Missing Our Baby Options

[dakota28]

In april we lost our 11 yr old shihtzu to cancer. It was devastating to my husband and I. This week was a very bad week and without her our problems seem worse. She was always there for us and never let us be sad for very long. I've read this board and agree with alot. Should we get another dog and are we ready. Our grief seemed overwhelming this week. We have no children - she was our child. Would we unfairly compare another dog. To us she could do no wrong. I am hoping to find some comfort in this board.

[dakota28]

Thanks for all the replies. Our babys name was Niki. I guess we will know when it is time for another pup. They come along when you least expect it as my mom and dads dog did and also what i read on the board. We can now talk about the fun times we had with her. I'm sorry for all of you who just lost their friends recently. We'll all get through this, Its just hard.