It is so hard when a pet passes away. Although we might get another, no two are the same. They all have their distinct personalities. You love the new pet without giving up the love for the one who passed away. The new pet will help the grief and empty feeling pass more quickly, but in no way takes away the love and memories of the other one.
Diane Benker Excellent comment! I lost my best friend 17 years ago and I still cry over the pain of loosing her. You NEVER forget!! It took me over ten years to be ready emotionally for another one and now I have a precious rescue furry baby and I love her to death but the pain of my last one will always stay with me.
Glad you have a new fur baby. Sometimes it takes years to be ready, and sometimes, for some people, it is best to get another one right away. Years ago I had a coworker who lost there 11 year old dog. She and her 2 young daughters were devastated. I went over there house the next day with a new puppy. I made sure it was the opposite sex and didn't look anything like the other one. In their grief were tears of saddnes and joy. It was especially good for the children. They loved their new puppy.
I hope this is true. I lost my best friend in the world, a mini-dachshund named Stella 1/31/22. She was. only barely 6. It was a freak accident and bad advice from a vet. It's felt dark and lonely since then. She was my shadow. I found out my dad is bringing my a new dachshund puppy in two days. When I find myself getting excited and then immediately feel guilty. I still cry nearly every day. I can't even look at her ashes. What if I love the new puppy just as much? What if I don't love her as much? I need some sunshine back in my life. I'm usually at home alone. We called Stella 'Jelly-Stelly' bc she hated me paying attention to anything else...lol. It is an incredible kindness from my father, and we have a dorkie who is depressed without his friend...so I think he needs her too....I've never been nervous about a puppy...lol.
I lost mine a week ago and I’m so glad to read your comment! As I also believe (for me and my family) to get another puppy❤ same breed, but a little lady this time. All my love to Solo will always be in my ❤️
My baby girl left this world 3 weeks ago on 1/20/2024. I’m still devastated and cry about her every day…she was my sidekick for 12.5 years and I adored her and she me…she took my joy with her when she left. But a week ago I became a foster to a senior pup and I was nervous but it’s the best decision I could have made. He’s helping me heal and I’m helping him. And I’m only fostering for now so there’s no full on commitment, although I’m committed to giving him the best life while he’s here…I’ll probably be a foster fail
I lost my beloved companion on 1/10/24. His name was Jax. I still miss him so, so much. I live alone, therefor he was my company day & night. I ask for signs from above to see if he knows I think of him daily. I've been going to adoption events & finally put in an application to see if I'm approved to adopt. I question if I'm teally ready or is it too soon. I tell myself if its meant to be, it will happen Mama. (In heaven above) will guide me to the appropriate pup for his mama.
When my dog passed away I got a new dog 3 days later. I know that seems early but I was not trying to replace my last dog I was just getting another dog to love and care for. For me three days was the perfect time, for I now have another love of my life who I will do almost anything for LOL thank you Andrew for everything you do for us, I truly appreciate it🌹
I had my beautiful Bella die by snakebite Week later I got Ava I think it helps the healing process She will never replace Bella as shepherds are one of a kind But best thing I ever did
I know this is late but thank you so much for your comment. I had 2 dogs that my mom had before me or any of my siblings were born. They were my bestfriends until one of them passed away in 2018, and we had to put my other one down in 2019. I am now getting a dog in 10 days and I am beyond excited! But I am definitely having withdrawals. I will love this puppy with all of my heart but something tells me I’m not in it all the way and it scares me to think I won’t be happy.
It’s been a month now . I don’t want to be alone but I just feel like I’m betraying him . Maybe in two months I don’t know I just need sometimes opinion
@@gabbygilsilvetti747 I totally understand, you will know when and if you're ready. Sending my love your way, being lonely is my middle name. I know how it feels
I cried looking at Louis It is so hard. I still miss my cockatiel Daryl. He died as I pet him He was on the bottom of his cage looking anxious one morning. I just knew. He came over to me and laid down. As I pet him I was crying but he became so calm. He looked at me until he passed. I miss him
Leona Galal That was almost my exact experience with my Yorkie 3 yrs ago. I just got an English bulldog puppy in Aug and reading this still makes me sad but he’s right... when you’re ready, you just know
Had to put my 18 year old cat down a week ago. At first i was not planning on getting another cat for a while, but would look online just to see who were out there. There was this bonded brother/sister that were having a hard time getting adopted because they were bonded. After my 18 year old passed i was struggling with loneliness, because she was the only pet left in the house, so it was really lonely. I saw these bonded cats and felt the need to adopt them because they had been waiting a while, and there was a petless house they could make their own together. I did this 3 days after losing my old cat, which even now surprises me i adopted so quick, but i needed someone and they needed someone. They aren't replacing my old cat, but its a new chapter.
I have had many dogs and a few cats. When they pass away it is very sad and the only thing that ever makes me feel better is saving another life from a rescue or dog pound. When I adopt an animal I know about the relatively short lifespan. It is part of the deal. Since they have a good long life with me and I know they would not have had a happier/longer life somewhere else, I have to accept the loss. I give myself a few weeks to grieve, then start looking for another life to save. The loss is great but not enough to discourage me from adopting again. It is therapeutic for those going thru a loss now to read the comments and share their feelings about this so thank you for sharing this video.
I can't bear to get another one yet. My heart still loves my beagle completely and getting a new one feels like it wouldn't be fair. He passed last night and I am heartbroken with grief.
When I lose a pet the grief is just as bad and usually more so than the death of a person to me. I usually adopted older dogs people didn't want but they were the best so smart and grateful to finally get a home of love and luxury dog style. So with them being older I went through loss more often and it seemed the ones I got at couple or were close all died within a year of each other. The pain was so deep it was suffocating. But then a new life came that needed a home that eased the pain. It never got easier but I then realized that I could give another a loving home it had never had, at least for it's last years for however long that maybe and it helped. My motto is "There's always room for one more".
Wow I just got my first ever dog this March. She’s been the best thing to ever happen to my life, and I’m already weeping at the idea of losing her one day 😭😭.
I lost my fur baby on the 30th of April 2018 and I'm still trying to recover from the loss. It is hard when you are adopted by them from their former owner who has passed on. That was an honor that was given to me. I had him for 8 of his 13 years.
When my last dog died I was inconsolable for a couple of months. Then the third month of crying I realized I missed having a dog. Then a rescued Sophia Mia (pictured here) ❤️ When you love dogs you get another one...Besides I cannot rest knowing there is an angel at a shelter that needs saving ❤️
I have just lost my best friend 15 days ago…he was declining for over a year so I feel some amount of “pre-grief”. I am leaving it up to the Universe when I get a new furbaby. No one will eve replace any of my furbabies who have passed, but once I know it is time to open my heart I will 🧡
I didn’t think I’d ever get another dog. 3 yrs later I started “feeling” like I wanted another dog but I had no thoughts on breeds or anything. I kept saying “I want another dog”, then one day I saw a picture of my friend w an English Bulldog and I just knew that was my dog. I contacted him and it turned out he needed a home. He reminds me a lot of my Yorkie, they have similar personalities. He found me.
I have an unnatural attachment to my dogs. It hurts so badly when an animal dies. My Instagram is all dogs that I grieve for when they pass! I have mental illness. PTSD, bipolarity, and schizophrenia. My dogs saved my life. I was lying in bed willing myself to die. Then I saw a photo of a pitbull who's eyes begged for compassion and love. I dragged myself out of bed and went to start the adoption process. Which led to rescues 2-7. They gave me a reason to live. I know they need to go out, eat food, drink water and exercise. I can't lay in bed any longer and wish for death. Lol Every single morning I start my day with my pack. Outside, breakfast, fresh water. It isn't easy in the desert with no running water or electricity, but they rescued me and I will spend the rest of their days pampering and loving each one of them!
When I lost my last dog the house felt so empty, even though I had 2 other toy poodles. It was like we were just 3 old ladies sitting around every day. So I looked for another male dog to fill the void. I got a schnoodle puppy that I had to watch every minute, when he was out of his crate, for 2 years! He wouldn’t sit or stay but he did the craziest things like opening the shower curtain every time to get water all over him. He would lay in the extra tub until I let him drink from the faucet (water bowl was always full). He would wait in a spot on the floor until I woke up and looked at him. Then he would crawl to me smiling. He sat for hours under his Christmas stocking staring at it, knowing it was full. Now he is dying of kidney disease. I will never find another like him. 💔💔 He is my heart.
I lost my 14 yo Buster in December and 5 month later lost my 15 yo Britley in May and swore I wouldn't have another dog bc none could replace them I couldn't say their names without crying it's a miserable feeling & I swore I would never have another dog bc the grief was too much but I soon realized that they brought me so much happiness that it would be unfair to their legacy not to have that joy again so in December we got Tito although he is never a replacement he has brought a new dynamic to our family
I have a few friends that lost their cats and because they were still grieving they decided to foster cats...i thought that was a really nice way to help with their loss and bring a little joy back into their lives
My wife and I lost our dog after 9 years of having him in our lives. It was very traumatic he died in my wife’s arms it was hard for all of us. We couldn’t handle the loss we had 3 dogs and now we lost one too soon we just had to get another one. We bought another dog 2 weeks later we love ❤ animals. Many people say it’s too soon but they don’t understand how painful it was on us and our house felt so empty we needed another companion to gives us comfort and for us to love. I feel it’s not that we didn’t love our last dog because we did very much I didn’t sleep for several days I cried continuously and still do from time to time. We loved our last dog very much. We will always miss him and we know he wouldn’t be upset that we gave another dog a loving home. He will always be in our memories.
