Looking for a pup again

A picture taken a few months before she passed on.
By sofs
@sofssu (23662)
November 13, 2015 4:11am CST
We lost our dog a year and eight months ago today. We had been on our holiday and the care taker had let her out to play in the drive way without supervision. Since she was a small dog and dark colored too no one saw her running after her ball. A neighbor who was backing out his car ran over her. I never wanted another dog after her.. until now. The last few days I am looking at all online advertisements for adoption of dogs. I really can't seem to find the right one for us.. But I know one when I see one. I know I will be happy to have another dog now. We have all been so sad since Choco was with us for 13 years .. she was our perfect pet - obedient, loving, funny and peaceful. I hope I find one soon to make us happy.
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@JudyEv (341741)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 15
Hopefully a little (or big) dog will find you. This seems to happen quite often. A person thinks they know what they want but then the dog and the person spot each other and as they say, the rest is history.
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@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
@JudyEv That is so true,.. I will know him/her when I look into his/her eye.. I am always like that with dogs.
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@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
@JudyEv I sure will.. I hope my search isn't too long.
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@JudyEv (341741)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 15
@sofssu Don't forget to let us all know when you find him/her.
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• United States
13 Nov 15
You will know it when you see the right dog and you will give is a wonderful home. It won't make up for your loss but it will give you a new lease on life...been there/done that.
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@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill No more dogs is what I have been saying all this while, I hope I find the right one. Thank you.
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@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill Absolutely agree with you.. It won't make up for the loss but will surely make us happy. Thank you.. a friend of mins has been saying this to me for months.. I should have listened to him much earlier.
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• United States
13 Nov 15
@sofssu We lost our 13 1/2 year old 4 years ago - I said no more dogs, 3 days later we got Ruby - she made us smile again. Go for it!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
14 Nov 15
So sad to lose a dog just like that. I hope you find another doggie that can fill the void Pup has left in your heart and home.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Nov 15
@sofssu ohh, it is really hard to find one exactly the same.
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@sofssu (23662)
16 Nov 15
@salonga I don't want one exactly like her in looks but will be delighted to have one with her temperament.
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@sofssu (23662)
15 Nov 15
@salonga Cjoco was one of the sweetest dogs I have ever .. I wonder if I will find one like her in nature. ever.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
14 Nov 15
What breed was Choco ? Will it be like that breed again?
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
15 Nov 15
@sofssu She was so cute ! No wonder , she was a great loss to your family .
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@sofssu (23662)
15 Nov 15
@SIMPLYD More than being cute she was so calm, obedient and loving. She hardly troubled us with bad behavior and was quick to learn. She was my great companion when I was in bed for months,
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@sofssu (23662)
15 Nov 15
@SIMPLYD She was a Spitz the one in the picture.. I am not particular about the breed but I think we are a small dog family.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Nov 15
Oh that is so sad! But happy that she graced ya'll for as long as she was able. And out there somewhere is another dog would love your forever!
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@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt We have lovely memories of her.. I am sure there is another dog out there though I didn't believe that a few months ago.
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@sofssu (23662)
14 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt I agree with you completely. I guess we have more love in our heart to take in a few more dogs .. but I guess right now I will look for one.
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• Centralia, Missouri
14 Nov 15
@sofssu Its very hard and something that has to come in your time, but i will note this, every dog will love you just as much, in their own way, and those out there need love. Your much missed mooch would, I really do think, want you to keep on loving, and might be sad that you are lonely and dont have a dog to watch over you
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• Exeter, England
13 Nov 15
Good luck in your search for a new dog. I hope you find the dog you are looking for.
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@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
@djgarner86 Thank you .. I'll know when my search has ended when I see him or her in the eye.
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@jstory07 (139782)
• Roseburg, Oregon
14 Nov 15
It is time for you to get another puppy. I hope you find one that you will really love.
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@sofssu (23662)
15 Nov 15
@jstory07 I wasn't so keen but my son seems to need one so much more.
@Juliaacv (51452)
• Canada
13 Nov 15
Good luck in finding the "right" dog for your family.
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@sofssu (23662)
14 Nov 15
@Juliaacv Thank you I need that.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 15
I hope you can find the right dog and offer a news house to a shelter dog.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
13 Nov 15
Yep hoping you can find the right dog for you.
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• United States
13 Nov 15
Sad that you lost your beloved pet but hoping you find a new little pup to make you smile
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@sofssu (23662)
14 Nov 15
@Marilynda1225 I am keeping my fingers crossed. I would prefer a pup to a grown dog.. but the right could be anything.
@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
13 Nov 15
What a tragic way to lose your dog, I'm sorry for your loss. Hopefully you will be able to find the right dog for you now. We got our dog, as a puppy, from one of the local shelters. The ones around here let you come meet the animals and spend time with them to help decide if it's the right one for you.
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@sofssu (23662)
14 Nov 15
@fawkes62 I am looking at the shelters too.. This weekend is for this project.
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@KristenH (33392)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
13 Nov 15
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can feel your pain. My childhood dog Buddy was put to sleep, long time ago, when he was 13 years old. I was about 11 and my brother was 13 at the time. Always cherish the memories of Choco to remember her. You'll find the right one someday.
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@sofssu (23662)
14 Nov 15
@KristenH After all these years I can still feel your pain. Choco will always be our best dog.. I have had many dogs before her..
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@KristenH (33392)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
14 Nov 15
@sofssu Thank you, Sofs. Aww. That photo of her is adorable, too.
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
13 Nov 15
Sorry for the loss and i wish you well in your search
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@sofssu (23662)
14 Nov 15
@Missmwngi Than you so muchh.. I need all the good thoughts now.
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@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
13 Nov 15
I am sure you will and when you meet her or him you will know they are right for you. Have fun and good luck. Take your time because they will be with you for some time.
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@sofssu (23662)
14 Nov 15
@poehere I am in no tearing hurry. I want to be sure that the dog is right for our family before Intake him/her in.
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Nov 15
How sad to lose your dog like that. My mom had a little black terrier and she ran it over. Can you imagine? She was heart broken. I hope you find your dog. Let us know, okay?
@sallypup (61563)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Nov 15
That is beyond my nightmare. I am so sorry about how you lost that innocent fur person. I hope it is the right time for you to find another. There are so many needy souls just aching for love and hugs.
@destry (2572)
• Kirkwall, Scotland
13 Nov 15
It is a great loss to loose a dog / family member, after we lost our Simon we had to have another really quickly - and now we have two! These two found us!
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@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
@destry I agree .. it was tough on us.. But now my little boy keeps begging us to get one. We need to get one fast enough. Good on you.. I am sure you enjoy their company.
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• Chengalpattu, India
13 Nov 15
old is gold
@sofssu (23662)
13 Nov 15
What does that mean in this context?