After my dog got killed at Christmas, I felt devastated.
A blogger friend said I should have a grieve and get another one at the shelter as there are millions of them who need somebody.
I did just that. Betty is as sweet a dog as anyone could want, but I think I have incorrectly named her. I should call her Spud.
She is a couch potato.
Buddy would do everything with me. Even go for an airplane ride! I know I can't replace Buddy, but I would hope that Betty can be a "man's best friend".
I certainly hope Betty comes around some. I don't expect her to ride in the plane, but I do expect her to be a companion.
It's funny as she lies on the couch because she does watch TV.
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I lost a pet this Saturday, one who had been a part of my life for almost 15 years...I haven't blogged about it yet- not that I haven't tried.
I sense that our pets find us- and remain true to themselves...and we come to understand them at some point down the road. I am not a "Cat person"- but my beloved friend was indeed a cat- and I miss him. Dearly.
Months ago I read what you wrote about Buddy and wept over your loss- only to fully understand what you really felt this past weekend. What I imagined you felt was rather short of what I experienced as I dug a grave for my friend, my pet...my cat. My heart goes out to you again- but this time with some measure of reality behind it.
Hang in there Bob. I hope Betty will bring you joy. She might be very different than Buddy, but she is special all the same.
My best to you, as always~
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Thanks Cora,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I get too attached to my animals, people and sometimes even inanimate objects.
An outside cat's life expectancy is 1 year, an inside-outside cat is 3 years and an inside only is about 8 years.
15 years is a long time for any pet, but you can rest assured that she had a much better and longer life because of you.
It doesn't make you feel better that he is gone, but there is some solace in being able to know he had a good life.
:)
If you ever get a "mutha's day" card- I think I might have to run over someone :)
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