Is It OK To Love A New Dog After Losing Your Soul Pup? | The Dodo

[@vitornuevo]

People who have never had a pet cannot understand what a huge piece of our hearts they have.

[@Solkard]

Even if you've never had a pet. What kind of complete bastard would you have to be to sincerely answer "No"?

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

💯!! They are family

[@ReiverBlue1971]

@@Tiny.WayfindersYes, my lot don't seem to understand that my furries ARE my kids (I don't have any human ones deliberately). It would be preferable for them to have longer lives but what else can you do with perfection?

[@BobFresno]

Lost my dog of 14 years was heart broken honestly and got another dog helped heal the heart break and loneliness 😢

[@thevoid2285]

💚🐶💙

[@englewoodmusic]

YES! I lost my fur friend Baby last November right after my one of my best friends was killed and the other shot himself. It destroyed me. I went out to Detroit and saved my new pup Nara, and she has been there for me in ways so many ways. You are allowed to love again. Wishing you all the best!

[@sabinal17]

😢😮OMG. I am so sorry. I’m so happy you’re healing

[@englewoodmusic]

@@sabinal17 thank you so much. Truly. I wish the best for you :)

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

I’m so so sorry for your losses - and so glad you found a baby to bring home with you!

[@englewoodmusic]

@@Tiny.Wayfinders I appreciate you. 🙏

[@merk9569]

I can’t imagine what you have had to endure. I know that I have gotten through my darkest periods with the help of “my guys.” I originally adopted one and thought he needed a friend like himself. We became the Three Musketeers and were together 12 years. I adopt my next rescue soon after losing one. I can’t think of a better way of honoring them than by sharing the love I still have for each one. My Jesse passed Dec. 1st. The first face I fell in love with online was a little female Pomeranian in need of love. I am grateful to have found her. She was skin and bones, had patchy fur from starvation and fleas. She’s already gaining weight and her fur is coming in. They are so easy to love. I am happy that you have found the same thing I have; you get far more love in return for having them.

[@gottalovegabe1176]

I only adopt seniors. So I don’t have “ years “ with them. I do get incredibly bonded to them. I know it’s not for everyone, but I adopt immediately after my babies pass. It not only helps with the incredible grief, but it saves a life too❤

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

I love this so much - you are an incredible soul ❤

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

Thank you for that. I'm thinking of doing this.

[@fallbrkgrl]

​@@lookhowshegobbledthat Me too. Saw a video about a woman who did this, years ago, and have thought about it ever since. I've only had one dog that I raised from a pup. Lost him to cancer at 12 years old. Really didn't think I would get another dog. Told myself that I didn't want to have to get to know another dog, and puppies are a lot of work. Fast forward, 5 years later... adopted a 5 year old German Shepard. She turned out to be very fearful, and a bit of a hot mess, just like her new mom. Getting a German Shepard wasn't the best decision I've ever made. It's really forced me to step up my game as far as training, and overall dog knowledge (dealing with fear aggression). 3 months in, and I love her to death...flaws and all. I'm turning 62 in August, so when it's Lucy's time, I will definitely go with senior dogs.

[@davemeers37]

Bless your heart senior dogs need forever homes too ❤

[@shelldie8523]

You're the best

[@shikuchronos6779]

My dog just passed this Saturday after 16 years of love. I do plan on getting another at some point and I will love that pup but will never take Gizmo’s place in my heart. I will just make room for another one in my heart. ❤️

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

The sooner you do it the better.

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

Exactly - I’m so sorry for your loss ❤

[@susanmulvey6311]

Sorry for your loss! It does put a hole in your heart, but the love they gave us is worth the hurt! 🐶🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maviewavie2326]

So sorry. Know just how you feel losing Gizmo. Some day your heart will open for another dog.

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

Exactly, it’s not like there’s only one spot for our fur babies. Each occupies its own distinct place in our hearts and we should always be big hearted enough to embrace a new one. My family has a silly way to force us to do this. We always have 2 cats and a dog so when the dog dies we HAVE to replace them within the year because the cats will get used to not having a dog and it won’t go well later - do that for each pet back and forth. Helps with grieving a lot

[@bobcoulon2449]

I had a cat for 21 years his name was spooky. I was heartbroken when he died. Luckily my wife surprised me and adopted two kittens. Lily and Charlie. It was a blessing

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

That’s an amazing amount of time together ❤ doesn’t make the loss any easier 😢 I’m so glad you found some other babies to love!

