Lucky dog that he has someone that can put all their feelings aside for a moment and do what is best for him.
You are a very strong person.
I'm very sorry that his time with you was so short.
I don't feel strong....I've shed my share of tears and even teared up at Petco when another family had their GSD there. Tomorrow is going to be a sad day for sure.
I'm sure he lived a fabulous, though short, life! You were blessed to have him, and he was blessed to have you.
I'm glad you're getting another pup, you did so well with this one, just keep in mind the wonderful memories of Kazak and know that the new pup will not be a replacement (might help younger kids to know you're not "replacing" him), but you will certainly be filling an empty spot he has left.
I'm thinking of you and your family today and in the coming weeks as you adjust. It's tough for those of us who love our pups!
Paula
Thanks. We've talked to our daughter about it. That our new dog my not act exactly like Kazak and might not do the same things. They will be different dogs with different personalities.
Our breeder offered us another long hair black/tan male but I think that would be hard since he'd look so much like Kaz. So she offered us a white female. So at least that will make it easier to not compare as much. Her temperament is said to be very sweet and cuddly, and we can all use some of that!
It's so surreal knowing that tomorrow is the day...I guess we just don't expect to have to put a timeline on our furbabies. Especially when they are so young. Tonight is our last 4-H Kennel Club with Kazak. It will be bittersweet as we enjoy it, as does he, but we were looking forward to starting agility with him next year.
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Lucky dog that he has someone that can put all their feelings aside for a moment and do what is best for him.
You are a very strong person.
I'm very sorry that his time with you was so short.
I don't feel strong....I've shed my share of tears and even teared up at Petco when another family had their GSD there. Tomorrow is going to be a sad day for sure.
Yes, but strength (for me) is doing what needs to be done while presenting a loving but calm face for the dog -- it doesn't mean not experiencing the deep pain and grief.
Maintaining a calm and upbeat demeanor for the sake of the dog has helped (a little, anyway) to get me through these terrible times.
There will be many sad days to come. Through them all, it honestly does help to know that we did our best for the dog and not for ourselves.
How much better is a good short life than a terrible long one? No comparison.
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Been thinking about you today. Funny how lives connect. We've never met, probably never will, and yet your dog and his story have touched me. Thank you for sharing him with us by sharing your loss. And thank you for being there for him.
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Through them all, it honestly does help to know that we did our best for the dog and not for ourselves.
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