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Felicita

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11. Wonderful post, LC.

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 02:09 PM

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I am so devastated when I lose a dog that as soon as I am able to stop crying enough to drive, I go to the local shelters looking for another dog, not to "replace" the one I lost, but in their honor. Adopting a dog that needs a home makes me feel good about helping another loving soul. I take my time to find the right one for me. Not everyone may be in a financial or living situation to do this, but it has worked for me for many years. Training the new dog also gets your mind off your loss and brings back that "essence."

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Forgive me for getting so deep here, but I read something this morning concerning pet loss... [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP

You are in my thoughts ZDU Yesterday #1

Perfect.... JoeOtterbein Yesterday #2

It gets better, Amigo JoseBalow Yesterday #3

I think, too, that what's going on in our country magnifies our other losses. CrispyQ Yesterday #4

This makes sense electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #36

... Niagara Yesterday #5

. LuckyCharms Yesterday #6

That grief will never go away, Lucky Niagara Yesterday #9

Wow that's incredible thanks for sharing! ... OldBoss Yesterday #7

Thank you for the wisdom from Almaas Wild blueberry Yesterday #8

A few days ago? Lulu KC Yesterday #10

Wonderful post, LC. Felicita Yesterday #11

That's the advice I give everyone who has lost a pet -- get another as soon as practical William Seger Yesterday #14

Lost my longtime dog a few months ago mdbl Yesterday #12

❣️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #13

i lost my last long lived cat + i soon got 2 more. i need spares. you need spares. pansypoo53219 Yesterday #15

I feel like Grief is... BurnDoubt Yesterday #16

For you: sinkingfeeling Yesterday #17

My deepest condolences. Charlie Chapulin Yesterday #18

We adopted our most recent dog in February mountain grammy Yesterday #19

My heart goes out to you. . . . h2ebits Yesterday #20

I'm so sorry. I feel you...my brother died of Covid in 2021 and my dog's death is LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #26

Indeed. . . . h2ebits 19 hrs ago #32

Phew! catchnrelease Yesterday #21

I'm so sorry... LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #25

Thanks catchnrelease 23 hrs ago #29

I'm so sorry, Lucky. Been there twice before. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #22

My condolences lucky. Your explanation makes sense of my recent experience. Ilikepurple Yesterday #23

Oh my...you nailed my feelings exactly. LuckyCharms 23 hrs ago #27

Anyone who has given his heart to another being understands what you are going through, Lucky. Bumbles 23 hrs ago #24

Sending you love and peace. PittBlue 23 hrs ago #28

Whoa, Thanks for Sharing That, LuckyCharms! It Definitely Hit a Nerve. The Roux Comes First 22 hrs ago #30

It's not fair buzzycrumbhunger 22 hrs ago #31

A Dog's Last Will & Testament..... Bayard 17 hrs ago #33

This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove 12 hrs ago #34

That is beautiful. applegrove 12 hrs ago #35

Some wonderful thoughts by that person. Another hug for you, LC. electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #37

Condolences on your loss. Beautiful, resonant quote. Timeflyer 6 hrs ago #38

This is very insightful, thanks for sharing it FakeNoose 6 hrs ago #39

Thanks so much for sharing that, LC. TygrBright 6 hrs ago #40

All I know is that from the time I came out of the womb... hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #41

Jill... LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #43

You are putting good back into the world even as you grieve, Lucky. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #44

The pets EuterpeThelo 5 hrs ago #42