[@ReiverBlue1971]

@@Tiny.WayfindersIn fact it'd probably make it all the harder to let them go. Where's the balance between their needs and our own?

[@apara2005]

21 years? Wow! You took very goof care of your kitty. You both were lucky to have each other ❤

[@annikaasplund3694]

I especially agree with cats in particular. We had two cats named Kit Kat and Twix. Both of them were with my family throughout my middle and high school years. Kit Kat, in particular, had become my favorite pet. Both of them were put to sleep within seven months of each other, Kit Kat from cancer and Twix from pneumonia. I was there for both their “putting to sleeps”, and it broke our hearts the full week after the Twix had passed; we had no pets in the house. Exactly a week after Twix had died, Groot came into our lives through my mom’s coworker. My dad brought home Rocket two weeks afterwards. The cats are two months apart in age, and they have really been the crazy blessings in my parents’ lives. I have now moved out of state, but they have surely touched my life too ❤️

[@bobcoulon2449]

@@annikaasplund3694 I’m happy for you

[@lucysky384]

I always get a dog within a few weeks of when my previous dog passes away. It does not mean l loved that dog any less. Love is never wrong. It does not lessen the lifetime l spent with that dog. It is a comfort and a joy... love is never wrong.

[@KiraiBK]

Agreed. I’ve only experienced this once and not looking forward to it again, but I rescued my current pup 7 days after having to put my other down. It wasn’t a replacement and wasn’t intended to be. I needed a dog, so I found one that needed a home.

[@darthstructure7370]

One day at a time. Everyone's grieving process is different. Good luck!!!!

[@kittykathy9532]

Our hearts break for the loves we lost, but opening our hearts to ones that need us… Is a beautiful thing! One dog doesn’t replace the other. You just gave another dog a loving home❤️❤️❤️

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

Thank you - I agree!! ❤

[@leahprice1141]

Love her with all your heart…..

[@ReiverBlue1971]

@davidgreg6907 FO!!!!

[@DaveXYZ369]

Yes, it is OK. Never Question that. Love is Love. Take all the Time you need but don´t close your heart.

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

❤❤❤

[@INC1995]

This is making me cry so much. I lost my darling puppy after 15 years and I'm considering getting another puppy. It's almost been a year and I hope that can heal my broken heart 💔

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

I’m so sorry for your loss - it’s so hard 😢

[@KiraiBK]

They will always be there. My 17 1/2 yr old baby passed and my life and home felt so empty. I was (and am) grateful for the years we had. He was with me through childhood to adulthood. 7 days after he passed, I rescued a dog. I always say that I needed a dog and he needed a home. They couldn’t be more different than each other but I love them both with my whole heart. I still think about my other dog daily, but I think he made room for another to have me to love and spoil on when he couldn’t be here anymore.

[@salchipapa5843]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please do consider adopting another dog. Too many out there that need loving homes.

[@luannestrickland4199]

I’m so sorry! We understand the heartbreak, loss, tears! By experience I know having another one helps tremendously

[@jenA9026]

I'm so sorry. But do get another. You will still grieve your soul dog, but the new family member needs you and will worm their way into your heart alongside the love you will always have for the soul dog you lost.

[@SeanShimamoto]

Absolutely! In Feb 2022, I was 48 years old and my German Spitz, Yuki, was 16 years old…so I had her for ⅓ of my entire life. She suddenly got ill and passed away the next day. I was traumatized and was struggling mentally. My friend said, “Sean, I think I have the perfect dog for you!” I picked him up from her and he’s been an absolute angel! I even posted a few videos of him, his name’s Duke and he’s a Tibetan Terrier, on my channel just ‘cause he makes me so happy and I hope other people can feel happy from watching him.

