Should we get a puppy?

The facts are that dogs live shorter lives than humans, but that doesn't help the hurt. It's been 7 years since we lost our last dog and we have had the one we have now about 5 years, we didn't get her as a puppy but she was about 9 months old and she was a rescue. We just didn't want to go through the puppy stage again. Just remember the joy of having a dog far out weighs the pain of loosing one.

I think you should get another pup for your family.For me,if anything happened to my dog I would replace him.Probably not right away though.I would miss having a dog around.They become part of the family,and it is sad when they die.I would get another one.Good luck with your decision!

Beleive me it is the right time, if you r telling yourself u need a puppy, the time is right. Get the kind you want and enjoy a new present into your house and life. It will be one of the best presents ever...The hard parts r always worth it in the end, u will see for your selves... REMEMBER ALWAYS LUV / CARE FOR YOUR DOG/ PET,THEY WILL ALWAYS LUV U.....EVEN THROUGH THE HARD TIMES..

I am always going to say yes because there are so many that need rescue. There are alot of dogs that need rescue. I know it was painful for you , I have had to do it too but wasn't it a reward to have sucha a wonderful thing as a pet? Maybe you should wait a little while until you have had time to grieve. However I do think you should get a dog. As long as you are a responsable pet owner, willing to pay for vet bills if they get sick, excercise them and feed them quality food. You have had dogs before so I hope this was what you were doing and It sounds like you are compassionate towards animals so when you are ready, you should adopt again.:)

Dogs are man's best friend. No wonder the loss of a dog is almost as painful as the loss of a human being. In many instances, dogs can be more faithful and loyal than even family or friends. If you like having a puppy, you should not think of losing it even before getting one. All living beings have a life which they cannot exceed and this is a fact that needs to be accepted. Once you accept this fact then the pain and sorrow will lessen.

I know how you feel--I've already outlived three dogs and really physically felt my heart breaking every time. The last one--about four years ago--was especially hard; he had cancer and the last few months of his life it was pretty much 24/7 care betwwen him and me, and when we made the decision to let him go I was a mess for a long time. But as a few other people have already said here--it's nature's way that we outlive our dogs; their life spans are shorter than ours. Losing them is so, so hard--but having lived without them altogether would have been so much harder and emptier. About a year after our last poor sick guy passed on, we got another puppy. She's three now, and while I was the last one in the house on the fence ( like you)--I'm the one she follows around the house, plops her ball in my lap to play a hundred times a day, and steals the blankets from me in bed at night. I wouldn't have it any other way--even if, God forbid, something were to happen to her tomorrow. Can't imagine never having had her in the family. So--it's your call to make, but if you open your heart again there are rewards---again.

I guess a puppy would help ease the pain of losing a loved one. You'll remember your previous dog but at least you're coping with it. I suggest you get one.

I think it is a very personal decision. Dogs can bring so much joy! They love you unconditionally. But, they are a lot of work. And, you can't just leave for a trip somewhere. You have to make sure they are cared for. It is so painful when they pass away. I am dreading the day I lose my doggy. But, I think he brings me a lot of happiness. I think the happiness he brings and the memories he will give me are worth the sadness in the end. I don't know if I helped you or not!