Missing my beautiful best friend

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Seba's Mom

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My beautiful boy Seba passed away Monday, 3/4...he lost his battle with CRF, liver issues, and a few other things which he dealt with bravely and succumbed to cluster seizures. My boy woukd have turned 14 on March 23. I sometimes wonder if he was trying so hard to please, the past few months, as he knew I would be having a very hard time without him and was hiding much of his pain...I miss him terribly, this hurt is not getting any better. Together with his favorite "brother" Coal my Russian Blue kitty, (they grew up together) they would great me at he back door, pausing for head and neck rubs then march down the back steps to the yard and Seba would do his thing. In the morning they would march downstairs, neck and neck and wait for breakfast together. Coal continues to look in vain for his buddy...not to mention I am trying so hard to keep busy, this being the first weekend without my Seba. So my whole point is this....how soon is too soon to think about adopting? I know my Sweet Seba cannot be replaced and am not looking for a pup to measure up to him but I am leaning towards another Sheltie.

Thoughts anyone?? Thanks~Cheri
 
I am so terribly sorry for your loss, Cheri. Losing your beloved Sheltie has left a huge hole in your world. When it come to the next Sheltie, the decision is very personal. No one can judge you if you decide that now is the right time -- to keep that love going -- or if you decide to wait. I suspect I would be one who would want to bring another furball into my life as soon as possible -- not to replace, but to celebrate the special kind of love only a Sheltie can give.
 
So sorry your Seba is gone. Hugs to you. Everyone deals differently with their grief, and I agree that you'll know when the time it right to get a new furry friend. We were actually talking about this at a volunteer activity I was at this morning. One of the ladies said it took her about 6 months, and another said she wasn't ready for 2 years. Each circumstance is different and there's no set right or wrong answer.
 
I am so very sorry about your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts.

Only you will know when the time is right. Some people it takes awhile to heal, while others can't bear to have an empty house. Please know we are thinking of you!
 
So sorry for your loss. Our paws are folded in prayer. Only you will know when the time is right for a new fur baby.
 
We are sending sheltie hugs your way. I know how you feel & each sheltie I have lost has chipped away another piece of my heart. The best tribute to them is to share your heart & home with another pet whenever you're ready.

A lady had one of my rescued shelties & it passed away 2 weeks before Christmas. She was heartbroken & on 1-3 we rescued another sheltie from a bad breeding situation. She wanted the dog so bad to fill the hole her dog left but this dog wasn't the right one for her even though she tried. She wanted it to be exactly how her last sheltie had been. If you can it might be best to foster one unless you want a puppy from a breeder. Then you can decide if the time & dog is right for you.Sometimes the right one finds you instead of you finding it. That's how I got London & Bailey after my Annie passed away.

Take care of yourself & let us know what you decide.
 
So sorry. I lost my first sheltie very unexpectedly and I thought right off that I could never love another like her. 3 weeks later I saw where a breeder needed to get rid of her last litter of pups due to her own health issues. I was SO lonely without Miley under my feet. I had to have another dog. I will say this....I didn't expect Bella to be like Miley and it is a good thing because they couldn't be more different. I am good with that. I love her for HER not as a replacement. You will know when. Prayers.
 
I am so sorry for your loss. I think each of us adds a new family member in our own time. I brought my Hartley home a month after my Gypsy passed, I couldn't bare not coming home to a sweet Sheltie smile and wagging tail. My home felt too empty. You will know when it is right for you.

You are in my thoughts and prayers
 
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