My baby (Dog) died today :(

[Anonymous]

My cat/baby died, and I feel like I didn't wait long enough or didn't finish grieving. When my cat was dying, I promised her that I would never love a cat more than I loved her. I missed her so much that we got a kitten within a month of her passing. I loved this kitten but have always had trouble having the strong bond that I had with my other cat especially because of the death bed promise I made. I feel like I should have gone through my grieving and been able to accept that I would be able to love another cat before getting my kitten.

I'm not sure if any of this applies to you though, just my experience. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Anonymous]

So sorry for your loss OP. It has been over a year since we lost our dog and we still are not ready for another dog. We don't want to compare a new pet to the old one and know we need more time. Some people say never to get the same breed again but the two Westies we adopted brought such joy I know if one needs a home we will take it. The worst parts of the day are coming home to an empty house instead of that loving greeting. In time the pain will lessen and the joy of your years together will be the only thing you remember.

[Anonymous]

*hugs*

I would probably get another pet immediately. Not because it is easy to replace a prior pet, but because I would be lost without having a pet in my home. I think getting another pet would help with the sadness of losing someone I loved.

[Anonymous]

Our vet office sent us a condolence card when our beagle died with the Rainbow Bridge poem. Google it.

-I still feel like I hear his collar jingle

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for all of the kind words, DCUM. Really didn't mean to offend anyone, I'm still not thinking straight now.

I am so sorry for your loss, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My cat/baby died, and I feel like I didn't wait long enough or didn't finish grieving. When my cat was dying, I promised her that I would never love a cat more than I loved her. I missed her so much that we got a kitten within a month of her passing. I loved this kitten but have always had trouble having the strong bond that I had with my other cat especially because of the death bed promise I made. I feel like I should have gone through my grieving and been able to accept that I would be able to love another cat before getting my kitten.

I'm not sure if any of this applies to you though, just my experience. I am so sorry for your loss.

My husband feels this way, too. We lost our beloved cat very very suddenly in the fall. I brought home a new kitten a few weeks ago and my husband is still feeling guilty for bonding with the new guy. For me, I don't feel like this kitten can ever replace the cat who died; he's a new little creature to love and live with.

In any case, I am just so sorry. For you, OP, for everyone who's lost their sweet furry friend. It hurts a lot.