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

Hi Duke!!! -Stevie ❤

[@KiraiBK]

Duke is adorable 😍

[@janeallanuj7736]

I am so grateful to you for iv now read your account of how you felt when you lost your beloved little dog, I lost my lovely little rescue dog ice had for ten wonderful years,she had helped me cope with my anxiety condition an it's nearly a month since she passed an I too struggled mentally an felt an awful sense of loss an loneliness an sometimes couldn't cope with being in my empty house without her, I thought I was heading for a breakdown,but come the time il get another

[@SeanShimamoto]

@@Tiny.Wayfinders I’m so glad that you opened your heart to Stevie ‘cause it’s clear you have so much love to give your fur baby! Sending love & aloha from Honolulu to you and your entire ohana! 😘🤙🏽❤️🌈☀️

[@MM-ek8sp]

This story resonates with me as I lost my best furfriend Pogo last December. He was my companion for 15 years. I didn't think I would have room in my heart for another until just last week. Now my man is watching up in heaven guiding my new little man Otis to be my new best friend. They do heal your heart. ❤🐾

[@sophialovespups]

yes ofc its okay to move on :)) if anyones reading this and struggling with pet loss im so sorry and its hard i know but if you ever decide to get another dog your not betraying your pet that was lost, your just finding another joy, loving another dog can heal you in so many ways, my friend struggled with pet loss of her golden retriever and when she got a new dog it allowed her to feel happier and out of the dark place!

[@AndrewBeezy91]

Not a dog but I lost my cat 2 weeks ago after 18 years. I know I'll get another one sooner than later but it's tough right now. Your comment might've convinced me to start looking around for a new best friend.

[@sophialovespups]

@@AndrewBeezy91 I'm so sorry pets are such big parts of our family's and can be better than humans in so many ways. It's okay to grieve and be upset about it. You can get a cat when your ready and there's no one stopping you from that, allow yourself to feel upset definitely and I'm sure if you decide to get another cat it will bring you much love and joy and you will start healing from the loss ❤️ 🐱

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

I agree with you ❤

[@nancycastillo2018]

❤

[@chriskelly6559]

I will always believe that they rescue us.

[@missingmimic]

Our dogs are there for us, they wouldn't want us to not be there for another dog. ❤

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

Love this perspective ❤

[@robertlewis3133]

Absolutely, never hesitate to love . It’s good for you😊✌️🙏🇨🇦

[@peternguyen7530]

Preach, my brother ❤

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

I agree ❤❤

[@bertkesurf]

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I lost my dog Gibson, after an amazing 14.5 years, and was completely devastated! Barely spoke for several days, cried constantly, and felt empty. We waited almost a year until getting another dog. Now we have Calypso, and she is so precious & affectionate. She does remind me of Gibson at times, but she has her own personality and mannerisms. We hope to have her in our lives a long time as well, and that we'll make each other just as happy. It's a bittersweet experience.

[@Tesoro598]

Beautiful story that brought me to tears. As with the girl in the video, I lost my beautiful dog of nearly 20 years. This was about a year and a half ago, and I am still very much grieving his loss. There is nothing like the love of a dog and as much as I want to have another one, I feel that emotionally and financially, I’m not at a place where I would be able to dedicate enough time to a dog and although it’s a difficult reality I know that for now unfortunately I cannot have a dog, so I enjoy looking at other dogs seeing them jump and smile. I look forward to the day when I will be able to have a dog once again.

[@petuniabloom]

I think a senior dog who's been exhausted by the shelter would love to doze on the couch while you're at work, and welcome you gently when you come home.

[@princerogersjr3019]

It's the best company we can have these days.

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

Absolutely

[@shakeykirkir]

Right on time. My soul dog passed in January and it’s triggering how quiet our home is now. He was my first pup and I finally convinced my parents to let me have one after YEARS. I’m definitely grieving and don’t feel ready for another, but is it wrong that I want another dog that is just like him? Appearance and personality? As crazy as it sounds, I need a barker. I miss my baby boy so much, it makes no sense. This grief comes in waves and I just keep crying and asking why.

[@janeallanuj7736]

I feel so much like you after losing my little rescue dog Honey after ten wonderful years of her company an yes my grief comes in waves an I sob too

[@acawalsh]

I have lived this and this is what I can tell you: it’s OK to open your heart to another dog. No, this dog will never replace the one you lost, how could that be? This new bundle of unconditional love will be a new adventure and a reminder to live and love as they do. I struggled so much after losing my baby girl Bitsy: she was the last of our pack and I lost three fur babies in five years. I realized it was the very first time in my entire life that I didn’t have a dog. I discovered very quickly that I’m not meant to be without a dog. But, I struggled with guilt and a myriad of emotions all while looking at rescues online. And then I saw Winnie Stella and that was it for me. I thank God for her every single day. She saved me when I didn’t realize just how much I truly needed saving.

