I thought of our two dogs for literally every day for more than 2 years after they died. Still think of them almost daily even though it has been more than 5 years since that day. So many times, both of us remember what they would do in mundane, frequent situations and say, “The boops would [do this or that].”
Absolutely no more dogs for us. No other could compare.
As for the freedom to travel or even just spend an entire day away from home without having to get back to take care of pets, we like having those options again.
I don’t think you can ever compare dogs
They are all so different and they all had unique qualities
Our latest is nothing like our Golden and while we miss her we know that not having a dog will not bring her back
Our latest found us. We did not go seeking him
I had many they are all different like people. I think about them all many times a day. If your dog had a nice life there’s always another one needing a home if you want one. I have always had two or more so I carry on for the others when one dies.
Ditto on PaddleDog’s comment. We have been fortunate that our best 2 had long and happy lives.
Although those were a Brittany Spaniel and a Standard Poodle, I’m beginning to think smaller. I don’t want a hyper yapper so it may take some looking.
qujaqmans pooch in the top pic looks just like mine though mine does not have floppy ears.
What sort of pup?
Daffy acting… Ours is too. Today he went out and he loves the cold… We found him curled up in a flowerpot on the back deck… Must be part cat… I ought to get a box and get rid of the crate
@kayamedic said:
I don’t think you can ever compare dogs
They are all so different and they all had unique qualities
Our latest is nothing like our Golden and while we miss her we know that not having a dog will not bring her back
Our latest found us. We did not go seeking him
Of course “not having a dog will not bring them back.” We know that.
We just choose not to bring in a new one that won’t fill the gap. The gap can remain a gap without any more dogs.
Much more likely to happen is a very different kind of animal.
Everyone has to do what is right for them
Somehow this turned into a debate
we hesitated and our kids went to an adoption event . We went to meet their new adoptee.
And no dog turned into that terrified dog that no one had wanted for two months
The new light of our life
Never thought I would have another dog after eating Otis. My wife is terrified of most dogs. 4 years ago Paris moved upstairs from us and 3 years ago she moved in with us. Don’t think I will ever have a dog as good as she is
@kayamedic said:
qujaqmans pooch in the top pic looks just like mine though mine does not have floppy ears.
What sort of pup?
Ostensibly a yellow lab, but based on his long legs, piercing eyes (not so evident in that pic), and how he behaved (very, very, very poorly) and super high energy I strongly suspected some Weimeraner.
@string said:
Thought about a girlfriend but that’s an animal my wife won’t tolerate.
I’m not ready for another dog but I also miss having one to walk, so I’m looking for a girlfriend with a dog I can borrow.
@Chuck von Yamashita said:
Never thought I would have another dog after eating Otis. My wife is terrified of most dogs. 4 years ago Paris moved upstairs from us and 3 years ago she moved in with us. Don’t think I will ever have a dog as good as she is
Jesus H. Christ on a stick! I used to think you were joking about the, uh, canisphagia, but now I don’t think so.
@kayamedic said:
Everyone has to do what is right for them
Somehow this turned into a debate
we hesitated and our kids went to an adoption event . We went to meet their new adoptee.
And no dog turned into that terrified dog that no one had wanted for two months
The new light of our life
What debate? People can say they do or do not want to get another dog, hopefully without any passive-aggressive or judgmental comments.
And String, one last thought; all that money spent on vet bills, dog medicine, grooming, dog food… that could be play dough for YOU! That’s what AHM talkin’ bout.
Had the “what will we do when dogless” conversation recently. We have always had multiples( going back to the mid 70s)and fortunately the acreage and space to do so. We are down to 3-- 2 boxers who are deaf and an Olde English Sheepdog. The motly crew will be 11, 10(boxers) and 8(sheepie) this year. Our double lot in the city is fine for sizing now as they group is starting to age a tad.
I am sure even those people who say no more dogs— will at times question that decision. The sheepie is a long lived large breed–past experience with sheepies suggests/hope he will be around for another 4-7years. Guess we will cross that bridge at that time.
@Rex said:
Hey Chuck v Y. You told her to wok the dog.
And String, one last thought; all that money spent on vet bills, dog medicine, grooming, dog food… that could be play dough for YOU! That’s what AHM talkin’ bout.