I had two dogs, one was a lab mix and the other one was a shitzu. Zoey was the first to pass she was 9 and passed from cancer at the vet's office, I was devastated. Everytime I walked into the office, I would cry and that was back in May of 2019 and still miss her. My Clarise passed at the vet's office too, she passed of congestive heart failure, she passed in my arms, she was 16. It seems like I cried forever, good thing my son was with me and we both cried. I did have the cremated and they will both be burried with me when I go. Clarise passed in January of 2022. I miss both of them dearly.
whenever you’re ready of course. that might be a few months, a few years, or even never. just know that you’re not replacing them. dogs are wonderful and there’s so many that need homes. we had three dogs. one died last october and the other two days ago. the one we have left is so lonely. almost all of us are ready to get another one because we need more life in our household.
Thank you, doc. I lost my 100 lb bundle of love, Tag, last Dec, and was still not over it, when just this past Monday, I lost my mare I have had for about 16 years. She was my bud and I am devastated. It is just good to know I am not the only one who goes through this with my animals. :'-(
I lost my gentleman Rottie last thanksgiving but 2 weeks before he died ,we had been looking for a rottie pup for a companion for him and for the pup to learn some of his excellent manners we never found what we were looking for until 2 weeks before he died we were landed with 2 14 week old rottie brothers on a rescue it helped the grieving process because the pups needed so much attention, I still miss my gentleman Simon and still tear up just writing about him,but my now year old pup Benjamin is turning into a little gentleman and Gideon is my gentle obedient protector
I can't be without a dog or cat. When BELLA and NEELIX died within a week of each other 17 months ago, I called my rescue center a week after Bella died. When people say "I'll never get another pet", I tell them how can you be so selfish? Don't you know that when you adopt 1, you're saving 2? The one you adopt AND the one that takes Their place in the shelter. I know it's hard to open yourself up to another pet, but think of the LOVE you get in return.
It took me 11 years to adopt another dog after my Noche passed. I wasn’t grieving the entire time but it could still make cry. With my cats, I’ve always seemed to have a few ... when my Harriett passed after almost 22 years of her being with me, that took me awhile too. I think you are ready you are ready.....
I lost my bestfriend this year "KEBA" he was the best dog of my life. I can see that you really care about your pets and others. You are a beautiful person thank you .
When my last dog passed away six years ago, I went to a shelter and got a 3 yr old yorkie for my 7 yr old toy poodle within a week (he was crying and hauling when I wasn't home, he needed a new friend). Now My 13.5 yr old toy poodle just got diagnosed with terminal illness that requires 4 - 6k dollar surgery, and my vets not sure it'll be successful because his age. He is in a lot of pain, I might have to make a decision on when to let him go, But I'll be doing the same thing when he goes. I'll find a new dog for my 9 yr old yorkie as soon as possible. Getting a new dog really does help your grieving process much quicker.
I grieve during the process of losing my pet, and I have found that animals are able to spiritually connect and even show themselves very quickly. I've had them playing and running around very soon after burial. Also, I have been able to feel them, for example as I cleaned soon after losing fuff I picked up her round cat bed and hugged it to me. I felt her weight, and her Kitty love, and it was such a gift. Fuff was my daughter in cat form. she died on may 31 2014. May 31 2015 was my last day in my married home. That very day: As I talked with a couple male moving guys, a black and white cat (I knew whose he was but had never met him) locked his eyes onto mine and next thing I knew he was in my arms! (only after I got to know him and discovered he had great trepidations regarding men and big large trucks did I realize his decision was borne of desperation and that he had probably been the animal treed in the neighbor's yard by his bird dogs...I'd been out on at least 2 occasions to distract the dogs enough that whoever was in the tree could be on their way.) Asked if he was my cat, I replied that he was as of right now and I set him up comfortably in a room in the house and collected him early in the morning the next day. he fit in seamlessly with all 3 of my girls. As I photographed him one day, I went to crop the photo and my heavens IT WAS FUFF. I showed the cropped photo to my sister who immediately identified the cat in the photo as my Fuffy! Big Kitty (he would acknowledge no other name, and I already knew his prev.owners had called him 'Oreo #3') is a tuxedo, and Fuff was white with black on her head face and tail but their odd facial markings were entirely the same and I knew Fuff had helped Big Kitty in his leap of faith. I have pictures. I have heard it said that your last cat picks your next cat. Human dna is 90% frequency strands, which means 'paranormal' is actually quite normal for humans and other animals, as humans are in fact animals themselves. Non-verbal communication is of great comfort to animals, who do not do so well when that soul connection is absent. Always touch hearts with animals- even wild animals, as all animals commune naturally.
I lost my 12 year old yorkie, my soul dog, I was in total denial of her slow decline, I think in my mind I thought she would just be with me forever. Its been 2 weeks to the day today that we lost her suddenly. I told myself I wouldnt get another dog but I have a remaining bonded dog who was her submissive, her sidekick -- and that remaining dog that I have is showing signs of grief and loss including a severe panic attack during a storm one night (she never had issues with storms before) and it just devastated me all over again for her, and for our loss. I know my yorkie Juju was a lover of everything living, she didnt know an enemy and loved doggies. She wouldnt want us to be so sad. I know 2 weeks is very soon but I feel the dog that came to me was sent by her to come to me. I saw his photo online and I immediately knew. We're bringing him home this week and I am confident in my decision. Im not replacing her, Im just passing along her torch. Ill tell Brody all about her and how much I loved her, and we will love him and give him a safe forever home just as we did with my precious Juju.
I’m 21. I lost my buddy of 16 years in September 2021, almost a year now and it still kills me thinking about him. I get very emotional still multiple times a week. I’m stuck because I love dogs so much and want one of my own again, but I can’t fathom bringing another one into my home. It feels wrong
Thank you for this video Dr Jones. This helped us a lot knowing our grieving processing is normal. We had to put our 8 yr old yellow lab to sleep a week ago because of hemangiosarcoma cancer. She had internal bleeding in the stomach and around the heart. She was completely normal a week earlier but the cancer spread so quickly the vet suggested we put her to sleep. It is so devastating for my wife and I. The hardest thing I ever did in my life. Our dog Madison was our entire world. We miss her every second of the day but we need another sweet dog in our lives so we just looking for now.
My beloved cat dies last November 2021, and we as a family were in deep mourning, for me she was my world after a horrible divorce, and she was my constant loving companion! Two days ago, I kept feeling the presence of my dearly departed cat, heard her paws walking on my stairs. Etc, it was simply because I missed her., so much! Just then my daughter called to say a sibling pain of kittens much the same colouring as my old cat were available, but, one has the same name as my cat! This felt to me like a sign to adopt these cats needing a new loving home!Of course we cannot keep the same name, so I’ll change it, but I feel as though my departed cat didn’t want me to be alone! So I’m adopting ( never replacing) , these two needy cats, after exactly 3 months after my cat dies! I have a memorial garden for my old but munched loved and missed cat! Thank you for sharing your situation too!😻🐈🥰
You wouldn't be betraying them, I lost my boy if 15 years last August and my heart tore 10 ways when I had to say goodbye. Getting a new companion in your life will give you somewhere to send all of that love left from saying goodbye to your companion. You can never replace the one you lost, but so many animals sit and wait for loving homes and never get the chance.so don't see it as replacement, see it as helping, an action of helping each other in need.
I went through it back in September. I waited 2 weeks to get my new puppy. She's now 10 months old this month. Greyhound/German Shepard Mix. My last dog died in September. She was 11 years old and had a tumor in her mouth. She was a well behaved dog. We kept her ashes because her memories were always here with us at home.
My 11 year old cat died three weeks ago & I just adopted two 3 month old kittens yesterday & so far have no regrets . I missed my cat so much & the cat energy in my house .
You are a wonderful person. It's important to turn to someone who knows. 10 days ago I had to put JoJo my kitty out of his pain, and illness. I have been crying a lot. I hate to admit I cried less for foamily members that passed away. A FB group LOSS PET SUPPORT GROUP has gotten me and others going through the same sadness. It is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. My therapist appointment is 12 days after the 27th of July 2021.
Hello. I've lost two family pets in 14 months of each other a cat and dog. Tiggy and Sophie both from cancer. Tiggy cat only 4wks ago. I never knew how much joy animals bring to our lives. The atmosphere in my home now is so dead and they both have left a hugh hole.... one day soon I hope I can help give a home to 2 new pets....love and light to all our fur babies💖🐕😺💋
Oh my goodness....so sorry for your loss(es). Have been there myself more than a few times. :( Someday you'll have the strength to start looking for a new pet to share your love with. Only you will know when it's time. :)
My one year old dog just passed a couple days ago. He was hit by a transport. It was the most traumatic event in my life to witness that and the after events of that as well. He was the most perfect dog for me. Since the traumatic nature of his death I am reacting differently towards it. I feel numb one moment and so sad the next. The day after my boy passed away, I brought home a 5 month old pup. I thought maybe she could fill the hole in my heart. I found that she was so different from my boy, too different and I was almost resenting her for it. The next morning I brought her back to her previous owners. Even if it was the right time, she wasn’t the right dog. I think I’m going to try fostering next. I’m just so lost because my emotions keep swinging back and forth and I don’t know how I exactly feel
I have a friend who last her dog last October and she still is grieving over him. I don’t think she will get another one. It is very hard. They become like a member of your family. It’s like with people there is never a certain point of grief that everyone has. It’s different for everyone.
My Patterdale cross was diagnosed with leukaemia during the 2020 UK lockdowns, she passed, aged 9, over a year ago. I'm very devastated I miss her every minute of every day. Despite the earth shattering news that pushed our family & I to limits at times, with all of the medical adjustments we had to remember, I have not ruled out getting another dog. Another dog, another pet, cat, rabbit, whoever they may be, will never be a replacement for your lost loved one, I'll never stop grieving for Charlie. Something in me is saying she would want me to help another dog, so I have just asked a rescue centre a constructive question, I've just been reading about a dog of the same breed as Charlie was, even looks very similar, however the rescue centre's in another country
@@daze4341 So sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is equal to the loss of a family member. Yesterday I found my Charlie's memorial plaque broken in half. It was made especially with her name, dates of birth / dates of death and was rose gold finished with butterflies on it. As if losing my little girl dog wasn't enough I feel broken all over again as that is the last thing I could buy her. I've been an upset mess.
