When a pet dies?

[Argranade]

I think its realy can depend on the animals.

Like Im shur a dogs death could be taken more painfuly than a goldfish [No offece goldfish lovers ].

So if a dog died Im shur you would wait a while maybe a couple of months but as for a fish it can be replaced more easily.

Well for me anyway but I do love goldfish I love my bubbles.

[ParNone]

I don't think there's any "right" length of time. You feel what you feel. It doesn't make you a lesser or worse person, because you grieve longer or shorter then somebody else. Depends on the individual and the circumstance.

When Maddie died, I didn't get Gulliver until 6 mos or so. I thought I was ready, but as it turned out, I probably should have waited a lil' longer. I cried the first week I had him, because he wasn't Maddie. I recognized in my mind that I was comparing and that I shouldn't, but my heart needed that lil' extra show of love for Maddie, before I could let go, I guess. I still love her, but I was able to open up my heart to Gull too. Can't imagine life without the Gull man now. It sure wouldn't be filled with as much laughter as it is now.

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[binka_nugget]

It depends. When one of my fish die, I do get another one.. because it opens up housing for another betta (didn't mean to make that sound that heartless )

If one of my birds died, I wouldn't run out and get another.. unless it was Ozzie as he's my only really sweet one that loves people. But I wouldn't get one right away.. maybe months down the road or even a year.

If one of my dogs died, I know nothing would replace Kai or Kae. I wouldn't go seeking a dog right away but if one that was less than fortunate came to me, I probably would take it in.