My dog died in June. I miss having a dog, but I feel like my heart can't handle another goodbye. When did you know you were ready to have another dog?

[Maebo44]

We had to put down our 10 yr old dog Bo in June, bc he got older, incontinent and he got a lot of back pain. He had the will to live, so i feel like i betrayed him. He fought the entire proces :( It was the first dog i had to put down.

Now i see all of these fun dog videos and i see the ethusiasm of my friends dog and I realise im starting to miss having one in the house. I won't get my Bo back, but i will be able to love another sweetheart. But i also feel like my heart can't take another goodbye like this. So im really hesitant. I dont want to do this in an impulse or to compensate for the grief of Bo.

How do you know when you are ready again? When did you know?

[PeteBy]

First off. Our condolences.

My heart was broken when our Buddy died in May 2018. We had already pre-empted his death by bringing in another dog as company for a dog we already had.

We didn't expect it so soon though.

I digress. I totally get it. Safe to say I totally went off the rails for a while and was beyond consoling. Some people don't get it but our dogs are our children.

We have an old dog, well he is 12 and we know that day will come and we know that and we thought we lost him the other day, but was a false alarm.

To answer your question. It's never easy but they also heal your heart. You never forget the dog who left you. They are always in your heart but that pain will subside and be replaced with happy memories.

The fact you are asking this means you already know your answer. It's an unconditional love that cannot be bettered. Go find yourself a furry friend and give him/her a forever home.

My heart, our heart is with you though. Been there many times and it never stops hurting but the love given and what you can give is unsurmountable and I know you know how strong that is.

Best of luck xx

[CaptainSmartass]

First of all, sorry for your loss. Secondly, you'll know when you feel ready. Another dog won't feel the same as your beloved pet, but you'll build a new relationship with them and still remember Bo and all the fun times you had with him.

Simples...

[dustybiker]

Just think, it hurt that much because you loved them that much. He had the will to live because he felt that love from you.

There are other dogs out there that need that kind of love too.

I’m sorry for your loss. I have a whole pack and all sorts waiting for me on the other side too. 💓

[PeteBy]

Dusty that almost made me cry. Got to hold up a reputation. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT!

[dustybiker]

@PeteBy Thank you. It was sent straight from the heart of those feelings we have. 🐾

[PeteBy]

Hashtag dogs are family too, Sorry, crap at the tech stuff

[dustybiker]

@PeteBy No problem. Message came across clearly.

[Pterodon]

I’m so sorry. I’ve had to put a few down myself. It’s so hard because they’re without faults and so innocent. I was ready for a new one when I no longer hurt over his loss

[Anonymous]

You're never ready that's the thing. The decision to adopt another is entirely up to you if it's worth the pain You're feeling now and the pain you first felt when your per passed away. Granted there's a lot of happiness in owning one but you also got to think about the long term yourself in the future when that pet passes away

[sirderpsalot123]

Sorry for your loss.

I still miss my childhood dog and because of this, I'll never get another dog. Refuse to go through that ever again.

[Wise4myage]

Sorry for your loss. You will know when the time is right, but for now, just don't be in a rush and just grieve your loss.