Comments on: Life After Loss: Getting a New Pet http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:40:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ingrid King http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-543 Ingrid King Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:23:48 +0000 http://ingridking.com/?p=735#comment-543 Nancy, I'm so sorry about your loss. I wish I had an answer for you. Your grief is still so fresh and raw, and I can understand that you're not ready for another dog yet, and it's so hard when other family members feel differently. I hope you and your husband can find a way to talk about this without arguing, and come to a solution that works for both of you. In the meantime, perhaps your husband could volunteer at a shelter or rescue group and get his "doggie fix" there, to give you time to grieve without adding a new dog to the family? Nancy, I’m so sorry about your loss. I wish I had an answer for you. Your grief is still so fresh and raw, and I can understand that you’re not ready for another dog yet, and it’s so hard when other family members feel differently. I hope you and your husband can find a way to talk about this without arguing, and come to a solution that works for both of you. In the meantime, perhaps your husband could volunteer at a shelter or rescue group and get his “doggie fix” there, to give you time to grieve without adding a new dog to the family?

]]> By: Nancy http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-542 Nancy Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:35:14 +0000 http://ingridking.com/?p=735#comment-542 Thank you for writing and posting your story. I am reading it after having yet another argument with my husband. I had to have our beloved shelty put to sleep this June after 15 wonderful years together. My daughter is 17 and starting her Senior year in high school. She is very active and we follow her sports and music events. My husband wants another dog right away. Another Sheltie. I just want to cry every time I see one. Sure wish we could be on the same page with this. Still don't know what the answer is, but nice article. Thank you for sharing Thank you for writing and posting your story. I am reading it after having yet another argument with my husband. I had to have our beloved shelty put to sleep this June after 15 wonderful years together. My daughter is 17 and starting her Senior year in high school. She is very active and we follow her sports and music events. My husband wants another dog right away. Another Sheltie. I just want to cry every time I see one. Sure wish we could be on the same page with this. Still don’t know what the answer is, but nice article. Thank you for sharing

]]> By: What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving The Loss of a Pet | Buckley's Story http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-482 What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving The Loss of a Pet | Buckley's Story Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:43:58 +0000 http://ingridking.com/?p=735#comment-482 [...] a loss is a very individual decision – everyone’s schedule is going to be different.  (Read Life after Loss – Getting a New Pet for more on this [...] [...] a loss is a very individual decision – everyone’s schedule is going to be different.  (Read Life after Loss – Getting a New Pet for more on this [...]

]]> By: What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving The Loss of a Pet | The Conscious Cat http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-441 What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving The Loss of a Pet | The Conscious Cat Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:13:19 +0000 http://ingridking.com/?p=735#comment-441 [...] is a very individual decision – everyone’s schedule is going to be different.  (Read Life after Loss – Getting a New Pet for more on this [...] [...] is a very individual decision – everyone’s schedule is going to be different.  (Read Life after Loss – Getting a New Pet for more on this [...]

]]> By: Ingrid King http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-380 Ingrid King Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:55:27 +0000 http://ingridking.com/?p=735#comment-380 Marg, I love what you said about all of your cats having a special place in your heart because they're so different. That's what love is all about, isn't it? Bernadette, I'm glad you enjoyed the piece. Marg, I love what you said about all of your cats having a special place in your heart because they’re so different. That’s what love is all about, isn’t it?

Bernadette, I’m glad you enjoyed the piece.

]]> By: animalartist http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-379 animalartist Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:18:25 +0000 http://ingridking.com/?p=735#comment-379 Thank you for the lovely, sensitive explanation, Ingrid. Thank you for the lovely, sensitive explanation, Ingrid.

]]> By: Marg http://ingridking.com/2010/04/15/life-after-loss-getting-a-new-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-378 Marg Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:39:02 +0000 http://ingridking.com/?p=735#comment-378 That is all so true. I think it takes some time to grieve over the lost pet. I like to think of it in a way that you are providing a home for a cat the really needs a home. I don't think you can ever replace the one that you lost. I have a lot of cats and they all have a very special place in my heart because they are all so different. I am so glad that Allegra has wormed her way into your heart. She sure does have a great home. Have a great day. That is all so true. I think it takes some time to grieve over the lost pet. I like to think of it in a way that you are providing a home for a cat the really needs a home. I don’t think you can ever replace the one that you lost. I have a lot of cats and they all have a very special place in my heart because they are all so different.
I am so glad that Allegra has wormed her way into your heart. She sure does have a great home. Have a great day.

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