[AddieLove]

I think the grieving process is different for everyone.
When I lost my first pup, who was 14, I didn't cry that hard when we went to the vet to put her to sleep but my mom did. BUT my mom got over it more quickly than me. I cried a lot over a long period of time.
Every time I came home for a visit and would look at the couch, I would cry because that was where Moxie had spent most of her time.

It took me about half a year to get over my pup where I wouldn't randomly cry from seeing her things.
I thought about getting another pup many times, but I would always tear up because I thought no pup could be as great as mine had been.

Even after half a year, I would still tear up if I started thinking about her and memories with her.

The best solution for me was getting another pup to love but taking my time to do it. I got Addie about four years after Moxie died. I didn't want to rush into the process of getting another pup because I didn't want to regret the decision or resent the new pup and compare every little thing between the new one and Moxie.
Since I've had Addie, I haven't cried about Moxie, but I still think about her now and then. They're usually happy memories, but sometimes I think about things I wish I had done differently and swear to do better with Addie.
Addie doesn't replace Moxie, but she does add to my happy memories, and I think that's important.