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Old 01-10-2014, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jane032657 View Post
Our Irish Setter had to be put down on December 22nd, he was 10 1/2. We also have a 4 1/2 yr old English Setter. The only way I could fill the hole in my heart was to get another puppy who will arrive January 28th, an 8 week old Gordon Setter pup by that time. Yes it ties you down, costs a lot of money to care for them, makes you responsible every day, makes travel more difficult and expensive with boarding. Eh, sounds like having kids and I would not trade either for a second. While I grieve for our Irish Setter, I know that new life is on its way. There is that saying that dogs leave paw prints on your heart. They keep you active and bring more joy to the home.
Totally agree. Years ago when we lost our chocolate lab the house was just plain empty. We adopted our beloved bailey and made our house whole again.