Posted on 08/07/2015 2:30:04 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED
I need some advice on my dog. I had 2 dogs, both rescues for the past 11 years. They were pups together.
Solitare was the best dog in the world. She was a farm lab. No breeding but all character. She was Athletic, loving, smart, funny and exuberant.
I lost her Tuesday to metastatic cancer.
Wow. That was a dick comment.
So sorry for your loss. I had one dog die and my other one grieved herself to death. She died within 6 months of the other. It was so sad the for the remaining dog. She looked all over the yard for her buddy, would not sit in the back seat because that is where Brandy would sit.
I would go to a shelter and get a very calm older dog. Maybe a male and a female pup. Make sure both are altered.
While it’s remotely possible that the older dog will be satisfied with a new puppy as a distraction, it can also go wrong.
In my view, you need to give her more time to adjust before you try that....just sayin..
Dog’s memories are somewhat shorter than humans (actually a lot shorter) so don’t try to associate your grieving process with a dogs adjustment to a change in it’s environment..
The toy idea is good, and you might try changing the dogs routine. Take them out for a walk at a different time to a different place, or anything you can think of to divert attention from old routine.
That’s a thought, but I have a husband to convince too.
Solly never met a stranger, 2 legs or 4.
She will be 11 this fall. She is altered.
I’ve started hooking her to my belt on a 25 food lead and dragging her to the garden.
I’m trying to make her interested in something.
All of mine have been rescues.
I’ll miss her forever, just like the dogs that have gone before her.
I’ll have to check that out.
I’m a donor to the local humane society.
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Through the years I’ve only had female dogs, I’m not opposed to a male though.
I can’t remember how to post a picture.
I have a pic of my girls in their young adulthood on my home page.
It’s on my mind , that’s why I’m looking for assistance.
I would prefer a lab just for their gentle dispositions.
Be nice
Maybe try fostering an older dog? See how that goes. I think you can foster with the intent to keep. Not sure though.
Not the same situation, but some similar elements: My rescue Keeshond always HATED other dogs; even at 16, she was a total grouch, went crazy if any dog approached while walking on the leash. CRAZY!
Finally, my friend brought his very mellow old Golden Retriever over. Within an hour, my Kees calmed down with the Golden. The two of them curled up together whenever they got together, like very old friends. AND we could walk on the leash in the park with zero problems even when the Golden wasn’t there. The last year of her life, my Keesie girl became known as the “friendliest dog in the park.”
Soooo, I’m thinking your Jackie girl might benefit from a new older friend. Maybe you know one in your neighborhood/circle of friends who could come over and console her for awhile, maybe an hour a day until her heart mends. Then, get a puppy. I wonder whether a Chow-ish puppy might work.
Blessings to you and Jackie
They shared everything, even dog beds.
I had 2 beds but it was first come, first serve.
That’s a good thing. A male of 2+ years may be a good option, but because of her prior experience, and that she’s altered, you may be able to adopt a puppy. We have a 13 year old female who when younger would challenge young males, which was my concern, but it seems that is not an issue for you. Your girl has had a good relationship with a male in the past, so I might go that route again, and at her age, with a commitment on your part, a male puppy may be a suitable choice.
Whatever you choose, I wish you the best.
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