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Meg
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04-09-2014, 04:44 PM
So - when were you ready to get a dog after your dog died?
I have lost many dogs over the years and although I am quite happy if I never see a human for days I can't be without a dog
So for me it is as soon as possible.
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LMost
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05-09-2014, 10:15 AM
Don't know there really is a correct time.

Always seems like they find me. Prior to Mouse was about 2 year period without. Had looked at different litters and breeders quite a few times in that period.

Talked with the better half and decided we would get a new mastiff puppy after move. Poof 3 months prior to move stopped by a breeder just to check out his dogs, just so happened he had just had a litter, saw there put down a deposit on Mouse that day, and picked him up 4 weeks later. And 2 months prior to move had a new puppy, exactly when the last thing I needed was a puppy in the middle of packing for a move.

Yep love him and would do it again in a heartbeat.
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05-09-2014, 02:25 PM
Originally Posted by Meg View Post
I have lost many dogs over the years and although I am quite happy if I never see a human for days I can't be without a dog
So for me it is as soon as possible.
Couldn't have put it better myself Meg.
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Tommyboy
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05-09-2014, 07:08 PM
We lost our beloved Piper in July this year. I just couldn't bear the house without her. She was just such a perfect fit for me. We got Tommy 4 weeks ago and although I will never forget Piper, he has melted my heart. Somehow the house feels right again.
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17-09-2014, 07:04 AM
After we had to put down our beautiful Doberwoman (aged 10), we were devastated and did not plan to get another dog. About a month later, a friend visited with his new puppy and said that there were more puppies available. Hubby and I looked at each other and he and friend flew out of the door and returned with our new baby, a black Lab/Shepherd, Behr. Behr is 7 now and we love him dearly.
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18-09-2014, 01:49 AM
After my best friend died, it took me a good 8 years to finally get another dog. I think because it traumatized me so much having him die in my arms. I had him since the day he was born. My husband was the one who actually brought me home a new puppy on christmas eve. He came in and had this big ole grin. I asked him what did he do and he reached into his coat, pulled out this beautiful puppy and placed her in my arms.
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18-09-2014, 07:28 PM
I have only lost one dog, and when I did I still had Holly. If I hadn't of had Holly I would of got another near enough straight away. As it was I waited nearly 3 years before I went back up to 2 dogs again.
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20-09-2014, 08:13 PM
I couldn't live without a dog in my life for very long. I have waited as long as a year (although already had other dogs) and as short as a couple of weeks when my only dog died. Everyone is different, but you should never feel guilty about getting a new dog, as you are not replacing the old but, as has already been said, honoring the memory of your old dog by welcoming another in your heart and life.
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