 sorry for your loss
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. We had to put our 9yr old Maltese to sleep. We didn't know he had cancer as it was oral. Let's just say it was totally unexpected and horrific. He basically bled out before I got him to the vet and there was nothing they could do. I cried for weeks. We had him cremated and his urn is in the living room with us. It's been a few months since he passed. I'll still randomly cry. Like yesterday would have been his 10th birthday. It was hard. I told my husband that I'd never want another dog. Not having him around left me feeling empty. I did end up deciding on getting a yorkie puppy. I happened to find one that would be ready to come home on my birthday. I took that as a sign. My family tells me it's Bailey's way of helping me move on. Giving me a new baby to love. No, it's not the same and you will still miss the dog you no longer have. And probably cry unexpectedly for quite some time. It's part of the grieving process. I know my new puppy is nothing like my Bailey. I went with a different breed and this one is a female. I know I can give a puppy a good home. Grady, or 7yr old Coton, has warmed up to her quickly. I believe he also enjoys having a baby in the house.
When the time is right for a new addition....you'll know. Just don't expect the new to be like the old. They all have their own personalities. Different is good too. You'll have new things to laugh about and have fun with. I'm sure something will remind you of your other dog and that will make you smile. It's hard but it does get easier. I never thought I'd be able to say that but it's true. |