![]() I glanced at the mother, and she gave me an understanding look in return. “The one in here looks exactly like Jimmy.” “They’re both great dogs,” I said, testing the waters. Her entire body said: Yes, I am indeed a sweetheart! Trixie stood on her hind legs and twirled. “Oooh, this one’s a cutie!” said the woman. ![]() She stopped when she came to a Lab mix, a small, lively girl named Trixie. His mother smiled at the dog, smiled at me, and walked past the row of cages. “Doesn’t he look just like Jimmy?” the guy asked his mother. He was standing in front of a Sheltie I’d just walked, a sweet dog named Henry. “Here he is, Ma,” the guy said, walking in front of a cage. I have my own rule of thumb for this, but I’ll get to that after I tell you a quick story:Ī long time ago in a shelter far, far away, an older man came in with his much older mother. I know people who’ve waited 2 days and people who still aren’t ready after 2 years. If you’ve had a dog, this isn’t the least bit surprising.īut there’s a contradiction that always comes up after your dog dies: How long until you get another? The contradiction is that your dog was irreplaceable – yet you can’t stand being in a house without one. More than one person has told me that losing their dog was more traumatic than when they lost a close relative. You know losing a dog is like losing your friend, your family and your right arm … all in one. ![]() When you lose a dog, how long should you wait to get another? ![]()
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