After my previous dog died at a rip old age I was not going to get another dog. Found out that living without a dog was harder than I imagined. It took me several months to realize I had to have another dog and then it took several more months to find one.
You can never replace a lost fur baby. A new one will be different in many ways. Be prepared to deal with that. Even when getting a puppy of the same breed you will notice some things that are like your other dog but it will have personality traits that are different as well. A puppy may help distract you from the horrible memory of what happened but will never erase it totally. Just be prepared to deal with these issues as they arise with you and your daughter. It will be difficult not to compare the new puppy with your deceased dog. Try not to rush into getting a new puppy. Wait until you find one that is a good match for you and your family. |