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

[nellie at culodge.com]

Hi Joanne,

This has to be a very difficult time for you!  I have been having problems
with my dog Sully, and honestly I have been in tears for the last 2 weeks.
I know a part of your heart is missing but I think you did the right thing
by telling/sharing with us your feelings.  It helps to share and get your
feelings out.  Please feel free to email me off this list at any time!!  I
am a good listener!

nellie at culodge.com

-Janell and Sully

-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Roanna Bacchus
via NAGDU
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:29 AM
To: Joanne Stark via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] an odd feeling of loneliness or emptiness after
retiring a dog?

Hi Joanne thanks for your message. I am so sorry that you feel this way. Try
to focus on the good times that you had with your guide dog. Keep playing
relaxing music during this difficult time.

On Feb 22, 2018 10:07 AM, Joanne Stark via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 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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