Since Domin left about 2 weeks ago, I have had quite a few people asking me if I will get another dog.
Even as far back as 3 to 4 years ago, there was a friend who asked me to get a new puppy, although Domin was still well and healthy (but already senior) then. The plan was that Domin can teach the puppy her tricks so I won’t be too sad when she eventually goes one day. I replied him more than once that Domin would be so upset if we did that – she’s just not the sort who is pally with other dogs.
Sometimes, I wonder… are dogs like handbags? Handphones? Laptops? Clothes? Cars? That you can just replace with a new one when they are worn out, depleted, lost or gone?
We know of a married childless couple in their 50s who has kept 2 dogs for 20 over years. Recently one of their dogs passed away and the wife was devastated and has been eating and sleeping extremely poorly. Surely this pain is comparable to the pain of losing one’s child?
There is no married childless couple in my family. Nonetheless, Domin was her Mummy’s little girl, my little sister and the baby of the family.
I don’t think any person in a right mind will ask someone whose child has just passed on if he/she will have another child. I do wish this logic and sensitivity can be extended to dog owners who have just lost their beloved canine companions, their four-legged member of the family.
I don’t know if and when there will be a new addition to the family. I think fate might have her own ideas.
Even as far back as 3 to 4 years ago, there was a friend who asked me to get a new puppy, although Domin was still well and healthy (but already senior) then. The plan was that Domin can teach the puppy her tricks so I won’t be too sad when she eventually goes one day. I replied him more than once that Domin would be so upset if we did that – she’s just not the sort who is pally with other dogs.
Sometimes, I wonder… are dogs like handbags? Handphones? Laptops? Clothes? Cars? That you can just replace with a new one when they are worn out, depleted, lost or gone?
We know of a married childless couple in their 50s who has kept 2 dogs for 20 over years. Recently one of their dogs passed away and the wife was devastated and has been eating and sleeping extremely poorly. Surely this pain is comparable to the pain of losing one’s child?
There is no married childless couple in my family. Nonetheless, Domin was her Mummy’s little girl, my little sister and the baby of the family.
I don’t think any person in a right mind will ask someone whose child has just passed on if he/she will have another child. I do wish this logic and sensitivity can be extended to dog owners who have just lost their beloved canine companions, their four-legged member of the family.
I don’t know if and when there will be a new addition to the family. I think fate might have her own ideas.
Domin's jie-jie
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