Life When a pet dies, do you get a new one or wait a while?

Gracie Dean · 07-05-2010, 10:44 PM

Just curious...

would it be better to get a new one right away

or

wait a while?

ClevelandBronco · 07-05-2010, 10:50 PM

It's been five years so far and everything seems to be working fine. I'll probably give it another five at least.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 07-06-2010, 02:36 AM

I normally celebrate , throw a keg party and do a little jig. Animals suck !

**007** · 07-06-2010, 03:31 AM

Never get another one.

mikey23545 · 07-06-2010, 03:38 AM

It depends on how many meals we get out of the old one.

GoHuge · 07-06-2010, 03:58 AM

I recommend having the one that is on its way out taken to a taxidermist and having it stuffed or whatever they call it. Best of both worlds.......still have the pet without the hassle.

**CrazyPhuD** · 07-06-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GoHuge39

I recommend having the one that is on its way out taken to a taxidermist and having it stuffed or whatever they call it. Best of both worlds.......still have the pet without the hassle.

Plus then you can still throw it at black guys in your house and yell "BAD GUYS"!

07-06-2010, 05:45 AM

It's better to get a new one immediately. How would the laundry get done around here?

JD10367 · 07-06-2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

It's better to get a new one immediately. How would the laundry get done around here?

Beat me to it. I was gonna say, "Once a bitch is out of the house, enjoy the solitude for a while because your new one will take up most of your free time and money... wait, did you mean a dog or a wife?"

Gracie Dean · 07-06-2010, 07:24 AM

thanks

was looking for a real answer

**bevischief** · 07-06-2010, 08:08 AM

Depends if it was expected no big deal go ahead, if it was sudden I would wait a bit. Most shelters do some checking before letting someone adopt, you could get that process started now till you are ready.

**loochy** · 07-06-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by noswad

thanks

was looking for a real answer

I'd wait. The new pet won't be able to live up to expectations. It will constantly be compared to the old pet. Wait a little while.

**Lumpy** · 07-06-2010, 08:17 AM

After Gonzo and I lost our beloved birddog, I began crusiing craigslist searching the pets section. I still do it, (knowing damn well that Gonzo doesn't want any dog other than an AKC reg. Brittany). I think the reason I do this is because I feel there is a void in my life without a dog and seeing dogs on craigslist comforts me in a way. On the other hand, it's a bit depressing to see all those pets up there and feeling like you can't help them.

**RNR** · 07-06-2010, 08:22 AM

It really depends on you. Are you wanting to take on a pup right away? They are a lot of work and you need to be up for it. No advice helps in a situation like this~

Steron · 07-06-2010, 08:27 AM

In 1996, the first wife and I lost a 10 month old Dalmatian to leukemia. We went out and got another dog pretty much right away. When I had to have my ferrets put down I didn't even think about getting another one.

Much like Lumpy said earlier, I love dogs and I can't imagine not owning one. When my dogs are no longer with us, I can see the wife and I getting another dog pretty quickly.

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GoHuge The Truth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10006072	I recommend having the one that is on its way out taken to a taxidermist and having it stuffed or whatever they call it. Best of both worlds.......still have the pet without the hassle.
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07-06-2010, 08:27 AM	#15
Steron Texting Ms. Dobbs Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Virginia Casino cash: $9418246	In 1996, the first wife and I lost a 10 month old Dalmatian to leukemia. We went out and got another dog pretty much right away. When I had to have my ferrets put down I didn't even think about getting another one. Much like Lumpy said earlier, I love dogs and I can't imagine not owning one. When my dogs are no longer with us, I can see the wife and I getting another dog pretty quickly.
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