it's out of reach and will have to remain my dream dog? Even the other smaller dogs are expensive and to that cost add vet checks, shots and neutering . I've been keeping an eye out on line in the shelters which are very reasonable, but they are almost all big dogs around here, but I can't have a big dog? Don't know what to think or do?
You are right, one of my most loyal dog was a Shelter dog. He was the next best thing to a dream dog. My sister seen the skinny dog when we brought him home from the Shelter, and told me to take the scrawny thing back. He wouldn't eat and his coat was so thin, could see thru to his skin.. I took him to the Vet to ask their advice because I was afraid he would die on me. . They told me his natural eating instincts would kick in when he knew he had to eat to survive, and they told me to keep him because he was a nice dog. I took their advice and kept him and he did eat and was a beautiful dog He became a loving and a full furred family member and grew up with the kids and lived till he was 16 years. Just say he was the right fit for our family. He is a part of my most favorite memories. Guess we were just lucky to find him. I know we will never find another like him, but hopefully our next dog will be equally as loyal and loving.
My husband and I plan on going in a couple of weeks or so? First we will hit the Shelters and Pet Adoption centers and go from there I think when we put our mind to it, we will just do it, we really don't want to be put on a waiting list, but we will see. We will give Shelters a try first. Wish us luck. LoL, I know I've been saying that for a while, but one day it will happen.
My husband and I plan on going in a couple of weeks or so? First we will hit the Shelters and Pet Adoption centers and go from there I think when we put our mind to it, we will just do it, we really don't want to be put on a waiting list, but we will see. We will give Shelters a try first. Wish us luck. LoL, I know I've been saying that for a while, but one day it will happen.
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