We offered to help anyone with a dog when our Alaskan Malamute Pinga died in Sept 27 2017. We felt we could not live without a dog as we loved the kind of routine dogs brought family life. In fact Pinga was family who could never be replaced but taught us ways to love another that could not be ignored. We found a sympathetic Alaskan Malamute breeder who allowed us to visit and spend time with her dogs. When a puppy, one of three became the only surviver of her litter we became involved with helping to socialise her as we waited on the list for our own forever puppy because Sojourner Truth was going to be the breeders dog trained to become a future therapy dog. We run a childcare business from home and work with children with special needs . The breeder recognised that we needed TLC support while we grieved the loss of Pinga and saw the benefits of exposing Sojou to new life experiences so she allowed us to take Sojou home from time to time. We also looked after another puppy who was given a forever home with friends who fell in love with her and had been grieving the loss of their dog. Sojou was extremely bright, friendly especially with children and was the perfect fit for our family. I begged the breeder to allow us to continue to be a part of Sojou's life and we now co-own Sojou with the breeder because she would one day like to breed from Sojou. The great thing is we wanted eventually to have 2 dogs and now we can have one of Sojou's future pups. Life without these wonderful creatures is no life at all and the magic like your Tulula is when they find you. Thanks for sharing such a difficult subject Dr Andrew Jones.
It is better to have two pets, so if one goes then the "heart is not completely" shattered and soon you would want to have buddy for the other one to play with etc. Also, never buy a pet from a breeder or mill. Rescue one from a shelter.
Thanks for posting the video. We’re dealing the loss of Snowy - our Maltese, in less than a week. Getting through time with memories. Certainly, feel like getting another dog after a year or so
My dachshund Snickers died 13 years ago. It took me until last December to get my Yorkie jubilee. It is still hard when I see a dachshund not to tear up. I was a mess for a few months it was harder than losing any family member when Snickers died.
I lost 4 dogs between 2020 and 2022. I am still devastated. I usually get another dog pretty quick after. I adopt rescued dachshunds. And in the past there were just so many that needed homes. Now they are so popular, it seems hard to get one. This time after my last 2 go I will have to take a break because of my health. But I will be looking forward to adopting a dachshund puppy when I get well. I have never had a puppy and I am just so excited. Thanknyou for all that you do.
I lost my nine month old puppy this morning and I don't know what exactly caused it. We took her to the vet three days ago and they told us she was going to be fine and that nothing was wrong. Yesterday night, however, we found out that they gave us the wrong antibiotics. This made her sickness worse. We had another appointment for 9:00, but she passed away 7:30. How unlucky we were. I have learned to be a lot more careful about what vets to trust. Some do it more for profit as the one we went to, charged us $185.93 just for a short 10 minute check-up
Thank you for sharing you are the most beautiful compassionate vet I have been watching you for yrs and I just loss my baby boy he was only 3 yrs with disc issues from a puppy mill I am devastated 😢 finding you today on loss is just what I needed ❤
Thank you Dr. Andrew~ when my 60 lb. dog Taco passed from Cushing's disease. I couldn't stand to go back into the empty house. So I jumped the gun... went to the SPCA got a dog that was a boxer pit mix that looked a lot like my boy. Nursed her through kennel cough. When she felt better she started showing her true colors. Which was to bite me, and Corner me. Had to let the SPCA take her back. Wasn't her fault, she had a brain tumor. I know this is going to be a long comment, but I had to tell you. Now I was grieving two dogs. While sitting on the porch I glanced over at the screen door and the Lord showed me a black dog. I said I don't want to Black Dog Lord, I want one that look like my Taco. I was grieving some more, looked over, and saw this full grown black dog again. This happened 3 times... Said... don't want to Black Dog Lord. One day the SPCA called me back, and said some new puppies came in. I said oh Lord I'm too old to raise a puppy. Well I went anyway, I saw this little runt of the litter black puppy. The Lord said that's the one. Took her home, and now that's my Ashy girl. Amazingly enough when she grew up she looked exactly like the black dog by my screen door. Of course I had no idea she would turn out looking like that. You never know what you're getting with a mutt puppy. She is the most wonderful dog, picked out by Jesus himself. I guess what I'm trying to say... Please don't try to replace your lost dog. They all have different personalities. Don't be in a rush, she is now 8 years old, and I love her dearly. I know some people don't go for the God thing. But it sure worked for me. Telling you this, as a testimony because I know you believe. Just like Tula was sent to you. Love, prayers, and blessings to you, your family, and furbabies!💝
I sooo needed to see this! I lost my 13 year old yellow lab two days ago in my arms. Im asking Jesus to help me through this horrific pain in my heart. I miss my little buddy so much! The void is too much. Im disabled and my Kippy was always by my side helping me. I don't want to do this without him.
I lost my cat last week and I keep going through phases of wanting another cat but then feeling guilty about replacing my beloved cat . But now I’m finally at a place where I recognise that I will definitely adopt a cat or two but after sometime when I’m finally fully comfortable with getting a cat and know for sure I can take care of them and give them all the attention and not rush into it .
I didn't at first I'd get angry and defensive and accuse my fiance of trying to replace our 15 yr old girl that lost her right with cancer . True no other will be her however my fiance really benefitted from our " new addition / not replacement" rescue cat . The new one picked me at the shelter and she's better than I deserve but just who my fiance needed to laugh and smile again . For that I'm grateful . I still miss you Minna if your watching me type this to this person . ❤
Shiro was a 1 year old siamese cat. He had cancer and... the same day I learned about it I had to put him to sleep. It's been 13 days. He was my first cat and I do want another cat. I believe I'm ready, I... miss a lot my kitty. I have a lot of customs and the house is empty without him. So... yeah, I don't know what to do.
Thanks so much for your video on your. Dog or cat dies. It was so comforting. I tell everyone I can about you Dr Jones. You are heaven sent we all love you. God bless you in all that you do. Thanks a million. Janine
We got another dog a few months after we lost out 17yr old Pomeranian. Our other Pom was lonely,we got a Shiba Inu Eskimo mix the same cream color as the dog we lost,and named her the same name. Was a great move for us and our Pom. They're a great pair☺
I think it's when you have that calm feeling you want a fur child back in your life, not done in so much as I want a replacement, because they are never ever the same as your fur child that passed. And some times people hope a pet will to be the same as the other one,. I'm a dog cat person, I can't be without a dog or cat for long, I'm lucky mine have been very long lived,. I can't talk about the ones passed without tearing up,. But that's who I am, they are forever in my heart. I do believe they have a spirit and one day we will be together again. Believe it's not the end in their passing, some bi ke teaching say they don't have a spirit, but they do because I have seen their spirit leave, hand on heart it is true
My cat died yesterday suddenly and out of nowhere. I feel so lost and empty inside but I also feel like getting a new cat feels too much like replacing her. I just want to come home and have that lovely little face peeking around the corner excited to see me. I don’t know what to do and what’s right for me. This is hard you know?
I know this is an older comment, but thank you for sharing this. My baby left me in November very unexpectedly and I'm so lost without him; he was my best friend.
My dog died 3 days ago, he was 4.5 months old only.. Now I'm getting through worst time but i think I shouldn't get another dog because my dog who is passed away he will be watching me.. Can anyone suggest me ?
I'm here because my 5 years old fur baby in my profile picture just died last Saturday morning at 2:45am (Sept.16,2023)!! And I cannot accept fact that she's gone!! 😭😭 I cannot describe the pain inside of me right now!! 😭😭 I don't want to attend any family gatherings or hangouts with friends!!! I even loss my appetite since that day!! 😭😭 It's soooooooooo heart breaking that my fur baby is gone!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Too much pain like hell when someone told me to move on since my dog is gone and will never be coming back..!!!!!! They don't understand the pain inside of me, and it's killing me from the inside!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 Sept. 18, 2023 Monday Davao City, Philippines 💔
I very recently had to put down my little kitty. She was way too young to say goodbye, yet. Part of me is anxious to adopt again, but if I do try, I know I'll just be looking for her and failing.
Thanks for posting this video Dr Jones. We lost our precious 13 year bichon this week and we are very heartbroken. Feel a huge loss in the daily living at home. You provide excellent advice to make sense of the feelings. Need some time before thinking about another one entering our lives.
I just lost my cat 3 days ago to flees. She was old. I saved her from a horrible life and I love that cat so much. I had for 10 years. I love her so much.
@VeterinarySecrets she was such a amazing cat. Ever sense I met her I have always talked to her and held her every night throughout my whole child hood. It really socks because she died on the 4th of July. I feel so alone and I feel like I could have prevented her from dying. I was so tired from. Work and I fell asleep. At the time I knew she was sick and I should have took her to the vet. She died to flees. That is what killed her
My chihuahua died November 10th 2024. I had her 17 years. Since my daughter was 11, and now my daughter is 28 years old. I'm devastated..no one seems to understand. Celexa was my emotional support...and now she is gone. I have my mother's dog because my mom went into assisted living and I've had her now for a year and she's extremely lonely without my chihuahua Celexa
I just lost my maltipoo Tucker. Almost exactly a month away from his 10th birthday. It’s been 15 days. I’m already looking at other dogs. I want another pet, but I don’t know if I’m ready. He was family. He had a unique personality. He was my first dog into my adult life. That was the first time I’ve ever had to see an animal be put down. But I hate how quiet and lonely the house is now. I know I won’t be the same until I have another pet around.
