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Originally Posted by Faerie54  I got my Aussie boy Jack during the finish of a bad marriage. Jack, his older Border brother McKennitt and I had to be on the run for some time as hubby was not a nice fellow. I jokingly said I'd traded a bad marriage for a great dog and it was certainly the truth. Our difficult times bonded the three of us as I can't say I'd have survived without them to care for. Jack was especially devoted as Cattle dogs frequently are. He slept by my side for his whole life. We went to Britain and cross country together. My life centered around growing healthy and creating safe surroundings for the three of us. Jack died last August 5th at little under 9 years of age. Mckennitt searched the Blazer for Jack upon my return home and then grew increasingly depressed. He had helped "raise" Jack and they were my "partners in grime." He gradually stopped eating, playing and vet said to get him a puppy. Into the story came little Mr. Darcy, but by then McKennitt showed no interest. On January 28th I sang him "to sleep" reminding him to race after Jack in heaven. McKennitt would have been 14 on 12th May. I only just recently created a little shrine for the 2 boys with pictures, leashes, bandanas etc. I still am not ready to look at Jacks "final" photographs. I'm lucky to have supportive dog living friends who remind me that grief is normal and that they were "MY children." I still tear up when a herding dog is on TV or passes by. I still HAVE to recant stories about both. It's OK to cry. I dearly love Mr. Darcy although the early puppy stage with McKennitt so sick was not easy. The clownish cheerful nature Mr. Darcy displayed probably helped more than I realized in the early days of loss. It's as though Yorkies seem to know they're here to cheer us along. I'm sorry I've gone long here. Just realize that what is normal for you is unique to you. Acquiring another pup may, or may not ease the sadness. I think each beloved pet steals a tiny fragment of our heart and it simply is what it is. I guess that, however extensive the grief, it's better to endure than to not experience the love of a devoted creature in your life.  Sincerely, Rebecca and Mr. Darcy McKennitt and Jack are in Mr. Darcys album |
I got my Bella about the same time in my life like you were getting your Aussie, Jack. I can attest to what a dog can do for your life when you need something good for a change!
Bella has been all that and a bag of chips...hahaha!
Thank you for sharing your story & pic's of your babies..it made me cry (good tears, tho')!