I know many of us on here have been through this more than once, it's one of the worst things I have ever had to do or go through and I feel for all the others who have been through the same.
My Daughter moved out a couple of years ago and that left Connie, me our dog and a Bird, a cockatiel that my wife got from her mother for a birthday present years ago. I did'nt want a Bird! But as a gift it was here to stay.
Connie works 3-11 so my nights are spent with my dog and the bird. This dang bird ended up being a smart sucker, we'd talk to him and befor long he talked back, he was as smart as I never thought a bird could be. He would even call my dog. So I grew accustomed to the dang little bird and so did my dog, we were 3 at night, my nights were filled with the bird singing songs (and he new the words) and the bird harrassing my dog, he got used to it,,,,,,,a few months ago our Bird Passed. The Big Hunter I am never thought a bird could hold such a place in my heart as he did, but I missed him dearly.....then it was just my Buddy and me at nights, I think he missed the bird to as he always looked up to where his cage used to be. Now my Buddy is gone and it's just going to be me alone at night. So Im still glad I have all of you on here to keep me busy and my mind in a better place.
Now ever since Connie and I have been married (25 years this Aug 27th) we've had a dog, 3. The one befor My Black Lab was a Golden Retriver, he lived untill he was 12 then came my Black Lab Sabbath and he has been with us for the last 10 years. He was a one of a kind Lab, smarter and more handsome than any Lab I ever saw, and he loved us dearly. Connie and I love Dogs, especially Labs but how did all of you move on to another dog, did any of you feel quilty and feel like you were forgetting your best frined and just replacing him with another?
We want to get another one but not just yet, I dont know If I will ever be able to look at another Lab without seeing My Buddy in his face, or if I could give him what he deserves without thinking of my Boy.
Or should I just look at it like Im giving another Lab a great place to live with pleanty of Love and a good life while he's here and just thank GOD I was fortunate to have the one I did and love the next the same. I dont want to replace my Lab, I just want to love another one as I did with the one I just lost......please help me decide, Im so lonely. Im afraid the next one will take me with him when he goes and I know one day that it will happen again.....what should I do?
Im sorry for asking this but I know there's many Dog Lovers on here like me and Im looking for some answers, please help me decide. It's the waking up in the morning without him there to greet me and the rides in my truck and the time spent afield, the love and companionship, it's all gone and Im devestated and heartbroken.
(BP)