Hi Andrew. Thank you for the video, we all love our pets like family and when they pass away it is very sad. My dachshund goes to the vet Saturday, I plan on asking them for different anti-inflammatory. I wrote down the one that you told me was better than rimadyl. Last summer I put compost soil around one of my baby trees for nutrients, of course she started eating the dirt. I assume it is because she is missing nutrients and the dog food that I feed her period last dachshund had anemia and started eating things that she shouldn't as well. I am asking for a full blood work exam at the Vets tomorrow so I will know if she is lacking nutrients. Thank you for everything you do for us animal lovers. Give Tula a kiss for me❤
Four months ago my Boston terrier past away in my arms at home because she was bleeding internally somewhere when i took her to the vet over and over again. It’s been so hard. She would be 10 this year and I’ve had her since is was 12. Just thinking of her makes me cry and hurt inside. My boyfriend wants another dog but idk if it’s time yet.
I miss my dog 😢 we were together for 15 years. He's only been gone 2 weeks but feels like furever..I'm almost 63 so not sure I should get another dog. I've thought about fostering but I have a weird schedule not to mention cats. My home just doesn't feel like home anymore.
well this video made me cry :( brought back when i lost my dog baby and my cats i don't think you ever get past the passing of an animal cause i always get sad if i talk about the animal that have passed :( and for getting another pet what i did was when my dog baby got old i got a dog oreo so i won't feel like i replaced her and when baby passed i got my little jack russle for oreo to have a friend :) and for cats well they come to me all my cats are rescued cats that i take in
I lost my baby after a long fight, just 3 weeks ago, he had brain inflammation and would have seizures. He was only 6 years old. I miss him terribly and would like to get another dog but I’m scared I won’t love them or bond with them like I did my first dog Kors because he really was my soul dog, he was my whole world.
I totally understand. Did you adopt again? My cat was/is my soulcat and no cats have ever compared to her. She wasn't like any cat I'd ever met before. So the thought of adopting another cat isn't appealing, I think it would make me feel worse. But it also feels sad the thought of never having a cat again. I basically just want her back, and for her to be with me forever.
I do not think anyone can say for sure when to get another pet. Some get another within days or weeks .others months or years and some do not get another. My dog died on 10th July so its not been long. I am having a years break from having a dog as there are things l want to do. I will think carefully when the year is up about having another dog.
It's good to make a new friend after you have a loss,your little buddy wouldn't want you alone,and without a friend.keep there memory alive because it's not goodbye!!it's I'll see you later.
my dog died a bit over a week ago and idk if it’s grieving but i really want another one now lol it’s hard rn and i am still sad but i’ve looked on websites and i’m leaning towards dog opposite of her but idk what i should do
My husband and my dog died yesterday morning. We was due through all go on vacations ro res river gorge our babies favorite place. Well we woke up yesterday morning to leave and he was gone. The vet we took him to misdiagnosed him with a heart murmur and put him on heart meds 3 days before this. Now that he is gone at the age of 12 and being a 12lb dog, he is misses by us and obvious our 12 year old other baby dog Callie. She didn't know what was going on at first yesterday morning but then be was just laying there and not moving so she laid next to him until it was time to bury him. She has barely aye now on the trip, and we have to make her even get up to go pee. We are camping outside in Tennessee in the woods but she and him would Rome around together down here always. Now she just sleeps and I need some help to ease her obvious pain.
M Sadie will have died 1 year ago the 29th of this month. I found my rescue Brie's liter sister was dumped by the breeder, so 2 days after Sadie died, Bonnie, her breeder given name, came into my life. Sadie wanted me to have her, I'm certain. We can never replace our furkids, but we can give a furkid a better life than what they had. I'm still grieving Sadie, Little Guy, Mollie and Ellie, I can't bring them back, but No one has a better life now.
my dog died yesterday at approx 7 pm of a car he had no marks because it may have stopped because the driver barley saw them but by the time the driver saw him he had been hit was a little chihuahua mix I wasn’t with him that much but you never know what you had until you don’t have anymore he may have died quickly
I thought I had downloaded your free Natural Health book, but it doesn't show up in my downloads file offline. I had clicked on the confirmation to verify it. but still can't find it. Is there something I haven't done? Thanks, you are a wonderful giving, caring veterinarian.
I hope wonderful things happen for you and your family for all the help that you give people on UA-cam all the advice and all the tips for people who cannot afford a veterinarian so sorry for your loss I know exactly how you feel I lost my Saint Bernard of 12 Years I had to put her down and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself but I am 70 children bought me German Shepherd part Saint Bernard puppy and now I feel like I'm a hundred and ten from exhaustion LOL God bless you
I lost my dog 2 weeks ago he was almost 17y he was diagnosed with Liver cancer over 2y ago the last 6 months he was really suffering (i feel guilty that i didn't put him down 6 months earlier) one day b4 i put him down he cried out loud in pain and run away, he run so fast (he could barely walk or get up ) he run towards the high street , i believe he wanted to kill himself!? My wife was able to run after him and catched him before he got hit by a car. That day i decided to let him go and end his suffering. he was part of my life for over 16y i miss him every minute
We had a pack of eight, two who were the parents and six who were their puppies. Over the years, they have been leaving us one by one as it has been over 10 years since we welcomed them into the family. This year, we lost two in one month: one to cancer where we were unable to get her in chemo becaise she had an open wound that would not close for another three months(snake bite+bad initial care from the emergency vet who refused to give us antibiotics leading to infection and resulting in a large necrotic patch that required debridement), the other to complications after surgery to remove a large group of tumors in her spleen. There are now three left, and they all have problems with their health since they're all the same age. I'm worried about my parents who have been blaming themselves (it was not their fault, just nature and time running out) but at the same time... I don't know how we could ever adopt another without feeling the grief of remembering the ones that have passed away. But if we don't, I fear that my parents would not be able to deal with an empty house. I didn't think I would miss them this much. After losing the first three I thought I would get used to it, but I came home for the holidays today and the house is so quiet...
I'm so sorry for your loss. We also went through a phase when we lost all our pets and it did felt empty. Tula came at the right time. - Dr. Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com/news/
In my way of thinking I believe it's important to get another pet like the one you currently have so when the older one dies you'll have another to take its place. Grrrrr! maximus says no way! Me only. I'm the best frisbe catcher around.
Hello, this is unrelated to video but im hoping you could help. My dog may have valley fever. She has a cough that has gone on for 6 months plus. Was treated for kennel, that did not work. Today, they say she may have valley fever that requires a long term medication. Do you know if there is a natural remedy for this?
I think a lot depends on how he dog died. I was far more accepting of the last 2 that were seriously ill. However losing a healthy dog to an unnecessary booster gave me a heart attack and made me very angry. I now titer after puppy shots. I even hate having the puppy shots done. I miss my pack still and always will. Thank you : )
I am 11 and we lost both of our whippets spiff and zuca they have always been there before and after I was born and I’m thinking getting a cat I hope I can
I am in a similar situation as well. We lost our beloved Opie (Chinese Crested Powder Puff) about 8 months ago I am still not over it as he was kind of my dog per say (Took to me the best). Your Video made me cry! My wife has been asking about getting a new dog for my 7 year old son to grow up with. My problem is we still have 2 older Cresteds one 14.5 and the other 13.5. Do you see any issue with bringing a puppy into the family with the older dogs? I just do not know how that is going to effect the older dogs that are slowing down. I am just scared the new puppy may push the older dogs over the edge. Thanks for any thoughts!!!
Is there any sort of doggie day care in your area where your dogs could be exposed to and interact with younger dogs/puppies? This would give you some idea of how well they would deal with it or not. Maybe even volunteer with your local shelter to foster a dog for a while. Just some thoughts. :)
It is so hard when a pet passes away. Although we might get another, no two are the same. They all have their distinct personalities. You love the new pet without giving up the love for the one who passed away. The new pet will help the grief and empty feeling pass more quickly, but in no way takes away the love and memories of the other one.
Diane Benker Excellent comment! I lost my best friend 17 years ago and I still cry over the pain of loosing her. You NEVER forget!! It took me over ten years to be ready emotionally for another one and now I have a precious rescue furry baby and I love her to death but the pain of my last one will always stay with me.
Glad you have a new fur baby. Sometimes it takes years to be ready, and sometimes, for some people, it is best to get another one right away. Years ago I had a coworker who lost there 11 year old dog. She and her 2 young daughters were devastated. I went over there house the next day with a new puppy. I made sure it was the opposite sex and didn't look anything like the other one. In their grief were tears of saddnes and joy. It was especially good for the children. They loved their new puppy.
Such a beautiful quote.
I hope this is true. I lost my best friend in the world, a mini-dachshund named Stella 1/31/22. She was. only barely 6. It was a freak accident and bad advice from a vet. It's felt dark and lonely since then. She was my shadow. I found out my dad is bringing my a new dachshund puppy in two days. When I find myself getting excited and then immediately feel guilty. I still cry nearly every day. I can't even look at her ashes. What if I love the new puppy just as much? What if I don't love her as much? I need some sunshine back in my life. I'm usually at home alone.
We called Stella 'Jelly-Stelly' bc she hated me paying attention to anything else...lol. It is an incredible kindness from my father, and we have a dorkie who is depressed without his friend...so I think he needs her too....I've never been nervous about a puppy...lol.
