Should I Get A New Puppy, How Soon Is Too Soon Options

[Darebaby]

I have really been pondering the idea of getting a new dog. It hasn't even been a week since I lost Pox, but I feel extremely lonely. I know that through all the hard times, Pox was always there for me. She was the one I leaned on and was who I cried on. She was also the one who I have shared many happy memories with. My boyfriend says it is a good idea...but to wait a month. I have felt so empty inside since she has been gone. I feel like I have no purpose. I had to quit all of my classes because I missed so much school this semester due to caring for my Poxy girl. I have been sleeping allllllll day long. Thinking about a new puppy has been the only thing to really light up my life (other than thinking bout Pox, of course). Frankly, I have nothing that is really driving me to get out of bed. I know depression is part of the grieving process...but a month feels like forever. I know this sounds like it is all about me...but I really think I need somebody to love....somebody tangible...huggable...and I would be such a great mommy to a puppy that needs one. What do you all think?

[Darebaby]

Of course not. I would never try to replace my baby. Even if it were possible...it would be impossible...ya know what I mean. I am going to give it some thought. I may try to hold out until Pox's funeral. I haven't set a date yet because I am waiting for her ashes. I am also having a beautiful memorial done for her. My brother is a graphic designer and he is taking one of her pictures from when she was younger and creating this scene like what I Imagine "Rinbow Bridge" to look like where she is right now. I am gonna hang it in the living room for all to see. I am also planting a flower bed for her. I am gonna keep her ashes but I may bury some of them in the flower bed. There is something about "burying" and "planting" that seems to feel so natural when it comes to losing my babies. I read a book that said even elephants bury there dead under big leaves. Interesting...I thought. There are a lot of plans to be made...plans to get a new furbaby give me hope for a reason to get outta bed. I really need to start taking care of myself...but I just don't feel like it. I don't feel like anything right now.