[@MissShards]

I lost my soul pupper 11 months ago. My heart is so broken still and I would give anything for a new puppy, but i do have to waut a little longer as I am moving. But i cant wait to have some puppy love ❤ a new furbaby does help heal

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤

[@jeansherwood2428]

I grieve with you.

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

After a loss, to love another pet truly heals the heart. To love again is a heartwarming process.... It doesn't replace the other, it never fixes the pain. So you'll continue to mourn, as you should. Each pet is their own special spirit, and none can ever be compared to one another, in life or in memory. But to rescue another pet in need really helps your heart to learn love again. It's a complex journey for sure. Keep rescuing, keep loving those in need. Always. 💖

[@victoriabourgeois3273]

I am in tears cuz my heart girl passed almost 5 months and feel your emotions.

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤😢

[@victoriabourgeois3273]

@@Tiny.Wayfinders have a dog is like having a four legged child. Thank you

[@akay3744]

So, so sorry for your loss. 🌈🌉🐾 Your sweet girl knows how much she was loved. Take care of yourself, dear friend. 🙏💕

[@FuHackers-wx9lq]

You can have a disagreement... you can have a fight ! You can even be late for dinner! But, the friendship/love of your dog... never, ever ends! It's the one living thing... That will never leave you. Well, they may get lost, a time or two. 🌺

[@davemeers37]

Your new pup giving you kisses right away was Sterling’s way of saying it’s ok be happy

[@yorkiepit]

Dogs = love at first sight. Was born into a house with dogs, have had them my entire life. As crushingly painful as the loss of a dog is, the love and joy they bring is so much more powerful and they are worth it.

[@miguelquintas-g5g]

After só many years helping and saving dogs it's never easy to lose a member of the family..i learn That we should cry our own and save the next One..there are so many to save..it's not a matter of replacing..it's just love!!!😊😊😊😊

[@kevinjewitt6347]

The pain when you lose a pet is beyond description but the positives of having a pet is worth going through the pain.

[@Jungaloowi333]

when you get a pet, you get hundreds of good days and one really bad one

[@novakien2714]

The best way to honor a pet is to keep giving love to others. Loss is never easy but we slowly grow around it. I hope these two have years of wonderful adventures!

[@TheStuport]

Never a surprise to see the humans are the ones who get rescued by their new pets! ❤

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

10000% every time

[@TheStuport]

@@Tiny.Wayfinders 👋

[@karissakline6765]

Puppies can absolutely heal a broken heart, I say that with my 10 month old sleeping soundly on my chest. We got him before our senior dog died of cancer in September, he actually brought joy to our cancer boy as well so it felt like a passing of the baton in life.

[@doodles3075]

Absolutely. I lost my Dutch Shepard the 1st week of New Year. He had become very ill all of a sudden and collapsed in the garden. I laid on the living room floor, cuddling him while he was put to sleep. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do , but i knew it was the last thing i could do to show how much i loved him. Last week, i just happened to come across this add for a one eyed 6 month old Pug. We travelled miles to pick him up. When we got there, we had the urine soaked duvet cover shoved in our arms with this little Pug in it. Under the street light, this little mites eye look blue( the one he had left). This bloke was adamant it was fine. By this time, the smell of urine was overwhelming. We just knew we had to get this pup away from there. As we got round the corner, we un wrapped this puppy and threw the duvet cover in the bin. We put the pup down... it couldn't stand( we actually thought he was paralysed) he was so malnourished and dehydrated. As we got into a lit area, we realised this little mites eye was bulging out of the socket and blue. Racing him to the vet ive been quoted £900 to remove his other eye. I'm desperately trying to find the money. But i know i was supposed to come across this pup for a reason. At 6 months old this beautiful little soul is just about to have his life plunged completely into darkness through someones cruelty 😢 but i know hes come to me for a reason and will finally get to know what its like to be loved.

