Sharpeigirl Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 Is it too soon to be getting another dog? I've been visting shelters, and my heart is just melting at all the cuties out there. I still miss Sassy, but we want another dog so bad. What do we do, wait a little longer or take the plunge :-? :-? BTW this is the baby that has me hooked [img]http://www.critterconnection.com/jpegup/animal35125.jpg[/img] Quote
Peng1zrule Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 if you're wanting another one, it's not too soon. sometimes a new baby helps the healing process... Quote
Guest roo Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 Everyone is different as to when is the right time. You will never replace your lost one, but a new one will help the hurt. Only you and your partner will know when it is the right time. Quote
kendalyn Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 Trust your instincts. If you feel like it's something you want, than go for it. Just make sure it's right for your partner too. BTW, he is a cutie :) Quote
Aonir Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 Its never to soon. As long as you think your emotions can handle it., Like the others said, sometimes it helps. But, then again, sometimes it doesn't. Quote
abker17 Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 I agree with what the others have said. :) If u feel u're ready, then I say go ahead. :) For some people bringing a new one into the family helps them heal. :) :angel: Quote
nadooshkinz Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 I agree :wink:.. Whenever you feel ready, you should get a new dog.. If its time, you'll feel it.. and besides i dont blame you for getting hooked on that cutie! (cutie INDEED!! :lol: ) Quote
Holz_Boomer Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 :angel: Follow Your Heart,Girl :angel: he is very cute! and think of the life u will be saving..Sassy knows she can never be replaced in your heart :angel: I think Sassy would be happy to see you be strong and go for it :wink: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 Whatever your little heart desiers dear! :D He is ADORIBLE! I thought I was ready for a new pup after Hazel, but I guess I wasn't... It's taken me a LOOONG time to feel ready to take on Coal actually, too long then the poor pup needed :( But I'm making up for that now with all the love i can give him and training he needs :) As long as you know in your heart that your truly ready, then I say go for it! Sassy girl can never be replaced, she had dug a special place in your heart, that will never be dug deeper, nor filled. But the new pup you get will be able to dig a new hole, no bigger, no smaller, that will also never be able to be filled :wink: Quote
jen Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 i agree with what everyone else here has said already :P everyone`s healing process is different :) Sometimes a new addition to the family can help take away the hurt of the one you have just lost :angel: Whatever feel`s right for you and Becky is the right thing to do :wink: BTW by the look of that pic there`s no wonder he`s got you hooked, he`s gorgeous :iloveyou: Quote
Malamum Posted November 24, 2003 Posted November 24, 2003 There is no rule on what is too soon and what isn't. Just do what feels right for you. Quote
Sharpeigirl Posted November 25, 2003 Author Posted November 25, 2003 We're signing the paper tomorrow, and if we pass, we'll bring little "Jedi" home Saturday. He's a Rottie/Shepheard cross. What a little cutie :) Quote
kendalyn Posted November 25, 2003 Posted November 25, 2003 That name is adorable! He kind of looks like a Jedi :) Quote
courtnek Posted November 25, 2003 Posted November 25, 2003 GO FOR IT SHAR!!! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! besides the fact that he is jsut ADORABLE!!! and I LOVE his name!! your heart is telling you that you want another pupster...and I firmly believe in following the heart....my only warning would be to make sure that this is what Becky wants too. You have to consider her needs as well, but if she is all about doing it, than go for it!! :angel: Quote
Sharpeigirl Posted November 25, 2003 Author Posted November 25, 2003 Becky is all for it. I sure hope we get him Quote
Duke_3 Posted November 25, 2003 Posted November 25, 2003 IT'S NEVER TOO SOON !!!!!!!!!! We all know how much you loved sassy, and im sure we all love that ittle cutie!!! And I personaly think its the right time for you to get it. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 25, 2003 Posted November 25, 2003 I think Shar that when it's the 'right' time YOU and Becky will know. We would never judge you, this is your choice. Everyone heals differently. Sometimes the only thing that can fill a void in ones heart after loosing a pet, is having a new pet to take ANOTHER place in your heart. The new dog will never fill Sassy's place. If you think you are doing it too soon, then trust your heart. It won't lead you astray. Good Luck! And Lots of love :) TPP Quote
Aonir Posted November 25, 2003 Posted November 25, 2003 Be sure to post lots of pics when you bring him home! Hes just soo cute! Quote
ellieangel Posted November 25, 2003 Posted November 25, 2003 Follow your heart babe :wink: I think it is great that you are adopting from a shelter :) Quote
Guest Mutts4Me Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 Good Luck with Jedi :) Everyone has different ways of dealing with things, and different periods of time. I know some people who need to grieve in isolation for a long time for such things. But at 15, when my cat - the cat who'd slept in my crib when I was a baby - passed away, it wasn't long before I wanted another cat. That in no way meant that I didn't love Cupcake with all my heart, because I most certainly did. (Now, I didn't get that kitten for another couple of years, and when I did, she was a Christmas present from my best friend, who thought it'd be a good idea to pick me out a kitten who looked just like my old cat :-? But that's another story) Point being, Yay for you guys for following your hearts :) Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 only you know when the time is right for you. I like to use the word complement rather than replace good luck with the new dog :D Quote
Sharpeigirl Posted November 26, 2003 Author Posted November 26, 2003 Unfortuntely, Jedi isn't going to come home with us. But we have a 3yr old female rottie on our list next, Chyna. She a pretty girl, very mellow. I hope she's the one. Little Jedi didn't do well with small furry animals, so Jedi wouldn't of fit here with ferrets & birds :( Oh well he's getting a great home. Quote
DogPaddle Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 Good luck with the 3yr old rottie. I think if you are going out to shelters and looking for a [i]replacement for your departed dog[/i] you may want to wait because you may make a hasty decision. If, however, you are out looking for a new dog to complete your family/household than you are likely ready. In the end you have to know yourself and decide. Have you had Rotties or been around them before? Are you specifically looking for a Rottie or Rottie cross or did Jedi and Chyna just speak to you/seem like a good match etc.? Oh and good for you for checking the shelters first! Quote
bk_blue Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 Good luck with whatever you decide :D Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted December 2, 2003 Posted December 2, 2003 aww what a cutie!! i personally do not think it's too soon. we had to have our 1 year old rottie put to sleep last year due to cancer, and about a week later we were out looking, it really helped us and zoey was the best thing that append to us. it was worth it and i can't even begin to explain how much it helped us by getting her Quote
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