Can someone help? - Page 1

I post this message with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes. We just buried our beautiful GSD friend and wonderful companion of 9 years. The past year and a half, she had gone down hill, and was barely able to walk. The saddest thing was she could no longer do what she could do the best...play frisbee. After trying medications, diet changes, natural remedies, we decided to put her to rest. I know she is in a better place and no longer in pain, but this does not help the pain my husband I feel at such a loss.

The people here on this site are all so wonderful, so I come here for advise. We have a 2 yr. old GSD, who is also mouring. We would like to find a puppy friend for her and to ease our pain. We know we can never replace our girl, but a puppy will help us, I am sure.

We live in PA, does anyone know of a reputable, honest, gsd breeder?  We are close to NY, also. I am looking for a show line, with all german lines, with deep red and black pigment. If someone knows of anyone, please let me know.

My husband and I will celebrate our wedding anninversary on February 14, and have decided instead of gifts, we want to buy a puppy for each other.

Thanks in advance.

 pinkxx88,

It is always so difficult to loose a dog we love so much. Our hearts are with you and there are many here who have experienced the emptiness that comes with such a loss.

My advice is to slow down an grieve a little. The two year old GSD will adapt and you want to be certain that you bring in a dog of the opposite sex so as to make the transition easier when the time comes.

There are several reputable breeders back east, but again, take your time and check it all out. If you look on the left hand side of your screen here you will see a link listing kennels and breeders. You can note those nearest you and start from there.

As painful as it is for you and your husband, I am a firm believer that the greatest gift any of us can give a beloved animal is to know when it is time to finally ease their suffering. You were brave and it hurts but you did the right thing based on what you write here.

Good luck.

I am very sorry for your loss. I have been told so many times not to get another dog right away after a loss. I do not listen, If I have one that I know will not be with me much longer, I am already on the hunt. I can not stand it. One can never replace the loss of one but it sure helps to have the activity of a new one and they will not allow you to take time out so you are kept busy, and if a puppy you are kept laughing with their antics. i wish you luck in your search.

With the passing of every animal in our life...like beloved humans...we must grieve and go through  a pattern of mourning...It is necessary for us to be able to move on...I believe that it is also necessary for our animals to do the same thing...So this is not only natural but it is a part of life that we must go through to be able to move on...the grieving process is a very important part of eveyone's life and natural process...You don't need to do anything to help yourselves or your dog to get through it other then to console each other...When the time is right you can add another dog to your pack...but now is not the right time to do it...One thing everyone seems bent on doing is to "replace one dog with another"....and this is impossible and is a very unwanted thing to do...It's not only unfair to the new dog but it's unfair to everyone involved...When you add a new dog to your family you are adding a new personality and an individual...NOT a REPLACEMENT....Just something for you to think about...I know you will do the right thing at the right time for all involved...

~Bob~

Pinx,

I am truely sorry for your loss, even thought, many peopel will not believe a breder,, it is a heartbreaking experience when it happens. Sometimes I feel, when I have to put down animals, like I am am loosing a certain lifespan of my own beeing.

Anyways, I would be willing to give you a discont on a male pup, that I would normally not put in. Reason i is, the way you  discribe your loss, makes me fell too coever up. It still will not be cheap, but an opportunity,

BUT, I want you to remember this, no matter what, it will never be your remembered dog ! And if you are not willing to accept this, you should not get annother dog !

With my deepwst symphaty

Ulli Dresbach

pink so sorry for your loss. Only you two know what is best for you at this time. Some people cannot bare the thought of another dog feeling it will have to big a shoes to fill while others feel the distraction will help them thru this difficult time. If that is your decision I wish you the best in your search for a new friend....

I'm so sorry for your loss and pray that your broken heart heals soon.

When I lost Cartier I waited 4 years to get another pup.  Because of an accident and some resulting health and physical issues that was a good thing in my case.  Because of the lovely pup I have now, that was a good thing in my case.

If (God forbid) I lost her, would I wait again?  No. 

Take time to grieve and during that time, make time to move forward.  Look for your next pup.

Your new pup will never be your old girl. Your old girl was a unique individual.  The pup will have it's own personality and traits for you to love.  

FWIW, the kindness of putting her to rest shows just how unselfish you are.  Your girl will remember that when you meet again and I do believe we all do.  There's nothing worse than allowing a dog to suffer.  You had the courage not to do that.

Get your new pup.  Your hearts are big enough for one more.