I lost my dog, my very best friend in the world who cannot be replaced but I am wondering if one day I will ever have another, if it would help with the loss or just make it greater?.
2006-12-15 00:21:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Give it time. One will find you and need you and that will make it more complete. Your new friend will come when it is time.
2006-12-15 00:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I can give you is to wait. Wait until you know that you have come to terms with the loss of your dog and know that you have dealt with it and are no longer grieving (you can still feel sad, just not be grieving) until you get another. Do not get another dog in the other dog's shadow, if you know what I mean. Feel confident that the new dog you get will not be expected to be like or compared to the dog you have just lost.
You should never get a dog to replace another. Get one only when you feel it is the right time. You will always feel sad when you think of the dog you have lost and that is ok - just remember to think of all the happy times you have shared too! When you feel it is the right time, I think you should definately get another dog, if you are ready to share your life with one. I think getting another dog will fill a void in your life that only a dog can. But like I said, don't rush into anything... it may take you months or years to come to terms with losing your best friend, but when the time is right I bet you will find a great dog :)
2006-12-15 08:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by husky87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should wait a while before getting another dog. If you get one too early, you may compare the new one too much with the old one. When you lose a pet, sometimes you forget the bad things they do, and remember only the good things, and that's a tough thing for a new dog, especially if it's a puppy, to live up to. You can never replace a beloved pet. You can only get yourself another friend. And please, try the shelters first. I've gotten my pets there, and they've been wonderful!
2006-12-15 08:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by jmax745 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it does help. The new dog will never take the place of the old one--that one will always have a place in your heart. But it does let you love something else, too. I think the human heart has an endless capacity for love, and the new one will take away some of the hurt from the loss. It will have its own distinct personality, and it will give you something to think about other than the loss of your other dog.
2006-12-15 08:33:44 · answer #4 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Losing a close pet can be like like losing a member of the family. You need to spend a little time remembering and grieving. However, a new pet is a wonderful way to start a new friendship. The important thing is to remember that the new per does not "replace" your companion, he/she will always have that place in your heart. However, you will develop a closeness with the new pet and he/she will have all of her own quirks and mannerisms that will capture a different part of your heart. Keep this in perspective and I think you will find the new pet cannot take your sadness, but they certainly can make you smile..
Good Luck
2006-12-15 08:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by bobbyJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could help with the loss, feeling that love from another special friend. But you can't expect the new dog to be the old one you had. You will just hurt yourself and your new dog having that expectation. But the love of a new dog, especially one from a pound that you saved could really help.
2006-12-15 11:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by Shell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wanted to get another dog right away when mine died. my mom however did not. she was so upset over losing smokey that she didnt want to go thru it again, and unfortionitly we had another dog, 11 y/o when the other died, who was going blind and had kidney problems, so my mom was really worried that she was going to die soon too. well, its been almost 4 years since smokey died, and middy is still alive and doing well. but my mom was still dead set against having another dog. well, some bad stuff happened and she felt so badly for me that when i told her about this puppy i saw she helped me get it. now she is completely in love with this dog and she always wants her to come over and visit with "grandma" and i know she totally loves her. i think it really did help her get over the loss of smokey, but it will never replace her. but thats ok, we all still love smokey and always will, but we gave it time to heal and we moved on with our lives. dont force yourself to get a new dog, get one when you're ready. if you really are a true dog lover, there is always room for a new friend in your heart, you just have to let the greiving heal a little so that you are ready for it.
2006-12-15 09:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i felt really bad after i lost a pet..i got another dog after a month it helped a lot but i still could not forget the good times with my other dog...
2006-12-15 08:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by chasse l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only does it help you feel better but it keeps the memories of you other dog around. When I had to put my dog down and got a new pup, I found myself laughing and saying " Yep, Ace used to do that" It helped.
2006-12-15 08:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting another pet can fill up your time and help not think about it as much but, comparing the new pup to its lost sibling wouldnt be healthy for either of you. I guess it would just depend on you.
2006-12-15 08:24:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