Female Pup reminded me of Ramona...

[Fast4dr]

I dont want to replace what we lost nor do I want to constantly compare the new pup. Am I crazy? Is it still too soon. We are still saddened by our loss 9months ago. How do you know?

[fostermom]

When I volunteered at a cat rescue, we had several adopters who had come directly from their vets where they had PTS their cats...they did not want to go home to an empty home. Others, upon the death of their pet, never want to suffer that loss again and never open their hearts and homes to another pet. Each of us is different but I would assume if you are looking at this girl with some interest, you are probably ready.
After the death of our family's first dog, a mixed cocker, I hated how empty the house felt so went to the local shelter and adopted a German Shepherd whose eyes reminded me of Taffy's. Needless to say Liebschen was nothing like Taffy but she was deeply loved for what she was. I think comparing behaviors is inevitable but you learn to love the differences as well. I am sorry for your loss and wish you the best in whatever you decide.

[majicka]

If you feel that it's time to welcome a pup in to your life, then by all means do it. I'm sure Ramona will be smiling down, thrilled that you are once again happy.

After Bruno passed away I didn't know if I could open my heart to another. A month later I found Happy. I thought..is it too soon? My friends told me your not replacing Bruno, your opening your heart and home to another pet. I will never ever forget Bruno, but Happy is my sunshine after the rain.

[flyballmom]

I don't know how you know. I'd had Blitz for exactly 3 months when Charleigh suddenly became ill, and then had to be PTS. Talk about comparing...
That was over a year ago now. Sometimes I still compare. Sometimes I compare similarities, sometimes differences. I don't think you can NOT compare...when a dog has touched your life in such a way. If the time is right, I think you'll just know

[pazzo]

I just want to share my experience. When Nico passed in Oct, I got my new puppy (Santo) Santo in Jan. I often thought with every passing day, I can NEVER replace Nico and some people even asked " how could you want a pup so soon?" As the days passed I realized I just couldn't be without the LOVE of a dog. So I prayed. When Santo came home, my first thought, not as handsome as Nico, not as tough as Nico, hmmm not as smart as Nico, and I felt horribble because I didn't have an instant BOND of LOVE to him. I love animals in general so I liked the little guy...but there was something missing....OFCORSE there was he wasn't Nico, once I understood I was still greiving, it only took a few weeks and our relationship started to flourish. I now LOVE this almost 2 yr old little guy to DEATH! He's my heart!! I love him for different reasons and I learned while I could never LOVE anyone the same, there is room in our hearts to let others in.....My Santo helped me move forward and I love him for that too.