Bobby :( Time to say goodbye. Memorial frame photo added

[lizbud]

Too soon?

I've applied to adopt a dog.

I've almost idly looked though many, many, rescue websites over the last week and have seen hundreds of dogs I would love to home but only one that 'ticks all the boxes'.

It's fine to think if he's been taken there will be others, there is plenty of time, and that is most probably true and I would wait except ... time, I'm all too aware of it ticking away, slowly through the afternoon and evenings, so tired but sleep not refreshing, sunny, walking days wasted. Lonely.

This boy and I can share our days, learning from each other, having fun. Lonely no more.

The adoption procedure is exacting and thorough, as it should be, and I may not pass muster. I'll let you know.

Please try not to think ill of me.

Oh Chris, that would never happen. I adopted my Smokey just 3-4 weeks after Buddy passed away.
I think I could not stand the loneliness & quiet of my house with out him. I cried every day, I missed
him so much. Figured another dog who needed a home would force me to keep moving forward. I'll
never forget my heart pup Buddy, but Smokey also now has his own spot in my life & my heart.

You are right, another dog is waiting for a loving home to call his own. Make it yours.

[ChrisH]

Thank you Liz, {{hug}} you'll never know how much your understanding means to me right now. {{hug}}

[robinh]

You are the only one who can decide when is the right time. No one else has the right to tell you when and who.

I think Bobby would not want you to be alone. Have you ever thought maybe he's whispering in your ear "Mama, you are lonely...and someone else needs you as much as I did."

Robin

[ChrisH]

Gosh, that made me cry ... but in a good way, if you know what I mean. Thank you Robin. {{hug}}

[robinh]

If you decide it's time, make sure to post pictures. We're here for you. {{hugs}}

[cloverfdx]

Chris only you can decide if you are ready for another gorgeous dog to enter your home. It sounds as though it would do you good though to have another walking buddy and to fill the lonely days. And i am sure your new friend would be forever grateful to spend his days with you, being spoilt and most of all loved .