Been two months and just as difficult still

Smith3 · 06-22-2011, 11:28 PM

We said goodbye to our two year old baby Koch two months ago to the day after her fight with Aspergilosis. The house just feels different still. Just quiet, no commotion at random times, no crazy barking at the dogs next door.

The hardest parts are the nice days outside, when we'd be taking her out to play or for walks.

Been trying to enjoy the free time though, we flew to Napa Valley the week after we said goodbye and zoned out for a but. But coming home was very difficult.

Stopped by an adoption the virginia german shepherd rescue was having in Fairfax over the weekend, we just wanted to see some GSDs. We want another GSD, but I can't deal with it yet. Hopefully in a year or so.

Sigh.

onyx'girl · 06-22-2011, 11:37 PM

Hugs to you, I hope you stay connected to the site, if it isn't too painful. I don't think I could go very long without the presence of a GSD in my life.
What about fostering to help you heal? You'd be helping out a dog that is in need of love and hugs, just as you are. When Clover passed away(elderly, not young, so expected) I took in a foster to help fill the void she left, it really did help me to get past the pain of her passing.

asja · 06-22-2011, 11:37 PM

I'm so sorry about Koch. How sad to lose a dog so young.

When you're ready, you'll find another dog that's right for you.

Stosh · 06-23-2011, 08:16 AM

I waited almost 2 yrs before getting another gsd. You'll know when the time is right

High5 · 06-23-2011, 08:47 AM

I'm so sorry about Koch, the empty house is such a sad feeling. We went two months before bringing Katie home. We just could'nt take the emptiness. I still miss him so much but Katie has helped bring happiness (and chaos) back into our lives.

klramper · 06-23-2011, 09:46 AM

I lost my GSD in May he was my best friend ever. I had to get another one or I would have gone crazy. I already was very depressed. I did not replace Lucien but I had to try and keep my mind occupied. I still cry a lot but Marshall is my new GSD puppy and needs me to take care of him so this helps me cope.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 06-23-2011, 10:25 AM

If you aren't ready to commit to adding a dog right now.... why not volunteer with the local rescue just to foster? Will help take your mind off your sorrow and be a life changing assistance to a dog that needs a home for fostering.

Bridget · 06-23-2011, 11:23 AM

You have my sympathy. You'll know when it's time.

carmspack · 06-23-2011, 11:25 AM

are you sure you wouldn't like a very cute white german shepherd called Zephyr?

see Paigekins ---

Carmen
Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs

billsharp · 06-23-2011, 11:37 AM

Hahahaha! Well played, Carmspack!

06-22-2011, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smith3 Elite Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 1,700	Been two months and just as difficult still We said goodbye to our two year old baby Koch two months ago to the day after her fight with Aspergilosis. The house just feels different still. Just quiet, no commotion at random times, no crazy barking at the dogs next door. The hardest parts are the nice days outside, when we'd be taking her out to play or for walks. Been trying to enjoy the free time though, we flew to Napa Valley the week after we said goodbye and zoned out for a but. But coming home was very difficult. Stopped by an adoption the virginia german shepherd rescue was having in Fairfax over the weekend, we just wanted to see some GSDs. We want another GSD, but I can't deal with it yet. Hopefully in a year or so. Sigh. __________________ Kessey "Koch" Von der Sauk - 10/26/2008 - 04/23/2011 - Pronounced "Coke" Last edited by Smith3; 06-22-2011 at 11:32 PM.

06-22-2011, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,608	Hugs to you, I hope you stay connected to the site, if it isn't too painful. I don't think I could go very long without the presence of a GSD in my life. What about fostering to help you heal? You'd be helping out a dog that is in need of love and hugs, just as you are. When Clover passed away(elderly, not young, so expected) I took in a foster to help fill the void she left, it really did help me to get past the pain of her passing. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

06-23-2011, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	If you aren't ready to commit to adding a dog right now.... why not volunteer with the local rescue just to foster? Will help take your mind off your sorrow and be a life changing assistance to a dog that needs a home for fostering. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

06-23-2011, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
billsharp Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 347	Hahahaha! Well played, Carmspack! __________________ Liesl, b. 1/1/11 Maxie, 1994-2009 King, 1963-1968

06-22-2011, 11:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
asja Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: VA Posts: 296	I'm so sorry about Koch. How sad to lose a dog so young. When you're ready, you'll find another dog that's right for you.

06-23-2011, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I waited almost 2 yrs before getting another gsd. You'll know when the time is right

06-23-2011, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
High5 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cambridge Ontario Canada Posts: 176	I'm so sorry about Koch, the empty house is such a sad feeling. We went two months before bringing Katie home. We just could'nt take the emptiness. I still miss him so much but Katie has helped bring happiness (and chaos) back into our lives.

06-23-2011, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
klramper New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: harrisburg pa Posts: 3	I lost my GSD in May he was my best friend ever. I had to get another one or I would have gone crazy. I already was very depressed. I did not replace Lucien but I had to try and keep my mind occupied. I still cry a lot but Marshall is my new GSD puppy and needs me to take care of him so this helps me cope.

06-23-2011, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bridget Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,401	You have my sympathy. You'll know when it's time.

06-23-2011, 11:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
carmspack Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 3,325	are you sure you wouldn't like a very cute white german shepherd called Zephyr? see Paigekins --- Carmen Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs

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