My dear sweet Westie (yes, that's what we named him) passed away on Thurs., 9/17, at age 14 yrs. 5 months. He was the best companion I have ever had & I miss him so much. I know that time will help ease the pain but sometimes it seems like the pain is unbearable.

I have another little Westie, named Maggie Mae, who I have had for 10 yrs. She seems lost without her friend.

I'm not sure if I should adopt another dog right now or if I should wait a while. I know there will never be another dog like my Westie. He & I bonded from the first time we met.

I am thankful that he did not suffer and that I did not have to put him to sleep but his dying was just so sudden. I've cried a million tears.

Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. I know what you mean about how sometimes the pain is just unbearable. Please know you're in my thoughts as you go through this.
-Donna

Thank you so much. for your kind words.

Hi Brenda,

The pain you are feeeling is unavoidable of course. You ask yourself should you bring another furbaby into your life??? Only your heart has the answer to that question. Once your mind and heart agree on what is right you willl have a definitive answer.

For me, the answer didn't come until about 6 months after my sweet Goliath passed away so unexpectedly.....no warning whatsoever. My Browser fell straight out of the lap of God and into my arms when the time was right and not a second before. There was much grief I needed to work thru, as painful as it was, before I was able to make such a difficult decision. I needed to be sure that not only was it the right time for me, but that my heart was also free to take another in and give him all he deserved in this life of his. Browser was well worth the wait.

Bless you in all you do and may God give you the peace and harmony in your heart and mind to decide what is best for you at this time.

Hugs of love and comfort from my heart to yours,
Beth

Dear Beth,

Thanks for your words of comfort. It is nice to know that others understand the pain of losing a pet. I have been looking on petfinder.com for another baby to adopt. I found a little Schnauzer at a nearby animal shelter & went by this afternoon after work to adopt her. She is so adorable. I won't be able to bring her home until she is spayed. I told the girls at the animal shelter about my Westie dying & they told me that had a Westie at the shelter. She is a sweet little girl Westie that has been there for 3 days & no one has called to claim her yet. She won't be available for adoption until next Tuesday but the girls at the shelter feel like someone would have already called about her if they wanted her back. If she's still there on Tuesday, I'm going to go by & adopt her too! I think it is fate! I know that no one will ever replace my sweet little Westie but I also know that there's room in my heart to adopt these other 2 sweeties.

Thanks again for your kind words. I wish you all the best.

Brenda

Oh Brenda, so sorry to hear of your Westie, but well done for finding your new babies!

Your sweet Westie must be very PROUD of you for having all that love to share. I just lost my beloved Westie Frankie, on August 5, he was seventeen and a half - can you believe it? I thought I would need some "dog-free" time but no, I surprised myself that I was ready to add to my family so soon, but Frankie helped me decide. He taught me everything about love, and how much I have to give. So I am happily picking up a pup in a week's time, co-incidentally he was born on the same day that dear old Mr Frankie died. I was looking at puppies quite soon after Frankie passed on.

There will never be another Frankie, but his spirit is with me and always will be. He was my constant companion. My Birman cat is missing him like crazy! I still have a little cry each day for my boy, well who cares, I'll probably do that forever too, for all the pets I've lost and will lose in the future. I'll see them all again in heaven...

Our darling pets cannot live as long as we do, that's why we are able to look after them so well through their whole lives, that's what we're here for. And our love is limitless, it just grows and grows. Getting a new dog doesn't mean we love the others less, in fact, I'm convinced it means we love the others even more and life is all the richer (and crazier! LOL).

Bless you Brenda and good on you for giving Westie such a wonderful, long, happy life. I know he's already made a great friend up there, and he and Frankie'll be getting into lots of trouble. :-)

Post photos of your newby/newbies - I ADORE schnauzers - I do hope you get that little girl Westie too!

keep in touch!
deb
and <<angel>> frankie
and soon-to-be new baby Hamish!

Dear Deb,

My condolonces on your loss of Frankie. I am surprised that I wanted to adopt so soon but I think it will help to have a new baby to take care of. (even though I've got 3 other dogs & 4 cats). Congratulations on your new baby. I hope you have years of joy with Hamish. Is he a Westie, too?

I have not quite figured out how to post pictures on this sight. I tried to post one of Westie but was not able. If I get it figured out, I will post pictures of the new babies.

Thanks so much for your comforting words. It's nice to know that others understand the sorrow & loss that you feel. I still cry several times a day but I know that time will help ease the pain.

Thanks again & best wishes.

Brenda

Dear Brenda,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Westie. He is an Angel now and is watching over you each and every day with our Lord Jesus and keeping you safe. I pray that the memories he left behind will continue to shine eternally forever in you heart and that Jesus brings comfort into your heart while you go through the pain and sorrow for your loss. A good thought to remember is that Westie will be waiting for you in heaven and will always be with you in spirit till then.

God Bless You always and will be in my thoughts and prayers,

James - Patches Dad