[@ronnie-lynn]

This is a hard one for me. I had my main man for 16 years. I got him as soon as I moved out on my own age 19. This is my first time in my adult life where I have not had him. Diesel he was 75% tabby & 25% bengal. He was beautiful. So unique, I adored all his quirks. I miss him so much. New apartment, first place I have lived without him. I have his foot prints on a beautiful ceramic plate in my indoor garden. (Own 70 house plants now) Thank you for sharing that the heart can eventually love another fur baby again. ❤

[@jeanp.1303]

My soul pup and I spent 15 years together. We traveled everywhere together. Right before my big trip to Arizona in 2020, he fell extremely ill and was in pain. I had to make the hardest decision of my life to free him from pain. I haven’t been the same since. In comparison to before then, I rarely leave the house more than once a month. My heart still aches. And every time I look at possible adoption pups, I feel either guilt or fear. Seeing your video has helped me more than you know. Thank you so much for sharing. Please be careful while camping especially out west with your fur babies. I recently heard from a friend that a small dog was attacked by a coyote within a short distance from the owner. Safe travels and many more blessings. 🙏🏼

[@indigowolf556]

I haven't had dogs but I've had cats. One cat died from cancer another cat had a heart attack and died my other cat died from cancer and now I have my current cat and she is 14. We don't go on Big adventures or things like that but she lets me talk to her and she is always there for me. Like somebody said, people who don't have pets don't understand what it's like for those of us who do they are our best friend they are our children and they get spoiled. When they leave and they go over the rainbow it's really hard for us to want to love and connect with another dog or cat or other animal that is special to us. Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story.❤

[@patrickunderhill2901]

At almost 70 I have learned we live much longer than are pets, but they will always be loved and missed. Still miss my Tippy (dog) when I was a teenager. I currently have 2 dogs, 4 cats ❤️😃

[@Bluebirdhouse]

I wept watching this. Lost my Corgi 3 years ago and totally get a heart dog.

[@stevelee4653]

I know the heart break you must have felt!!! the new puppy will help heal all the old memories with more love to lean on!!!

[@candidaprout560]

Yes it is. My black Labrador flew to the sky with his own angel 😇 after 15 years of happiness. And I knew he wanted me to have another dog 🐶❤. I love all animals but I have a soft heart for dogs 🐶❤️

[@flashflame4952]

You two belong together! She is ADORABLE!!! Have fun!!!!

[@debbiewang5751]

That is how Nunu came into my life, her love and affection taught me it is ok to love and feel love again. 🙏❤

[@yajtramer6913]

Dogs are better than most humans Dogs give us so much love Dogs help us broken humans to heal our minds, hearts,and souls

[@Werekatze]

I had a very precious soul baby through some physically challenging years for me. She also developed a medical condition and it made our bond even more unbelievably strong. I thought I was dying when I lost her. Until my husband provided a miracle. My "new" heart dog and I are both healthy, and our bond is just as incredible, different, precious, and life-affirming. We are inseparable. So when my husband lost his service dog and best buddy, his heart dog, just a handful of months ago... we knew he needed to rescue another furbaby in his boy's honor. As quickly as possible. His new girl hasn't erased his, or my, grief. But she has allowed the healing to begin, and her goofy puppy antics have stolen my husband's heart and given him such valuable distraction from his suffering. Love is love, and it doesn't matter if your baby walks, crawls, flies, or swims... has fur, feathers, or neither. Our hearts don't place limits. ❤

[@jayneneville1630]

Thank you so much for your post. We lost our chocolate lab Callie a year ago. I just thought there could never be a more gentle, loving, smart, accepting dog. I felt we won the lottery with her. She was always with us through the good times and bad-- a constant calming presence. I have looked at rescue sites, but also wanted to wait until we are both "ready." I know we can provide a great home for a dog. Thank you for encouraging me to open my heart again.

[@leslie4351]

You bet, it's alright!! So many animal shelters are super-crowded, especially right now and SO MANY GREAT ANIMALS NEED TO BE RESCUED AND GIVEN A HOME WITH LOVE & AFFECTION!! PLEASE OPEN YOUR HEART TO AS MANY AS YOU CAN MANAGE! GOD BLESS YA'LL!! 🙏❤️🫂

[@alyzu4755]

I believe that our furbabies who have left us guide us to our new pets. There are so many animals who need a good home. Adopting one is a way of honoring the ones who've passed on.

