The Weakness in Me

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Robinson's death has hit me hard. Also, the general feeling of doglessness. I haven't been without a dog, except for when on holiday, for eighteen years. And only for brief periods in my whole life. And maybe I'm at the best of times a bit lonely, and a dog is a comforting Presence in one's life, even when it is old and infirm and sleeping most

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[gair]

I haven't said it before, but I'm so sorry to hear about Robinson's death, and I wish you all the best in the long hard process of dealing with it.

In the great scheme of 'stupid things people do while grieving', this sounds like it was barely stupid at all. I'm sorry it hit you with a (nother) realization of the depth of your grief, though, because that really hurts.

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Thank you - that really means a lot.

[sartorias]

There is nothing stupid about your reaction. I am glad that those people are looking out for this little dog. And somewhere is a homeless dog who needs you and your home.

[pickledginger]

Yes, exactly. (And I love the idea of visiting counselor dogs.) Though I'm sure your cats could raise a puppy to know its proper place in the world.

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thank you.

[asakiyume]

Aww, I hope they had the kindness and warmth to at least give you a hug in your sadness.

There ought to be comforter dogs, who come to keep a person company, grief counsellor dogs.

("The Weakness in Me" is my favorite Joan Armatrading song, but I think we've talked about that before...)

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Grief counsellor dogs - great idea :)

[heleninwales]

I'm sure there is a dog is out there that will be just right for you and you will be exactly the right person for him/her. I'm sorry it wasn't the puppy you went to see, but perhaps now they've met you and know what you can offer, the SPCA people might be able to find you a better match.

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yes. Really, if I can stand to wait that long, I'd like another beardie. But I also like the idea of adopting. I do want a puppy, though, as I don't really want to spend a lifetime with a dog inheriting someone else's mistakes.

[a_d_medievalist]

I'm so sorry -- I missed the Robinson post. It's so hard, I know. And they probably now know even more that you are a good person who will be a good fit for a dog, when the time is right.

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thank you