Another pup will never replace Buddy. I look at it like you'd just be adding to your family, and not replacing anybody. So you add a new brother or sister, Buddy will always keep his place in your hearts.
When Peek A Boo was 10 YO, my Maltese and GSD mix had both passed the prior year. He was so depressed. I noticed on one of our walks he took a strong interest in a neighbor's Yorkie. After 4 months of mourning, I had never seen his eyes light up like they did when he saw this pup. Prior to that, he just laid around all the time. I began to worry about his health, and him being so sad all the time. That's when I made the decision to add to our family.
He didn't care for the first dog I got. He and Tink still battle for Alpha spot. Then I added another, Sapphire. They look like twins. Tink is light colored, Saph is black and gold, like Peek. He really tolerates her well, almost protective of her too. And he lets her get away with everything!! Then a Biewer became available, so we added her for Tink to have a friend. They are buddies now.
I am glad I made the decision to add on. Peek has done a 100% turnaround and is now 16.5 YO. Still fights for attention and runs around like a puppy. He has a job now, he has to keep his harum in line! I believe it's the best decision I've ever made. |