Instead, those dogs, as much as I miss them and will never forget them, give me the reason to go on and meet and get to know other dogs. Every dog that passes out of my life gives me the incentive to go on and get to know others.
If you have a really bad marriage, for instance, it does not make you feel that great about marrying again, does it? If you have a great marriage..........
Carrie, I feel exactly the same way! After I lost my cocker spaniel (my first dog) I first felt that it would be a betrayal to get another dog. But, as soon as Paula came home, I realized that it was because of the positive, enriching experience I had with Freckles that made me able to love Paula so unconditionally. I feel that I will credit every dog to come in my life to Freckles...