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3catwoman3

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6. One of our vets once said to me that one of very best ways to honor a departed pet family member...

Reply to Phentex (Original post)

Wed Mar 12, 2025, 08:27 PM

Mar 12

...was to offer that same loving home the "old" pet enjoyed to someone else who needs one. No need to feel any guilt for falling in love with a new critter.

We call new furry family members successors, never replacements.

How lovely that you are feeling joy.

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Exhausted but happy! [View all] Phentex Mar 12 OP

Good to know you are feeling happy again but puppies 🐶 are known to bring smiles. Polly Hennessey Mar 12 #1

Yep! Phentex Mar 14 #8

WOW, taking on two puppies at a time. AnnaLee Mar 12 #2

They are growing fast! Phentex Mar 14 #9

I am so happy for you, Phentex. CareyOn Mar 12 #3

It was so strange and depressing without pups Phentex Mar 14 #10

So glad you have 2 new puppers to bring joy to your heart SheltieLover Mar 12 #4

Thanks! Phentex Mar 14 #11

Congratulations, there's nothing like having puppies. They bring life into your house Walleye Mar 12 #5

They truly do! Phentex Mar 14 #12

One of our vets once said to me that one of very best ways to honor a departed pet family member... 3catwoman3 Mar 12 #6

Very good sentiment Phentex Mar 14 #13

Awwwwwww, I am so happy for all of you. Looking forward to progress niyad Mar 12 #7

My life now happens when they nap ha ha Phentex Mar 14 #14

I completely understand. Just make sure to TAKE plenty of pics. We will niyad Mar 14 #15