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SnowWa · 11-29-2005, 08:29 PM

You're not replacing Katie. You're just getting another little dog to love.

I can tell you from recent experience what I went through.

I lost my dog (the real love of my life) about two months ago. I didn't think I would ever get over losing her. But, I had always told myself that if and when I lost one of my dogs I would get another one as soon as possible.

However, right after losing Dutchess, I really wasn't in any hurry to get another dog. But after only a few weeks, I started thinking about getting one, and, before long, I came home with my first Yorkie - the cutest little pup in the world.

I want you to know that I sit here with this darling new little puppy on my lap and miss Dutchess just as much as I would have if I hadn't gotten the little pup. I will miss Dutchess every day of my life - and, at the same time I love this new little puppy to pieces. He is the sweetest little thing in the world.

We are able to love an infinite number of things. Adding another to our heart doesn't detract from the love we have for anything else. It just an addition to all the things we love.

One pleasant thing has happened. Having this new little puppy is bringing back memories of Dutchess that I had long ago forgotten. The puppy is reminding me of so many things that Dutchess did when she was a little pup.......puppy breath, chewing on my hands trying to teethe - the way it sleeps like a little angel so much of the time, but spends the rest of it's day running around like a playful little maniac...and of course the peeing and pooping in the wrong places. What wonderful memories. I regret that I couldn't have had both of them at the same time.

I think your getting a new little puppy was just too soon - and losing your mother at the same time only compounded your grief.

I hope your husband understands, and I hope you know that what he did was one of the sweetest things I have ever heard of a husband doing.

Best of luck - I hope you do get a new little puppy soon...not as a replacement, but as an addition.

Good Luck - Carol Jean

11-29-2005, 08:29 PM	#36
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	You're not replacing Katie. You're just getting another little dog to love. I can tell you from recent experience what I went through. I lost my dog (the real love of my life) about two months ago. I didn't think I would ever get over losing her. But, I had always told myself that if and when I lost one of my dogs I would get another one as soon as possible. However, right after losing Dutchess, I really wasn't in any hurry to get another dog. But after only a few weeks, I started thinking about getting one, and, before long, I came home with my first Yorkie - the cutest little pup in the world. I want you to know that I sit here with this darling new little puppy on my lap and miss Dutchess just as much as I would have if I hadn't gotten the little pup. I will miss Dutchess every day of my life - and, at the same time I love this new little puppy to pieces. He is the sweetest little thing in the world. We are able to love an infinite number of things. Adding another to our heart doesn't detract from the love we have for anything else. It just an addition to all the things we love. One pleasant thing has happened. Having this new little puppy is bringing back memories of Dutchess that I had long ago forgotten. The puppy is reminding me of so many things that Dutchess did when she was a little pup.......puppy breath, chewing on my hands trying to teethe - the way it sleeps like a little angel so much of the time, but spends the rest of it's day running around like a playful little maniac...and of course the peeing and pooping in the wrong places. What wonderful memories. I regret that I couldn't have had both of them at the same time. I think your getting a new little puppy was just too soon - and losing your mother at the same time only compounded your grief. I hope your husband understands, and I hope you know that what he did was one of the sweetest things I have ever heard of a husband doing. Best of luck - I hope you do get a new little puppy soon...not as a replacement, but as an addition. Good Luck - Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.