Our Jazzy

[skischool]

I am so sorry for your loss, welcome to the "club". I am a recent member as well.
The only thing that helps is time and keeping busy...
I didn't make it too long, I had to get another pup...

[SamanthaBrynn]

SO sad. I can't and don't want to imagine the pain. RIP sweet Jazzy.

[JazzyLuv]

Hey again everyone, I cant thank you enough for your support...Itll be two weeks on Saturday night/Sunday morning, and we seem to be doing better...We are still waiting to get Jazzys ashes back (we got a really nice urn,) and I think Ill do even better when she is back home with us...
As far as getting another, Ive been reading on what everyone has done, thoughts, etc...We are actually looking into adoption again, possibly with a 5 year old "fuzzy tank" named "Mono" who is recovering at the rescue after bloating...Something about his case really got my attention, and I know 5 is older for a GSD, but I dont mind...Every dog deserves a loving home, and we feel so empty without a dog...Whatever we do, we know they will never replace our Jazzy love...Thoughts? Is it too soon? Just the right time? Something about this has not only made me feel better, but I almost feel like it might be a sign from our Jazzy...Am I crazy?

[sheps4life]

Hello,
It will four weeks to the day Friday since I lost my Hana and I understand your feelings. I do have a Shepherd mix, I found her 3 years ago and she was great pals with Hana. But I’ve also been looking at the GSD’s online from the local rescues in my area and I too at some point will get another one. I don’t think it’s too soon if you want to get another one. As you said you’re not replacing Jazzy as you never could and I know there’s no replacing my Hana’s as well but if you’re looking to own another GSD and your ready for another 5-8 year commitment go for it.
For me the age range I’m interested in is 3-4 years old, although I’d love to have a puppy I don’t have the time right now for a puppy.

Regards
RIP Hana 2003-12/30/2011

[JazzyLuv]

Thanks, sheps, for the encouragement...This board is a wonderful thing, I'm so glad I found it!

[obxterra]

So sorry for your loss. As you may see from my sig., we also lost our Jazzy girl a few months ago to HS on her heart. It does hurt a long time, but does seem to get better after a while.

Replacements GSD's are good for the heart, though they never seem to fully fill that little empty space left behind.

[Scarlettsmom]

We lost our GSD/Husky mix to HS 3 yrs ago. We filled our home with a rescue a month later and we were not sorry. We can talk about Paige now with joyful hearts. We know she waits for us. I am sorry for your loss and can only say you are not alone in your sadness. Unfortunately, many of us know the pain of HS. I hope you will find joy and happiness with another GSD.

[JazzyLuv]

I see that, obxterra, Jazzy is such a lovely name...This board has really helped, much thanks to everyone for your condolences and experiences...I wanted to share that we have taken in a foster GSD, who we will most likely adopt...He will not replace Jazzy by any means, but he has helped taken the sting out a bit of losing her. Its nice to have another fuzzy face in the house again. Id like to hope Jazzy is looking down, proud of us, happy we are willing to love again after losing her...Im still very sad, I miss her more than anything, but when I look into the sweet eyes of Mono, it makes the pain hurt just a little less...

[dakotachloe]

Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I love how you say you're proud that Jazzy never wanted for anything, especially love. That makes me feel good that my pets could say that as well. This disease is so devastating, and it seems like all the GSD's it takes are about the same age. So unfair. Again, sorry for your loss.

[OriginalWacky]

Originally Posted by JazzyLuv

I wanted to share that we have taken in a foster GSD, who we will most likely adopt...He will not replace Jazzy by any means, but he has helped taken the sting out a bit of losing her. Its nice to have another fuzzy face in the house again. Id like to hope Jazzy is looking down, proud of us, happy we are willing to love again after losing her...Im still very sad, I miss her more than anything, but when I look into the sweet eyes of Mono, it makes the pain hurt just a little less...

I've always found that even though you cannot replace one dog, I myself do better if I have another dog to care for fairly quickly to help ease things for me. For me personally, it feels like I'm honoring the love my dog gave me by taking in another and giving it a wonderful life.

I'm pretty sure Jazzy is pausing here and there to check in on you, and is happy that you've taken in another dog who needs you.