and for fathers day me and my sister wanted to get him another dog, his favorite dogs are chocolate labs but id rather get him somthing else and i want it to be a surprise
2007-03-04 00:41:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You should *never* give anyone a pet as a surprise, even if you think it's the best gift in the World. Maybe after his current dog's death, he won't be ready for a dog right away - A lot of people wait, or never get another dog.
The best thing to do is talk to him about it, then if he decides he wants another dog, you and your sister can go to a shelter with your dad (Make a family day of it) and let him pick out the dog he wants.
2007-03-04 00:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To someone who loves an animal as if it were a part of the family, there can never be a replacement. Dog lovers will tell you that following the passing of a beloved pet that they truly are not able to immediately transfer their affection to another pet. The human heart just doesn;t work that way. Your father needs time to work through the grieving proceess and to accept and face the loss of his beloved companion. You have to remember that some men are more close to their dogs than they are to the rest of the family because they find that the dog can give them unconditional love, support, and is able to respond their masters emotional needs. It is not just a dog, it is a best friend that he is having to watch die. Now think of it that way....see how tough it is for him?
Chances are, if and when he feels that he can open his heart to accepting another pet, it will be his decision. The best thing you can do is to respect the way he is coping with the pet's dying and to understand that this is probably emotionally heartbreaking on him.
2007-03-04 09:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by Goosie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't get him a new dog yet, the broken heart from losing his dog isnt over yet and you should give him a day at the dog park w/ his dog to spend the remaining time togather
2007-03-04 08:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh that so sad but your sister is write God give us to many year and dogs so few year because there many dogs need love and care of us please adopt another dog he need all love that you guys have
2007-03-04 08:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
please ask him if he ready for another dog before you get him one. please do not get him one for a surpise. when you decide to get him what he likes. like the lab.
2007-03-04 08:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