Lost my Beloved Oggie.

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I'm sorry for your loss. We let them into our lives and hearts knowing they will only be with us for a brief time and they love us unconditionally for it.

We've adopted and lost cats and dogs to age or illness over the years. Our last dog was 16 when we had to put her down, and we got her the first day we closed on our Old House. DH took it hard, he wasn't really ready to get another pet after our last cat passed (I wouldn't adopt another cat or dog while we had her because she only had 3 legs and I was afraid they would fight). I found our current dog as a free dog on CL, and I was the only one that emailed them telling about us, our pets, why we were looking rather than just do you still have the free dog. Took some work but DH has a new buddy, even if we still miss our pets that have passed...
 
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eclecticcottage said:
I'm sorry for your loss. We let them into our lives and hearts knowing they will only be with us for a brief time and they love us unconditionally for it.

We've adopted and lost cats and dogs to age or illness over the years. Our last dog was 16 when we had to put her down, and we got her the first day we closed on our Old House. DH took it hard, he wasn't really ready to get another pet after our last cat passed (I wouldn't adopt another cat or dog while we had her because she only had 3 legs and I was afraid they would fight). I found our current dog as a free dog on CL, and I was the only one that emailed them telling about us, our pets, why we were looking rather than just do you still have the free dog. Took some work but DH has a new buddy, even if we still miss our pets that have passed...
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eclecticcottage, I am so happy DH has a new buddy! That is what I need so badly. I know God will provide but I can't hardly wait.
 
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eclecticcottage, I am so happy DH has a new buddy! That is what I need so badly. I know God will provide but I can't hardly wait.
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thanks-me too! He works from home so she's good company. Still not good with people she hasn't met before, but no worries about needing a guard dog, lol.

I'm sure your next friend is out there waiting.

Here she is enjoying the couch
 

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eclecticcottage said:
thanks-me too! He works from home so she's good company. Still not good with people she hasn't met before, but no worries about needing a guard dog, lol.

I'm sure your next friend is out there waiting.

Here she is enjoying the couch
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What a beauty! As long as she loves DH, others really don't matter. Happy for you. We have found the one on Petfinder.com , Now anxiously waiting to find out if he is still available. Her he is

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What a cutie, Steve !!! And quite a mix :)
 
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Now that is a cute little dog, with a capital CUTE !
 
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Doing The Dixie Eyed Hustle said:
What a cutie, Steve !!! And quite a mix :)
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Yes he is and yes quite a mix. But a good mix I think. I have my needs and Becky has hers and he is a good compromise. I will have to meet him and I will know in a minute if he is the one but I m anxious because I think he could be the one that could heal my broken heart.
 
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Yes he is and yes quite a mix. But a good mix I think. I have my needs and Becky has hers and he is a good compromise. I will have to meet him and I will know in a minute if he is the one but I m anxious because I think he could be the one that could heal my broken heart.
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There is nothing wrong with getting another dog so quickly. After Chester passed away, I had Murphy as a pup in less than a month. The house is just not the same with out a dog, IHMO.

I've come to the conclusion that each one of them comes into your life to teach you, and it's a constant learning process, be it dogs, cats, horses (put a few of the down in my time, talk about a huge hole in your heart ). They get you ready for the next one. It's a constant learning curve.

Good thing they are such good, patient, and loving teachers.

You, and the dog will know, and there will be no turning back!
 
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Doing The Dixie Eyed Hustle said:
The house is just not the same with out a dog, IHMO.
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No it isn't. Our house went from a home to a house when Oggie passed. She made it a home. I need it to be a home again. And I know Oggie would be OK with that because she knew for 14 years she was the most important part of our home ! Thanks Dix, I know you love your animals and understand my grief.
 
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Aww sorry for your loss. I always grew up with kitties and we've fostered a fair few now - it doesn't get easier to say goodbye, whether it's over the rainbow bridge or to a new home.

The new prospect is a cutie, fingers crossed he works out for you both.
 
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It has been quite the whirlwind last 2 days. Been back and forth with the Adoption Humane Society, but have been approved for adopting Buddy! He is 3 hours away and waiting for connecting schedule, but Becky and I are ecstatic! I think this guy can heal the hole in my heart. Turns out the Beagle Shih Tzu breed is an AKA approved Designer Breed and very common and very desirable.....good health, character, manners, and longevity. They are called Bea-Tzu. Anyway, I can't wait. Thanks for all the support. I will post pics when I get the little guy home.
 
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Awesome! I'll be looking for pics and to hear about him!
 
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Yeah :)

He's so freaking cute :cool:
 
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Oh, what a great looking dog - and it sounds like he has a personality to match! I'm so happy for you, and so glad you will be giving another dog a wonderful home! Best wishes!!!
 
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Still waiting for connecting details so we can go get Buddy. We are 3 hours away and were hoping for a call early this morning, but nothing yet :(
 
I just saw this the first time. So sorry for your loss, but happy to see you go from so sad to so hopeful in a page and a half! Dogs are amazing critters so full of pure love. Recommended reading for anybody who has ever loved a dog.
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Still waiting for connecting details so we can go get Buddy. We are 3 hours away and were hoping for a call early this morning, but nothing yet :(
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Go get him *whaps Steve up side the head *
 
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Doing The Dixie Eyed Hustle said:
There is nothing wrong with getting another dog so quickly. After Chester passed away, I had Murphy as a pup in less than a month. The house is just not the same with out a dog, IHMO.

I've come to the conclusion that each one of them comes into your life to teach you, and it's a constant learning process, be it dogs, cats, horses (put a few of the down in my time, talk about a huge hole in your heart ). They get you ready for the next one. It's a constant learning curve.

Good thing they are such good, patient, and loving teachers.

You, and the dog will know, and there will be no turning back!
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Yes, yes, and yes. When you lose a companion animal -- or at least when I do -- there's a little ghost pattering around the house, which is just unbearably painful. Other people feel differently, but for me, the only thing that helps to heal the awful hole in the heart, and liberate all of us, including the departed animal, to move on is another animal to care for and love. I cannot believe that an animal that's bonded with us would want us to stagger around in lonely, aching grief. They'd want us to do for another animal what we did for them.

I have found that burying an old friend myself in a nice spot on my property, though just excruciatingly painful and hard to do, does help to provide that cliched "closure" and emotional acceptance of finality. I'm only sorry we no longer do that for our human loved ones.
 
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Yes, yes, and yes. When you lose a companion animal -- or at least when I do -- there's a little ghost pattering around the house, which is just unbearably painful. Other people feel differently, but for me, the only thing that helps to heal the awful hole in the heart, and liberate all of us, including the departed animal, to move on is another animal to care for and love. I cannot believe that an animal that's bonded with us would want us to stagger around in lonely, aching grief. They'd want us to do for another animal what we did for them.

I have found that burying an old friend myself in a nice spot on my property, though just excruciatingly painful and hard to do, does help to provide that cliched "closure" and emotional acceptance of finality. I'm only sorry we no longer do that for our human loved ones.
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gyrfalcon , You express my feelings exactly ! I have talked to my Oggie. And she is good with Buddy but said as long as you come across the rainbow bridge and get me first. I have assured her I will and can't hardly wait!
 
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