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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

I don't think you can say anything is "wrong" when it is an emotion that you can't control.

Just like Moms tell their kids, "I love you both. I don't have a favorite." Oh come on!! You can love both or all of your kids equally but there will be one or some that you connect with on a deeper level. It's just the way it is.

So, no - IMO - it is not "wrong" or even "abnormal" to have a favorite pet. Just as they have favorites. Shelby is definitely more connected to me than my hubby. He loves my hubby so much and is all excited when he calls him. But at the end of the day, Shelby is always right by my side if I'm asleep, sitting at the computer desk, or watching tv on the couch. Mandie is a Daddy's girl. She loves me and comes to me without me calling her all the time. Gives me those kisses and just melts my heart. But she sleeps with daddy. He's her favorite. That is a connection thing. I had more of a connection to my Pom that passed away than I do to either Mandie or Shelby.

At this point, though, my relationship is still building with Mandie so I can't say if she or Shelby is my favorite. They both have aspects, attitudes, and personalities that are my favorite.

Good topic and question

I agree with the connection you had with your Pom. I had such a connection with my first yorkie who passed last fall. It is so amazing and even when they are gone, they are still there in spirit and in my heart!