It's been 3 months and isn't getting easier.

[Chris]

Grief subsides, but love remains. Grieve for now -- love is coming.

[Emmasmom]

We do grieve for our pets and our pets do grieve as well. I am going through grief with my dog's right now so I understand what you say about your other dog missing Strider.

The sharpness of grief dulls with time. Hang on to the good memories and look forward to May when you get your new one.

[Shelby's mom]

I understand your pain. It does get better. It has been almost 3 years and not a day goes by that I don't think of Hollie. But now my thoughts are now full of happy memories for the time I had with her rather than sadness for not having her. It just takes time to get to that point.

Hugs to you

[BarbV]

I lost my 19 year old daughter in March 2008 and my Sheltie pup of 12 years, Timber, just 7 weeks later.

That was the hardest time of my life, losing them both so close together.

I too, had to wait until I could bring home Bacca. It took me only about a week to decide to get another Sheltie, even though, initially, I could not even think about "replacing" Timber.

But once I decided, I filled my time planning for the new puppy. I really helped to fill the holes in my life. A month later, Bacca came home.

I know its a terribly hard period, and you can never replace your darling entirely. But thankfully, our hearts are big enough to accept others in, while still holding our departed close, never to be forgotten.

Hugs to you!

[MichaelY]

I’m so, so sorry for your loss. In November we lost my 17 year old rescue girl Sara. I didn’t think I’d live through the months of November and December, the pain was so horrible. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of her and talk to her. Her little playmate Mocha is still moping but every day she gets a little better but Sara was her big sister and she’s taking it hard. We recently adopted two boys from rescue and though Sara will never be replaced, these two sure do help with the grieving process, they are the sweetest little love sponges and clowns. Time does heal and the pain eventually will be replaced with the love and memories.

[Jaynie]

I still have crying jags for my little Neechee, who died in 2010. He was 17.5 when he died, and my constant companion since the age of 6 weeks. (Him, not me)

It has really helped me to have his ashes near, and a memorial wall of pictures of us in the good old days and all his obedience ribbons and plaques. It also helps to know that his ashes (along with the ashes of my beloved kitty, Chuck) will be buried with me. (This has been outlined to the funeral home, my living will, my will, and all my relatives know. I remind them at least twice a year.)

[SheltieSmile]

Thanks,

Everyone here is so kind. I am getting excited about "new puppy" and a little concerned about Sheldon our 12 year old Sheltie. We rescued Strider and it took Sheldon about a month to get use to him. I hope he is accepting of "new puppy". He is getting a little picky in his old age. I do miss Strider so much and want to rescue again. Best thing I have ever done. So the plan is "new puppy" now and rescue in a few years and when the right dog comes around. Strider was a big cuddler and Sheldon isn't. I miss that the most.

Once again thanks for all the support :)

[AshleighJoy]

Im sure your other sheltie misses strider. I think he might not be acting the same and so mopey because he's feeling your engery, and your engery is sad. Dogs are very sensitive to those things. Im sorry to hear about your loss *hugs* I know Strider will always stay with you, just remeber all he has taught you, Strider lives on through you and everyone he has taught.

[fauxplay1]

I am sorry about your loss. I have had a lost sheltie, Mischief, since November 25, 2012. It is not getting any easier for me either. I have been posting on craigslist in nv. arizona, utah, wherever anyone reposts for me He is a black and white, beautiful, sweet male. I still can't give up on him and I hope somewhere someone will see him and contact me. My ad is in craiglist in las vegas since he has been missing. Even if someone has him and can tell me he is okay. I will think of you in my prayers tonite.