I lost mine a week ago and I’m so glad to read your comment! As I also believe (for me and my family) to get another puppy❤ same breed, but a little lady this time. All my love to Solo will always be in my ❤️
My baby girl left this world 3 weeks ago on 1/20/2024. I’m still devastated and cry about her every day…she was my sidekick for 12.5 years and I adored her and she me…she took my joy with her when she left. But a week ago I became a foster to a senior pup and I was nervous but it’s the best decision I could have made. He’s helping me heal and I’m helping him. And I’m only fostering for now so there’s no full on commitment, although I’m committed to giving him the best life while he’s here…I’ll probably be a foster fail
I lost my beloved companion on 1/10/24. His name was Jax. I still miss him so, so much. I live alone, therefor he was my company day & night. I ask for signs from above to see if he knows I think of him daily. I've been going to adoption events & finally put in an application to see if I'm approved to adopt. I question if I'm teally ready or is it too soon. I tell myself if its meant to be, it will happen Mama. (In heaven above) will guide me to the appropriate pup for his mama.
When my dog passed away I got a new dog 3 days later. I know that seems early but I was not trying to replace my last dog I was just getting another dog to love and care for. For me three days was the perfect time, for I now have another love of my life who I will do almost anything for LOL thank you Andrew for everything you do for us, I truly appreciate it🌹
I had my beautiful Bella die by snakebite
Week later I got Ava I think it helps the healing process
She will never replace Bella as shepherds are one of a kind
But best thing I ever did
I know this is late but thank you so much for your comment. I had 2 dogs that my mom had before me or any of my siblings were born. They were my bestfriends until one of them passed away in 2018, and we had to put my other one down in 2019. I am now getting a dog in 10 days and I am beyond excited! But I am definitely having withdrawals. I will love this puppy with all of my heart but something tells me I’m not in it all the way and it scares me to think I won’t be happy.
It’s been a month now . I don’t want to be alone but I just feel like I’m betraying him . Maybe in two months I don’t know I just need sometimes opinion
@@gabbygilsilvetti747 I totally understand, you will know when and if you're ready. Sending my love your way, being lonely is my middle name. I know how it feels
@@italiangirl2440 thanks 😊
I cried looking at Louis
It is so hard. I still miss my cockatiel Daryl. He died as I pet him
He was on the bottom of his cage looking anxious one morning. I just knew. He came over to me and laid down. As I pet him I was crying but he became so calm. He looked at me until he passed. I miss him
Leona Galal That was almost my exact experience with my Yorkie 3 yrs ago. I just got an English bulldog puppy in Aug and reading this still makes me sad but he’s right... when you’re ready, you just know
Had to put my 18 year old cat down a week ago. At first i was not planning on getting another cat for a while, but would look online just to see who were out there. There was this bonded brother/sister that were having a hard time getting adopted because they were bonded. After my 18 year old passed i was struggling with loneliness, because she was the only pet left in the house, so it was really lonely. I saw these bonded cats and felt the need to adopt them because they had been waiting a while, and there was a petless house they could make their own together. I did this 3 days after losing my old cat, which even now surprises me i adopted so quick, but i needed someone and they needed someone. They aren't replacing my old cat, but its a new chapter.
Such a wonderful thing you did adopting those two .
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I have had many dogs and a few cats. When they pass away it is very sad and the only thing that ever makes me feel better is saving another life from a rescue or dog pound. When I adopt an animal I know about the relatively short lifespan. It is part of the deal. Since they have a good long life with me and I know they would not have had a happier/longer life somewhere else, I have to accept the loss.
I give myself a few weeks to grieve, then start looking for another life to save. The loss is great but not enough to discourage me from adopting again.
It is therapeutic for those going thru a loss now to read the comments and share their feelings about this so thank you for sharing this video.
I can't bear to get another one yet. My heart still loves my beagle completely and getting a new one feels like it wouldn't be fair. He passed last night and I am heartbroken with grief.
When I lose a pet the grief is just as bad and usually more so than the death of a person to me. I usually adopted older dogs people didn't want but they were the best so smart and grateful to finally get a home of love and luxury dog style. So with them being older I went through loss more often and it seemed the ones I got at couple or were close all died within a year of each other. The pain was so deep it was suffocating. But then a new life came that needed a home that eased the pain. It never got easier but I then realized that I could give another a loving home it had never had, at least for it's last years for however long that maybe and it helped. My motto is "There's always room for one more".
Wow I just got my first ever dog this March. She’s been the best thing to ever happen to my life, and I’m already weeping at the idea of losing her one day 😭😭.
I lost my fur baby on the 30th of April 2018 and I'm still trying to recover from the loss. It is hard when you are adopted by them from their former owner who has passed on. That was an honor that was given to me. I had him for 8 of his 13 years.
When my last dog died I was inconsolable for a couple of months. Then the third month of crying I realized I missed having a dog. Then a rescued Sophia Mia (pictured here) ❤️ When you love dogs you get another one...Besides I cannot rest knowing there is an angel at a shelter that needs saving ❤️
I have just lost my best friend 15 days ago…he was declining for over a year so I feel some amount of “pre-grief”. I am leaving it up to the Universe when I get a new furbaby. No one will eve replace any of my furbabies who have passed, but once I know it is time to open my heart I will 🧡
I didn’t think I’d ever get another dog. 3 yrs later I started “feeling” like I wanted another dog but I had no thoughts on breeds or anything. I kept saying “I want another dog”, then one day I saw a picture of my friend w an English Bulldog and I just knew that was my dog. I contacted him and it turned out he needed a home. He reminds me a lot of my Yorkie, they have similar personalities. He found me.
I have an unnatural attachment to my dogs. It hurts so badly when an animal dies. My Instagram is all dogs that I grieve for when they pass! I have mental illness. PTSD, bipolarity, and schizophrenia. My dogs saved my life. I was lying in bed willing myself to die. Then I saw a photo of a pitbull who's eyes begged for compassion and love. I dragged myself out of bed and went to start the adoption process. Which led to rescues 2-7. They gave me a reason to live. I know they need to go out, eat food, drink water and exercise. I can't lay in bed any longer and wish for death. Lol Every single morning I start my day with my pack. Outside, breakfast, fresh water. It isn't easy in the desert with no running water or electricity, but they rescued me and I will spend the rest of their days pampering and loving each one of them!
❤ ‼️❤ 🐾 ❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🐾 Beautiful, yall need one another.
When I lost my last dog the house felt so empty, even though I had 2 other toy poodles. It was like we were just 3 old ladies sitting around every day. So I looked for another male dog to fill the void. I got a schnoodle puppy that I had to watch every minute, when he was out of his crate, for 2 years! He wouldn’t sit or stay but he did the craziest things like opening the shower curtain every time to get water all over him. He would lay in the extra tub until I let him drink from the faucet (water bowl was always full). He would wait in a spot on the floor until I woke up and looked at him. Then he would crawl to me smiling. He sat for hours under his Christmas stocking staring at it, knowing it was full. Now he is dying of kidney disease. I will never find another like him. 💔💔 He is my heart.
I lost my 14 yo Buster in December and 5 month later lost my 15 yo Britley in May and swore I wouldn't have another dog bc none could replace them I couldn't say their names without crying it's a miserable feeling & I swore I would never have another dog bc the grief was too much but I soon realized that they brought me so much happiness that it would be unfair to their legacy not to have that joy again so in December we got Tito although he is never a replacement he has brought a new dynamic to our family
I have a few friends that lost their cats and because they were still grieving they decided to foster cats...i thought that was a really nice way to help with their loss and bring a little joy back into their lives
My wife and I lost our dog after 9 years of having him in our lives. It was very traumatic he died in my wife’s arms it was hard for all of us. We couldn’t handle the loss we had 3 dogs and now we lost one too soon we just had to get another one. We bought another dog 2 weeks later we love ❤ animals. Many people say it’s too soon but they don’t understand how painful it was on us and our house felt so empty we needed another companion to gives us comfort and for us to love. I feel it’s not that we didn’t love our last dog because we did very much I didn’t sleep for several days I cried continuously and still do from time to time. We loved our last dog very much. We will always miss him and we know he wouldn’t be upset that we gave another dog a loving home. He will always be in our memories.
So sorry to hear this Joey
I had two dogs, one was a lab mix and the other one was a shitzu. Zoey was the first to pass she was 9 and passed from cancer at the vet's office, I was devastated. Everytime I walked into the office, I would cry and that was back in May of 2019 and still miss her. My Clarise passed at the vet's office too, she passed of congestive heart failure, she passed in my arms, she was 16. It seems like I cried forever, good thing my son was with me and we both cried. I did have the cremated and they will both be burried with me when I go. Clarise passed in January of 2022. I miss both of them dearly.
whenever you’re ready of course. that might be a few months, a few years, or even never. just know that you’re not replacing them. dogs are wonderful and there’s so many that need homes. we had three dogs. one died last october and the other two days ago. the one we have left is so lonely. almost all of us are ready to get another one because we need more life in our household.
Thank you, doc. I lost my 100 lb bundle of love, Tag, last Dec, and was still not over it, when just this past Monday, I lost my mare I have had for about 16 years. She was my bud and I am devastated. It is just good to know I am not the only one who goes through this with my animals. :'-(
I lost my gentleman Rottie last thanksgiving but 2 weeks before he died ,we had been looking for a rottie pup for a companion for him and for the pup to learn some of his excellent manners we never found what we were looking for until 2 weeks before he died we were landed with 2 14 week old rottie brothers on a rescue it helped the grieving process because the pups needed so much attention, I still miss my gentleman Simon and still tear up just writing about him,but my now year old pup Benjamin is turning into a little gentleman and Gideon is my gentle obedient protector
I can't be without a dog or cat. When BELLA and NEELIX died within a week of each other 17 months ago, I called my rescue center a week after Bella died. When people say "I'll never get another pet", I tell them how can you be so selfish? Don't you know that when you adopt 1, you're saving 2? The one you adopt AND the one that takes Their place in the shelter. I know it's hard to open yourself up to another pet, but think of the LOVE you get in return.
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the grief and guilt gets so intense i dont even want to be around my other cats
Don’t do that your other Cats need you too and are probably quietly dealing with their own grief.
