It's been 3 months now since my beloved baby left this world for the next. I'm doing much better but still miss her dearly. I still can't get through the rainbow bridge clip/website without crying. It does'nt bother me though. Is it wrong for me to want a new dog? My friend says that even though I get one it will not get the love that Cleo got because it won't be her. I disagree. I still have a hole in my heart and to me that means it can be filled with another. Cleo can't be replaced but I do feel as though the hole can be filled and I can love the new one just as much as her. I still have to pay off the vet first but then I have to decide from there.

If you feel ready to get another furbuddy then by all means do it. Don't listen to what other people think. Only you will know what is best for you. No, the new dog will not be Cleo but that won't change the fact that you can love him/her very much like you did Cleo.

I got a new cat just 2 days after Simba was pts. His name is Simba as well, I found him on PetFinder. I still think about the first Simba everyday and still get teary eyed at times from missing him so much. But I also love the new Simba just as much. He has been such a life saver for me and a great little healer. When I am away from home for a while I can't wait to get home to see my little buddy again and when I turn onto my street I can see him sitting at the bay window waiting for me and then greeting me as I walk in the door.

Every animal is special and deserves a happy home where they are loved. Only you can say when you are ready. I know another cat wouldn't be my Alley, but when I move, I'm ready to get one because I can't imagine my life without a cat and I will love it and take care of it. Will he be as special and wonderful as my Alley? Probably not, but he will be himself and deserving of love for it.

Good luck whatever you decide.

By all means you should get another dog if you want one.Your never going to replace your beloved baby but you'll find a new place in your heart for an animal who needs a good home.Don't listen to that friend of yours, getting a new pet is like finally being able to move forward.Your boy would understand that if he could.Animals lovers can never go long without another one in their life.I lost my boy Sox back in Oct. right around the same time you lost your boy and I am getting to the point where I am ready to get another cat.I know that Sox can never be replaced and that's not what your doing when you adopt another one.You are just the type of person who needs the love of an animal in your life.There are so many animals out there who could certainly benefit from your love.I wish you luck in finding one,why don't you check out your local humane society shelter? They always have numerous animals who very much need a special place to call home.I'll be praying for you and I hope things will start to get better for you soon.Sincerely,Renee (Sox's mom)

Oh your Cleo was so beautiful, I'm so sorry you lost her.

You should go with your feelings, a new baby can help. You are not replacing Cleo, all your feelings for her will be the same. A new baby gives you something to care for, something else to think about. They can really help heal that hole in your heart. Of course the new baby won't be Cleo, and it will take time to build a new relationship, but it's so worth it.

We lost our kitty almost 3 months ago now, we got a new kitten when he had been gone a month. The new baby didn't stop the tears, or the missing of our Moustache. He's still wonderful to have.

Your Cleo taught you how amazing it is to have the love of a dog, it will honor her memory for you to love another.

Thinking of you and your Cleo
Lori

Lori,you are so right.You always know just the right thing to say to help someone feel better.We are all so lucky to have you on this forum. A new baby will never replace the loved one we lost but it certainly can help with the healing.I say if you think it's time to get a new baby then by all means go and get one.I am in the process of finding a new baby boy myself and I know he will never replace my Sox.That would be impossible.Thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way.Renee (Sox's mom)

I think that if you feel you're ready to have another dog in your life, go for it. Run with that feeling, for all it's worth. My husband and I said goodbye to our precious keeshond last month, and it's still so very hard to come to terms with this. Last week, we made plans to look at another keeshond pup, but the night before we were to make the two-hour journey, we both felt it was too soon. We are going through the unbearable feelings of loss here, and sometimes, I just feel I need to hold another keeshond, even though I know it won't ~~it can't~~ be my precious darling. Your Cleo is very pretty.

The name of my precious dog is Caesar.

Take care, and I'm glad you found this site. The people here, *and* their pets, are amazing.

Thank you all for your kind words. You all have such good looking babies in your pics. I think once I get the vet paid off and can afford to put a fence in the yard, not a big one but i need one as i live right on a major highway which is a death trap for animals, then i'll look for a new dog. I again thank you for your kindness and pray you all heal and have happiness again.