OT: Loss of a dear friend

I'm sorry that you have to feel this way too. It gets a little easier each day, but I still expect to see her happy wagging self when I walk in the door. There aren't many people in the world that are always happy to see you!

Selena Baton Rouge

I hear you.. my Rockie was a kitty but He thought he was a dog.. he terrorized my dogs but would come over and sit on me and purr every moment he could... and when I was sick with cancer.. he watched me every day... would just sit with me and keep me company... wouldn't leave my side... I've had other cats... even other people who didn't like cats liked rockie.. he was just a different sort of cat...

this was him...

My husband is already talking about getting another dog. I'm kinda bouncing back and forth on that. I've had other dogs also, but none that touched my heart like my sweetie Mariah.

Selena

You know after Nixon died (my lover pup) I just wasn't ready for another dog. My husband and my parents had picked out all the pets in my life up until then and my husband and I had agreed years before that I would get the next pick. 3 years past and suddenly I was excited about giving my heart away again. Last December we got a black poodle and the kids named her Little Star. I let the kids pretend she's theirs, but really she thinks she's the baby sister. I waited until I felt ready. Talk to your husband and ask him if he'll wait until you're ready. Don't tell him it took me 3 years! You could be ready a lot sooner.

Lynne

Yeah, I could be. I am alone a lot with my husband's work schedule and the fact that my sons are teenagers and have better things to do that hang around with mom....you know. It's nice to have someone around that's there for you no matter what...and aren't the fuzzy friends some of the best?

Selena

I've noticed that although we got another cat... (he showed up)... its not the same... but sometimes having another soul in the house helps the hurt... the space will seem more empty if you wait... but that is your decision.. do yourself a favor and look actively for a dog that you fall for.. not just a fill in.. but you gotta fall in love with the dog.. and you will know it when you see it...

"teachermom" wrote:

My little Marie is a Shih tze/poodle and she's the best companion. She just wants to be with me. Which can be a pain sometimes. I recently bought a carrier that I wear, so when she's being particularly cuddley I'll carry her around with me so I can get some work done. I'll have to scan the photo taken last year when I was cleaning the garage and she was under foot and wouldn't lay down. I buttoned up my shirt and stuck her in. My husband took a picture.

I have to say waiting the 3 years I wasn't heavily grieving. I was sad off and on yes, but my kids were yound and having another baby around to raise see too much. Last December the kids were quite a bit older and more responsible, so that helped me make the plunge. You having the older kids will probably want some companionship soon. I don't know what I was thinking getting a puppy in December, but that's how the litter fell age wise. Having a baby in December was SO hard. I stayed home almost all month except when my husband was home to take care of the baby. I couldn't get my usual shopping and baking done cause I was potty training and keeping her out of trouble. Don't get me wrong playing with a puppy everyday was a great joy too. In the famous words of Lucy Van Pelt, "Happiness is a warm puppy."

Lynne

Sorry to hear of your loss. My pets are part of my family, so I know how you feel. Connie K

Yes, they are. Thank you Connie.

Selena Baton Rouge

I will. Thank you.

Selena Baton Rouge

The good thing is that, if I do have to train, my husband is home during the day, and I am home at night, so it would work out...I think :). Anyway, no decision has been made yet. Just a thought.

Selena Baton Rouge