R.I.P. Polo :(

[kpalma715]

Our beloved 4 year old Polo passed away on March 15 suddenly and tragically. Our family has been having a really hard time dealing with death, especially my husband. He was a huge part of our family and without him we all feel lost. Its been very hard.

On March 15, 2012, my son came home from school and when he opened the door, Polo was there to greet him as always, but someone was missing. My other son was still outside with his Grandpa. So Polo ran outside to greet my other son. My other son was still in the process of getting out of the car and my dog ran to the door and then proceeded to run to the driver side of the door to see my father in law and was hit by a car.

It happened very suddenly. My husband tried everything he possibly could to revive our Polo. He did CPR and chest massages for 30 minutes. There was nothing we could do to save him. He has all ready passed and it broke our hearts.

My husband went through and is still going through a deep depression. It has been very hard and we just do not know how to deal with it. His Mom bought a new puppy for us ( she is still not ready to leave her Mom yet though) and we dont know how to feel about it. My kids are excited for a new pup, but me and my husband feel guilt. :/

I am just wondering, if anyone else suddenly bought a new pup after the loss of their dog and how it worked out for them? I know I will love the puppy when it comes and most likely be super overprotective, but does it help with the mourning of your first dog?

[Patti]

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Just about every time one of my babies passed I would miss them so that I would ring another one home. One time it was 7 days later, twice it was a month or so. It helped me having another one to love. Some days I would feel guilty but I never regretted bringing another one in so soon. Each person is different but it helped me.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Such a tragedy and shocking way to have to lose a deal little one. I can't imagine the horrors your poor family have been through in dealing with this and hope that with time you all will be doing better and some healing has begun. R.I.P., Polo.

[jnsdrexler02]

I'm so sorry........how horrible for all of you! I don't think you should feel guilty to bring another pup in to your home. That is just a tribute to how much you loved Polo. I think it would be good for all of you! RIP Polo...........you were and still are very loved!!!!

[Millies mamma]

I am so sorry for your loss. I think it is a good idea to bring home a new puppy especially for youe children. You shouldn't feel guilt at all. you are not replacing your past pet, you are giving another baby a good home.

[fifeandshaffer]

When my fife died, I still had shaffer, I'm not sure who was more depressed that fife was gone, me or shaffer, shaffer seemed angry with me. I knew shaffer would not be a good only dog, so less than two weeks after fife died, I rescued Cooper, was a rough few weeks for all of us. Shaffer was nice shared his food toys treats but just ignored him. Then one day it all clicked in. I was still deviated at the loss of fife, but cooper really helped. I'm so sorry for your loss of polo, my fife died at 6 also way to early. This may sound silly but I found an online support group that really helped me online. I'm glad I got a rescue and not a puppy, Cooper is so happy I think he knows I saved him. Now it's just me and Cooper, shaffer died last may it hasn't seemed time until a few weeks ago to get another dog, so I guess each case is different. Don't let people tell you it's to soon, do what you feels right for you and your family. Some of my friends thought I was replacing fife to soon, I could have 100 dogs nothing will replave him or your polo. Im sorry for your loss and best of luck with new puppy.

[sbgooljar]

I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. May Polo rest in peace. I hope your husband and the rest of you can get over the guilt -- accidents happen and this was one of them -- and take comfort in the wonderful memories you made with Polo.

[Tina21]

I am so very very sorry for your loss. I too lost my beloved dog a few days ago. The situations were very different but I know how intense the feeling of grief is. I agree with getting another dog. I have my little Yorkie Chloe still and I find that she has been a great source of comfort to me during this difficult time. My heart goes out to you and although this may not bring much comfort to you now, Polo was so clearly loved and cherised and even tho you lost him far too early you gave him a wonderful life full of love. Take care of yourself and please dont allow yourself to feel any guilt about giving another dog a loving home.

[kpalma715]

Thank you everyone for your kind words! I really appreciate it and everyone made me feel really good about this decision. The new puppy is ready tomorrow. I am very excited, anxious, sad, all at the same time. I went to Walmart last night to attempt to buy new things for the puppy but left in tears when I saw the dog supplies. I think I will buy stuff when we pick her up tomorrow instead. I will keep everyone posted.

[enchilila]

I am so sorry for your loss and for the pain you and your husband (and entire family) are feeling. I pray in time that your pain and sorrow will heal. Polo left you with lots of loving memories to remember on those days when you are sad. In time you will feel like bringing another little one into your home. You will know when the time is right.

[Tnmtngrl]

I went throught the same thing i lost my 5 year old on feb 27th due to a coyote attack we were devastated my husband was like yours, three days later we got a new puppy.I felt like i needed to take my mind off cooper.Its not like I will ever forget Cooper but i will love Gunner just as much.Go get another one and love it as much as you did the last.

[Sandysbabies]

When we lost Max, everyone including the other babies were all grieving. We got Kayla about 3mo. after he passed away from diabetes. Then, when we lost Mandy, my sweet baby girl, I could not go through that pain again, and 3 days later we got Lexi. Mandy was my baby, but Lexi helped so much to get my mind off the hurt and we love her too just as much as our others. They never take another ones place because they are all unique and different but can be loved as much. I hope this new baby helps because the hurt is terrible. This little one will be a joy and will help you and your husband and rest of the family so much. Soooooo sorry about what happened and congradulations on your baby.

[Susan78]

I am so sorry for your loss. When I lost my first yorkie Keyla years ago my husband and I got Keally one month later. This helped us and it was really devastating to lose her. We were not going to get another but I met a wonderful breeder on YT. We got Kinder six months later and what a joy you just have to think about it. I feel when you lose your fur babies there is always a baby that needs a wonderful home of love. I wished we could of got Kinder sooner because she is our angel from God. Susan

[Perrella]

Oh, so sudden and tragic, I can imagine how your entire family is hurting
I'm so very sorry. Sending prayers for comfort to you and your family.

RIP sweet Polo

[Jeepmom]

I am so sorry and I can relate to what you are going through. My sweet boy Gizmo was hit by a car on March 14. I have two other babies and knew I could never replace him. He was my cuddle bug and shadow. On the 28th of this month I got a 3 year old girl named Emme, her previous owner did not have time for her. I was not looking, but I got online and there she was! She needed a family who would spoil her and spend time with her. Know I just have to learn the art of a topknot! RIP Polo