My sweet Lucy that has been my baby for almost 8 years was tragically killed this past weekend. She was a Rat Terrier, and my first love. I had her before I even thought about having children. Of course now I have two sweet kids too.
I am beside myself with pain and sadness. She was a one of a kind type of dog. Everyone loved Lucy. She was timid, sweet, loyal, and just all around the best darn dog you could dream of.
I am fighting with myself on the inside about getting a new puppy. Part of me wants one really bad to keep me busy and to fill that hole Lucy's too-soon death left in my heart. The other part of me is screaming that I cannot replace her. No dog will ever live up to her.
I found a puppy today. A small chihauau that needs a home. I do not buy puppies, I only rescue them from shelters. I went to see her today and she picked me before I even picked her. Her eyes locked with mine and she started wagging her tail.
Is it too soon to get a new pet? I know I can't change the world by adopting one pet, but I can change that one dog's world. Make sense? Anyway, all you animal lovers please give me some advice.