I m sorry that you re dogless. I had the same decision thrust on me age 70 and I seriously considered the odds and got a pup. I m not a gambler ever so it was uncharaceristic but as a hermit I m taking the chance Ill still beat my cancer and be here for him. I m gaining on 80 and doing very well, with those great genes and good behaviour. If I dont make it he has a very loving home lined up with a bequest for his needs. After that, if I can still be on my own, Ill foster if they ll let me, probably an old or ill one. That will bring more pain but I cannot imagine living without a 4 legger. Family and friends all gone, it happens fast. A dog s love never waivers.
I am a long-time dog person. From my beagle Louie at my age of 14, to a sequence of 6 English springer spaniels, to 5 rough collies, I have been with dogs my entire life. They have taught me a lot. How to just 'be'. How to love, and how to accept love.How to say 'so long, we will meet again'. I openly admit that I need their unconditional love. Few humans are capable of that. To my great surprise, and endless gratitude, I met a man who is capable of that, as I am, and we have shared 3 1/2 years together thus far. My dogs love him and he loves them. I am blessed.
God Bless you Fred, you have made me cry. I have the ashes of three of my beloved dogs beside me.. on the floor next to me are Bert and Poppy. Bert is ten and Poppy nine, I cannot imagine life without them. I am still grieving for Max, who lost his life two years ago. He was my soul dog. We had a special bond . Bert grieved for him, so we adopted Poppy. There will not be any more dogs, these will be the last, not because of me, but because they grieve too.
Thank you for the beautiful sentiments. It is heartbreaking to lose a person's best friend. It feels like a solitary and empty life without dog. I have cried harder and grieved deeper and longer for my beloved dogs than for some people. Our little pug is 11 yrs old and each day is more precious than the last. She likely won't outlive me, but I'm sure gonna try to out-love her.
Have you thought about adopting a senior dog from a shelter? What better way to share love than to take an older dog to live its last days in comfort and love.
I m sorry that you re dogless. I had the same decision thrust on me age 70 and I seriously considered the odds and got a pup. I m not a gambler ever so it was uncharaceristic but as a hermit I m taking the chance Ill still beat my cancer and be here for him. I m gaining on 80 and doing very well, with those great genes and good behaviour. If I dont make it he has a very loving home lined up with a bequest for his needs. After that, if I can still be on my own, Ill foster if they ll let me, probably an old or ill one. That will bring more pain but I cannot imagine living without a 4 legger. Family and friends all gone, it happens fast. A dog s love never waivers.
I am a long-time dog person. From my beagle Louie at my age of 14, to a sequence of 6 English springer spaniels, to 5 rough collies, I have been with dogs my entire life. They have taught me a lot. How to just 'be'. How to love, and how to accept love.How to say 'so long, we will meet again'. I openly admit that I need their unconditional love. Few humans are capable of that. To my great surprise, and endless gratitude, I met a man who is capable of that, as I am, and we have shared 3 1/2 years together thus far. My dogs love him and he loves them. I am blessed.
God Bless you Fred, you have made me cry. I have the ashes of three of my beloved dogs beside me.. on the floor next to me are Bert and Poppy. Bert is ten and Poppy nine, I cannot imagine life without them. I am still grieving for Max, who lost his life two years ago. He was my soul dog. We had a special bond . Bert grieved for him, so we adopted Poppy. There will not be any more dogs, these will be the last, not because of me, but because they grieve too.
Thank you for the beautiful sentiments. It is heartbreaking to lose a person's best friend. It feels like a solitary and empty life without dog. I have cried harder and grieved deeper and longer for my beloved dogs than for some people. Our little pug is 11 yrs old and each day is more precious than the last. She likely won't outlive me, but I'm sure gonna try to out-love her.
Have you thought about adopting a senior dog from a shelter? What better way to share love than to take an older dog to live its last days in comfort and love.