It took me 11 years to adopt another dog after my Noche passed. I wasn’t grieving the entire time but it could still make cry. With my cats, I’ve always seemed to have a few ... when my Harriett passed after almost 22 years of her being with me, that took me awhile too. I think you are ready you are ready.....
I lost my bestfriend this year "KEBA" he was the best dog of my life. I can see that you really care about your pets and others. You are a beautiful person thank you .
When my last dog passed away six years ago, I went to a shelter and got a 3 yr old yorkie for my 7 yr old toy poodle within a week (he was crying and hauling when I wasn't home, he needed a new friend). Now My 13.5 yr old toy poodle just got diagnosed with terminal illness that requires 4 - 6k dollar surgery, and my vets not sure it'll be successful because his age. He is in a lot of pain, I might have to make a decision on when to let him go, But I'll be doing the same thing when he goes. I'll find a new dog for my 9 yr old yorkie as soon as possible. Getting a new dog really does help your grieving process much quicker.
I grieve during the process of losing my pet, and I have found that animals are able to spiritually connect and even show themselves very quickly.
I've had them playing and running around very soon after burial.
Also, I have been able to feel them, for example as I cleaned soon after losing fuff I picked up her round cat bed and hugged it to me.
I felt her weight, and her Kitty love, and it was such a gift.
Fuff was my daughter in cat form.
she died on may 31 2014.
May 31 2015 was my last day in my married home.
That very day:
As I talked with a couple male moving guys, a black and white cat (I knew whose he was but had never met him) locked his eyes onto mine and next thing I knew he was in my arms!
(only after I got to know him and discovered he had great trepidations regarding men and big large trucks did I realize his decision was borne of desperation and that he had probably been the animal treed in the neighbor's yard by his bird dogs...I'd been out on at least 2 occasions to distract the dogs enough that whoever was in the tree could be on their way.) Asked if he was my cat, I replied that he was as of right now and I set him up comfortably in a room in the house and collected him early in the morning the next day.
he fit in seamlessly with all 3 of my girls.
As I photographed him one day, I went to crop the photo and my heavens IT WAS FUFF.
I showed the cropped photo to my sister who immediately identified the cat in the photo as my Fuffy!
Big Kitty (he would acknowledge no other name, and I already knew his prev.owners had called him 'Oreo #3') is a tuxedo, and Fuff was white with black on her head face and tail but their odd facial markings were entirely the same and I knew Fuff had helped Big Kitty in his leap of faith.
I have pictures.
I have heard it said that your last cat picks your next cat.
Human dna is 90% frequency strands, which means 'paranormal' is actually quite normal for humans and other animals, as humans are in fact animals themselves.
Non-verbal communication is of great comfort to animals, who do not do so well when that soul connection is absent.
Always touch hearts with animals- even wild animals, as all animals commune naturally.
I lost my 12 year old yorkie, my soul dog, I was in total denial of her slow decline, I think in my mind I thought she would just be with me forever. Its been 2 weeks to the day today that we lost her suddenly. I told myself I wouldnt get another dog but I have a remaining bonded dog who was her submissive, her sidekick -- and that remaining dog that I have is showing signs of grief and loss including a severe panic attack during a storm one night (she never had issues with storms before) and it just devastated me all over again for her, and for our loss.
I know my yorkie Juju was a lover of everything living, she didnt know an enemy and loved doggies. She wouldnt want us to be so sad. I know 2 weeks is very soon but I feel the dog that came to me was sent by her to come to me. I saw his photo online and I immediately knew. We're bringing him home this week and I am confident in my decision. Im not replacing her, Im just passing along her torch. Ill tell Brody all about her and how much I loved her, and we will love him and give him a safe forever home just as we did with my precious Juju.
I’m 21. I lost my buddy of 16 years in September 2021, almost a year now and it still kills me thinking about him. I get very emotional still multiple times a week. I’m stuck because I love dogs so much and want one of my own again, but I can’t fathom bringing another one into my home. It feels wrong
I'm sorry for your loss, I offer my condolences. It takes time and that's totally okay.
Thank you for this video Dr Jones. This helped us a lot knowing our grieving processing is normal. We had to put our 8 yr old yellow lab to sleep a week ago because of hemangiosarcoma cancer. She had internal bleeding in the stomach and around the heart. She was completely normal a week earlier but the cancer spread so quickly the vet suggested we put her to sleep. It is so devastating for my wife and I. The hardest thing I ever did in my life. Our dog Madison was our entire world. We miss her every second of the day but we need another sweet dog in our lives so we just looking for now.
I'm so sorry for your loss, I offer my condolences.
My beloved cat dies last November 2021, and we as a family were in deep mourning, for me she was my world after a horrible divorce, and she was my constant loving companion! Two days ago, I kept feeling the presence of my dearly departed cat, heard her paws walking on my stairs. Etc, it was simply because I missed her., so much! Just then my daughter called to say a sibling pain of kittens much the same colouring as my old cat were available, but, one has the same name as my cat! This felt to me like a sign to adopt these cats needing a new loving home!Of course we cannot keep the same name, so I’ll change it, but I feel as though my departed cat didn’t want me to be alone! So I’m adopting ( never replacing) , these two needy cats, after exactly 3 months after my cat dies! I have a memorial garden for my old but munched loved and missed cat! Thank you for sharing your situation too!😻🐈🥰
I feel like I would be betraying my dog by getting a new one
Justified Crusader That’s how I feel right now. My baby died 2 weeks ago.
@@Karlee1376 Same. Mine was a week ago. It's so hard.
Yeah it feels like betrayal but your pet will be looking down on you and will be happy that your happy
You wouldn't be betraying them, I lost my boy if 15 years last August and my heart tore 10 ways when I had to say goodbye. Getting a new companion in your life will give you somewhere to send all of that love left from saying goodbye to your companion. You can never replace the one you lost, but so many animals sit and wait for loving homes and never get the chance.so don't see it as replacement, see it as helping, an action of helping each other in need.
My dog abbie died September 3rd 2021. It's been so hard without her here.
I went through it back in September. I waited 2 weeks to get my new puppy. She's now 10 months old this month. Greyhound/German Shepard Mix. My last dog died in September. She was 11 years old and had a tumor in her mouth. She was a well behaved dog. We kept her ashes because her memories were always here with us at home.
My 11 year old cat died three weeks ago & I just adopted two 3 month old kittens yesterday & so far have no regrets . I missed my cat so much & the cat energy in my house .
You are a wonderful person. It's important to turn to someone who knows. 10 days ago I had to put JoJo my kitty out of his pain, and illness. I have been crying a lot. I hate to admit I cried less for foamily members that passed away. A FB group LOSS PET SUPPORT GROUP has gotten me and others going through the same sadness. It is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. My therapist appointment is 12 days after the 27th of July 2021.
I'm so sorry for your loss, I offer my condolences. Good job using all the avenues available to you to help with your loss.
Hello. I've lost two family pets in 14 months of each other a cat and dog. Tiggy and Sophie both from cancer. Tiggy cat only 4wks ago. I never knew how much joy animals bring to our lives. The atmosphere in my home now is so dead and they both have left a hugh hole.... one day soon I hope I can help give a home to 2 new pets....love and light to all our fur babies💖🐕😺💋
Oh my goodness....so sorry for your loss(es). Have been there myself more than a few times. :( Someday you'll have the strength to start looking for a new pet to share your love with. Only you will know when it's time. :)
@@helpfulnatural 💖💋thank you
Its been the same for me, two great losses with 11 months time.
My one year old dog just passed a couple days ago. He was hit by a transport. It was the most traumatic event in my life to witness that and the after events of that as well. He was the most perfect dog for me. Since the traumatic nature of his death I am reacting differently towards it. I feel numb one moment and so sad the next. The day after my boy passed away, I brought home a 5 month old pup. I thought maybe she could fill the hole in my heart. I found that she was so different from my boy, too different and I was almost resenting her for it. The next morning I brought her back to her previous owners. Even if it was the right time, she wasn’t the right dog. I think I’m going to try fostering next. I’m just so lost because my emotions keep swinging back and forth and I don’t know how I exactly feel
I have a friend who last her dog last October and she still is grieving over him. I don’t think she will get another one. It is very hard. They become like a member of your family. It’s like with people there is never a certain point of grief that everyone has. It’s different for everyone.
Dogs were put here to be with us....when you lose a buddy, just remember there are so many dogs out there needing to belong to someone....🐶
My Patterdale cross was diagnosed with leukaemia during the 2020 UK lockdowns, she passed, aged 9, over a year ago. I'm very devastated I miss her every minute of every day. Despite the earth shattering news that pushed our family & I to limits at times, with all of the medical adjustments we had to remember, I have not ruled out getting another dog. Another dog, another pet, cat, rabbit, whoever they may be, will never be a replacement for your lost loved one, I'll never stop grieving for Charlie. Something in me is saying she would want me to help another dog, so I have just asked a rescue centre a constructive question, I've just been reading about a dog of the same breed as Charlie was, even looks very similar, however the rescue centre's in another country
Almost 2 months now and I ( a grown man ) will tear up and cry for our 15 year old deceased cat . Part of me died with her . I miss her everyday .
@@daze4341 So sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is equal to the loss of a family member. Yesterday I found my Charlie's memorial plaque broken in half. It was made especially with her name, dates of birth / dates of death and was rose gold finished with butterflies on it. As if losing my little girl dog wasn't enough I feel broken all over again as that is the last thing I could buy her. I've been an upset mess.
@@1t5v1cky3 I just prayed that you may find peace and serenity amongst the chaos of life . Hope it helps .
