My husband and I lost our lab mix, Lucky back in October due to old age. He came up to our house as a stray, in bad shape so we got him fixed, later on he blew out both ACL'S in both knees that were operated on. Later he was on 2 quite expensive arthritis pills that helped him alot. My husband LOVED this dog. I did to but I am the cat lady, I attend to our 8 cats needs. We knew he was fully grown 3-5 years old based on wwhat the vet has said and we had him for 13 years which means he was anywhere from 16 to 18 years old when he died. Now the problem, my husband says never another dog, youv'e already had the best, nothing would ever compare. How do I compete with that? Lucky was like his baby, the cats are mine, we don't have kids so there is a whole there where lucky used to be. What can I do to make this his idea? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
2007-02-09 17:02:33 · 10 answers · asked by sgarrison94 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
We used to have an Australian cattle dog that we got as a pup. I thought that dog was so smart. She was very loyal to my family, but she was without a doubt my dog. When we finally had to put her down, we were all devastated, especially me. I swore that I would never get another dog unless it was the same breed. Well, the wife and kids were out shopping one day and came across a doggy adoption at Petsmart, and found a dog they fell in love with. They called and asked me what I thought, my reply was I only wanted another aussie. Of course they didn't listen to me, and I am so glad. They came home with her and I also fell in love with her. She was a little bit of everything. She turned out to be the best and smartest dog I ever had. Again, she was my dog. Everybody who knows her loves her. I got a divorce about 5 years ago, and she moved out with me. The family took the yellow lab. Chelsea has been the perfect room mate for me. It's just her and me, and I dread the day she goes. She has done things that shocked the heck out of me. She likes to wait in the car when I go into the stores. I was heading into the store one time when she started barking at me, and wouldn't stop until I went back to her. The reason she was barking was my cell phone was in the car and it started ringing. She wanted me to know. That's just one of the many things she has done. I'm actually surprised she didn't answer the phone.
2007-02-09 17:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He might be grieving Lucky's death right now and is fearing that the next dog will remind him of Lucky. Give him a little time and then get out there and rescue another dog from a bad situation. He and you will feel good that you are helping another animal in need. I'm sure Lucky will be happy for you too. Sorry about your dog. Just remember the good days but also make new ones with a new dog and make his life happier just like you did for Lucky.
2007-02-10 03:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by viewtifuldee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take your husband to the pound or show him pund dogs on the web. If he is truly a dog lover he will be so sad when he realises how many homeless dogs are out there. I did this with my husband and came home with two cuties. Appeal to his softer side. Also he may still be grieving so give him time. After all a dog is a man's best friend.
2007-02-10 01:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by sassygal972 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I said that once after I lost a beloved pet. It was 3 years before I decided to get another dog and he kind of found me. He's an amazing dog and I'm really glad I waited for the right one to come along. I think Gunter is right. Your husband is still grieving and when the time is right, it will be his idea.
2007-02-10 01:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Buddy28 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You sound like wonderfull people, give it time, maybe he might want another dog later on, you must of taken wonderfull care of this stray. Some people would put a sick stray dog, or a sick dog for that mater (not me) but you spent love and money on the dog and Lucky was Lucky to live for that long and to have found you.
2007-02-10 01:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe take him to a local shelter, and while you're walking through looking at all the poor homeless guys say to him, "this is where Lucky would have ended up if we hadn't found him." Maybe he will want to save another one in honor of his lost baby.
2007-02-10 01:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by Just Another Godless Liberal lol 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just give it time.
My husband for 2 years was saying he would never get another Rottie after ours died as Jasper was super special , but now he is saying he would like another Rottie later on. So you never know time may dull the pain and he will accept another dog into his heart!
2007-02-10 01:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definitely try browsing at animal shelters and pet stores. We also had a GREAT dog that we lost, but our replacement is even better. Getting hubby interested in little puppies will surely melt his heart and get him considering an addition to the family. Good Luck!
2007-02-10 01:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm completely on his side. Sorry. My last dog was the sweetest love of my life. She was my canine soul-mate. She could never, ever possibly be replaced with another dog. I would have cats, fish, birds, any other thing, but never another dog. It has been 7 years since I lost her and I never intend on having another dog. Instead of trying to force your will upon him with disregard for his feelings, if he feels this strongly about something, my suggestion would be to try to be more understanding of his feelings and respect his wishes.
From someone who knows the feeling.
2007-02-10 03:35:36 · answer #9 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
everyone greives at there own pase, give it some time
2007-02-10 01:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by gunter_thehunter 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