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July 2012 Moms
lnd1031
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Difficult fur-baby question.
lnd1031
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We had to put our precious little dog, Patrick, down Saturday morning. He had some health issues that progressed much more rapidly than we thought it would, and on Friday it took a turn for the worst, and we knew it was time.
Worst. Thing. EVER.
H and I are having a hard time with it, and Cal walks around looking for him and saying "dog". It feels so empty now.
My question is, if you have put a pet down, how long did you wait before getting another?
Here is a pic of Pat and Cal on St. Patrick's day - Pat's "rescue day".
Worst. Thing. EVER.
H and I are having a hard time with it, and Cal walks around looking for him and saying "dog". It feels so empty now.
My question is, if you have put a pet down, how long did you wait before getting another?
Here is a pic of Pat and Cal on St. Patrick's day - Pat's "rescue day".
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Re: Difficult fur-baby question.
I think only you and your family can know the right amount of grieving time. When I lost one of the two brother cats I had I waited 3 months to get another. In our case we were moving and the remaining cat was clearly lonely and needed a companion. I would let yourself get used to Patrick being gone but leave your heart open for the possibility for another furry family member if the right one comes along.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Pets really are family and it hurts to say goodbye to them.
Personally, I've always gotten new pets really quickly, usually within the same week. It always makes me feel a little guilty, like I'm trying to replace them or something, but it helps me with the healing process to have a new pet around. Once when a cat of mine died, my mom and I tried to wait a few months to get a new one and couldn't stand it. We ended up going to the shelter and bringing home TWO cats when we had only lost one. lol
I agree with PPs, do what feels right for you!
When I was about 7, my parents had to put our dog down while I was at school one day. The very next day, I came home to a new puppy. It was the best thing they could have done for my sisters and I. I know Cal is very young, so it shouldn't be that hard for him to forget, but you and YH will have the harder time.
The puppy my parents surprised us with as kids passed away while I was pregnant with LO and it was devastating for us all, especially my younger sister. She got a puppy about a week later and, while we all still miss and grieve for little Chloe to this day, her new puppy really helped her cope.
I know some people think its like "replacing" your dog, but really it's just about moving on, remembering the good times, and helping with the grieving process. Based on my personal experiences, I would always recommend getting a new dog sooner rather than later to help deal with a lost pet.
Hugs!!