TJandDante

We had found a dog a couple months ago that looked a lot like Dante-I had planned on getting him. It turned out we were just not ready, and we did not get him. We are ready now, and realize how much we miss having a dog in our home.
Tomorrow I am going to see a dog, a female adult that lost her home to fire and her owner (heartbreakingly to her)cannot keep her in the apartment they were force to move into. If we get along and she and I like each other,I will bring her home. Somehow this is bringing out all the emotions from losing our sweet Dante that I thought were better. Night before last, I woke because I thought I heard him come lay down hard on the wood floor in our bedroom ( he was a klutz and kind of fell onto the floor instead of just laying down)and heard a big sigh, just like he used to do before he went to sleep. I have looked and looked for a sign from him and not had one, then that.
I just am missing my boy so much today, and wonder can I ever love a dog like that again?
TJ

Benpaws

My Dear Friend,
Yes, you can love a dog again in the same way you loved Dante. This dog will be different but have the same unconditional love for you as Dante had.

I think you are READY to bring home this "girl" and it will be a little difficult for her as well to leave the people she knew and loved and be with you.for them this is truly a great "loss" but perhaps it was meant to be for you and your family? They will grieve her loss and how sad they lost their home to fire!

You have a lot of love left to give another and I think by hearing Dante in your bedroom was indeed a "sign" that he wants you to bring home another dog to love and cherish and grow old with.

Shadow has really helped heal our hearts and fill the emptiness we felt when Benny crossed Rainbow Bridge. I was looking up at the sky the other day and Shadow had crawled up onto my lap and I saw a cloud which resembled Benny floating above us and my husband Jim and son David agreed it was indeed Benny. I can still smell the sweet scent of Ben and hear his "puppy sighs" when the house is quiet. Our beloved pets who leave us do indeed give us "signs" to let us know they are okay.

Whatever your decision is, it will be the right one!

Blessings,
Joanne & Shadow

coralee161

It is so hard. I felt disloyal in a way but I know that my beautiful Willow has gone to a better place and we will be joined again on the other side. I bought my Beau a few weeks before I lost Willow and I remember Willow looking at her and then at me and it was like she said its ok now I can go.....cause I just couldnt bear to let her go........she is such a comfort to me at this time......she is very different from ~Wills in many ways but is special in her own right. I will never forget Willow ever and her ashes will be back with us soon...........I also have not had any sign yet but Im sure I willx

jeffers

i have a king charles and he joined me the day after my grand old lady died as a comfort from my next door neighbour to keep me company for the night. its a long story but i still have him. he chose me and doesnt let me out of his sight. in some ways he is like my cassie but completely different if that makes sense. he will never be a replacement for the beautiful old lady that i lost but be himself in his own way. on the 30th may the anniversary of 1 yr since cass went, he wouldnt stop jumping on my lap and pressing himself against me he was a real comfort, and im so pleased that others have found new friends to love.

Daisy's Mom

No, you will never love a dog like that again, however, you will have a different love. It has been 3 weeks for me since Daisy left me. I got Pixie a week ago and I wasn't sure if I would be in love with her like I was with Daisy, but I have over the week found a different love for Pixie and it is like she knows she is there to help me now. She keeps me very busy and that is what I needed. Not to replace Daisy but to fill the void. Pixie is so much different but we are growing together... XOX Patricia

Meesh

I should have read this before my other post. I am so sorry that these feelings are invading your mind. I heard it once said that when we lose a love, happy things are sad because you can't share them and the bad thing are just unbearable. It could be that you're feeling this; wanting to share the new moment with your old pal. I'm sure that Dante's nightly visit was his stamp of approval on your new addition. And, like Joanne says, remember that this is also sad for Hannah as she is losing her family to join yours. It's a common thread that could bind you. Love her for who SHE is and you'll do fine.
Michelle, Rufus & Hamlet

mybestfriend

Dear Tj, After losing Dasha I thought that I would never love another or get another animal again. It has been over a year since she passed away and 3 new dogs and my Bailey boy, I can tell you that I love all of them in different ways. Love as much?, maybe but they will never replace Daddy's Girl Dasha. Each and every dog I have has a special place in my heart and I can now see how Dasha taught Bailey and he in turn taught Angel and so on. I can say that Dasha lives on through her teachings of her brother and it is passed on. As far as signs go, I do believe in them. 3 days after she passed I heard her bark 3 times and at that time my Bailey boy was sound asleep. I believe Dante was visiting you and giving approval to love again. Best of luck to you, Jim

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Rene, Bailey,Angel, Dolce and Jim Remembering "Daddy's girl Dasha"