I Feel Like It's My Fault...

[Karin]

Oh no! I just read this and can't believe that you lost your beloved Chance! My heart goes out to you. He was such a great little dog and he had such a wonderful life with you. I just don't even know what to say because I'm so shocked to hear this. Please don't blame yourself. It was just a terrible accident that could have happened to anyone. Take care of yourself and know that you have many people who are thinking of you and grieving right alongside you.

Rest in peace, sweet Chance.

[vat]

When I lost my Rio at 16 months of age to kidney problems my breeder had pups that were ready to go. My hubby was no way ready but I knew that I needed to fill a hole and I also did not know when my breeder would have pups again.

So 2 weeks after loosing my baby I had a new one. It was hard at first but we adjusted, I still think of Rio from time to time. He had qualities that I loved and wish Max had. But Max is Max and he is my baby now, I love him to pieces and sometimes catch myself being a bit overprotective. Rio will always have a special place in my heart just as you will for Chance. But I have learned that we have really big hearts with lots of room for each special pup!

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I am very sorry for your loss.

[shilohsmom]

Originally Posted by ChancetheGSD

Well, today has been an interesting day. I know I said earlier I wasn't ready for a dog, and I'm still not totally sure. If I was to get one, I was planning a senior/adult. But something tells me I should give this little pup a chance...Like I did with Chance.

Basically she was found on the side of the road, of all places. And she's a liver just like Chance was. Not the same breed or anything (She's a "wonder mutt", dunno what she is lol) but she seems...To remind me of Chance but at the same time I feel safe telling myself this is a whole different dog and actually believing it. If that makes any sense....Like, I think she'll have the qualities (ie. playfulness that Zoey lacks) that I loved about Chance but I don't feel like I'll judge this dog to be compared to Chance. I've gotten the OK to keep her and Zoey (Since when I picked her up, my mom was half way here from SC) so I think I'll try it just to see what happens. And if it gets to be where I feel like I'm not ready, I'll find this baby a great home who is. But for now, she's getting settled in here.



We are going to look into an owner just in case anyways but being she can't be any more than 8 weeks old IF that, and the fact she was found on the road in the country/woods covered in engorged ticks and chiggers...I highly doubt someone is missing this girl.

What a cutie!!! And to be sent all the way from Doggie Heaven, I think you have a special gift there in your arms!!!!

[shannonrae]

OMG! Sooooo cute! If she does not warm an aching heart nothing will!
Sometimes when you lose a beloved pet, the best thing to do is find something to fill the void left behind. It is normal and healthy to do so as long as you keep in mind that new pup needs your love and understanding.

[ChancetheGSD]

I got Chance's ashes back today. I was quite surprised when I picked him up. (My mom had scared me telling me they might just give me a bag and "not to be alarmed if there are bone pieces in it") They had put him into a nice urn which was placed into a little bag that says "Until We Meet Again At The Rainbow Bridge". They also had a piece of paper with a story about the "Rainbow Bridge" which I cried when I read. I set up a little spot for his things on my dresser and cried while I did that too.

[Mom2Shaman]

I know what you mean. I thought the same thing and it took some time get the nerve to look in the tin. My husband and I gave our boy one final kiss and closed the tin for good. Our boy is in a special place in an heirloom hutch. I took our new pup over there and told him all about the special boy that brought us to him. Hugs. Let the tears flow and mourn and then see the pup and laugh until the tears flow again in joy.