In living one's live to the fullest

First off I am really sorry to hear about Brownie. It hurts to loose a pet there part of your life and family. Don't let the memories of Brownie go they will always be with you. There in your heart and there going to stay there. I keep my memories of my morris with when I feeling sad I will think about all the special moments and memories and funny things he did. I think it is a great Idea to want to get one from a shelter that be nice and kind of like an in memory of Brownie also of saving a amimal at the shelter. Yes this has happen to me last year around this time I lost my cat named Morris. He was the best cat I ever had. He was a stray I found wondering the streets I took in. He was so sweet hide under the blankets to get warm lay with you in bed sit on your lap wake you up in the morning. I never had a cat so sweet and nice like him. I grieve I cried it hurt so bad. I was not over the fact that he was gone. My daughter wanted a new cat right away I was not ready she was. So I ended up getting her one a week later but it was really hard for me because for me emotionally I was not ready for it. RIP Brownie & Morris

Poor baby Yes, we do tend to take lives for granted, whether it is pets or people. It is always sad when a life ends sooner than it should have, or we think it should have. Even though we still have Valentine, I too miss Brownie. He grew on us rather quickly, the little rascal. And it was funny to watch you spoil him All one can do is take life one day at a time and deal with whatever comes your way that day.

Oh Shelley, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, they become like family don't they so you are going through the normal griefing process I guess which is why you are feeling so blue. Nine years ago I said I would never get another dog after eing heartbroken from the loss of my two old boys bless but as you know I now have a very mischievious pup called Ziggy but I wasn't ready for another before now but others immediately go get. I think your idea of a rescue dog is an excellent one. Huggles. Ellie :D

Hi Shelly~I hope that if you really are considering getting another dog from the shelter that you are sure that is what you really want. And you will be very careful to not let it run loose and make sure that it stays very safe. I know how much you loved Brownie, but you need to keep all eyes on the dog every minute. So I do think that would be really wonderful if you did give a shelter dog a nice home. There are so many that really need a place to live.

Do be worry my friend!Resently,i also find myself blue,for i have many tasks to finish and many homework to do.I feel boring at class,just want to go back to my hometown china.What was worse,there are endless money to be spent in many aspect.I really can not bare the resposibility around me and just want to leave far from them.Actually,this is pessimistic .I have thinked a lot about lives for a whole evening.The next day,when i woke up ,i feel diffrent .Every thing is new,anything is possible.I just want live in a new way!So ,if you feel blue,just go out yourself to feel the silence .Somedays later,you will feel better.

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your puppy. I lost my Sassy two years ago to illness and I can so relate. She was a big part of my life and I still haven't found another pet yet. I've been getting close to getting another Chihuaha but at the same time I'm not quite ready. I think you need to do what is best for you in the time it takes you. I still have her tags on our alter and her picture up there. My best wishes to you. Namaste-Anora

I am sorry about your loss. Taking a dog from an animal shelter. That is a great thing. Not only that, I myself have found these animals are so grateful. Thank-you for reminding me. My Cat is asking for a lot of attention lately. I may be taking him for granted. I will have to give him more attention. After all, he is great. Take care.

omg, he was such a cute little thing. i remember you putting his pic up in a discussion. i wonder what happened? my black lab had to be put to sleep in '06. i still cry sometimes over him. he was old and hurting with arthritis and he kept breaking out with allergies. he was miserable a lot. couldnt clear any of it up.

Being sad is ok. You will heal and when you are ready a new friend will help you work it through. And the added part of it being a shelter dog will be really good for your heart. It is painful but you did right talking about it topeople who understand. We are here if you need us.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have to agree that getting a new dog would not only help you to get through this but getting one from the shelter and saving it's life would be rewarding as well. I lost my dog last year and I honestly felt like I had lost a child. I went the next day and got another dog from a lady that was going to take her to the pound. She is a bull mix and not many people like them any more and I tell you it was the best decision for my family. She didn't take the place of the dog we lost but she helped us through the pain and continues to be a wonderful pet and friend. We do take life for granted way to often and before we know it it'll be too late to enjoy all that life has to offer us. Take care and good luck on whatever you decide with getting another pet.