[NAGDU] an odd feeling of loneliness or emptiness after retiring a dog?

[Cindy Ray]

Joanne, I know this is a very difficult time. Actually, are you considering
another dog? Is it too soon for you emotionally to make the application? If
not, I would start the process. I suffered greatly when I retired my Golden,
and that was what I did. It is naturally to feel the way you do. If it would
help, find a friend with a dog that you can cuddle just a little. I remember
just wanting to hold my dog. Like any other grief, this one goes away, but
it is painful while you are going through it.
Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


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Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 9:08 AM
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Cc: Joanne Stark <suzannegirl25 at gmail.com>
Subject: [NAGDU] an odd feeling of loneliness or emptiness after retiring a
dog?

Good morning, NAGDU,
My dog retired almost two weeks ago after 9 and a half years of service. Due
to the weight restriction for pet dogs in this building, I could not keep
her. I am fortunate to have her nearby with a friend who was willing to
adopt her, but at this point, I feel like something's missing. The part of
my routine that involves caring for a dog is gone; I feel a bit lost. I am
not depressed; I know I made the right decision for her, but ... I can't
shake that feeling of, "Okay, great for her. Now what?"
I presume this feeling is normal? This is the first time I have retired a
dog after such a long partnership, as the first dog I had was retired after
only 8 months of work due to a very, very rare form of cancer.
Music, both playing and listening, has been therapeutic for me, but I need
suggestions for other ways of coping with my emotional state.
Thank you.

Joanne Stark
Wisconsin Association of Blind Students President Sent from my iPhone

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