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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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...