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Originally Posted by CFrance
Mookie has a great story (and a great name!), and now a great home. I still get heart-tugs over our 20-year-old cat who died in 1990. Every single pet takes a little piece of you with it. But we've always found room for the next one, who actually helps redirect our sense of loss.
Sometimes it's a case of "I'm going to strangle this puppy/kitten/bird/whatever before he reaches age one!" But I personally believe in the healing benefits of getting a new pet sooner rather than later.
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CF - your last paragraph is so accurate. Although the new pet can't and won't replace the old pet, they help heal the loss and renew the joy in your household.
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