[@1996pola]

I lost 7 years ago my first dog She was 10 I loved her so much, she loved me Month later I got a new dog She is now my best friend, my little sister, my baby We love each other so much I can't imagine my life without her

[@hanaleidesigns8539]

My beloved dog passed in March of 2023. 😢I have been so incredibly lonely, I still think of my fur baby every day. I finally adopted 2 new puppies, I had forgotten how much attention they need, but they have definitely lifted my heart. I’m so excited to have them. I don’t feel like I’ve replaced my baby, I just have more love 💕 in my heart to give to new fur babies.

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

Every new dog that comes into your life expands your heart. The new dog doesn't take any space of the previous dog.

[@ellenkortes6420]

Absolutely it's okay. You can have more than one soul animal, I believe and you passed baby knows you have room in your heart for other animals who so need the same love 💕

[@cathyhendrix7552]

Omgsh. Ok this one made me cry. I have 2 dogs that are nearing the end of their lifespans. WHEW. Im having trouble typing this 😢. They have both been very special to me in very different ways. But in the same way to. I'm so happy for you and your new soul mate and wish you the best life going forward.

[@BeverlyandPeach]

I know how you feel!! ❤❤ giving more of your love does not take away from the love you have had for anyone else. It’s amazing how much love the heart can produce, even when you think you’re fresh out of it!

[@HaXaW5150]

March will be a year since Tippi passed. She was the bestest dog a man like me could ever want. A couple of months later a kitten showed up at our door. My wife now has a cat. I'm holding out for another Bull Terrier. They're so much fun.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

The Dodo channel never fails to restore my faith in humanity ... I needed this so bad (thank you)

[@oddeman3489]

of course it is, love is a gift to get and give, never hold back on love. ❤❤

[@jeffreysy418]

losing a beloved pet is so heartwrenching!!! glad you took the courage to open up your heart and home to Stevie!Sterling will never be replaced and forgotten. Now, you just have the both of them in your heart! ❤ Blessings!

[@jackass181920]

Very beautiful, thank you for sharing Sterling 🐶 was and is so gorgeous and so is Stevie 🐕 absolutely adorable…🙏🏼🐶🐕❤️🥰

[@neelymahapatra8164]

I wish years of all great adventures with your new little pup Stevie!!

[@promisekept12]

I'm so happy for you! I have owned dogs for 30 years and my jake, who was half German shepherd and half beagle, left Earth on January 11th. He would have been 17 in 2 weeks and he was my soulmate, though I have had six other dogs pass on. Unlike you, I am older and I've had some feet issues, even though I've been a lifelong hiker and runner, so I'm not sure what to do next. I know another dog would help, but I'm praying about the feet. I'm so happy for you!

[@DavidDeelLoco]

I get it. Its been over 5 years since i losr my best friend of 17 years. We travelled together and it was rare we werent together. I still to this day dont feel I can trust myself to do the best for a new furry friend. Loco still has my heart. Im 67, health issues galore BTW. Im hoping one day my life will again allow me to trust I can do right. It was the greatest love I knew, my son and parents excluded.

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

Of course. Someone else always could use that love. Grieving owners included.

[@CööKiëÜÜ327]

You're soul puppy sent you that energy... It's meant to be❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Walk in Beauty ✌️

[@chriscorbin2059]

It's good especially if it's a rescue dog who deserves a loving forever home.

[@RituparnaRouth]

May Stevie continue to light up your life 🎉

[@Louisejames23]

Yes, that dog is having a great life and so will you. Love the cat too ❤❤

[@frederickcampana5717]

Dogs have so much love and devotion to you. They would want you to move on and have that again. Just remember them well and in high reguards. Oh and treat the next pup right too.

[@Cheese-Hound]

Absolutely ok. God bless this woman and Stevie.

[@ariacardwell1033]

We had to say goodbye to our family dog of 15 years, Kobe, at this time last year. My husband initially didn't want another dog, but we found within 3 months that the house was so quiet and lonely without him, and we adopted a puppy that we named Ender. I feel like grief doesn't go away - they're gone, but not forgotten. I'll always miss Kobe - but adopting Ender reminded us of all the love and laughter that having a fur baby can bring into your life.

[@callicordova4066]

Of course it is. Each pup is an individual, special in their own way. You are not replacing the one you lost, you are making room in your heart for a new love, and giving a loving home to the new pup.

