[sXVUOUVC]

I think it will help to wait a bit and mourn your lost pup. When you are ready for a new pup you'll know it and you'll get tht dog you are meant to get.

[infollafago]

Ok, so for a few of you that posted me back, you know that I lost my precious Carin Terrier yesterday. She was 12, she waited for me to come home, and there, with all of us around her, and me holding her, she died peacefully and painless. Now, when my mom lost hers 4 years ago, I told her to get another dog, she refused then she gave in, and got a Yorkie, and please believe people, this new dog is her old dog. TRUST. My brother got a Pit, the pic you see in my name thingy. and he is no doubt our old dog Alf, he passed like 8 years ago. sooooo.. should I get another dog?? I dont know what to do help me people!

[8Uxtkz7F]

Only you can answer your own question. Some people get dogs right away when theirs passes on, other people wait and some people never get another dog.

[raspirator]

I'd say do whatever makes you feel the most comfortable. I'll sware up and down that Shiner is Baby Girl in a new body. I use to call Baby Girl my little Grizzly Bear, and out popped Shiner who looks like a little Panda Bear. I know my girl is smiling down on me when she gave me Shiner, who happens to be her grand daughter. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, but atleast you were all together when it happened and she was surrounded by those she loved. If you do get a new dog, what sort are you planning on getting? A puppy or a grown dog? A Rescue?

[SkatrySkith]

Only you can answer your own question. Some people get dogs right away when theirs passes on, other people wait and some people never get another dog.

True....

I myself wouldn't rush into anything.....I'd give it some time.

When my Akita/P.B died....I waited 8mos., I was crushed when she died.

[sat23neus2]

First off, my condolences for your loss.

As far as getting another dog, this is something that I don't really think that others can answer for you. It really just depends on you. I know some people who get a dog the day after their last dies, and I know others who wait years. Personally, I know that after my lab dies, I probably won't get another dog for years. I will continue to foster and raise guide dog puppies, but I may not even get another pet dog. It's something so personal that no matter what we say, you still have to make the decision yourself. I would wait a little while and give yourself time to grieve and then maybe after a couple of weeks start looking around petfinder or shelters...

[swwatch]

So sorry about your loss. I agree, there is no right or wrong. For me, I have always felt a need to go out and rescue another dog when one leaves this world (and it happens more often because I tend to get dogs when they are older). My life feels unbearably empty without some goofy, floppy-eared mutt by my side.

[Knillagrarp]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Some people need to mourn the loss of a pet a while before getting another, for some getting another pet just after losing a pet helps them through things and others, as Michele said, never get another dog. Do whatever you feel is best for you.

[BoarmomorurrY]

i would consider waiting. after a few days you might start kind of mourning the loss if it hasnt kicked in yet. you sound like you want a dog though so id say give it a month or so. you dont want to be sad and then get a new dog because they will know youre upset about something. wait till youre in a good state of mind.

[Escamsrasiush]

I think, if it were me, I would wait a bit.... you will know when the time is right. I've never gotten another dog right off the bat, but I always end up with another dog within a few months... Sheaba died in April 99, and I got Maxx, who looks an awful lot like her, in Aug 99. I went "just to look" and saw him, and he stole my heart.. He never barked at me, just licked my fingers through the cage ( at the Humane Society). You will know when the time is right, and you will know it when you find the "right" dog.

[Amorsesombabs]

I am so very sorry for your loss (hugs)
It really is a personal choice. For me I need that warmth of a furball or it feels like something is missing. Maybe foster a dog for now. You lost a life n you'd be helping save one. Then give it some time. When the time is right the perfect dog will fall into your lap, weather it be in a week, a few months or a year.


Once again I am sorry for your loss.

[Suentiend]

Ok, so for a few of you that posted me back, you know that I lost my precious Carin Terrier yesterday. She was 12, she waited for me to come home, and there, with all of us around her, and me holding her, she died peacefully and painless. Now, when my mom lost hers 4 years ago, I told her to get another dog, she refused then she gave in, and got a Yorkie, and please believe people, this new dog is her old dog. TRUST. My brother got a Pit, the pic you see in my name thingy. and he is no doubt our old dog Alf, he passed like 8 years ago. sooooo.. should I get another dog?? I dont know what to do help me people!

It sounds like from your op, that maybe you hope your Cairn will come back to you? (I know what you're talking about; I understand that belief system) And she might. But I would wait just a bit, to make sure that's what you want & you're ready, & to make sure she's had enough time. Maybe she hasn't decided if she wants to come back? I hope that makes sense.