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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know the new puppy would never replace my old boy-- and that's not why we got him.   I wanted to create new memories with a new member of our family.  But I feel like I'm keeping the puppy at a distance-- literally and figuratively.   Don't get me wrong-- he gets PLENTY of love from my 3 kids and husband.  Lots of attention and play and affection.  And he's affectionate right back!   But I don't want to get too attached.  I just keep thinking about my old dog....and missing him....

Does this get better?!  Why can't I move on!?

Thanks.[/quote]

OP, from your post I assume losing your dog is the most tragic thing that has happened in your life. If that's the case, count your blessings ...[/quote]

You clearly don’t have dogs or you wouldn’t say an ignorant thing like that.[/quote]

Hmm, I would tend to agree with the other PP, who said she's been lucky. I would miss my spouse, kids or parents incredibly more than I would miss my beloved pup.

[/quote]I too agree with the PP who said she's been lucky. I've lost two parents, 2 cats and a dog. I was sorry to lose the cats and the dog but nothing hurt me more than losing my parents. But I guess if the person has only ever lost a pet, they may think that nothing hurts more than losing an animal.[/quote]

I’m sorry that you are projecting your grief.  Nowhere did the OP say that it was worse than losing a human family member.  Sounds like you have some things to work through if you can’t comprehend that a dog owner would grieve the death of their dog. [/quote]

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