[@Tracymcgrath-p3e]

❤ I did this 7 years ago. I was devastated. I adore this 7 year old baby ❤. Still miss my Charlie some days 😢

[@clarencew.brooks1.1.1.4]

When you're young it's okay to get a new puppy when you're ready. But when you're old, for me it's not. It's not okay to leave a burden on someone else,much less to leave your puppy with someone it doesn't know because it won't be treated the same, it has a heart and a soul too and feelings to go right along with it. It will know when its owner is no longer around, and yes they do cry!!

[@jenniferquackenbush7458]

Of course! Your dog that passed would want you to be happy & to continue sharing love & life with another pup that needs you. 🐾❤️🐾

[@voyaristika5673]

Stevie knew you were coming! She was kissing you and so happy Sterling told her all about you, and how you needed Stevie to heal your broken heart. Years ago we lost my cat, Sweetheart. The pain was horrible. I told my husband I never wanted another pet, I couldn't go through it again. He said until we reach our older years we can assume we will outlive our pets, and it will hurt deeply to lose them. But even that isn't a good enough reason to let an animal live a short, sad life when you know you can give them a life of safety and love. Now I am old, and have had many pets to love, not to mention the joy and comfort they've given me! I wish many happy years together for Anna and Stevie. ❤

[@ktkat1949]

When you lose one your heart just expands and makes room to love another one. One of the most emotional scenes I ever saw in a movie was in 'What Dreams May Come'. Robin Williams plays a man who dies and he is in this beautiful garden and suddenly running toward him comes 'Katie' the dog he had when he was a child. I cry every time I watch that scene.

[@johndevaney7560]

I like to think that getting the next dog is the very best compliment you could pay to having been lucky enough to have had the last dog.

[@KathrynKimbley]

So I'm balling my eyes out. I lost my soul dog, Flossie August 22 at 15.5yrs old. She wasn't just my soul dog but my first dog and a very special Therapy Dog who worked alongside me in my counselling practice where I offer counselling with Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). Losing my companion, co-therapist & bestie like that broke my heart and soul. Since then, Mysti has joined me and she's now 4yrs old and larger than life. She's so very different but I love her so much. This was so very special to watch. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[@Dana-e2d]

I wanted to cry. A new puppy can heal your broken heart...

[@Tiny.Wayfinders]

Definitely helped patch up my heart ❤️

[@karenplath_]

I wish her and her fur family nothing but happiness and fulfillment. Keep on truckin'! 👍

[@margochanning6632]

We lost our little Gracie last June & haven't been able to even think of another dog bc we she was engraved in my heart...you give me courage to live again. Thank you with all our hearts!❤

[@Gman-cr8rq]

This story is SO GREAT. Animals can make a LARGE difference in one's life. Glad U found another mate.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

if we couldnt accept new doggos into our lives, we'd all spend our lives miserable till the end. the trick for me is to get the new doggo when the old doggos are still around so they can help training by example. and there is no sense of betrayal to feel when the older ones pass on.

[@slbellue6874]

Every animal I’ve ever had is my soul pet child. I always say when the last one goes to Heaven, I am done. I can’t do it anymore because losing them is too much. I always end up with 2 or 3 more. In August 2023, I lost my sweet boy cat I rescued 4 years before. His death trashed me. I have 2 cats still and was good with that. Almost a month to the day I left our local shelter with a beautiful lab pitbull mix girl doggy. I knew my sweet boy put us together. I am still grieving terribly over him. He was sick the entire time we were together. His last 6 months were not great, but he was somewhat better. Then, he just dive bombed and was gone within 3 weeks. We just didn’t have enough time together. I am so grateful for the lovely girl he sent me snd his brother cat and sister cat. My heart is forever broken, but it’s whole enough to give and receive the unconditional love of animals.

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

The best time to adopt a new cat or dog is when your beloved one is sick & getting ready to pass over. That way, you don't grieve alone and you transfer the love onto the new kitten or puppy. It also perks up the sick animal to see a new friend in the house. It's worked for me through 2 transitions beautifully.

[@barbarainman3182]

I had a Cairn Terrier for 18 years. I got him 1 month after my dad died. He healed my heart. I waited 6 years to get another dog. I got Zigzag March 13 during covid and I couldnt work. Hes special needs and cant do anything on his own. I believe animals come into your life when they are supposed to. Congratulations on Stevie. I believe your dog sent her to you. God Bless and enjoy your travels.

