It's been 2 weeks since my Sweet Dusty left my side and I miss him terribly!!! My husband convinced me that we needed to get another dog to keep our other 13yr old ##er company since she is deaf and blind and really relied on Dusty to get her around.

We got a new ##er Spaniel puppy and he is just adorable, but of course will "Never" replace my sweet Dusty!!! When we were playing with the puppy at he pet shop a song came on in the background and it was a song we had dedicated to Dusty on his memorial video we just made, so I thought it was Dusty's way of accepting our decision.

Last night, I dreamt that one of our other dogs "Ginny" who has been gone for 9 years now, came running up to me... she was sooooo excited to see me and just wagging her tail and smiling! then all of a sudden Dusty comes running and I actually heard him say " come on... let's go play" and they both turned and ran away together.

Dusty never even acknowledge my presence!!! I feel he is upset with me for bringing a new puppy home! Maybe he feels I'm trying to replace him???? I have not stopped crying today and feel sooooo broken hearted. He was the most beautiful... gentle, caring friend I've ever had and I would trade everything, if I could have him back again!!!
I miss his big brown eyes talking to me... but this time he had nothing to say.

Thanks for listening.

DustyLove

God Bless you.... You and your Dusty shared a very special and wonderful relationship... I am very happy that you and he had that time together...

I, for one, truly believe that the song that you put on Dusty's memorial video, being the same one that was playing at the pet store when you decided to adopt your brand new puppy, WAS a sign from your beloved Dusty Love.....

KEEP COMING HERE and pour your aching heart out....for, it really hasn't been long at all... As time goes by, sometimes our tears can turn to smiles, but, I've heard it said (by someone on this site), that for every year you have had your beloved Dusty, it takes at least ONE MONTH/per year until your heart starts to feel better.

It is a definite loss - the loss of a good friend. Maybe, your best friend; the one who understood everything, when HUMAN people, didn't.... Your Dusty looked like a very, very intelligent furbaby, not to mention, a very beautiful & handsome, lovely boy...He looks like the type of beloved furbaby who JUST KNEW!!!

We all care about you!!
God Bless,
Love, Denise

I think maybe you might have some guilt on getting a new furbaby and perhaps your own mind was a factor in the "dream" and didn't ALLOW Dusty to acknowledge you.... we find all sorts of ways to punish ourselves for things we think we've done...

I think you are wonderful for adopting a new baby and giving them a home... And I'm sure Dusty is bragging about what a wonderful, generous Mom he has, that she opened up her heart for another baby and saved them from being alone!!! Your heart was still aching and you still were amazing enough to allow another fur baby to share your heart!!!

Dusty Love,

I don't know what your belief system is, but I for one am sure (from my own beliefs and experiences) that you just received an AMAZING and truly special gift from Dusty - one that I am begging to receive from my sweet Vernie girl, who I also lost almost 2 weeks ago .... you got a dream visit!!!! What you described is CLASSIC. The setting, hearing Dusty "speak" to you, the fact that he was with Ginny, who also had passed, that he playfully ran off to play .... oh my God .... Have you ever watched "Crossing Over" with John Edward? He said, and I believe it from personal experience - that our loved ones (including pets!!!!) have the ability to visit us in our dream state to give us a message that we somehow might be needing to receive.

Dusty was trying to tell you that he was ok, that he wasn't in ANY pain anymore, that he was safe, that he was with Ginny now and they were TOGETHER. Oh my ... you were blessed to receive that visit. I can't stress to you how important that message was, and that you accept it for what Dusty intended ... to let you know he was painless and running free. He wouldn't want you to think he was upset with you for getting another pet. No, he wants you to be happy. He wants you to know that HE is happy you have another "shadow" to watch over you FOR him ... what better reason then the song playing at the pet shop?

Keep in mind also that maybe Ginny was the one sending you the message. She may have wanted you to know that Dusty made it safely across the Rainbow Bridge and was with her. Dusty wasn't ignoring you, you must believe that - he was just ready to go explore! To run wild!

Please don't be sad. I am grieving too, but I feel it in my heart and soul that you had that dream for a reason. I hope that you eventually find comfort in its intentions.

Stephanie

I just want to "Thank You" all so much for helping me refocus on what that special dream was all about. I truly am blessed that Dusty and Ginny were able to show me how happy and healthy they are now and I will treasure that forever!

