That doesn't sound harsh, it sounds unrealistic. You can't replace love, it's not an object. Anyone who feels they can 'replace' their pet shouldn't ever own one. I certainly wouldn't tarnish his memory by replacing him.
I have two cats. I'm not upset that my cat died years ago, that's silly. I'm upset with how it happened. I hate the way he was treated and I keep blaming myself.
So I should just go give up my dog because you feel that my sensitivity towards my past pets is lacking?
I don't remember filling out anything on the adoption application about replacing a dead/missing pet making me a bad pet owner or heartless bastard. This is a rather common practice actually.
Besides, nobody is trying to "replace" their cherished pet. people understand the new pet is a different individual. They're trying to replace the vacant space left by the absence and quiet.
Anyhow, I guess I misread your post. This sounds like more of a family issue, not a pet issue. You really didn't go into much background there, so I can't tell. Sounds like an evil stepfather or something threw kitty out? There's something deeper here...
Is it normal I can't get over the loss of a pet from childhood?
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This is going to sound harsh, but your cat is almost certainly dead years ago. You are still among the living.
Here's the solution...
Go get another cat!
They're making new ones every day and maybe you could help rescue another starving kitty and treat it the way you want.
If you can't have a cat, go help out at the animal shelter, that might make you feel better.
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That doesn't sound harsh, it sounds unrealistic. You can't replace love, it's not an object. Anyone who feels they can 'replace' their pet shouldn't ever own one. I certainly wouldn't tarnish his memory by replacing him.
I have two cats. I'm not upset that my cat died years ago, that's silly. I'm upset with how it happened. I hate the way he was treated and I keep blaming myself.
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So I should just go give up my dog because you feel that my sensitivity towards my past pets is lacking?
I don't remember filling out anything on the adoption application about replacing a dead/missing pet making me a bad pet owner or heartless bastard. This is a rather common practice actually.
Besides, nobody is trying to "replace" their cherished pet. people understand the new pet is a different individual. They're trying to replace the vacant space left by the absence and quiet.
Anyhow, I guess I misread your post. This sounds like more of a family issue, not a pet issue. You really didn't go into much background there, so I can't tell. Sounds like an evil stepfather or something threw kitty out? There's something deeper here...