Our new boy has fitted in so well.

[STEMO]

we lasted from last June to this April after we lost little Molly, I always said she would be a very hard act to follow. We both missed her.
We collected Buddy from the dogs home, he's a Collie/Lurcher cross & is now about 22 months old. He's brilliant .... other than when he was at the vets yesterday after eating a load of grapes! Cher-ching ... £182 please!!!!!!

Sorry I missed your post, Andy. You're either a doggie person or you are not. It's really hard to get non believers to understand just how much they mean to us. Hope you and Buddy have many happy years together.

Thanks .... I'll try to get a decent picture of him posted

You can see the collie more than anything. Far too lively for me.....they don't have an off switch. But...if there's greyhound in there, that might compensate. They love a good kip.

[countrywoman]

Loveliest dog we ever had was a border collie cross with a bearded collie and the black lab we had before that.

[Rangie]

It's good to see fellow dog lovers on here, I'm always wary of people who say " I/ we don't like dogs" we struck up so many conversations with dog walkers when we were last in Yorkshire after we'd lost our boy ,met some really nice people.

[Migalot]

This thread has made me both happy and sad. Happy that there are so many dog lovers on here, but sad because I am still grieving over the loss of my chocolate Labrador in June. Over the course of almost 14 years he became, not just a dog, but a best mate.

I know I need another, but my memories of 'Buttons; are still fresh. Can any anyone who has lost a beloved pooch let me know how to move on, dog-wise?

[STEMO]

This thread has made me both happy and sad. Happy that there are so many dog lovers on here, but sad because I am still grieving over the loss of my chocolate Labrador in June. Over the course of almost 14 years he became, not just a dog, but a best mate.

I know I need another, but my memories of 'Buttons; are still fresh. Can any anyone who has lost a beloved pooch let me know how to move on, dog-wise?

So sorry to hear about Buttons 
Do nothing for now, it's very easy to fill that hole quickly and then realise, too late, that you've made a mistake. Give yourself time to get used to your new routine and then you'll be in a position to make a decision based on practicality rather than emotions.
I found my life to be empty without Poppy, but there are a lot of things we give up to make sure Kenny has a good life. Not everyone will want to do the same but, of course, you have vast experience of having a dog.
You never forget, I still call Kenny 'Pops' now and again, but you know there's no substitute for that bond you form with your (new) best mate.
If I were you I'd set a date, maybe after Christmas, and see how I felt then. Just my opinion.

[Rangie]

This thread has made me both happy and sad. Happy that there are so many dog lovers on here, but sad because I am still grieving over the loss of my chocolate Labrador in June. Over the course of almost 14 years he became, not just a dog, but a best mate.

I know I need another, but my memories of 'Buttons; are still fresh. Can any anyone who has lost a beloved pooch let me know how to move on, dog-wise?

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I know exactly how you are feeling, we lost Buddy on the 2nd of June he was 10years & 2 months old we had him from the rescue at 8 months old , he had suffered a terrible start to his life with beatings, it took a long while to gain his trust and at one point my wife wanted to return him but I was determined to give him the life he deserved, at 18 months old he was the perfect dog, I cried like a baby when he passed and thought I'd never have another, but it's like a switch you'll know when the time is right , you'll always remember your best friend & you certainly can't replace them, but it's worth moving on and giving another the life they deserve. I took have been calling Deezil Buddy just like Steve , must be an age thing but I'll get there eventually..👍

[ronnyd]

I've never owned a dog as i don't really want the responsibility of looking after one. That said, i do like interacting with dogs when i go for my long, (to me), walks. I sometimes take my kids/grandkids mutts for the occasional walk though. 

[YZ250]

We haven't had a dog for several years now, since we lost our Spaniel 'Poppy'. It broke my heart at the time and I had no desire to repeat that experience at that time. She was our third dog and I honestly thought that we would get another dog, especially when we were both fortunate enough to take early retirement, but time has passed now, and with other commitments I doubt we'll get another. I'll have to make do with making a fuss of my son's dog. 

[Migalot]

This thread has made me both happy and sad. Happy that there are so many dog lovers on here, but sad because I am still grieving over the loss of my chocolate Labrador in June. Over the course of almost 14 years he became, not just a dog, but a best mate.

I know I need another, but my memories of 'Buttons; are still fresh. Can any anyone who has lost a beloved pooch let me know how to move on, dog-wise?

So sorry to hear about Buttons 
Do nothing for now, it's very easy to fill that hole quickly and then realise, too late, that you've made a mistake. Give yourself time to get used to your new routine and then you'll be in a position to make a decision based on practicality rather than emotions.
I found my life to be empty without Poppy, but there are a lot of things we give up to make sure Kenny has a good life. Not everyone will want to do the same but, of course, you have vast experience of having a dog.
You never forget, I still call Kenny 'Pops' now and again, but you know there's no substitute for that bond you form with your (new) best mate.
If I were you I'd set a date, maybe after Christmas, and see how I felt then. Just my opinion.

Thanks, Steve. Nice words and good advice. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Nothing can be said that will provide solace in the gaping chasm of sadness

That said, consider another, but don't rush headlong into another.

At some point down the road, you'll either think about another or circumstance will rule against it but you should never make an impulsive decision driven by grief or anger. Actually that's true of much of life, but rushing into another dog will be a replacement rather than a new beginning and that's not fair on you or the dog.

We were devastated when we lost our previous Tibetan Terrorist, but we resisted the almost overwhelming urge to get another for almost a year.

8 years and counting with our current Tibetan Terrorist and we've no regrets. Looking forward to getting home toy bed warmer on Monday... Even if she does like getting up before brunch

[Viral_Jim]

I used to have two frenchies, lost them in my divorce. It took me a long time to make peace with it, and to this day I don't know where they are or how they are, and every now and then it catches me off guard and makes me hugely sad.

My OH finally persuaded me to look again and we now have this snoring, farting, hairy house hippo.

And I wouldn't be without her 

https://imgur.com/gallery/fqTfxc0

[STEMO]

Jeez, I'd rather feed her for a week than a fortnight 

[Viral_Jim]

She's a solid lump for sure, but not that big for an English Bully, maybe 14" at the shoulder. 24kg though and not much fat on her. 

[STEMO]

She's a solid lump for sure, but not that big for an English Bully, maybe 14" at the shoulder. 24kg though and not much fat on her. 

I see two of them together on my morning walk sometimes, although their owner calls them pocket bullies.

[Rangie]

Jeez, I'd rather feed her for a week than a fortnight 

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She certainly looks formidable 👍