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10:27 pm
I'm debating getting another dog. Everyone thinks I'm trying to "replace" Taylor. I'm not. We all know that our dogs can't be replaced. At the same time, I feel guilty for wanting another one, especially so soon. It's just that I am 25 years old, and I haven't been dogless since I was 5. I don't know how to act/function without a dog in my home! I knew Taylor's health was declining, and had a feeling of what was coming, so starting a while back I've been slowly making myself more comfortable with the idea of getting a new one. At the same time, now that it's happened, I can't think straight to save my life. I want a new dog, and there are many that need homes. The thing that bothers me is that now that I'm dogless, I feel more free, with less responsibility. I'm constantly conflicted.
The evening Taylor crossed the rainbow bridge, while we were still at the vet, the techs showed me a Chihuahua that needs a home. I really liked him, but Taylor's body wasn't even cool yet! I feel horribly guilty for wanting another dog so soon. I can't explain it. I feel guilty if I get one, but I feel guilty if I don't. *facepalm* Me taking longer to adopt/decide means that a dog has to sit in a cage that much longer. I also want to preserve and honor Taylor's memory, and take a respectable amount of time to mourn.
Another problem... if/when I do get one...
It's so weird not having a dog here. But if I do get one, it'll be weird having a strange dog in my house! It's been so long since I've gotten a new dog that I can't remember how it feels. I know that it's weird for everyone at first, and that they always grow to love their new pets, but I need to hear it from others. I think part of it too is that I've always had bigger dogs ( no one under 50lbs), and the fact that I'm considering a chihuahua freaks me out a little. He's 6lbs! That's quite a big change!
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