I recently had my beloved lap dog of 11 years disappear from my backyard and I am still crushed and devastated from it. I am in the market for a used small dog now. LOL
Originally Posted by sue_nami
Sorry for your loss, sue_nami. I recently lost a dog friend of over 12 years, so I can sympathize. My dog died, and it's different when they disappear, because there's no closure. I've had that happen to.
Either way, when you've had a furry companion for that long, and then suddenly they're gone, it takes time. You keep feeling like you'll see them around the next corner, even though you know you won't.
I'd recommend Austin Pets Alive if you're sure you're ready for a new friend:
http://www.austinpetsalive.org/
The rest of you, enjoy your fluffy children while they're here. They energize us in ways we don't always realize, and sometimes we take them for granted.