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Life continues....

3.3K views 16 replies 17 participants last post by  porchpotty  
#1 ·
Losing Harry was the hardest thing I've ever faced in my life. It even dwarfed the loss of my father and grandfather. Harry was my life. My reason to be happy every day. I still cry at least once/day... when I look at his path in the yard, when I see his ball, or when I unexpectedly see his collar in the cupboard. Re. gave me the best advice when she said that "I will grieve every day but the colors will change." I think this was a quote from Paul Newman and it has proven true.

But life has to keep moving and I wanted to introduce the newest member of the Bradley house to everyone. "Parker" has actually been with me for a few weeks now. I had a REALLY hard time when I first got him home. And I mean REALLY hard. Thank you to Vanessa for talking me thru it on a few PM's. Parker came from a Detroit rescue and he's doing well. He is a Border Collie Mix, just like Harry... he even looks like Harry which drew me to him. I kept his name... I think its ok.

Thank you everyone.


Petfinder Adopted Dog | Border Collie | Rochester Hills, MI | Parker
 
#6 ·
Awwww. Congrats on the new puppy. After a loss I just couldn't seem to get over, I went to a counselor. It didn't do me a whole lot of good - it was just sitting around crying about my problems which I didn't find helpful - but one thing she told me has stuck with me and so I guess it was worth it. She told me that nothing will ever be the same and we can't get that back. What we look for is a "new normal." So daily I try to find and accept my new normal. Sometimes it takes a long time to get there, but it seems to me with the puppy you are taking a step in that direction.
 
#8 ·
congrats Parker for finding such a loving owner and to you also Kevin. It is very hard to move past the pain, I still cry a lot too when thinking of Max or looking at his stuff, I brought Capone home about 3 weeks ago most of the time it helps forget, but sometimes it makes me more sad, but I know Max would have wanted me to help another dog in need the same way Harry would have wanted you too.

He is very handsome!
 
#9 ·
Congrats on the new addition! I hope he helps fill some of the void that comes with losing a beloved friend while never taking their place in your heart.

It has been a little over a year since Riddick drop dead at 10 months of age, I will still cry sometimes when I think of him. It gets easier most of the the time, but sometimes it just all comes back like it just happened. Also my heartdog Zeus. I am crying now just thinking about him. He was one of those once in a lifetime dogs. I've had other special dogs, but Zeus bypassed special, he was the one true love of my life. So I totally understand and you are not alone in how you feel about Harry.
 
#11 ·
Go Parker! - he chose you do you know that?, even though you think you chose him. He will help you heal from the loss of Harry and this is a new beginning for you and as I was typing this I came over all tingly, so I believe it.
He is a lovely looking boy and big fat congratulations to you Kevin from New Zealand where we love our dogs madly too....even though they bark with funny accents!!!
 
#12 ·
Kevin I am so happy that you are at the point to get another dog. It is so hard to lose a dog but I know, for me, that getting another dog helps. A month after losing Sam and 3 days after losing Heidi I found Lola online. I brought her home a month later and she helped my healing so much. I hope Parker helps your heart as much as Lola helped mine.
 
#13 ·
You can never replace Harry of course. But I am glad you chose to give another dog a great life. He will help you heal with time. I have followed your posts and want to thank you for them. One day, I will lose my heart dog. And I will be a flipping mess. Watching your grieving process makes me see that it will hurt but it will get better too.

It wouldn't hurt so much if we didn't love them like we do.


Parker is a sweetie pie, look at that face! I look forward to more posts about him :)
 
#14 ·
Congrats Kevin! I hope Parker helps you to heal some more. I'm very happy for you!