Asking For Advice From Dog Lovers

your heart knows what is best for you. your dog wanted nothing in the entire universe more than you to be happy. be happy.

We rescued two pups and it was the best thing we ever did. It is a lovely and fitting tribute to your beloved dog to rescue another one. It is not too soon at all. Share that love:)

Is it an older dog? I wouldn't want to have a young, active pup and an 86 year old woman in the same house.

Ultimately, it's what R1 said. We waited two years after the dog my partner had died, at the ripe age of 16 until we adopted our current dog who's been with us for 10+ years, he himself being 15 now. You just know when you're ready to be a dog parent again. After he departs this realm of existence, we'll probably wait a year or two again. And, yes, get a rescue.

Honestly, your situation calls for an older dog.

plenty of time on your hands...adopt! all mine actually came to me.

I don't wait more than a week or two to get another. The task of caring for the new one help with your grief. Go ahead and do it. That pup needs you. Best wishes to you and your new dog.

I'm so sorry for your loss OP! We had Jack Russells as well, one was knocked down by a car and the other one died of old age...they are such great dogs!

When I lost my last dog, it did a number on my mentally. Within three weeks I brought home a new dog and it saved me, it’s good to have another dog to focus on.

Follow your heart.

And my condolences. Losing a friend is one of the most painful things in the world.

Go for it. But make arrangements for a guardian and set up funds for the dog’s care in case something should happen to you. You might also ask the shelter if any dogs are from homes where the owner died or had to go into a nursing home.

Oh, OP, I am sorry about losing your dog. That hurts like hell and you always have a special place for them.

But if you have started looking again, it means you're ready. You are in no way disrespecting Lucy's memory to adopt again. She would be glad that you are happy.

Thank you for adopting a rescue. They are the best.

Now I want to hug my spoiled rescue animals.

Hi! OP here. I appreciate all the comments, even the one that made me feel ancient. I am happy to tell you I’m bringing home tomorrow a five year old terrier mix who was rescued from a terrible hoarding situation. Wish me luck, and, again, you guys were a real help at a difficult time!

that's wonderful OP! boop that little snoot on behalf of me!

Hurray, OP!

That makes me smile.

Yay! <3

Congrats OP!

Best wishes to you and your new friend.

Great job, OP! Have fun together and take good care of each other.

As long as you know you can't really replace the previous one, if you know you will get another and your instincts are pointing you toward this one, listen to them, then think about what they say. No absolute answer.

did this happen?

OP, the best way to get over a dead dog is to get under a live one. Or something like that.

I’ve just adopted, OP. If you’ve got the love to give then give it - life’s too short. Getting another dog doesn’t erase your memories of the one that’s passed. Show us pics of your new pupper! x

Pics please OP. Mazel Tov! I'm betting your mum is glad to have the pup around too.

I've always had dogs. I have adopted a dog the day after a beloved dog of16 years died and I have waited 2 years to adopt again at a different time. Both were the right thing to do at the time.

Congrats, OP! I really tried to wait after my last dog died, but could not do it. I had to get another one.