We offered to help anyone with a dog when our Alaskan Malamute Pinga died in Sept 27 2017. We felt we could not live without a dog as we loved the kind of routine dogs brought family life. In fact Pinga was family who could never be replaced but taught us ways to love another that could not be ignored. We found a sympathetic Alaskan Malamute breeder who allowed us to visit and spend time with her dogs. When a puppy, one of three became the only surviver of her litter we became involved with helping to socialise her as we waited on the list for our own forever puppy because Sojourner Truth was going to be the breeders dog trained to become a future therapy dog. We run a childcare business from home and work with children with special needs . The breeder recognised that we needed TLC support while we grieved the loss of Pinga and saw the benefits of exposing Sojou to new life experiences so she allowed us to take Sojou home from time to time. We also looked after another puppy who was given a forever home with friends who fell in love with her and had been grieving the loss of their dog. Sojou was extremely bright, friendly especially with children and was the perfect fit for our family. I begged the breeder to allow us to continue to be a part of Sojou's life and we now co-own Sojou with the breeder because she would one day like to breed from Sojou. The great thing is we wanted eventually to have 2 dogs and now we can have one of Sojou's future pups. Life without these wonderful creatures is no life at all and the magic like your Tulula is when they find you. Thanks for sharing such a difficult subject Dr Andrew Jones.
It is better to have two pets, so if one goes then the "heart is not completely" shattered and soon you would want to have buddy for the other one to play with etc. Also, never buy a pet from a breeder or mill. Rescue one from a shelter.
Thanks for posting the video. We’re dealing the loss of Snowy - our Maltese, in less than a week. Getting through time with memories. Certainly, feel like getting another dog after a year or so
I had to put my dog of nearly 13 years down yesterday, and the grief and pain is unbearable. He was such a big part of my life, and miss is deeply!
My dachshund Snickers died 13 years ago. It took me until last December to get my Yorkie jubilee. It is still hard when I see a dachshund not to tear up. I was a mess for a few months it was harder than losing any family member when Snickers died.
I lost 4 dogs between 2020 and 2022. I am still devastated. I usually get another dog pretty quick after. I adopt rescued dachshunds. And in the past there were just so many that needed homes. Now they are so popular, it seems hard to get one. This time after my last 2 go I will have to take a break because of my health. But I will be looking forward to adopting a dachshund puppy when I get well. I have never had a puppy and I am just so excited. Thanknyou for all that you do.
So sorry to hear this, and Thanks.
I lost my nine month old puppy this morning and I don't know what exactly caused it. We took her to the vet three days ago and they told us she was going to be fine and that nothing was wrong. Yesterday night, however, we found out that they gave us the wrong antibiotics. This made her sickness worse. We had another appointment for 9:00, but she passed away 7:30. How unlucky we were. I have learned to be a lot more careful about what vets to trust. Some do it more for profit as the one we went to, charged us $185.93 just for a short 10 minute check-up
So sorry for your loss
Thank you for sharing you are the most beautiful compassionate vet I have been watching you for yrs and I just loss my baby boy he was only 3 yrs with disc issues from a puppy mill I am devastated 😢 finding you today on loss is just what I needed ❤
Thank you Dr. Andrew~ when my 60 lb. dog Taco passed from Cushing's disease. I couldn't stand to go back into the empty house. So I jumped the gun... went to the SPCA got a dog that was a boxer pit mix that looked a lot like my boy. Nursed her through kennel cough. When she felt better she started showing her true colors. Which was to bite me, and Corner me. Had to let the SPCA take her back. Wasn't her fault, she had a brain tumor. I know this is going to be a long comment, but I had to tell you. Now I was grieving two dogs. While sitting on the porch I glanced over at the screen door and the Lord showed me a black dog. I said I don't want to Black Dog Lord, I want one that look like my Taco. I was grieving some more, looked over, and saw this full grown black dog again. This happened 3 times... Said... don't want to Black Dog Lord. One day the SPCA called me back, and said some new puppies came in. I said oh Lord I'm too old to raise a puppy. Well I went anyway, I saw this little runt of the litter black puppy. The Lord said that's the one. Took her home, and now that's my Ashy girl. Amazingly enough when she grew up she looked exactly like the black dog by my screen door. Of course I had no idea she would turn out looking like that. You never know what you're getting with a mutt puppy. She is the most wonderful dog, picked out by Jesus himself. I guess what I'm trying to say... Please don't try to replace your lost dog. They all have different personalities. Don't be in a rush, she is now 8 years old, and I love her dearly. I know some people don't go for the God thing. But it sure worked for me. Telling you this, as a testimony because I know you believe. Just like Tula was sent to you. Love, prayers, and blessings to you, your family, and furbabies!💝
Thanks Janice- glad things turned out
@@VeterinarySecrets I think you left me a message, unfortunately my phone won't open them.
I sooo needed to see this! I lost my 13 year old yellow lab two days ago in my arms. Im asking Jesus to help me through this horrific pain in my heart. I miss my little buddy so much! The void is too much. Im disabled and my Kippy was always by my side helping me. I don't want to do this without him.
I lost my cat last week and I keep going through phases of wanting another cat but then feeling guilty about replacing my beloved cat .
But now I’m finally at a place where I recognise that I will definitely adopt a cat or two but after sometime when I’m finally fully comfortable with getting a cat and know for sure I can take care of them and give them all the attention and not rush into it .
I didn't at first I'd get angry and defensive and accuse my fiance of trying to replace our 15 yr old girl that lost her right with cancer . True no other will be her however my fiance really benefitted from our " new addition / not replacement" rescue cat . The new one picked me at the shelter and she's better than I deserve but just who my fiance needed to laugh and smile again . For that I'm grateful . I still miss you Minna if your watching me type this to this person . ❤
Shiro was a 1 year old siamese cat. He had cancer and... the same day I learned about it I had to put him to sleep.
It's been 13 days. He was my first cat and I do want another cat. I believe I'm ready, I... miss a lot my kitty. I have a lot of customs and the house is empty without him.
So... yeah, I don't know what to do.
Thanks so much for your video on your. Dog or cat dies. It was so comforting. I tell everyone I can about you Dr Jones. You are heaven sent we all love you. God bless you in all that you do. Thanks a million. Janine
We got another dog a few months after we lost out 17yr old Pomeranian. Our other Pom was lonely,we got a Shiba Inu Eskimo mix the same cream color as the dog we lost,and named her the same name. Was a great move for us and our Pom. They're a great pair☺
I think it's when you have that calm feeling you want a fur child back in your life, not done in so much as I want a replacement, because they are never ever the same as your fur child that passed. And some times people hope a pet will to be the same as the other one,. I'm a dog cat person, I can't be without a dog or cat for long, I'm lucky mine have been very long lived,. I can't talk about the ones passed without tearing up,. But that's who I am, they are forever in my heart. I do believe they have a spirit and one day we will be together again. Believe it's not the end in their passing, some bi ke teaching say they don't have a spirit, but they do because I have seen their spirit leave, hand on heart it is true
My cat died yesterday suddenly and out of nowhere. I feel so lost and empty inside but I also feel like getting a new cat feels too much like replacing her. I just want to come home and have that lovely little face peeking around the corner excited to see me. I don’t know what to do and what’s right for me. This is hard you know?
I know this is an older comment, but thank you for sharing this. My baby left me in November very unexpectedly and I'm so lost without him; he was my best friend.
There just aren't words for that pain, I'm so sorry that Lewis'time came. It never seems like we get enough time with them, does it?
Thanks for posting this. My mom lost her first dog this week and it's been very hard on her.
My dog died 3 days ago, he was 4.5 months old only.. Now I'm getting through worst time but i think I shouldn't get another dog because my dog who is passed away he will be watching me.. Can anyone suggest me ?
I'm here because my 5 years old fur baby in my profile picture just died last Saturday morning at 2:45am (Sept.16,2023)!! And I cannot accept fact that she's gone!! 😭😭
I cannot describe the pain inside of me right now!! 😭😭
I don't want to attend any family gatherings or hangouts with friends!!! I even loss my appetite since that day!! 😭😭
It's soooooooooo heart breaking that my fur baby is gone!!!!!!!!
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Too much pain like hell when someone told me to move on since my dog is gone and will never be coming back..!!!!!! They don't understand the pain inside of me, and it's killing me from the inside!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Sept. 18, 2023 Monday
Davao City, Philippines 💔
I very recently had to put down my little kitty. She was way too young to say goodbye, yet.
Part of me is anxious to adopt again, but if I do try, I know I'll just be looking for her and failing.
My hamster died and he was my only friend
Thanks for posting this video Dr Jones. We lost our precious 13 year bichon this week and we are very heartbroken. Feel a huge loss in the daily living at home. You provide excellent advice to make sense of the feelings. Need some time before thinking about another one entering our lives.
I'm sorry for your loss, I offer my condolences
You got me.i subscribed because i can tell you are sincere and compassionate.
I just lost my cat 3 days ago to flees. She was old. I saved her from a horrible life and I love that cat so much. I had for 10 years. I love her so much.
I'm so sorry for your loss🙏
@VeterinarySecrets she was such a amazing cat. Ever sense I met her I have always talked to her and held her every night throughout my whole child hood. It really socks because she died on the 4th of July. I feel so alone and I feel like I could have prevented her from dying. I was so tired from. Work and I fell asleep. At the time I knew she was sick and I should have took her to the vet. She died to flees. That is what killed her
@VeterinarySecrets she always got on my lap every time she saw me. She even talked to me too with her meows. It's so hard to live with out my baby.
Lost my 11 yr old lab Daisy Duke last week my house hasn't been without a dog since 1997 it's so quite I can't stand it 😭
My chihuahua died November 10th 2024. I had her 17 years. Since my daughter was 11, and now my daughter is 28 years old. I'm devastated..no one seems to understand. Celexa was my emotional support...and now she is gone. I have my mother's dog because my mom went into assisted living and I've had her now for a year and she's extremely lonely without my chihuahua Celexa
I just lost my maltipoo Tucker. Almost exactly a month away from his 10th birthday. It’s been 15 days. I’m already looking at other dogs. I want another pet, but I don’t know if I’m ready. He was family. He had a unique personality. He was my first dog into my adult life. That was the first time I’ve ever had to see an animal be put down. But I hate how quiet and lonely the house is now. I know I won’t be the same until I have another pet around.
