my best freind and comapion past away last NOV. he a was 3 foot tall 150lbs. rotti, best dog i ever owned...i recued him 8 years ago, hewas left out in the cold tied to a plow truck with tow chain around his neck, he was more loyal and devoted to me then any human could ever dream of being. I had the Vet come to my home to put him down, it was SO hard, i was drunk for a week straight. I missed him so much, all I did was cry, that same week i went to the shelter and adopted a rotti/hound mix, i love him dearly however, we don't share the same bond that TITAN and I did, I think of him every day,and think about how sad and lonley I am without him. my new dog (rex) reminds me ALOT of him. ( his demenor) we are slowly bonding, but can I ever love him the same way I loved TITAN?
2007-07-20 15:36:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
In the sheltie world, Titan would be called a 'soul dog'. That's a dog that you get so close to, he seems a part of your soul. I have had two. You'll love others, and someday, another soul dog will walk into your life. Rex may be the one, but until you heal form the loss of Titan, he won't be able to fill those shoes. Love him for who he is, and don't feel guilty for your bond with Titan. Rex will understand.What you are feeling isn't 'wrong' or abnormal. Good luck.
2007-07-20 15:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each dog has a different personailty just like each human does. It isn't really fair to compare one to the other because one will always come up short. I lost my 16 year old dog and didn't get another one for 4 years because I didn't think I could go through the loss again. I've had another one now for over 4 years and he rules the house. He is totally different from my first but he is special in his own way. I could never, ever replace my first one but this one has given me years of pleasure. Can you love your newer dog the same way you loved your first? Probably not. But you can love him in a different way and ultimately just as much. Try to accept him for what he is instead of trying to compare the two. I'm very sorry about Titan. He sounds like he was very special and you did a wonderful thing by rescuing him.
2007-07-20 15:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by Scooter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, but that doesn't mean you can't have a good life with a new dog. I had a dog who was my soul mate. He died about 9 years ago. I am still sad about it as I do think he was one of a kind. If another one comes to me like that, though, I know it will happen again...I am just not sure it can happen again, but I do have another dog, too. It is not the same and the bonding is not the instant thing like the other, mainly because I am not sure I WANT to be that attached again. I just can really relate to what you say and feel what you are feeling. If you don't mind a strong attachment, just open your heart....
2007-07-20 15:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by ibbibud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry to hear about your loss. one year ago, i woke up to two pit bulls malling my little kitten apart...he was also the love of my life...it took a few weeks, but i too went to the humane society and adopted two new kitties
the answer to your question is YES...of course you can love another dog, not in the same way, because it's not the same dog, but in a different way.
now i have two cute but veeeerrry dumb and bratty kittens who i love dearly. they will never ever measure up to my other cat, who was simply amazing and soooo cool, but they are special and loveable in their own way
just give it some time, wounds heal, your dog is in a better place and free from pain
i thank god that i got the chance to save the lives of two (now) spoiled rotten kitties and that i was able to give another (what i believe to be) 3 pretty darn good years!!
cry if you have to....take as long as you need.....and it's okay that it's taking a while to bond with ur new dog, that's normal
hope this helps!
2007-07-20 15:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by mana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the saddest things I ever heard was a guy, around age 69, say he only had one dog in his life and it hurt so bad when the dog died that he never got another--and that's the biggest regret of his life, that he NEVER had another dog.
Yes, you will love another. Each dog is different, so you won't be 'replacing' your other one. You'll be treating the next dog as a the individual he is.
2007-07-20 15:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is like asking a parent if they love their two different children in exactly the same way. The answer is no. Titan was special to you and always will have a piece of your heart that no other animal OR human will touch. However, it speaks volumes for the size of your loving heart to adopt another dog and let him into your life. Give him time... and you will come to love him too. Maybe not the same way... but another piece of your heart will belong to this new doggie soon....
2007-07-20 15:41:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll love your dog in a new way. And, you're looking at 8 years with your old dog, and your new one is still bonding with you. Try not to compare one to the other. Let this one develop its own relationship with you.
I understand about losing a beloved dog. It's really hard and you'll never forget this dear friend. But, you will learn to love other pets too, don't worry.
2007-07-20 15:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U can never love another dog the same way u loved ur first. I had the same thing happen to me.
My dog Sadie died about four years ago. I loved her so much. she was killed by a hit and run. no one ever came and told me they hit her. I am still trying to get over her but i can't.I just pray for her and every thing starts to feel better.
The thing u should do is just pray for Titan and never forget him.he will always be with u in ur heart.
I hope u take my advice and start to feel a little better. :-(
2007-07-20 15:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*Kudos for rescuing TITAN. And I'm really sorry about your loss. I know that Rex can never replace TITAN, but the best thing to do is to start obedience classes or agility with Rex. This will help form a closer bond to him, and him to you. * I also want to say that even though it is normal to feel sad for your loss, don't let it run your life. When we put my doberman down I was still crying after 2 weeks, so I know how it feels. But if you are still very sad about the loss of TITAN after a month or two, then it might be time to get some counseling. Good luck to you and Rex.
2016-03-15 07:35:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason for competition here, it does not take away from your love of Titan to love your dog now, rather it is a fitting tribute for your dear Titan that you want to have another dog as companion.
That's a great compliment to Titan and shows how much you loved him, it enables you to open your heart to Rex. Give Rex the same time and love you gave Titan, but don't expect him to be the same, he will be wonderful and unique in his way.
Be fair to Rex, let him be himself and love him for that. It is not disloyal to Titan.
2007-07-20 15:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by rescue member 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