[@flowerpower4065]

I feel like it’s the best thing to do to mend a broken heart….. it’s not that you’re replacing a pet you lost but more like a way to pour out the love that your heart is grieving so that it can heal while you give that love to another that desperately needs it ❤❤❤

[@yadiwilliams8605]

Our pets only give us unconditional love. That's what hurt so much So happy for you guys many blessings to both and may your soul pup rest in peace

[@ls-kk4pq]

I loved your comment, calling your dog, your heart dog. It’s so hard to move on, but I know their souls want us to, and we never forget them.

[@TheRascal54]

Open your heart and love. It’s hard losing them, but saving another precious life and the joy they bring. Priceless ❤😎

[@Madcatz9000]

Thank you for giving that beautiful pup a chance at a wonderful life and loving family.

[@kerrimeade708]

At 22 I got my first dog as an adult. I was living on a MT ranch 7miles from town. Walter was Chow/Lab/Shepard. We hiked, snow-shoed, fished, & swam in lakes & rivers. He passed away at 5 from complications of Lupus. As I held my new adopted malamute/heeler/lab I sobbed saying I don't know if I could love him as much as Walter. My husband said I didn't need to love him the same. He said I had so much love to give, it's more than the new puppy can handle. Bailey lived to be 15yo. Never stop loving, never stop adopting, never stop rescuing!!

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

I’ve been there. You need your grieve time, but you’re also giving another wonderful friend a chance at a great life. My first dog, was a family dog, we had him for 17 years. I was 12 when we got him. We loved him so much, so it took a time of grieving before I got another dog. I got another dog 6 months later, And I was lucky enough to have him for 14 years. I always feel it’s the right thing to do, give a dog (puppy or grown dog) a chance for a great life.

[@janis3]

Watched with tears in my eyes. I had My Shadow 🐾 since he was 8 weeks old. He was almost 15 years old when we suddenly lost him😢 in June 2022. I've had opportunities to get a new pup. But, I just can't bring myself to do it. My heart is shattered. I'm still broken & always will be. I'm so sorry for your loss of Sterling. Also happy for you & how you opened your heart again. May you & stevie live, love, and create many more wonderful years of lovely memories. She is a beautiful pup.🐶 ❤

[@marcusbingham1625]

So beautiful, glad you got the strength to let another dog into your life. For that incredible bond again. Awesome

[@kamanama3671]

All pups need love. It’s a purely unselfish act for you to care for and love on animals in any way, shape or form, regardless of how you feel.

[@justineheinrichs2798]

I’m so glad you found your new spirit mate❤ Nothing brings love and friendship into your life like a loving dog. Enjoy 🥰

[@wateroffaduck2353]

I truly believe Sterling sent Stevie to u to pick up where he left off. No, not to replace him but to continue adventuring with u. She's too perfect a fit for u, especially as u adopted her sight unseen, too not be his gift to u. That lil sweetie is the beautiful reminder that the love in our hearts is infinite 💞

[@janayh2817]

My soul dog Knuckles passed away in May 2021. My son and I have never been the same. Knuck-Knuck knew when I was sad, he was so playful, my Mom even said she never met a smart-mouthed dog before him (joker would argue with me!) I can never repay the debt I owe him for being my friend 💜💜💜 Thank you Knuckles for kissing my tears away when Mama needed you sweet boy

[@annagraham7083]

I love the part in the video where you have matching sunglasses with Stevie and I swear she’s looking over her glasses like a human would! Precious

[@jonathansumners6077]

Sterling Is wagging his tail In heaven! He's happy your loving ang living again...he'd want that for you after all you shared together. It's honoring the love you both shared. My soulmate was a black cat named Boo-Boo who I had for 19 years. It was hard to go on without him but to honor his life I now work at an animal shelter to help other black cats & the other animals there find their soulmate people!

[@wolfclaw254]

I lost my soul pup last year, november 18, to kidney failure at the age of 15. so clearly she lived a long and happy life. but losing her completely wrecked me. it still hurts, a few months later. but next week i'll be bringing home a new puppy, and i still feel a bit of guilt. but i know my dog would have wanted me to move on and be happy. so i'll give the new pup everything i can give so she has the best life possible