Very well said Sir !!Excellent.
I have one of our two Dachshunds in my lap as I type this. It is a morning ritual. After going outside to do their business, breakfast, then Maddie goes to her bed in the window seat looking out the front of the house, Gracie comes and gets in my lap as I check emails, forum updates, cruise the internet for a bit.
I love them like they were my children.
And I have the greatest respect (and understanding) for those with similar affection for their pets.
It is because of that (and personal loss) that I truly grieve when I come here and read of someone's loss. I know all too well the feeling.
But I know also the feeling of JOY, the love, happiness and fullness our pets bring into our lives. Things we can never truly repay them for.
It is well for us to fondly remember the time we were afforded with pets that have gone on.
It is understandable to feel a tinge of grief even years afterward (I do). But we should not let it consume us, our departed pets would not want for us.
And IMO it should not prevent you from finding another 'friend' to love. One just as deserving of a good life as the ones that have gone on before them.
Whenever possible....please consider a 'rescue' pet and DO look for that 'personality' above all else.