I'm so sorry for your loss, I offer my condolences. And I completely understand, everything feels better when I have a pet.
I'm in the "once you have had the best".. Another may never do... Mode. How to overcome that is the question..
Pets are the finest--the same cannot always be said about people.
Hi Andrew. Thank you for the video, we all love our pets like family and when they pass away it is very sad. My dachshund goes to the vet Saturday, I plan on asking them for different anti-inflammatory. I wrote down the one that you told me was better than rimadyl. Last summer I put compost soil around one of my baby trees for nutrients, of course she started eating the dirt. I assume it is because she is missing nutrients and the dog food that I feed her period last dachshund had anemia and started eating things that she shouldn't as well. I am asking for a full blood work exam at the Vets tomorrow so I will know if she is lacking nutrients. Thank you for everything you do for us animal lovers. Give Tula a kiss for me❤
Oh my gosh watch your video again please !!!! There are orbs around you when you are on you walk !! Lewis is with you !!!
Dr Andrew I’m crying with you
Thank you and see you soon
NBJ
Four months ago my Boston terrier past away in my arms at home because she was bleeding internally somewhere when i took her to the vet over and over again. It’s been so hard. She would be 10 this year and I’ve had her since is was 12.
Just thinking of her makes me cry and hurt inside. My boyfriend wants another dog but idk if it’s time yet.
I miss my dog 😢 we were together for 15 years. He's only been gone 2 weeks but feels like furever..I'm almost 63 so not sure I should get another dog. I've thought about fostering but I have a weird schedule not to mention cats. My home just doesn't feel like home anymore.
well this video made me cry :( brought back when i lost my dog baby and my cats i don't think you ever get past the passing of an animal cause i always get sad if i talk about the animal that have passed :( and for getting another pet what i did was when my dog baby got old i got a dog oreo so i won't feel like i replaced her and when baby passed i got my little jack russle for oreo to have a friend :) and for cats well they come to me all my cats are rescued cats that i take in
Its been 2 years and ive been thinking hard about it this week.
I lost my 17 year old cat 10 weeks ago. I think I'm ready for someone new. My boy wouldnt want me to be sad I can love someone else just like him.
I'm sorry to hear you lost your cat but yes, he wouldn't want you to be sad, I hope you find someone just like him.
I lost my baby after a long fight, just 3 weeks ago, he had brain inflammation and would have seizures. He was only 6 years old. I miss him terribly and would like to get another dog but I’m scared I won’t love them or bond with them like I did my first dog Kors because he really was my soul dog, he was my whole world.
I'm so sorry for your loss, I offer my condolences.
I totally understand. Did you adopt again? My cat was/is my soulcat and no cats have ever compared to her. She wasn't like any cat I'd ever met before. So the thought of adopting another cat isn't appealing, I think it would make me feel worse. But it also feels sad the thought of never having a cat again. I basically just want her back, and for her to be with me forever.
I do not think anyone can say for sure when to get another pet. Some get another within days or weeks .others months or years and some do not get another. My dog died on 10th July so its not been long. I am having a years break from having a dog as there are things l want to do. I will think carefully when the year is up about having another dog.
It's good to make a new friend after you have a loss,your little buddy wouldn't want you alone,and without a friend.keep there memory alive because it's not goodbye!!it's I'll see you later.
my dog died a bit over a week ago and idk if it’s grieving but i really want another one now lol it’s hard rn and i am still sad but i’ve looked on websites and i’m leaning towards dog opposite of her but idk what i should do
My husband and my dog died yesterday morning. We was due through all go on vacations ro res river gorge our babies favorite place. Well we woke up yesterday morning to leave and he was gone. The vet we took him to misdiagnosed him with a heart murmur and put him on heart meds 3 days before this. Now that he is gone at the age of 12 and being a 12lb dog, he is misses by us and obvious our 12 year old other baby dog Callie. She didn't know what was going on at first yesterday morning but then be was just laying there and not moving so she laid next to him until it was time to bury him. She has barely aye now on the trip, and we have to make her even get up to go pee. We are camping outside in Tennessee in the woods but she and him would Rome around together down here always. Now she just sleeps and I need some help to ease her obvious pain.
Thank you. I was wondering. I'm still struggling with when.
I like this guy. I was scrolling through UA-cam and liked a vid I saw. Been watchin him every since....
M Sadie will have died 1 year ago the 29th of this month. I found my rescue Brie's liter sister was dumped by the breeder, so 2 days after Sadie died, Bonnie, her breeder given name, came into my life. Sadie wanted me to have her, I'm certain. We can never replace our furkids, but we can give a furkid a better life than what they had. I'm still grieving Sadie, Little Guy, Mollie and Ellie, I can't bring them back, but No one has a better life now.
I’m here due to losing my pikus yesterday due to diabetes and organ failure. it’s my first time losing a dog and it hurts badly
my dog died yesterday at approx 7 pm of a car he had no marks because it may have stopped because the driver barley saw them but by the time the driver saw him he had been hit was a little chihuahua mix I wasn’t with him that much but you never know what you had until you don’t have anymore he may have died quickly
Thanks so much for this video. Very helpful.
I thought I had downloaded your free Natural Health book, but it doesn't show up in my downloads file offline. I had clicked on the confirmation to verify it. but still can't find it. Is there something I haven't done? Thanks, you are a wonderful giving, caring veterinarian.
I hope wonderful things happen for you and your family for all the help that you give people on UA-cam all the advice and all the tips for people who cannot afford a veterinarian so sorry for your loss I know exactly how you feel I lost my Saint Bernard of 12 Years I had to put her down and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself but I am 70 children bought me German Shepherd part Saint Bernard puppy and now I feel like I'm a hundred and ten from exhaustion LOL God bless you
May I please ask if I can get dandelion root organic as the one we drink hymans for my dog ?
I lost my dog 2 weeks ago he was almost 17y he was diagnosed with Liver cancer over 2y ago the last 6 months he was really suffering (i feel guilty that i didn't put him down 6 months earlier) one day b4 i put him down he cried out loud in pain and run away, he run so fast (he could barely walk or get up ) he run towards the high street , i believe he wanted to kill himself!? My wife was able to run after him and catched him before he got hit by a car. That day i decided to let him go and end his suffering. he was part of my life for over 16y i miss him every minute
Sorry for your loss Frank
We had a pack of eight, two who were the parents and six who were their puppies. Over the years, they have been leaving us one by one as it has been over 10 years since we welcomed them into the family. This year, we lost two in one month: one to cancer where we were unable to get her in chemo becaise she had an open wound that would not close for another three months(snake bite+bad initial care from the emergency vet who refused to give us antibiotics leading to infection and resulting in a large necrotic patch that required debridement), the other to complications after surgery to remove a large group of tumors in her spleen. There are now three left, and they all have problems with their health since they're all the same age. I'm worried about my parents who have been blaming themselves (it was not their fault, just nature and time running out) but at the same time... I don't know how we could ever adopt another without feeling the grief of remembering the ones that have passed away. But if we don't, I fear that my parents would not be able to deal with an empty house.
I didn't think I would miss them this much. After losing the first three I thought I would get used to it, but I came home for the holidays today and the house is so quiet...
I'm so sorry for your loss. We also went through a phase when we lost all our pets and it did felt empty. Tula came at the right time.
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In my way of thinking I believe it's important to get another pet like the one you currently have so when the older one dies you'll have another to take its place. Grrrrr! maximus says no way! Me only. I'm the best frisbe catcher around.
Hello, this is unrelated to video but im hoping you could help. My dog may have valley fever. She has a cough that has gone on for 6 months plus. Was treated for kennel, that did not work. Today, they say she may have valley fever that requires a long term medication. Do you know if there is a natural remedy for this?
blessings to you your videos very helpful
I think a lot depends on how he dog died. I was far more accepting of the last 2 that were seriously ill. However losing a healthy dog to an unnecessary booster gave me a heart attack and made me very angry. I now titer after puppy shots. I even hate having the puppy shots done. I miss my pack still and always will. Thank you : )
Somebody murdered my kitty on purpose but I feel like she wants me to give another kitty a great life like her
That person WILL get whatever they deserve
I am 11 and we lost both of our whippets spiff and zuca they have always been there before and after I was born and I’m thinking getting a cat I hope I can
Thankyou for sharing.
You’re welcome!
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I am in a similar situation as well. We lost our beloved Opie (Chinese Crested Powder Puff) about 8 months ago I am still not over it as he was kind of my dog per say (Took to me the best). Your Video made me cry! My wife has been asking about getting a new dog for my 7 year old son to grow up with. My problem is we still have 2 older Cresteds one 14.5 and the other 13.5. Do you see any issue with bringing a puppy into the family with the older dogs? I just do not know how that is going to effect the older dogs that are slowing down. I am just scared the new puppy may push the older dogs over the edge. Thanks for any thoughts!!!
Is there any sort of doggie day care in your area where your dogs could be exposed to and interact with younger dogs/puppies? This would give you some idea of how well they would deal with it or not. Maybe even volunteer with your local shelter to foster a dog for a while. Just some thoughts. :)
Good Idea's for sure! I will run them by my wife see what her thoughts are. Appreciate the suggestions!
@@chadfleming8234 You're welcome! Either way, they are both temporary situations so you can end them at any time if it's a no-go. :)
I just had to put my English bulldog to sleep I miss him so much my other dog is really sad just as we are .....