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Thoughts on losing a beloved pet and what it means for the next one.

Posted by ceregon Sep 27 '10, 10:55

I hadn't had pets for a while (moving around a lot in the military and traveling all the time because you work in tech will do that), so I was happy to have my first corgi and really bonded with him. Unfortunately he had a sudden unexpected health problem and had to be put to sleep. In that horrible 36 hour period I kept wishing I had more time to spend with him. He had a good life with me, and even though it tore me up for a lot longer than I thought it would. I got another corgi about 2 months later.

Now I know it's like a cliche, but I treat the new dog like I don't know how much time he has left, even though he's around 5 and should have plenty of time. I've found I spend more time with him and appreciate him more because of losing the first one. It's made me a better dog owner.

Losing a pet sucks. But it gives you a better perspective when you get your next one.

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i have a cat who's 18 now and has kidney disease ... i don't know how long i have with her ... - i'm not dead yet ! Sep 27, 11:08
Every time I've lost a pet, I've almost immedately found myself with a new one. -- nm - Qale Sep 27, 11:01
I am, sadly, the reverse. - Spawn Sep 27, 10:58 1
- this is me but not subconsciously -- nm - Epiphany Sep 27, 11:06

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