HI I am after some advice I have a red fox labrador named sox(daughter age 3 choice) he has always had charlie our cross terrier for companion, sox is 8 months charlie 12 we had to put charlie to sleep last week due to a twisted stomach devastated not the word but sox is so sad keeps looking for him and crying what do I do? :'(
Re: labrador advice Oh, I am so sorry for your loss Just keep cuddling and reassuring him, it will take a while but he will get used to his friend not being there. Take him out a lot and let him play with other dogs, take his mind off his loss. Sorry this sad reason is why you joined the forum.. Welcome anyway, and I hope Sox perks up soon. A word of advice - don't necessarily be tempted to go straight out and get another puppy.. Two puppies at once is a lot of work.
Re: labrador advice I am very sorry to hear about Charlie. Sox will find it strange, and will take time to adjust. He will get there, although I do appreciate how distressing it can be for you to see him like this. As Karen says, allow Sox opportunities to socialise with other dogs, and play and training will help to distract him. He is still a pup himself... Clare
Re: labrador advice Oh so sorry to hear about Charlie I hope Sox finds some new friends and you have lots of good times together.
Re: labrador advice Hi and welcome although its a sad time for you . I used to volunteer for the Blue Cross on their pet bereavement helpline , the advice always given to help pets overcome the loss of a companion is to keep things exactly as they were before the sad loss . Dogs thrive on routine so, hard as it is , try to do things in the same order , keeping the routine going as much as you can . Sox is a young lad and will soon adapt , distract him if he is looking for his pal, but truly he will get past this . I am so sorry for your loss , a sad time for you x
Re: labrador advice Oh dear, I've never had to deal with this as I've only ever had one dog at a time, but just wanted to pass along my sympathies and welcome you to the forum. I hope Sox adjusts soon, I'm sure he will do a great deal to help you through your loss as well.
Re: labrador advice So sad to read about your loss. Having been through the same situation only a short while ago, I can reassure you that Sox will adjust to the new household balance. Of course he will pick up that you've all been sad lately too, but as normality returns for each of you, it will return for Sox as well.
Re: labrador advice Im not sure what advice to give but I just wanted to say how sorry I am, for you and for Sox
Re: labrador advice Welcome to the Forum,let me join in saying how sorry I am you've just lost one of your dogs,I've never had a dog before Dexter so I haven't experienced the thing you need help with,my heart goes out to your other dog looking for his friend :'( Take care Angela x
Re: labrador advice Thank you for all the replies I am going to try and stick to the same routine, I must admit I did think about getting another puppy but didn't seem right to get another to replace Charlie and no one could do that we had Charlie before we had the children so feels like I have lost more than a dog (if that makes any sense) thanks again nicola xxx
Re: labrador advice [quote author=nicl03 link=topic=4306.msg52186#msg52186 date=1391511110] Thank you for all the replies I am going to try and stick to the same routine, I must admit I did think about getting another puppy but didn't seem right to get another to replace Charlie and no one could do that we had Charlie before we had the children so feels like I have lost more than a dog (if that makes any sense) thanks again nicola xxx [/quote] I feel like that about Riley, we had him before we ever knew we'd be lucky enough to have Lizzie. Big hugs for you x
Re: labrador advice Absolutely it makes sense. You have lost a family member and it's an extremely hard thing to go through. They leave an enormous gap. :'(
