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Originally Posted by beachdog  I don't know. All I know is that she is way bigger than Paris, but at a year is probably full grown. I also have never had a female dog before.
Then again, when I look at Paris' picture staring at me as I think about getting a new dog, I feel like I'm betraying his memory or something.
Does anyone know if this is a normal way to feel? Maybe it's still to soon? |
This little girl is so cute!! How big is she? How you are feeling is the exact same way I was feeling. I don't know if it is normal or not, and I did have people tell me it was too soon, but for me I think that no matter how long, it would have been emotional for me to add another one. I cried the whole night before I added my new one...because I felt so guilty...and I also felt like I was somehow betraying my precious Riley. I know it is certainly different for everyone, and so I am in no way trying to push you if you are not ready. I just wanted you to know that for me the guilt happened also, and big time! I called and moved my appointment back twice because I was really having some major guilt and tears! However, adding Bentley into my life was the best thing I could have done! I thought I was doing something good for him once I found out more about him, but after it's all said and done, I think he helped me so much more!! Believe me that he in no way replaced Riley. Riley had a special place in my heart and life that no one will ever replace. But my new one, brought me so much new joy and new memories. He helped me return to a placed of loving to come back home. I will always have the special memories of Riley, and I will also always miss him dearly. My eyes fill with tears typing this. But, I know that he knows I loved him with all of my heart! And I can honestly say that I have loved this year of creating new memories and special stories with Bentley!! So good luck in your decision!! I know that it is hard to know exactly what to do or when after losing our precious precious babies!! I just wanted you to know that for me personally, adding a new one was the best thing I could ever have done.