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Originally Posted by moondog  I felt the opposite....that if I brought a puppy home before I had truly dealt with Luna's loss, it would be unfair to the puppy because I'd still be hoping for Luna. |
Hi Moondog,
Actually, it's not really the opposite, it's more like the rest of the story that I failed to mention in that post. I totally agree with that........it
would be unfair the to newby, as I know full well that I would not be able to put myself 100% into the new relationship. And any less is not enough!
It's funny, everybody I speak to says something different......with a lot of them saying things like, "So, did you get a new puppy yet?", or "When
my dog died, I ran
right out & got another one!". That one doesn't work for me, I mean it's not like my TV broke & I have to go out & get another one. Or a Goldfish. But to each his own, I suppose.
Then there's the other side of the spectrum; those who vow off dogs forever after a heartwrenching loss. That's another thing that doesn't work for me. I like to think I'm somewhere in the middle........as much as it hurts, and however difficult it was dealing with this situation, I know I will have another. But I need my time to mourn & cherish Xena's memories first before I get too wrapped up in another life-long experience............besides, I haven't made her shadowbox yet.....I'm still trying to find one big enough for her big, fat collar!!
Regards,
MK
P.S. I just received my Dog License Renewal (I knew it was coming soon) and this time I had to put a checkmark in the dreaded 'Dog is deceased' box.........
For the last seven years, I've looked at that box with fear & dread.....wondering how hard it must be to fill that part out, knowing full well I'd have to do it one day. Well, now I know.