September 23rd, 2011 
Admin Question by UCURGYPSY: Should I get a new dog after loss of pet?
My little dog passed away the morning after Christmas due to kidney failure. Needless to say I am completely heartbroken. While I know that no other dog will ever replace him, I am wondering if getting a new puppy will help with the grieving process. I would love some input from people who have dealt with similar losses. Thanks.
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Answer by Christina H
Only if you think that you are ok with the fact that the other dag has past and your ok with reoplacing him
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umm ya go for it omg i cant even imagine! i love my dog t pieces and if she died…. i dont even know :’( i say u should it will help you forget about your late dog and help you recover faster
No. It’s never a good idea to get a new pet right after loosing one. Give it a couple months, and then when you are ready, go looking for a new dog.
I will give my opinion. YES. No one in their right mind will think that you got a new dog to replace the old one. However sitting around grieving and lonely will not help you get over the old dog. Rescuing a dog will make you feel so good about yourself and you can do it in your old dogs honor. I completely urge you to rescue! It will bring new life into your home and you can start doing things again like you did with your other dog.
took me a year to grieve for my mini pin to get another dog to love, maybe give it alittle time but really depends on how you feel. so sorry.
When our first dog died, my family waited a little while to get another. When the second dog died, we already owned the third. When the third died, we already owned the fourth.
From my experience, it is MUCH easier to deal with the loss of a dog when there are other furry friends there.
I have lost many pets over the span of 35 years of owning animals. I think getting another dog would be a good idea. Some people are not ready for that yet, but since you are asking, I think it would be a really good idea. You will never forget the one you lost and will always love it, but a new pet will help you heal. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet. May a new pet bring you much joy and happiness.
That really depends on you. It’s natural to take time out to grieve, and it’s a very necessary process. But I found, every time I’ve lost a dog, that I couldn’t stand the silent house, and no one to meet me at the door.
So the longest I’ve been without a dog was 2 weeks, until we got our new pup. There was no question of replacing dear Magnus, there could never be another one like him.
But love doesn’t just end, it needs to be passed on, and there is plenty to go around. That’s what I’ve found after raising dogs for 35 years.
My best friend chopper just died too. I was pondering the thought of another pet. On one hand I think back and I would of rather had chopper than not had him. Even though my heart is sad now,he brought it alot of joy when he was here. So a new pet would probely be good in the long run,because the overall aspect of having a pet is good. Personally,though I dont know if I can lose somebody else I love. The pain seams to much.
if i could have, i would have gotten one right away too. but my mom was so heartbroken she refuesed for almost 4 years.
you might want to give yourself some time to greive a little, but if you feel you’re ready for it, then by all means, go ahead