Have you given a home to a pet since your loss and ...

[chloe40]

Have they brought you comfort?

Chloe

[Dolphin14]

Have you Chloe? What a wonderful support a pet is. I lost my dog 6 months after my sister died. I still grieve him. I loved that boy so much my heart still aches. I don't think I could go through that again

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William =unconditional love

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Dolphin14]

No, sadly I don't Dolphin14 the very same thing happened to me when I lost my beautiful Afghan, it sounds silly but I pined so much for goodness knows how long, but I am having thoughts about it hmm...Chloe

[Caza in reply to chloe40]

Do it, great fun x

[chloe40 Administrator]

Really pleased to read that glenninindy

I haven't seen you around, so a very warm welcome to our Community!

Chloe

[Caza]

Yes I’ve had two dogs since, ,not at the same time, I don’t think that they bring me comfort in the way that you mean. But they certainly have for my husband & sons. We’ve always had dogs. I think for me I hold back a bit, just in case….. we’ve got a puppy now & he’s certainly brought life laughter & hell of a lot of mess into the house 😱

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Caza]

Yes, I can understand what you mean about 'holding back' Caza

A puppy, wow, you're brave! but it's so good to be able to train them yourself though, albeit very hard, stinky work

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[Dolphin14 in reply to Caza]

Is it appropriate for me to ask about what you mean when you say " holding back"? For me it's because I can't handle another loss.

A puppy

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[Caza]

Yes that’s exactly what I mean. I’ve lost so much over the years, through death & then my grandchild who’s mother has taken them back to her home country. I’ve put a wall up now, having said that the pup has brought a lot fun.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Caza]

Thank you. Yes the wall describes it. How can you not smile at a puppy Enjoy

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[kenster1 Volunteer]

no not personally had our dog since 2008 she`ll be 14 this month but death always leaves a huge void and although a pet doesn`t fill that void it goes a long way in helping us.

[chloe40 Administrator]

Yes, it certainly does, yours has been a faithful friend for sure kenster1

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