Bad week

[PKCSPT]

My fur friend died suddenly and unexpectedly Monday night.
Beside being the best family dog she was my shadow and teacher.
I have come to realize in 8 too short years all she gave, especially in this past year.
I would not have had the confidence to go camping alone if not for her.
Now she is gone and I don't have my camping buddy or my best fur friend. My sons dog is sure trying to fill her paws though.
I came home from work, she was completely fine, greeted us as we came home as she always did. Sat in the chair with me, not easy to share a chair with a German Shepherd . I had to ask her to get down so I could move my leg, she walked behind the chair and dropped, just that fast.

Husband wants to get another large dog but I just don't know.
Thanks for listening. I know she was "just" a dog and some people think just move on but I am kinda stuck right now.

[Redgloves]

A fur friend is more then "just a dog". They provide unconditional love and companionship. In 2008 I tent camped felt much more secure because Bella a rat terrier, was in the tent. Little dog, big attitude.

Grief is a natural process. Those who don't like dogs have other items they can't live without. I will miss my best fur friend when she passes....

Jean

[S. Heisley]

Sometimes, losing a fur friend is harder than loosing a people friend; they get that close to you. She probably had a quick stroke and didn't even know what happened. Be glad she didn't suffer.

I still miss my Shepard-mix Casey Dawg. I tried to do without another dog but failed miserably. After about 6 months, I "down-sized" slightly but did get another dog. After grieving, there will be room in your heart for another sweet soul. True love doesn't subtract; it multiplies.

[teardrop_focus]

S. HeisleySometimes, losing a fur friend is harder than loosing a people friend...

Almost always, it seems, because their attachment to us is an unconditional one.

I heart do0gies! (cats're alright too).


PKCSPT, I recommend you get a puppy, and soon! And if you're unsure about a full-sized dog, try a mid size! They're just as full of love for you.

[planovet]

I heart do0gies! (cats're alright too).

Cats are more than just alright.

I'm sorry about your fur friend. It's always tough to lose your best friend. Take your time, you will know when the time is right to get a new fur friend.

[rebapuck]

Sharon is right.

True love doesn't subtract; it multiplies

There are so many wonderful animals waiting to be adopted that when you are ready, another best friend will be there.

[absolutsnwbrdr]

Very sorry to hear! I can't even imagine (nor do I want to think about) how I'll feel when its my Beagle's time to move on

[High Desert]

Sharon put it very well.

Sorry for the loss of your friend. I lost my dog of 13+ years not that long ago. It does leave a hole in your life. I was not wanting another dog any time soon either but things happen and we ended up with a rescued Austrailian Shepard. He has proven to be an amazing new friend, as if he knows he had a place to fill. He has truely multiplied it.

There will be one out there for you when the time is right, even if you're not sure it is. They know.

[Ratkity]

Hugs to you for the loss of your furkid. Never ever will an animal in my life be "just an animal" and I have the feeling many here share the same concept.

Buffy and Charley (dyamic golden retriever duo), Buford (orange winged Amazon parrot) and of course, Bossman (the cow colored kitteh) send all their sympathetic meows, screeches and w00fs.

Hugs,
Ratkity

[CAJUN LADY]

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our fur babies are a part of our human lives and to lose them is exactly like losing a family member. Their unconditional love just melts your heart.

[S. Heisley]

This came as part of an e-mail today; so, I logged on to share it with you:

"When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. "

[azmotoman]

I am SO sorry to hear of your loss . . .

[mandy]

I so very sorry.

[Lindahun]

I am so sorry for your loss. It always hurts so bad to lose something we love so much. When the time feels right, get another one. It took me two years the last time it happened to me. And the dog picked me. Couldn't do without her now. Or hate to think of having to.

[PKCSPT]

Thank you everyone, I knew many here felt as I do.
This is harder than others in my past and I think it is because it was so sudden and unexpected.