I Miss My Buddy (Zero)

[sabrina]

Tony

 

I read you post when you 1st made it but couldnt think of anything that will make the your hurt go away.Please, we all know how hard it is.

[carronstar]

We have all been there. All that love you gave to Zero every day feels like it has no place to go. Time will lessen the ache, you will always love him, and you might bring a new pup home to share that love with. Sending lots of hugs.

[fsugrad]

We have all been there. All that love you gave to Zero every day feels like it has no place to go. Time will lessen the ache, you will always love him, and you might bring a new pup home to share that love with. Sending lots of hugs.

I agree with the idea of bringing a new pup home. Our beautiful Robin passed away in November and I still tear up every day thinking about him. The emptiness I felt after losing him was terrible. We still had our Toby, but even he was kind of "blah" after Robin left us. I knew we had space in our home and lots of love to give. And then our local adoption group got a shrimpy little cowdog in that was looking for a home after being pulled from--let's just say--less than ideal conditions. So I figured, 'why not?'. And I'm glad I did. It is so nice to be able to have a little happiness back instead of all that grieving. No dog would ever replace Zero, but if there's room in your heart to love another one, I would definitely recommend doing it. Hugs to you. I know exactly how you feel.

[BatterseaBrindl]

So very sorry for your loss.

Remember the good times.....

[greydad92]

Hi All,

 

Thanks again for all the kind words and suggestions. I think it will be a while before I get another dog. I'm just too emotional right now so soon after Zero's passing over three weeks ago. The time has passed so quickly. As I've said in previous posts, I still feel him in my heart and the other night heard him whining. I'm sure that was him at "the bridge" saying 'hey, what are you doing down there.....come join the fun'. What a good boy. I'm so proud of him.

 

Sincerely,

Tony

[Guest IrskasMom]

Tony

[Sambuca]

I'm so sorry your heart hurts.

Unfortunately the only thing that helps, is time. And even that isn't a decent cure. Just know that you're not alone.

[tydyelady]

I too know your pain. Our Opie went to the Bridge in December, and I still cry. Something will happen, I will look at a picture, have a memory - and there come the tears. I was told by many to get another right away, someone to love who needed a home, DH was lost, didn't know what to do with himself. I told myself maybe in 4-5 months, after I had time to grieve, to adjust. That Opie would send someone our way. And 2 weeks later we got a phone call from the adoption coordinator, that a hound was available, was actually dog of the month, and she felt so strongly that he was meant to be ours, I was against it, it was too soon, but DH so wanted to go see him. Well I think you know the ending, we went to see him, "just to look", and our Toley came home with us the next week. I just knew he was sent by our Opie, why else would he have appeared so soon in our lives, and the adoption person so certain this was the one.

I still talk to Opie, just like he is here. His picture, ashes and muzzle are in the living room, and I talk to him.

Nobody but you can know when and if you are ready to have another hound, but I can tell you I said no, but getting Toley was the best. He helped us heal, and we gave him a needed home, for his 4th birthday.

I hope you start having more "up" days than "down". Zero will forever be in your heart, that you will never lose.

[greydad92]

I too know your pain. Our Opie went to the Bridge in December, and I still cry. Something will happen, I will look at a picture, have a memory - and there come the tears. I was told by many to get another right away, someone to love who needed a home, DH was lost, didn't know what to do with himself. I told myself maybe in 4-5 months, after I had time to grieve, to adjust. That Opie would send someone our way. And 2 weeks later we got a phone call from the adoption coordinator, that a hound was available, was actually dog of the month, and she felt so strongly that he was meant to be ours, I was against it, it was too soon, but DH so wanted to go see him. Well I think you know the ending, we went to see him, "just to look", and our Toley came home with us the next week. I just knew he was sent by our Opie, why else would he have appeared so soon in our lives, and the adoption person so certain this was the one.

I still talk to Opie, just like he is here. His picture, ashes and muzzle are in the living room, and I talk to him.

Nobody but you can know when and if you are ready to have another hound, but I can tell you I said no, but getting Toley was the best. He helped us heal, and we gave him a needed home, for his 4th birthday.

I hope you start having more "up" days than "down". Zero will forever be in your heart, that you will never lose.

Thank so much for your heartfelt message. You were sweet to send that. Best of luck with Toley. I miss Zero so much. His bed is still next to mine with his stuffies & collar. I know he's there.

[robinw]

I think it's normal to feel down after such a huge loss. I still miss all of my dogs. I talk to them and I like to think that they are hanging out at the bridge with my dad. Give yourself the time you need. I didn't adopt another dog for four years after Beansy passed away; emotionally it was just too difficult.

 

 

[galgrey]

I love this!

[robinw]

 

I love this!

 

I cried the first time I saw it

[maryz]

 

I think it's normal to feel down after such a huge loss. I still miss all of my dogs. I talk to them and I like to think that they are hanging out at the bridge with my dad. Give yourself the time you need. I didn't adopt another dog for four years after Beansy passed away; emotionally it was just too difficult.

 

 

 

Just beautiful.

[fsugrad]

OK, that made me cry, too!

[aomagrat]

Dogs matter. They really do.