I am so sorry to hear this. This whole food deal has me terrified right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how hard it is to loose a pet...especially to something as senseless as this.
As for a new pal, I went through a similar thing when I lost Honey. His mate Ginger just about lost her mind. She was setting around just crying constantly and nothing could comfort her. So I did go get another chi. I had planned to also use Barley as a stud dog when he got older. He has not really turned out to be stud material, but I sure am glad I got him because he made a world of difference in Ginger. I don't know how much longer she could have bared her grief had I not gotten him and since he was a pup, she was very motherly over him. I have also lost others over the years. For instance when Joe died, my cat puddin grieved a lot because he was her best pal. She loved him. She spent days looking for him. In the end, her heart began to heal, just as mine did and she is fine today. New Years Eve, I buried my Cookie. Her pal Diddy is still lost with out her. She is not so much in grief as she is just lonely and lost. So I plan to get her a pal later on this summer. a rescue mutt to keep her company. So bottom line, whether Cookie needs a new pal or not, depends on Cookie. The only pets that I have truly HAD to find a new pal for was Ginger. I don't think I had an option there, as her grief was to much for her to bear. The others have all managed to go on with life. Again, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will send a prayer up for you. Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: pudgiepug06 To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 5:59 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] OT: Tainted Food Claims another Life (One of Mine) Hi, everyone it is with a heavy heart that I am writing this, the tainted food has claimed another life and this time it is one of mine. My beloved Cassie our 2 yr. old Pug fell prey to the tainted food yesterday I was such an emotional mess that I didn't feel like talking to anyone so I waited until this morning to tell you but I'm still crying. My husband and children took out everything that was hers but they forgot her food dishes and I walked out in the kitchen this morning and there they were and I just started crying again. Cookie the poor little thing Cassie was her pal they slept together and played together and now all Cookie is doing is moping around looking for Cassie she didn't sleep last night but then again neither did I. I don't know whether or not to get another pal for Cookie or just stay with the one dog right now I can't stand to even think about getting another one but what do you guys think does Cookie need a friend or will she be alright as a single dog? My family is after us to sue the manufactorer of the food but there again I don't know what to do right now all I want is my baby back and I know that can't happen! So sorry guys I have to say this "Rest in peace my sweet little Cassie, Mommy will always love you and you will never be forgotten you'll always have a special place in my heart as well as the rest of the family will also miss you!" Hugs and kisses XOXOXO! Mommy
