When Is The Right Time?, for a new pet? Options

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"WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME?" A thread started by: SHADDED DREAMS



Hi Everyone:

This is another post that I found in our old threads, but the most wonderful, caring advice is right here.....

I know that "When is the right time for another furbaby", is definitely something to think about. And, we are all
different people......
Some are ready, (really ready) right away, and some.....not for awhile......... And, there are some for which another furbaby just is not an option.....

I hope that by bringing back this thread, it will help some of you to think about your choices.....

God Bless!!

Love, Denise, Ben, Ms. Lucy and Mr. Yoster xo


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Just a short note to let you all know I still have my moments, but things are getting easier everyday. I find that the more I do to memorialize my beloved Zipper, the easier it gets! I don't want to ever forget him. I will love him forever and ever.
For all of you who have gotten new fur babies after the devistating loss of one, how did you know? How do I know when the right time is? I have been looking at Sheltie rescue sites, and at the humane society and animal control, and on petfinder.com. But how do I know? I feel kinda ashamed that I don't have my Zippers remains back yet, and I am looking. Am I trying to replace him, and I just don't realize it? NOONE could ever replace my Zipper!! I know that consciously, but sub consciously do I? Have any of you gotten the same breed as a new furbaby? Is that a bad idea? Will I cry every time I look at my new furbaby? I was hoping to get one sometime after April 1st. After I come back from vacation. What are your thoughts on this topic? Please help me out with your personal experiences? I just can't help but feel a twinge of guilt. But then I think of the saying "give it to another like me, and then I will live forever." What do you guys think? I saw another sheltie on line last night that was available, it was a blue hued sheltie, and his name was Zipper!!! Can you believe that?? I told my husband NO WAY. NO WAY could I have another sheltie and have its name be ZIPPER wether is came that way or not!! Thanks for any advice you can give me, I really appreciate it. Zippers momma