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quote:Originally posted by kab449
So sorry for your loss. Having a Yorkie and a Maltese I wonder occasionally how I will handle this situation. They are the only two dogs I have ever had and they are 7 years old now.
Are you planning to get another? I'm not sure if I will as I get too attached.
Hope everything goes ok with your surgery.
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Hi Keith, nice to hear from you. I hadn't had dogs since I was a kid, so it had been many years for me - and yes, you do definitely get attached. It is amazing how close you get. We have also had to put to sleep two wonderful cats and it was just as difficult. When I have gone through it with the cats, I think like many, you swear you will never get another one and go through the incredible pain again. With time, you never forget them, but you miss the great companionship of the little guys. So, over the years we did rescue two more cats and still have them.
Some people say they get another puppy or kitten right away to fill the hole. I know for me, it's just too soon. Even before Sophie got sick, we had talked about the possibility of another dog, so I'm sure down the road we will think about it again.
Rather than a puppy, we have also discussed rescuing a little older one that people may not want or be able to keep for some reason. As far as Whippets, which we would probably go with, people usually know what they're getting into as far as the breed, etc. - so luckily there are not that many in a rescue situation you hear about (so not a lot of unwanted dogs) and it is a small community.
Sorry, getting a bit long-winded. I guess I would sum up that yes the pain of losing a little companion is great, but the reward of having them is far greater. We will always be "animal people", and time will let us know when it's time to welcome in a new companion.
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