Well i need to talk about this...

[AhBee01]

I agree, you need to give this dog a chance, look deeply into his soul, he will help you heal. You are angry, and afraid to give your heart to him, because of your loss, and that is understandable. Give him time, and I bet he will win your heart too!

 

[debilorrah]

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And you have already had your period of hating the dog too - like I did with Trouble. By the way, the cat came across his name because in his first week in the house, he managed to find his way into the fridge, the freezer, the washer, the dryer, the pantry and the bedroom closet.

 

[Sunny the Hippie Chick]

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i will admit he is pretty cute...he always looks at me like that to (the way he is in the picture)...it almost melts my heart...

He looks at you like that because a dog can sence when your hurting. And all he wants to do is make you happy.. He is trying to tell you that. For a young dog he sure looks wise..​

 

[debilorrah]

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i will admit he is pretty cute...he always looks at me like that to (the way he is in the picture)...it almost melts my heart...

He looks at you like that because a dog can sence when your hurting. And all he wants to do is make you happy.. He is trying to tell you that. For a young dog he sure looks wise..

I agree!!! That dog is just waiting for you to love him....

 

[Mahonri]

Hang in there.

I literally cried for months when my first dog was run over by accident by on of my dad's tractors.

It took a long time for me to get used the new dogs we got because it seemed no dog could replace "Rip". He was a border collie mongrel that I just LOVED. I'm 52 and I still tear up when I think about my mother telling my grandfather about his death, no knowing I was listening.

 

[jbowyer01]

I know it hurts when youve lost something that you love sooo much. (((HUG))) I have three doxies, let me explain how I got them. We had the most wonderful dog in the world her name was moose. She looked like a big black bear and was the smartest dog I have ever seen. She even learned to spell (we would have to try and trick her by spelling certain words such as potty or out, we even changed the spelling. She still some how knew what we were saying lol) and she loved our kids to the point she wouldntr let them do certain things because she knew they were wrong. She had this wonderful sixth sense for things. After 14 years she woke up one morning and wouldnt move around. Called the vet, took her in immediatly, She was hemmoraging from a tumor inside her stomach, I had to her put down. I cant write in words the pain and aching that was in my heart and still brings tears to my eyes. About a month later I was out on my porch when someone literally threw a dog out their car window (at a stop sign, I live on a corner), the litte dog ran to me. I wanted nothing to do with it but my DH couldnt leave it to run around and get hurt. I wasnt cruel to the pup but I didnt want to get close to it but that little one kept nudging me and following me everywhere. I have finally come to the conclusion that god decided this little dog needed a special home and knew we wouldnt have taken him in if we still had moose. Since then we have also adopted two other little doxies that are either deaf or vision impaired and would have been euthanizedif we had not taken them. They wouldnt have homes if I still had moose because I wouldnt have looked for another dog. I strongly believe god gave you lacey for a reason. Whether it was to love her for that short period of time or maybe to give Luke a home that he might not otherwise had. I also believe Lacey would want you to share all that love you have in your heart. I know its painful and it does lessen with time. Please give Luke a chance, your not replacing Lacey with Luke your sharing your love with him! Talk to Luke about Lacey I am sure he will listen. Once again ((HUGS)).

 

[fordmommy]

Loosing a favorite pet is EXTREMELY hard. I know from experience. But I don't think that your parents are trying to "replace" Lacey. I think that they are trying to fill an empty void from the the lose of her. If you were to not have ANY dog, you may have gotten even more depressed. I think it was a wonderful idea to get you a new dog.

I have an idea. I think that since your sister loves Luke so much....and he looks just so darn lovable....let your sister have him. YOU get a dog of your own. Well-dog, cat, bird,....whatever. Make it YOUR pet. Move on with your life. A pet only lives for a few years. You have your whole live in front of you. Do not ware yourself down by the loss of one pet. No other pet can take her place, but you can move on. The world did not stop because you lost a love one. Time goes on.

 

[onecent]

First, very sorry for your loss, but i know you probably don't want to hear this right now, but i also had to learn the hard way, you just cant let your pet run outside without being supervised, or on a leash, they can get in trouble real fast! such as being hit by a car, or getting attacked, or eating something they shouldn't, or someone stealing them, i also lost a couple of my best friends that way, when i was younger, now the ones i have, don't go nowhere without a leash and supervision, when you are ready, you will find that special friend to be with, it will just take a little time, I'm not criticizing you, just trying to help you, we all make mistakes, that's how we learn.....

 

[Big Chicken Little]

The love we give to animals comes right from the heart. Luke can never take the place of Lucy BUT that little dog is trying to love you and you feel that he does not measure up to Lucy but that is ok... give him the love he deserves and keep your feelings for Lucy in your heart. You family does not understand but that is alright just accept things as they are and you will feel less pain and so will little Luke and all your family members. I just put down my dog of 14 1/2 years so when people say to me you should get another dog I say not right now ... I have felt this loss and pain many times in my life and it fades but i will always remember my animals ...lovingly. This love I believe is a blessing from God and something to cherish!! I will have a zoo greet me at Rainbow Bridge when I pass. God Bless you and please try to understand your feelings....because it will make you feel better!!

 

[redhen]