I was just waiting everyday for a sign from my Dusty and somehow expected him to acknowledge me and be happy to see me, like he always was but that's okay if he didn't as long as I know my sweet boy is free of pain and happy again, that's all that really matters!!! I know his tail will be wagging again and running as fast as he can when he comes to greet me when I cross over and I will hold on to that thought until that day comes along.

Thanks again for your sweet messages!!!
DustyLove

I was so glad to log in and see your message. I was thinking about you all night and wondering how you were doing after posting about your dream.

You were definitely acknowledged by Dusty AND Ginny, and I can see that you plan to take comfort in that. I think that is so awesome!

You take care!!!!!

Stephanie

{{{DustyLove}}} !
My feelings agree 100% with those of the others who responded--about both the song AND the dream. And just think--if it was you who was passing on, you would want your precious 13-year-old ##er to have the protection that s/he needed. Dusty feels the same about that new puppy, and he thanks you for looking out for your teenager.
By the way, I was looking at your Dusty's picture......I wanted to reach out and give him a big warm hug. ... For now, my sweet Little Girl can do that for me, and I can give you a cyber-hug.
If you feel like sharing sometime, what was the song you dedicated to sweet Dusty? And... what is the little puppy's name?
-God bless you,
Little Girl's Mommy, Kathy

Kathy,

Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness so much!!!
The song I dedicated to My Sweet Dusty Boy was "Wishing you were here" by Chicago.

Here is a picture of the newest addition to our family. His name is Lucky, since we got him on St. Patrick's Day and he's our little Lucky Charm. I'm sure my Dusty is laughing at all the things Lucky is getting himself into and reminiscing about all the fun times we shared when he was Lucky's age.

Thanks Again,
DustyLove

DustyLove,
Lucky is ...very... LUCKY!!!!!!! He was sent to help your 13-year-old and to take up a different piece of your heart than anyone else has taken. Thanks for posting. I know that Dusty approves.
I need to get a picture of my sweet sweet Little Girl on here.
Good to hear from you.
Love,
Little Girl's Mommy, Kathy

Lucky is PRECIOUS!!!!!! OMG, that little puppy face melts my heart! I didn't know you could post pictures like that, so I thought I would try and show my brood here ....

Holy Cow - I didn't know the picture would post that big. Soo sorry for anyone with an old computer. lol!

Vernie's Mom,
Looks like you have a full house! Any chance your able to squeeze in the bed now and then? That picture is too cute and all your babies are just adorable. What are their names? Looks like they all get along just great! Thanks for Sharing!


Kathy,
We would love to see a picture of your Sweet little Girl, so please try to post it okay?

DustyLove

New Baby "Lucky"
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Dear Dustylove,
Your new boy, Lucky is so very cute. I am so happy for you that you have found another furbaby to share your heart with. I am afraid to give my heart again. I am afraid of loving another cat only to lose her again. I don't know if I could handle it. It just takes some longer, I guess.
Good luck.
Janice

Dustylove, I had a similar dream a few weeks ago.

Only in my dream I didn't actually SEE my childhood dog, Frodo (gone since '95) but I felt his presence. In my dream, my sweet Luba ran playfull across a field, and I knew that she was running towards some trees where Frodo was waiting. She actually turned into a young puppy again in the dream. I heard something like "Come back to the beginning." and she was gone. She and Frodo were off together somewhere.

I was just bawling for hours after that.

Mittens: I'm sorry to hear you are still in such pain. (((Big Hug))) I too was afraid to give my love again at first but... I honestly don't think I would want to live without that very special love that only a furbaby can give!!! Love lives only if you give it away. If you close your heart in grief and live in fear, are you really living at all? All life involves risk... and I guess I was ready to take that chance and I am so very glad I did. Lucky will never replace my sweet Dusty! My heart holds a very special spot for my sweet boy, but Lucky has opened my eyes and made me live again... and I know that Dusty wouldn't want it any other way! I wish you all the best and hope god helps you through your pain.

Steph: I believe you had a visit from your sweet Luba... letting you know her and Frodo are happy and healthy again... enjoying life at the rainbow bridge until the day all three of you can be reunited. I know I will forever hold that dream/visit close to my heart, as I'm sure you will as well... we are so very lucky to have had our kids let us know they are fine and doing well! Thanks for sharing your visit with us!

DustyLove