Teacher Terry
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So sorry old medic. Your dog had a really long life and I am sure a great one.
I'm sorry Medic. It is a huge void. I know you talked about going without for travel and camping in your retirement. We talk that talk too but last time I only lasted 3 days before rescuing our two.
It's been a while since someone commented on this thread, but this post hits home for me right now.Our last cat died two years ago and we decided not to get another one. The problem is that we have developed an enjoyment of traveling for up to a month at a time, and that's not a good thing for either the pet or for us.
Even though it was the right decision, there does seem to be an emptiness in the home, and I often find myself looking around and wondering where the critter is. There is a very good reason that dogs and cats have domesticated humans. It's a wonderful relationship.
Yes, it was. But to be fair, only the loss of the 13 year-old was a shocker. The 18 year-old and 17 year-old had been fading for several months, so they weren't a huge surprise. Despite that, their loss was heartbreaking, especially with the 18 year-old.Statesman, that’s a ton of loss in such a short time. The closest I came to that is I lost two dogs a couple months apart and also lost two very good friends. Then two years later I lost the other two old dogs a few months apart. At one point it occurred to me that I had rescued four older dogs and that when they got old, it was going to be terrible.
Since you do all the work, I would say it’s your call about if you want to have future pets. I find laminate floors to be a much better choice than carpet when you have pets. I didn’t get my first pet until I was 50 and I will never be without one.Yes, it was. But to be fair, only the loss of the 13 year-old was a shocker. The 18 year-old and 17 year-old had been fading for several months, so they weren't a huge surprise. Despite that, their loss was heartbreaking, especially with the 18 year-old.
The expectation was at some point the 13 year-old would be the sole survivor, and we would adopt an older cat to pair up with him. We weren't sure he would have done well as an only cat. Seems the universe had other plans.
DW is already planning (pushing!) for the carpets to be steam-cleaned, and for the rearranging of the furniture. It doesn't look like adopting will be in our future. I am honestly depressed about that prospect, and yet I am expected to be excited about the future.![]()
Someone must be dicing onions....
Yeah. Something in my eye. You know it happens every time...Someone must be dicing onions....