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Post by sharonhigh45 on Sept 11, 2014 12:24:50 GMT -5
My heart goes out to you and I know how you feel nearly a year since we lost our lurcher and still get upset thinking about her, I would utterly recommend a new friend and Lisa would know who would be best suited, please update us if you succumb and have a new GG baby.
Shazx
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Post by deborahburt on Sept 11, 2014 12:35:56 GMT -5
I'm glad to hear Max is seeming a little better.  When we suddenly lost Cas 11 weeks ago, Jimmy and Sammy did seem a little lost, Jimmy especially. He would go to the front door and whine and just seemed bewildered. But they still had each other so it wasn't too bad for them. But then when we lost Sammy last week,almost as quickly as we lost Cas, Jimmy just fell apart. He refused to eat or get out of bed etc etc. I was really surprised at how deep and desperate his grief was because he didn't really interact with the others, or even really like being near them.He would potter around the garden with Sammy, like a pair of old fogies,but not really much more. I supposed the fact that they were there was enough for him. We had adopted Cas in Dec'12 for Jimmy when we lost Zara Lula,our black greyhound bitch. Cas came to us within the month and made a big difference to him. This time round,because he was so bad, we brought Pip home within 5 days of losing Sammy. I was slightly nervous as he is very wobbly and suffers with his back end a lot now,but I shouldn't have been. The minute we got home,he was out in the garden and then asking for food. He completely ignores Pip,but is obviously so much the better for her being there. I supposed what I'm trying to say ,in an extremmmmmmely long winded way, is that getting another companion was the best thing to help with Jimmy's grieving. I know you have to get the wiring sorted, but maybe once that's done, consider getting another mate for Max. It may even help you and your OH too. I am still desperately shell shocked and reeling with losing our two babies so suddenly and so closely together, but Pip makes me smile and knowing I'm giving her a second chance, makes me happy. |
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Post by samburns on Sept 11, 2014 14:24:01 GMT -5
Sibs you've been very much in my thoughts since losing Lace None of ours seem to have really noticed that Dickie is gone  but I guess that's best for them that they are not pining - and of course they all have each other. Like Debs says all of mine bumble along quite oblivious to each other but I know none of them would cope if they had lost their only companion. I really feel for Max bless him. I've been really busy with work the last few weeks but think I'm going to have quite a bit of spare time on my hands in the coming months so shout if you'd like to meet up for a walk - I'd probably just bring your namesake - for all that she can be very gobby with new dogs she can also be very good with careful intros and I think it would do her some good too for me to spend a little more one on one time with her  or there again I'd love to spend a bit more time one to one with Winston, who is generally good providing the other dog is not too bouncy or interested in his delicate boy bits  |
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Post by sibs on Sept 12, 2014 3:10:21 GMT -5
Oh Deborah you have had such a sad time I am so so sorry. Your post is so very helpful as are others. Sam ...would love to meet. We do have some nice easy walks from our door Max and I would love to share with whoever you choose to bring. Max usually gives a playbow and doesn't do a whole lot of sniffing. Please let me know when you are free for a walk and a coffee and a review homecheck in preparation perhaps
It has been a very sad August and September and now Manchester dogs home tragedy.
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Post by deborahburt on Sept 12, 2014 5:59:03 GMT -5
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