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In reply to the discussion: Quite possibly the most honest, loving, well written memoriam for a dog I have ever read [View all]Duppers
(28,117 posts)You've been thru a lot.
It took us 7+ yrs to adopt another kid (to us, dogs are our kids - our son just has to share that status ).
It's delicate balance between the deepest grief (and wanting to avoid it again) and a huge gaping hole in our lives. Four yrs ago, when a human tragedy struck and I couldn't recover from depression and daily bouts of sobbing which continued for 6+ months, I knew ONLY one thing would help: another DOG. And it did! Immediately, it did. I truly owe my sanity to the dogs in my life.
Hubs and I are in our 70s, so this one should be our last. But guess what! We're getting her a buddy right after Christmas! We'll face the deepest grief of their deaths when it comes but our daily lives are enriched beyond measure by our kids. I cannot live without one.
One thing I know is that you'd be the great mom to some homeless furbaby out there. Some day I hope you'll be ready.