I know what you mean we get so used to having them in our everyday life. And the mean the world to us when they are gone it leaves such a gapeing void. Im sorry for your loss I really am.

jewelchick,
there will be a point that you will start to feel normal again, but right now it's not that time. You have to take your own time to grieve.
The first two weeks after losing my kitty, it was like my mind wasn't clicking, I couldn't even think straight.
I realize that some people would think how silly of me to feel this way, it was just a cat. But, to those people I say, "then you have never had a pet that found its way into your heart and was part of your family."
Just keep on writing here on this site and how you feel.
Your in my prayers, thoughts and heart.
1kiddles4

Thank you both so much. Posting here and reading your replies really does help. I know Im understood here!

You could still get some reg ice cream to eat yourself in his honor! Or even just buy some form of non perishable dog food and donate it at the pet store in his honor

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my fur baby Lucy 10/28/13 (cat). She would have been 17 in February. I still miss her so much. I know that she is waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge, and is happy and healthy there. Hugs

happy birthday Rupert Hugs Jewelchick

My husband and I did go out for ice cream that night to celebrate Ruperts birthday. I know it will be something we will do every year.

Ive been seriously thinking about adopting a dog from a shelter. The problem is I know my husband isnt ready. I brought it up on Saturday, and he said that he would be expecting a new dog to be Rupert. I know I wouldnt, so Im not concerned for myself. I know, though, that I need to be sensitive to my husbands feelings, and not rush him. Its really going to be hard to resist, though! I just have to STOP looking on those websites at all those faces. . . .

that is a tough thing to do...stopping looking at the rescue needs....hugs bill

Jewel, I know how you feel about adopting a new dog. I lost my best friend almost two months ago. I constantly think of adopting another but like you said I am afraid I will expect the new dog to be exactly like my last. I do not see how that would be possible, for 14 years she never gave me a bit of trouble. She was friendly to every dog she met and even cats. She loved kids and kids loved her.

I am sorry for your loss of Rupert, I know it is a tough loss to get over..

Perhaps fostering a dog and you never know which one your husband will attach to and want to keep :)