Pet Bereavement Support Group

The loss of a pet or animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparable with the death of a loved one. Whilst there is strong evidence that animals can feel such loss for other animals, this community focuses on human feelings, when an animal is lost, dies or otherwise is departed.

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antaresmom 03/26/2008

Hi everyone, need some help here please, as most of you know i lost my sweet toy poodle(antares) on 2-20-08,since then me and my husband have been discussing getting a new toy poodle as a puppy,so we found this pet store ALL PETS CLUB and put a 50$ deposit on one that was supposed to come in today,us being able to be first pick to look at her,b4 anyone else....we were so excited this morning when we woke up cuz we were supposed to look at her tonight,my husband called at 1pm today cuz they were supposed to call him at 11am,and they basically said it would be another 2 weeks before she came in.....even tho they swore to him shed be in today........my gut says that 1 of the employees saw her and bought her,even tho they are telling him different,that the breeder wont release new puppys till they are over 2pds(understandable).....but i always try to go by my gut feeling,and something just doesnt sound right to me,hubby is so pissed now,and i am upset yet again.....what would you do??? wait another 2 weeks for her,or try other options like the pound or something,WE NEED another dog,house is way to quiet,on the one hand ill wait another 2 weeks but on the other i wanna go to the pound...........so confused and upset now dont know exactly what to do,any comments on this is greatly appreciated..thx

deleted_user 03/26/2008

I would definately go to the pound. There is so many pooches that need a loving family now. The best dogs are found at the pound. You could be saving one from a being put down. It sounds like the breeder has no problem getting someone to take his pups. But there is one sitting at the pound waiting to be rescued. At least give it a try and see what you think theres nothing wrong with just looking

deleted_user 03/27/2008

My dear friend I come to you to plead that you please get your new friend from the Humane society or the pound. I volunteer at the Humane Society I it breaks my heart that these little ones are in need of a home and love when these breeders are breeding dogs in some of the most unorthodox methods imaginable. We have been taking care of about fifty dogs that were brought from a breeder in VA and all were half dead and mistreated. I hate to sound so harsh but I have no use for pet breeders at all when there are so many unwanted animals with a death sentence hanging over their heads. Every dog and cat we have were rescued from the Humane society and my German Shepard came from there and she will be 15 April 1 so please, please save one of God's little ones and adopt.
Please don't be mad at me but this is a area of my ministry that I feel very strong about.
When you do adopt a little one come back to me and I will pray and send a blessing your way. May the Lord's blessing be upon you this day...Chaplain Turner

deleted_user 03/27/2008

I would agree with the other posts as well. Sometimes things just are not meant to be for a reason. Maybe you are supposed to do more than buy another dog...maybe you are supposed to give a dog another chance to experiece a good life...you seem like you have such a big heart and I am sure whatever you decide is what is supposed to be. I have been doing some thinking and I know that if I ever decide to bring home another pup. that it will be from a shelter. I have also decided that I wanted to start donating food/toys/beds to certain shelters as well in honor of my lost little one.

deleted_user 03/29/2008

I have to go with everybody else on this one. #1, trust your gut- it's trying to tell you something, and I can say for myself I've generally ended up regretting it when I haven't listened to it. And I am VERY big on rescuing a dog that needs you and the love that you are waiting to give. No, you may not find a toy poodle at the pound or a rescue group, but I guarentee you will find a dog that will steal your heart. And he/she will give you that much love back in return. Huge kudos for wanting to give another puppy a great home, by the way. Please let us know how things work out

deleted_user 03/31/2008

Go to the Humane Society, there are so many animals just waiting for a good home and someone to love them. They have so much love to give and just want someone to love them in return.

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